A few years ago I first reviewed both Pink Parcel and Teen Parcel here on my blog and they recently had a bit of a revamp, so I am delighted to be sharing them with you today. Described as being the UK's number one period box, Pink Parcel is designed for those of us who are are no longer considered 'Teens' and that is where the Betty Box comes into play.
The Pink Parcel describes itself as uniting periods and pampering to make your time of the month fuss-free and fabulous and let's be honest, anything that offers to do just that immediately gets the thumbs up and quite probably a hug. The box is discreetly packaged and slim enough to fit through most letter boxes and inside it will be whichever sanitary brand and type of product you prefer to use. Brands such as Tampax, Lilets and Bodyform to name just a few allow you the choice of selecting Tampons or Towels to meet your needs. If like me you have quite a hectic life with work and everything else, sometimes forgetting Auntie Flo is on her way can be a nightmare, it is something I do frequently and I love that there is something out there for a peace of mind.
With Pink Parcel the monthly subscription price is £12.99 which includes delivery and depending on whether you choose a one off box or a longer subscription can alter the price, but there is no pressure to sign up at any time. Once signed up you firstly pick the products you want, either tampons, sanitary towels or you can opt for a mixture of the two and then which brand and absorbency you need and there is quite a selection to choose from. Once you have made your decision you decide which date you want your box to arrive and my advice is to obviously ensure it is before your next period so that you have everything you need. Alongside your chosen sanitary products you will also be given some panty liners and some night pads to ensure you literally have everything you need and then it doesn't stop there because also included within your box will be some pampering products worth up to £40.
Once your box arrives, inside you will find three boxes and a drawstring bag and each one is clearly labelled. In the 'For Night' box you will find some night time sanitary towels and my box has 5 of them. The 'For Later' box has your product of choice for when your period arrives inside it and the drawstring bag, which I now keep in my handbag contains some panty liners. The final box which is titled 'For you' has your pampering products inside it and this month my box was packed full of thoughtful products:
- Cuppanut Teabag - Turmeric and Ginger infusion
- Nail HQ - All in One nail treatment
- Cocoba - Cocoa Dusted Salted Toffee Truffles
- Beautaniq Beauty - Radiant Glow Sheet Mask
- Lipcote - Lipstick Sealer
- The Beauty Group - The Glamazon Stick which is described as being a creamy highlight Crayon
- Swiss Clinic - Sanitizing Spray
I love the contents of the For You box and love that it is put together is such a thoughtful manner.
The Betty Box, which used to be Teen Parcel is similar to the Pink Parcel with a few exceptions. Firstly the entire box is brightly coloured and really stands out which I liked a lot and the subscription is £12.99 per month and contains all the period essentials you’ve chosen, from pads to tampons in all shapes and sizes. The difference comes with the 'For You' part of the box because as this one is aimed at those aged 11-16 the treats have been chosen with that in mind, so the box might include jewellery, skincare, stationery and sweets.
In the box I was kindly sent, each section is again really well laid out and labelled so that you know which box you need and when. Then within the 'For You' Box six products which includes:
- Bakedin - Chocolate brownie mug mix which is cooked in a mug in the microwave in 60 seconds. Described as being gooey, warm and oh so good.
- You Tea - Sleep Tea which uses ingredients such as lavender, rose and chinese dates to ensure you feel calm in both body and mind
- Magnitone - Wipe Out Microfibre Cleansing Cloth which is designed to tackle the most stubborn makeup using just warm water
- Bandzee - Hair ties are like bobby pins for me, you have loads one minute and non the next. Whenever I tie my hair up, I use a few different branded hair ties because I like that they don't cause my hair to kink.
- Freeman - Foot Scrub with Lemon and Sage. This scrub is infused with pumice from volcanic rock and is designed to exfoliate rough and dry skin and the inclusion of Tea Tree helps to soothe tired and aching feet
- Bryt Socks - Now these socks describe themselves as being loud and proud and that they most definitely are. It is said that colourful socks seem to increase happiness and confidence.
Again, I love the level of thought which has gone into these boxes with everything from packing them to including the pampering treats.
I would love to know your thoughts on these two boxes and whether or not you think it is something you would subscribe too.
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