Be Kind By Ellen Winter 2022 Review and Coupon

The Be Kind By Ellen box makes a great gift for your friends and family for the holidays, or as a treat for yourself! The Winter 2022 box had six cozy products from companies that give back.

*Disclaimer: This box was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review. Post contains affiliate links.

Be Kind by Ellen is a quarterly lifestyle subscription with hand-picked items from Ellen Degeneres. All of the products are are from socially responsible products and will equal around $500 value!

There are two subscription options: you can purchase a quarterly subscription for $54.99 every three months or a yearly subscription for $197.96 per year ($49.49 per box). Shipping is free to the U.S., excluding Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Hawaii. You can cancel at any time from your account page.

Be Kind By Ellen features a different artist each quarter for their box design. This month's artist is Mickenzi Jones, a North Carolina-based artist. There is an interview with the artist in each box magazine, and Mickenzi states that her inspiration for the design was people coming together and the beauty of uniqueness and diversity.

The box will always contain six full-sized items from various categories. The Winter 2022 box definitely had products perfect for colder weather. Keep reading to see what was inside...

• Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Adoption: Ellen's "The Ellen Fund" sponsors the Ellen Degeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, one of her favorite organizations. This certificate and photo is for a symbolic gorilla adoption, which will include updates with photos of your gorilla, stories about them, and a contribution to help continue the work the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund does to save gorillas. This is a really unique item that might not be everyone's idea of what should be in a subscription box, but I think it's a great way to support wildlife conservation.

• Beachwaver Be Confident Co-Wash: Subscribers will receive either the Co-Wash or the Good Vibes Moisturizing Conditioner. I received the Co-Wash, which is a "conditioner-only wash" product. Women with textured hair will likely be familiar with this type of product, but for those who aren't, it's exactly what it sounds like - a moisturizing conditioner that you use alone to cleanse the hair. I like using these in between shampoo washes. Beachwaver was founded by three sisters who prioritize innovative and ethnical products.
• Ethel M Chocolates Ghana Single Origin Chocolate: Subscribers will receive one of the Ethel M dark chocolate bars in one of four flavors, Ghana, Philippines, Indonesia, or Dominican Republic. I received the Ghana bar and it is so smooth and delicious! Ethel M chocolates are made in small batches with cacao from the country after which it's named. The brand is also committed to sustainability and minimizing impact on the environment.
• Be Kind By Ellen Holiday Cookie Cutter Set: This set has three cookie cutters in a custom-designed drawstring bag, as well as a small card with Ellen's Sugariest Cookies recipe. The shapes are a gingerbread man, a tree, and a star for the holidays.

• Bombas Merino Wool Calf Socks: Bombas is a Certified B Corporation, meaning they have passed a rigorous certification process to be recognized as a company that works toward the best social, environmental, and governance practices. Bombas also donates a pair of socks to an unhoused person in need for every pair sold and have donated more than 75 million items to date! I love a pair of high quality socks, and these are wonderful. They don't slide down my calves and keep them nice and warm.
• LAUDE The Label Carob Bubble Gauze Scarf: This Carob Scarf is named after the color, which is a carob brown. It is made from responsibly-dyed organic cotton that is ethically-crafted by makers in India. They are created with processes that reduce water, energy, and fabric consumption. This scarf is soft and perfect for wrapping up during cold weather, but it's also light enough that it could be worn in warmer weather, too.

Bottom Line: What I like best about Be Kind By Ellen is that it helps me discover new brands that are socially and ethically responsible, plus fun! The Winter 2022 box had a nice selection of products, and my favorites this quarter were the Bombas socks and Ethel M Chocolates. 

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BE KIND By Ellen Fall 2022 Box Review

The BE KIND By Ellen box is a great lifestyle subscription for people looking to support socially-conscious companies while treating themselves to high quality products. Their Fall 2022 box had a great assortment of items!

*Disclaimer: This box was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review. Post contains affiliate links.

BE KIND By Ellen is a quarterly subscription with two payment options; you can pay $54.99 per quarter (every three months) or $49.49 per quarter for an annual subscription, billed once for a total of $197.96 annually. Shipping is free for both options for U.S. residents.

The box contains full-sized items hand-picked by Ellen DeGeneres from companies that are cruelty-free, sustainably sourced, and ethically made. The products range from skincare and beauty to home goods, and more.

The Fall 2022 box contained seven items, all of which I was excited to try!

• M.C. Squares Reusable Set: These are such a great idea! The set is made up of reusable sticky notes, mini planner, and Tackie markers. These work like a white board that you can mark up and then erase. What I like is that they have "sticky" backings that you can affix to different surfaces. I put one of the sticky notes on my work desk and have the weekly planner on my fridge. They're also great because they save a lot of paper waste, and M.C. Squares partners with Trees For the Future to help plant thousands of trees, too!

• Savvy & Sorted Spice Labels: These simple but stylish labels are from an Australian-based company and have the names of every spice you could ever need. Savvy & Sorted donates some of their profits to protect the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to help rebuild coral reefs.

• Color Street Nail Polish Strips: These came in the shades "Sahara Jewel" (top) and "Munich Mulberry" (bottom). They are 100 percent real nail polish packaged as strips that you easily affix onto the nail, file off the edges, and go! The colors are really pretty and match the fall mood. The Color Street Foundation has pledged $1 million as the National Signature Partner for March for Babies 2022.
• COSRX Vitamin C 23 Serum: COSRX is one of my favorite Korean skincare brands and this serum is one I haven't used before. Vitamin C is great for battling hyperpigmentation and is good for overall anti-aging.
• Grande Cosmetics GRANDEmascara: I was really excited to try this mascara since I've heard great things about the Grande Cosmetics brand, but unfortunately it wasn't a hit for me. The formula is too thin (takes many coats to show up to the point that I like) and it was very smudgy on my oily skin. The benefits include peptides that help condition lashes.

• Geometry Kitchen Tea Towel: I love this towel; it's made from two recycled plastic bottles and has a sturdy texture that absorbs messes quickly. Geometry works to conserve water and reduce waste both through their products and manufacturing practices.
• Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Fruit-Based Miceller Water: Subscribers received one of these micellar waters in Peach & Papaya, Kiwi & Pomegranate, Lemon & Berries, or Apple & Banana. Urban Hydration partners with WATERisLIFE and donates one gallon of water for every product sold and have raised enough funds to build three clean drinking water wells in communities in Kenya.

The box also contained a coupon for $40 off of a $100 purchase in the Ellen Shop.

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Bottom Line: This is one of the best lifestyle boxes I've gotten yet and definitely my favorite from BE KIND By Ellen so far. Every product fit my needs and I appreciate that the companies they feature are socially-conscious and give back to the community.

Fall 2021 BE KIND. by ellen Review and Coupon

The BE KIND. by ellen box is a quarterly subscription with products picked by Ellen DeGeneres from brands that give back. The Fall box had an interesting mix of goodies.

*Disclaimer: This box was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review. Post contains affiliate links.

BE KIND. by ellen sends seven socially-conscious products every quarter (once every three months) worth $200+ for $54.99 per box. You can also do a one-time purchase of the box for $69.99. There is free shipping for U.S. addresses for both options.

I've always been interested in this box because it's a little different than other lifestyle subscriptions because it features brands that give back. The Fall box features companies that help Fair Trade farms, domestic violence survivors, providing meals to those in need, and more.

This quarter's box had a mix of jewelry, home items, bath and body, and fun creative things. Here's a breakdown of what was inside:

ZenWTR Vapor Distilled Alkaline Water ($2.29): BE KIND. by ellen partnered with ZenWTR for this quarter's box. Their water is the first and only in the world to be made from 100 percent recycled, certified ocean-bound plastic, which is plastic rescued from at-risk coastlines and waterways, preventing it from reaching and polluting the ocean. One percent of their sales are donated to ocean conservation and recycling advocacy.

Terra Thread Organic Cotton Zipper Pouch ($15): This pouch is made from organic cotton. Terra Thread was founded by father-daughter duo Vik and Vizran Giri and was created in response to the adverse effects of the fast fashion industry. Their mission is to create the best fair trade, certified organic cotton bags while being sustainable, ethical, traceable, and transparent. All of their products are carbon-neutral and the company supports carbon-offset projects in renewable energy and reforestation.

Miracle Brand Laundry Detergent Sheets ($30): This was the most interesting product in the box for me. These are eco-friendly laundry detergent sheets made with only four ingredients. The box is made from recycled cardboard and there is no plastic, making it a zero-waste product. I just used these tonight and threw two sheets into my larger laundry load and they worked great!

Sanctuary Project Gold Hoop Earrings ($50): These earrings are beautiful and can be worn for everyday or dressier looks. 100 percent of the sales from Sanctuary Project products go directly to providing more job opportunities and job training to women who have survived trafficking, violence, and addiction. It's a survivor-run organization offering a safe community for women to grow.

Charged Wellness Rose Quartz Bracelet ($40): I love this bracelet. The delicate design is so pretty, and rose quartz is the stone of unconditional love, compassion, peace, and comfort. It's 18k gold plated and fully adjustable. Charged Wellness is on a mission to provide wearers with the tools to recharge and revive yourself through a journey of love and self-care.

DailyConcepts Body Scrubber ($20): I love these types of scrubbers for travel. This gently exfoliates skin with a soft, natural organic cotton surface and soy-based core to create a rich lather when soap is applied. It's organic, vegan, biodegradable, and never tested on animals. Their Eco-Logic technology helps accelerate biodegradation of the fibers after this has been thrown out. It also has smart label technology, meaning when the label fades, it's time to replace the scrubber (it lasts for approximately 90 days). DailyConcepts supports LAVA MAEX, which provides mobile showers to homeless people in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area.

Modern Monet Paint by Numbers Kit ($42): I was excited to get this paint by numbers kit until I opened it -- not that it isn't great quality, but it was way more detailed than I expected! This will take a lot of patience to complete, so I'll have to save it for a rainy day in. The kit contains a canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, and a guide. I received the "Vintage Vision" kit.

The Fall 2021 BE KIND. by ellen box had a total retail value of $199.29, which is just below the promised $200 value. It's close enough that it doesn't matter to me, but is worth pointing out for those who are considering subscribing.

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Bottom Line: I think the BE KIND. by ellen box is an interesting lifestyle subscription. The products are varied and may not be for everyone, but I like that they promote companies that focus on giving back.