Wednesday 4 February 2015

REVIEW: MSM Box - A Lot in a Little

Launched on October, 2014, MSM Box is a fairly new competitor in the beauty subscription box market. MyStyleMile.com began as a beauty and fashion blog and have now ventured into the beauty box market with their two curated boxes: MSM Express and MSM Select box. 


Here's the blurb from their website:
"Simply put, MSMbox.com is a discovery e-commerce platform that offers consumers the opportunity to buy, try and enjoy beauty brands in the market.For a nominal subscription of either Rs 495/- for the MSM Express Box or Rs 995/- for the MSM Select Box, every month, you get a surprise goodie box containing beauty, grooming and lifestyle products from new and established beauty brands, and then some!For starters, the box contains full size products along with carefully curated samples. Besides that, to really delight the consumer, we don’t just take care of your beauty and grooming needs. We go the extra mile and offer something more through our collaborations and associations with leading salons/spas, cafe’s and shopping."

Pocket Pinch: Rs.495/- for the MSM Express Box or Rs.995/- for the MSM Select Box, every month.Get your box HERE.

Review: I had ordered the MSM Express Box and received it this week. Here are the contents that I received in my box.
The box itself is a cardboard one and came securely inside another brown cardboard box.


The card specifying the items contained/instructions:


Organica Tea:


Maybelline Color Show Mint Mojito Nail Polish:


Soultree Viola & Kokum Butter Lip Balm:


Soultree Turmeric & Indian Rose with Forest Honey Face Wash:


Soultree Apricot oil & Honey with Kokum Butter Moisturiser:


Innisfree Capsule Recipe Face Pack: This is about the only thing that I'm looking forward to using. 


Pros: Competitive pricing.
         Six full size and sample products (which is more than most beauty boxes offer).
         The box can be used for storage purposes.

Cons: Not in league with global subscription boxes.
          No mail with tracking links after shipping.

Overall, I didn't find the MSM Box very alluring compared to others in it's category. Most of the brands are available locally and doesn't wholly justify the price. I feel like the whole point of beauty subscription boxes is to try new brands that you wouldn't generally have gotten your hands on. Although the products contained in the box can be used daily and I find the concept of putting green tea (or food items in general) in a goodie box wonderful! Given the fact that MSM hasn't been in business a long time, I'm willing to give it another shot. :)