Is FabFitFun worth the money? A completely honest review of FabFitFun
/Today I wanted to share a completely honest review of FabFitFun.
Full disclosure. I was sent a box to review recently from FabFitFun (this wasn’t my first time getting a box, and I have purchased boxes in the past as well. There are NO affiliate links here. I do have a coupon code but I don’t get a commission.)
Now before we go any further I want to say, if you get a subscription box ANY box and you love it and you think it’s worth the value than it is. Value is subjective. It’s worth what someone is wiling to pay. And if it brings you joy and you look forward to a treat, GO FO IT.
I’m just offering insight from a lady who has made it her job to help you save money. So let’s go:
You have probably seen the boxes touted all over the internet from your favorite bloggers to Instagram influencers. (Insert joke about contestants from The Bachelor here.) People rave about these boxes. If you go to YouTube you will find hundreds (possibly thousands) of videos each quarter of people unboxing their FabFitFun boxes.
And there are websites dedicated to helping you pick out the best items (if you have a membership you can pick out your own items).
But are they worth the money?
This is how it works, at full price you pay $49.99 a quarter for a box. However, there is always a $10 coupon code, so you can get one for $39.99.
You get four boxes a year. This is NOT a monthly subscription. You only pay quarterly for it.
FabFitFun claims that you can get at least $200 worth of products to discover and love.
But are the products actually worth the money? I am going to let you be the judge of that.
This is what I received in a box sent to me recently.
Caravan Diamond Woven Rug $48
Shoshanna Umbrella - $40
Gravity Weighted Sleep Mask $39.99
Stone Cold Fox Tea Towels - $38
Ciaté London Fierce Flicks Precision Tip Liquid Liner - $19
Winky Lux Rainbow Tinted Lip Balm- $16
ThisWorks Deep Sleep Body Cocoon - $40 (I tried this lotion and it smells horrible. Like lavender trying to cover up cigarette smoke. That’s the only way I can describe it.)
Mile High Club™ Volume and Length Mascara - $26
So in total, my box was work around $216.
However, I think these items’ value is greatly inflated.
I did check the websites for each individual item and these is what they retail for. But I think you could find comparable items of the SAME quality for much, much cheaper.
For example, the umbrella was nearly identical in quality to one I purchased for $10 at Walmart.
When broken down you would end up spending only $5-$8 an item depending on your coupon code and I actually think that’s a pretty good deal. But only if you think you need or will use these items. If you’re buying something just to buy it, it doesn’t matter how good the deal is.
Before purchasing this or ANYTHING, ask yourself if you really need something and if it will provide you with value.
They did send me a coupon code and I am going to share it because I agreed to, however, don’t buy it without really thinking through. If it’s in your budget and you think it’s fun and will bring you joy, go for it. But don’t be influenced by all you see online, please.
Coupon: 10 off coupon code "SENN"