On Friday, I finally succumbed. I drove out to the mall and stopped in at L’Occitane to pick up the Spring 2015 L’Occibox. It’s been a while since I purchased anything from L’Occitane, and the $20 L’Occibox in the pretty cherry blossom decorated hat box was too good to pass up.
I read reviews of the L’Occibox on a couple of blogs, and I do admit that it was the packaging that really got me. I didn’t even notice what was in the box. I love the cherry blossom motif on just about anything. Plus I do love the quality of L’Occitane’s products.
When I asked for the L’Occibox in the store, I admit that I was a little surprised when I saw how small the hat box is in person. In fact, it would be a hat box for a doll, lol.
But I drove all the way to the mall (this mall isn’t close to where I live) and the young woman in the store remembered that I had called to inquire about the box, so I felt that I should go through with it. I think ipsy has spoiled me, to some extent, for other “boxes” with its $10 price point that includes 4-5 products including a couple of full-sized products. No matter, what’s done is done.
The saleswoman put my little hat box in a big L’Occitane flowered bag with lots of raspberry tissue paper. You’d have thought that I purchased a major haul! But it looked like a lovely gift to myself.
I opened it when I got home, and in addition to the goodies, there is a coupon for a free shea butter soap with a $25 purchase.
So what’s in the box?
- Whipped Hand Cream with 25% shea butter, 30 ml/0.5 oz., $6
- Savon Bonne Mere/Good Mother Soap, rose, 100g/3.5 oz., $7
- Jasmine/Bergamote fragrance sample
- Brightening Essence (serum), sample
- 20% Shea Dry Skin Hand Cream, 10 ml/0.3 oz., $4
- Precious Serum, sample bottle 7 ml/0.2 oz.
- Champagne Bears, gummy bears infused with bubbling champagne, 3.3 oz.
At first, I thought the Champagne Bears were some sort of bath oil, but I realized that they were gummy bears before putting them into the bath 😉 😳 Initially, I thought WTF?, but then I tried them. They actually taste like champagne! I make quick work of them, and they’re all gone. Yum.
I’ve used both hand creams – seems odd to me that there are two hand creams in this box – but they’re both terrific. I’m eager to use the Bonne Mere soap once I use up the soap that’s in my shower now that I brought back from Portugal. The Jasmin Bergamote fragrance smells divine, but it’s not my type of scent so I’ll pass that on to someone who’ll appreciate it. And of course, I’ll use the serum samples.
The two hand creams and the soap add up to $17, so that means the gummy bears, the fragrances and the serum samples are worth $3 in total, probably about right.
All in all, I’m pleased with the Spring L’Occibox. The hand creams are stellar, and I’m eager to use the soap. French soap is my favorite!
Not sure whether the Spring L’Occibox hat box is still available now or whether it ended on Mother’s Day. The website shows the new Summer Beauty Basket, $38, that includes:
– Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Mist 3.3 fl.oz
– Pivoine Flora Eau de Toilette 0.1 fl.oz
– Pivoine Flora Hand Cream 0.35 .oz
– Almond Shower Oil 1.18 fl.oz
– Bonne Mere Soap – Lavender 3.5 .oz
– Lavender Foaming Bath 3.4 fl.oz
Ooh, I’d love the Almond Shower Oil and the Lavender Foaming Bath!
Did you pick up the Spring L’Occibox? What did you think?
That little box looks adorable! Those Champagne Bears sound very interesting and delicious 😀
It absolutely is adorable. I love seeing the box on my desk. And the bears were delish!
I would seriously go get this box for the champagne gummy bears alone!
They were the real surprise, Judy! I need to get more, but then I can’t control myself around them. They really taste like champagne!
This is so cute!
I’m staring at it now. Too adorable.
This box looks awesome! Is it kinda weird that I’m most interested in those gummy bears?? LOL. They look delicious!
The gummy bears actually taste like champagne, and they’re addictive!
The box itself would have had me making the purchase! I absolutely love L’Occitane!
That cute little hat box was what got me, too, Helen!
That was a fabulous box, as nice as their first one! I wolfed down those bears in an hour :))
Oh, I’m glad you told me that, Anastasia, coz I made them last for two whole days, lol
Girl, that’s some self-control you have! 🙂 I practically STRETCHED them for an hour.
😀 😀 😀
I loved this little hat box of wonder 🙂 I would have loved your review if you used those gummies in the bathtub hehehe. I couldn’t eat them, but my MIL loved them hehe
Wouldn’t that have been a hoot? It just never occurred to me that there’d be candy in a skincare box!
Gotta admit, I love the name of the box. If It were cruelty free I would definitely try it.
Good point, Phyrra. Hope they’re working on that since it’s so important!
I really want to try L’Occitane. This seems like a great way to do it. Those gummy bears sound like they wouldn’t last more than a day in my house!
Those bears were so yummy! I felt the same way you do. I wanted to try a few products from the brand and this was a good way to do it plus I loved the pink hat box 😉
That box is the cutest and L’Occitane makes some of my very favorite hand creams and lip glosses!
I haven’t tried the glosses from L’Occitane yet, Kirstina. I started out several years ago with a shower gel that I originally tried in a hotel. Now they discontinued that scent, but there’s always something appealing from L’Occi
I didn’t even know these existed! (bad beauty blogger over here). I love L’Occitane products, but haven’t actually used too many. I think I’d rather spend my money on one full size item instead of a bunch of sample sizes. Their hand cream is really great though!
I hear ya, girl, and I mostly feel the same way. The hat box got me!
I wish I would have picked up this box, but I was trying to be good. Love the L’Occitane Boxes.
My first one. I liked it!
What a fab box! I’d get it just for the bears. Sound delicious! 😉
They really did taste like champagne, Gio!
That is an adorable box! Are you going to use it to store things?
Yes, probably stuff that I use often and I’ll leave it on the counter in the bathroom or else the fragrances I use most often. It’s so cute I can’t put it away!
The box is super cute! I would have probably bought it just for that. Lol! I really like these products. The luxury of L’Occitane is worth it- especially the hand creams!! Ohhh
And that’s just what I did! I couldn’t resist the pink hat box!
I thought this was a great set!
It was the first one I’ve tried from them. A good way to try a bunch of things from L’Occi that I hadn’t tried before but it was the box that got me 😉
This box looks awesome!! I definitely want to check out the summer one.
It’s up on the website now!
L’Occitane has grown their brand by doing a box like this. It makes a beautiful gift and it has a nice variety.
I think it’s a wonderful way to sample their products 🙂
Such a fabulous set of goodies… I love L’Occitane.
Yes, a fun mix of things and the champagne bears really added to the fun!
These are the best boxes. L’Occitane is already worth every penny!
You’re right, Miranda! the quality is definitely there
L’Occitane remains one of my fave brands. Their body oils are the bomb!
I’ll put the body oil on my wish list!
I was waffling on whether or not to pick this up. Why is it so small, and why are they so expensive.. I want MOAR! lol
I waffled too, Nidia, but because of the cute hat box I went for it. When I priced out the individual items, it was worth it. I wish I could wear the fragrance because it’s lovely but straight florals don’t last on me. I am loving the two hand creams (why two?), and I’m eager to use the pretty rose soap! I think there will be another $20 box for fall. We’ll see what’s in it!
As obsessed as I am with L’OCCITANE hand creams those gummies were my fave part! I’m glad they weren’t soap of any kind because I didn’t even hesitate before popping one into my mouth. I saw champagne and all bets were off lol
You’re much smarter than I, Brooke! I didn’t realize the L’Occitane had candies other than maybe French pastilles so I assumed it was a bath product, silly me! Glad I decided to eat one because they were delicious!
what a cute box set! Love their products!
The pink hat box with the cherry blossoms kept calling to me. But I’m loving the hand creams
How cute! A great selection of goodies too.
I’m definitely enjoying it, Bailey!
Great box you got! My nearest L’Occitane is super far away, too. I wish I would have gotten this!
The boxes are available online/by mail, Brianna, but I knew I would be driving by the mall where there’s a L’Occi store so I wanted to save the shipping costs.
Love your review of this Spring set and smooth move with the gummy bears!! Man, I always make short work in any snacks that come in my Birchbox or other goody bag!
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Haha, Ursula. Those little champagne bears were delicious! And I do love the hand creams and soap!
I would be lying if I said I didn’t want the gummy bears. I totally want the gummy bears. L’Occitane does some nice boxes/bags/special offers. I passed on this one since I already have the soap and wasn’t interested in the fragrance (I’m not much for jasmine) but both of those hand cremes are tops on my list. And in my opinion, the more hand creme that’s in these things, the better! With my eternally dry skin there isn’t a bag in this house that doesn’t already have some tube of moisturiser tucked away in it, and L’Occitane is a much nicer surprise to find than a boring tube of fisherman’s friend or something. 😉
I wonder if they sell those yummy gummies in the store? I’ve gotta check. They were so delicious and tasted just like champagne! The hand cremes are the best. I can’t remember if I have tried the shea butter cremes from L’Occi before. I haven’t tried the soap since I stayed at a hotel on Park Ave in NYC a few years ago, so I’m psyched to try it. I’m with you on hand creme tubes all over the place!
I didn’t know they did a little box like that! While the contents don’t seem too terribly impressive, as long as you’re getting your money’s worth, I think it’s a cute thing to try out a time or two. $20 is a great price for a little gift to yourself.
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Have you tried L’Occitane’s hand cremes or soaps? They are the best! The scent sample was beautiful but florals don’t last on me, unfortunately. I enjoyed the box. In fact, I keep it on my desk and I just put on some hand cream. I think I wish I got a shower gel sample, however, instead of the second hand creme – that was a bit odd to have two of them!
I was just at the mall today, should have grabbed one! I really like L’Occitane hand cream and their body care.
Oh, sorry you didn’t! I love the hand cremes so much, I’m making quick work of them!
I need those Gummy Bears PRONTO!
They’re the best!
You lost me at champagne gummy bears! Haha. Just kidding. The packaging is so pretty and elegant. Sounds like such a great brand! <3
L’Occitane is such a lovely brand, like visiting the south of France! And the champagne gummy bears were soooooo delicious. I hated to see them go!
I love love looooveee L’Occitane <3 Everything smells so amazing and it's one of the few things that doesn't make my skin dry.
xoxo, Nyx
You are right, Nyx! I started out with L’Occitane quite a few years ago with a fabulous smelling shower gel that I tried when staying at a hotel in NYC. Unfortunately, they discontinued that scent, but I do love the scents of other products I’ve tried.
I love their hand cream, the rose one smells out of this world!!
Oh, I guess I need the rose hand cream too! Thanks, Danielle 🙂
This box sounds amazing. And such a lovely way to try different bits from the brand out to. I love the hand cream I have some by my bed 😀 xx
Sarah, when I saw how small the hatbox was, I almost bailed, and when I opened it, I was a bit disappointed. But now that I’m using the contents, I love it. The hand creams are so wonderful, I’ve almost used them up, lol. And I love the rose-scented soap. And of course, the champagne gummies! Definitely worth it for me!