I like the customization and clean look, but the value doesn’t quite match the price, IMO. I bought a set for medicine/supplements, and although the finish feels premium, it’s hard to justify the cost (somehow over $200). I’m not done with Cadence, though—an XL Parcel for traveling with hair tools is tempting. Bottom line: stylish and customizable, but pricey for practicality. More travel-focused options and better price-to-value would encourage me to buy more, as they are beautifully designed.
(Review from an aesthetic and functional girly perspective.) I have followed and supported Cadence for a long time, beginning with their Original Capsules set. My initial intention for getting the capsules was to reduce the amount of travel products I purchased, and the Original Capsules seemed like an eco-friendly and aesthetic option. In addition, I love supporting small businesses/brands. It's also a huge plus that the CEO and founder is a female POC!
The Original Capsules were small, but easy to travel with. They were weighty, but not as much as the new capsules. Each capsule could hold enough shampoo and conditioner for a few days use, especially since I don't wash my hair everyday. I also used them for vitamins/pills, facial cleanser, toner, serums, sunscreen, body lotion, etc. I ran into the issue of cracking capsules several times, and each time I reached out to customer service, they were prompt in resolving my issue. They had me send in my cracked capsules for replacements. Besides the cracking issue, the only other problem I had was that one capsule was often not enough product for an extended trip.
I decided to upgrade to the new capsule system a year or so after its launch since they were larger and could be expanded with the Extender. The opening on the new/current capsules is larger so product flows out very quickly (too quickly). The seal on the capsules is a bit misaligned on some of the capsules, but not a huge deal. Cadence also released the Adapters and the Spatula to help with getting product out. I have not purchased either of these, so I cannot comment on them at the moment. Nonetheless, I use the capsules every time I travel. I also usually carry one with pills and one with sunscreen in my bag.
In addition, I purchased the Parcel. I think the Parcel is my favorite product from Cadence that I've purchased thus far. It's well-designed, and the magnetic closure is very secure and easy to maneuver with one hand, unlike zippers. The capsules also fit into the Parcel perfectly. I love that they magnetize together when open, and they're easy to travel and organize with.
Overall, Cadence does a great job designing aesthetic and functional products. The Capsules have some minor issues, such as being heavy and minor leaking. However, the Cadence team really innovates with all of its products to work well with the capsule system. The Parcel is fantastic--no further notes. Lastly, their customer service is top notch!
I wanted to love the Cadence Capsules so much, the concept is amazing but two of mine ended up leaking. Thankfully I had them in the parcel bag, otherwise my clothes would’ve been ruined by the tinted moisturizer, which was really disappointing. For the price, I’m honestly not sure they’re worth it.
That said, I did really like the parcel bags! They feel super sturdy and well-made. I just ordered a smaller size than I meant to, but again… the price is kind of crazy for what you get.
I got three of the original medium parcels in three different colors. They are beautiful but straight out of the package, the parcels are super rigid plastic and won’t stay open on the counter. Maybe it needs time?
They’re also smaller than expected, and hold less than I thought they would. Overall, while beautiful I think they are less space efficient than my existing toiletry bag and for the price per parcel, it’s a bit insane.
Also FYI for their marketing team, I got so many follow up emails after I ordered that were very specific to their capsule products even though I ordered parcels.
