The Star Anise really is great and here's why.

Starwest Botanicals really outdid itself with the Star Anise

By our senior writer: Alfredo Crawford

LOWEST PRICE STARWEST BOTANICALS REALLY OUTDID ITSELF WITH THE STAR ANISE BEST DEAL

I've been waiting to write this article for a long time. But today I actually get to review the Star Anise! I, Alfredo Crawford, write about beauty for a living as a writer, blogger and reviewer and you have probably read my pieces about the Kanebo - Sensai Cellular Performance Emulsion II - Moist - 100ml/3.4oz by Kanebo and the Erno Laszlo - Blue Firmarine Lifting-Serum - 30ml/1oz by Erno Laszlo. I also did an editorial piece on the Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate, 1.6 Oz. Needless to say, I have quite some experience testing beauty and I only want the best to my readers of course. So I was really thrilled when I got this product to write about today!

Introduction

I am really happy to finally be reviewing the Star Anise and writing¹ this review for you guys for I've been using Starwest Botanicals products for over 8 years now and I was really excited when I found out they came out with the Star Anise. Of course I looked where I can get it the cheapest, and I always find it on this website. This time it was the deal from Walmart (The deal can be found here.) and I saw it was the best deal on the internet. So I didn't think twice and and ordered it there. Luckily for me at Walmart they had same day delivery and free shipping so I didn't have to wait long for my package to arive. When it did, I couldn't wait to open it and finally see my brand spanking new Star Anise. I immediately saw it had totally been worth the wait. On the chance of sounding quite a bit biassed being a longtime Starwest Botanicals fan, this product really crushes its competitors, which you can feel immediately when opening the package. I feel like I know enough about the Star Anise to write this review after testing it for a couple of days now. So keep reading and I will show you why I am so happy with my new Star Anise.

Summary

When reviewing beauty I usually begin with a summary, then a compact list of the pros and cons of the product after which you can find the rating and my conclusion and resources. So as you can read in the intro, I am really amazed by the Star Anise. Starwest Botanicals has really set a new standard with this one. The durability is fantastic, and frankly; it just looks super. I know looks aren't deciding with beauty, but it just needs to be addressed. I mean the price Walmart offered was and is by far the lowest so make sure to check them out when you are going to get one. As I have tested some alternatives before, I will say none come close to the Star Anise. Just the flexibility alone crumbles all competition and the quality also seems to be top notch. The famous customer service of Starwest Botanicals² is always very happy to help if you have any kind of questions so if you ever run in to something with their products they'll be really supple with helping you find a solution. So just to recap; only positive things to say about the Star Anise. Do read till the end tho because you there is a tiny surprise!

Pros

The list of pros of this Star Anise is going to be much longer than the conslist and the description³ this site gives already lists them quite well. To quote just an excerpt: "

Illicium verum is an evergreen tree that grows in Southern China, Laos, and Vietnam. The fruits that come forth from the tiny pink flowers are harvested and dried into the woody, aromatic, and brilliantly pretty spice we call star anise. These Ceylon-colored poinsettias have eight points, each containing a delicate seed looking like a polished bead.

Star anise contains the essential oil,".

1. The quality is unmatched.
2. The looks are stunning.
3. The price of $6.27 is a bargain compared to the competition.
4. Starwest Botanicals is leading the market when it comes to beauty.
5. The durability is great, so it's good for the environment.
6. No other product coming out in this price range will be comparable for the coming months if not years.

Cons

When thinking of cons for the Star Anise I had a way harder time. Sure, lower prices is always better⁴ and do you really need this premium quality? That's for yourself to decide. Here is the list:

1. Maybe the way the product looks is not to your taste.
2. It's a premium product so maybe you don't need this level of quality.
3. The Star Anise is so popular that soon everybody will have one.

Rating

Considering everything I wrote before you won't be surprised that I give the Star Anise 5 stars, 10/10 an and an A++. In reviews I've read by professionals⁵ saying that it's just too good to be true I found that they maybe were a bit envious of the success of Starwest Botanicals and they just can't comprehend the awesomeness of the Star Anise.

★★★★★

Verdict and Conclusion

This product really will make your life better and will make you a lot happier. (And I didn't even talk about the resale value⁶!) I've really done my best to be balanced in this article but it turned out to be so positive that I recommend you reading some other reviews, and you'll find out they will tell you the same goody goody story. So I can just say is that I fully recommend the Star Anise to anyone in the market for it. And if you are still hesitating whether you need a new Star Anise. Walmart has really made the choice simple. They give you the Star Anise HERE for the record low amount of $6.27. But enough talk. Just buy it and fall in love with your new Star Anise!

Resources used in this article

I used the following sources while writing this article:
¹ http://theepicentre.com/spice/star-anise/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjZ5IXGsO_cAhUT7J8KHZtpA6cQFggUMAA&usg=AOvVaw25s2ZWfeKQqcTrbpWdgGAF
² https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illicium_verum&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjZ5IXGsO_cAhUT7J8KHZtpA6cQFggaMAE&usg=AOvVaw2qOmgyPD4G9F4Pi2eKSG9B
³ https://www.fairwaymarket.com/shipping/fairway-star-anise/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjZ5IXGsO_cAhUT7J8KHZtpA6cQFggkMAI&usg=AOvVaw1zVw0yh1ZykGyNcsUiiCF8
⁴ https://www.thespicehouse.com/star-anise-whole-hand-selected&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjZ5IXGsO_cAhUT7J8KHZtpA6cQFggqMAM&usg=AOvVaw16Ty5GKOncXBPCFmt62hgY
⁵ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/what-the-heck-do-i-do-with-star-anise-111444755/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjZ5IXGsO_cAhUT7J8KHZtpA6cQFggxMAQ&usg=AOvVaw17YbftueDSiteFxpoiPnnf
⁶ https://articles.mercola.com/herbs-spices/star-anise.aspx&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjZ5IXGsO_cAhUT7J8KHZtpA6cQFgg3MAU&usg=AOvVaw0Ufii4RqHadXEbHgrLfX2M