Monday, August 28, 2017

Boxwalla August Beauty Box: Summer Comes Softly | Review

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Boxwalla enthusiasts know that their green beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and that the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and feature truly covet-worthy luxury organic beauty products.

This week the Makeup Wars! Team is featuring their favorite splurge products, and while $49.95 for a Boxwalla Beauty Box is a truly incredible bargain for the three full-size luxury organic skincare products, it may be more than some of you are used to spending on a subscription beauty box. Therefore, I wanted to take this opportunity to highly recommend Boxwalla because their beautifully curated Beauty Boxes are absolutely incredible, and if there is one subscription box to get, this is the one.
Boxwalla August Beauty Box is 'Summer Comes Softly' showcases three beautiful full-sized products that soften and pamper the skin, and delight the senses. The August box, a retail value of $131.00, costs a mere $49.95 and it includes free US shipping. There are still August boxes available, and I cannot sufficiently underscore the extent to which this great bargain is a worthy investment. This covet-worthy collection includes two extraordinary products from Odacité and one from Henné Organics, and you really won't want to miss out on them.
According to Boxwalla,

Green beauty products often get the bad rap of being boring & ineffective. The Beauty Box challenges that notion and lets you experience the most effective and nutrient-rich beauty products we have experienced. Always cruelty-free.
Odacité's Oleosomes Time Release Delivery Crème (Retail: $68.00 for 1.69 oz.): This lovely, ultra-nourishing crème is lightweight and exceedingly fast absorbing, and it melts into the skin with its gorgeous velvety texture. While it is deeply hydrating, it leaves behind no greasy residue, but instead leaves the skin luminous and dewy. It boasts an antioxidant-rich emollient formula that provides sustained hydration, in part, because of its highly effective Oleosome delivery system. Skin is left very soft, smooth, supple and refreshed– with improved texture. Furthermore, ingredients such as hyaluronic acid plump fine lines and bind moisture, while calendula soothes and heals inflammation. It has a very faint herbal aroma that is very pleasant, but it does not linger. This crème is an absolute masterpiece, and it a short amount of time has already achieved holy grail status in my collection.

According to Odacité,

This high performing formula allows for a delivery of actives and hydration over the course of the entire day/night. 

Oleosomes, real energy storehouses found naturally in seeds, melt upon contact with the skin, steadily releasing their contents for ongoing delivery of actives and moisture. Supercharge with our Serum Concentrates to create a skin remedy that is both long-lasting and targeted. 

Aloe vera boost hydration, antioxidants rich tea extracts slow down the aging process, hyaluronic acid plumps up time lines and wrinkles, calendula soothes skin inflammation and carrot seed oil revitalizes the skin - to create a formula that instantly refreshes the skin with divine hydrated texture.

Directions: Use alone as the ultimate moisturizer, delivering a steady dose of highly effective hydration. Supercharge with a targeted Serum Concentrate to create your customized and time release skin remedy.

Ingredients: Aloe  Barbadensis [Aloe Vera] Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis [Calendula] Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis [Green Tea] Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii [Shea] Butter, Carthamus Tinctorius [Saflower] Oleosomes (and) Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Aqua, Cetyl Palmitate (and) Sorbitan  Palmitate, Daucus Carota [Wild  Carrot] Sativa Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba [Meadowfoam] Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,  Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis [Jojoba] Seed Oil, Crithmum [Sea Fennel] Maritimum Extract, Rosmarinus [Rosemary] Officinalis Leaf  Extract, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate. 83% Organic and 100% Plant Derived. GMO free and gluten free.
Odacité's Pa+G Papaya-Geranium Serum Concentrate Hyperpigmentation (Retail $39.00 for 0.17 oz.): This beautiful beauty oil is formulated to specifically target hyperpigmentation. The formula boasts an elegant feather-weight consistency that sinks in immediately– leaving skin with a beautiful glow. It can be used as a spot treatment for hyperpigmentation, or all over if you have larger areas of discoloration. It effectively softens and fades sunspots over time, and it evens the complexion. The aroma, which is punctuated primarily by the Geranium, is very pleasant and calming, but it does fade soon after it is absorbed by the skin.

I must say, as I always do, that it is imperative that you have your doctor evaluate any areas of discoloration before you begin treating them on your own. What may appear to be nothing more than a benign sunspot or freckle could actually prove to be precancerous or cancerous, and it is best not to begin applying topicals until you know that you are in the clear.

According to Odacité,

Odacité's Pa+G Serum Concentrate has been specifically formulated to treat hyperpigmentation of the skin that could be as a result of acne/breakouts, sunspots or age spots. Pa+G contains Ecuadorian Papaya Oil and Egyptian Geranium oil and is a wonderful way to 'soften' scars and, with consistent use, make them disappear. This serum can be used alone as a spot treatment. It is also absolutely lovely when mixed in with the oleosomes delivery cream and applied all over the face to even out the skin as well as prevent hyperpigmentation.
Features and Benefits:
• Dark spot corrector formulated to fade brown spots and prevent the apparition of further skin pigmentation.
• Papaya fruit enzymes dissolve dead skin cells unveiling a fresh and more even-toned glow.
• Geranium and Lemon oils combine to further encourage a more evened-out skin tone and provide wrinkle reduction.
• In aromatherapy, Geranium oil is known to have a harmonizing effect on the mind & body, helping to avoid emotional roller coasters.

Directions: Use as a spot treatment by massaging onto brownspot. Or supercharge your daily dose of créme by mixing in a couple drops of Pa+G and use as a preventative treatment.

Ingredients: Highest-grade cold-pressed certified virgin Papaya (Carica papaya) oil, Certified organic Geranium, Lemon (Pelargonium graveolens, Citrus limon) essential oils, Certified GMO-free Vitamin E (Tocopherols) oil. Gluten-free.
Henné Organics Nordic Berries Lip Exfoliator (Retail $24.00 for 0.35 oz.): This utterly delectable lip scrub smells like berry jam, and it has a lovely consistency from the organic sugar, berries, shea butter, beeswax and jojoba seed oil. You simply apply a small amount to damp lips, gently massage in a circular motion and then rinse with warm water. The results are the softest, silkiest and smoothest lips imaginable. Furthermore, the nourishing ingredients and organic oils serve to hydrate, rather than deplete the lips of moisture. The entire ritual is a very pleasurable multi-sensory experience that delivers real, tangible results.

According to Henné Organics,

Inspired by Swedish nature, our Nordic Berries Lip Exfoliator brings a little piece of Sweden into your home. The scent is reminiscent of fresh picked forest berries, and the rich color will stand out beautifully on any bathroom counter.

Directions: Apply to damp lips and gently massage in a circular motion. rinse with warm water. best if used 3-4 times per week. For external use only. store in a cool, dry place.

Tip: after exfoliating and rinsing off the lips, apply a layer of lip balm to lock in the moisture and keep the lips extra smooth.

Ingredients: Organic Sucrose (Sugar), Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Organic Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Seed, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Organic Berry Flavors, Organic Vanilla Flavor, Organic Vaccinium Corymbosum (Blueberry) Fruit Seed, Tocopherol (Vitamin E).
96.5% Organic. Made in USA. Not tested on animals.
Overall Assessment: I am consistently impressed by each and every one of Boxwalla's green beauty boxes, and you don't want to miss this August Beauty Box: Summer Comes Softly masterpiece. A+

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$49.95 (Retail value $131.00) with free US shipping from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links).
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24 comments:

  1. ohhhhhh that exfoliator looking CRAZY GOOD

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  2. I am checking this out. I would like to try new organic and natural brands and this subscription box is a great way to start

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    1. Boxwalla is extraordinary, and definitely worth trying! I have discovered so many fantastic brands through them!

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  3. This box is so interesting. I'm always leery of skincare that I can't test out first by smelling it but I might just be able to do these. For sure the lip scrub looks amazing.

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    1. Boxwalla offers the most incredible products, and their price point is amazing given the value of their boxes. The lip scrub is absolutely amazing!

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  4. I adore Odacite. Their Black Cumin and Cajeput serum works brilliantly against moderate acne.

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    1. Odacite really is amazing! I have three of their products and love them! I definitely want more from their range of products!

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  5. I would say that Boxwalla is a splurge with great value. The full size products from wonderful natural brands are so worth it. The Nordic Berries Lip Exfoliator looks good enough to eat

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    1. Exactly! It really is worth its you get so much for the investment! It also smells good enough to eat!

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  6. This box sounds incredible, especially for skincare fanatics. That lip scrub sounds yummy!!

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    1. It really is incredible, Kristina! They always feature amazing green skincare and makeup brands. Yes, the lip scrub is delicious!

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  7. This looks like an incredible box. It's a little spendy for a subscription but the quality of the products look worth it.

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    1. Boxwalla really does incredible green beauty boxes. It is a higher price point for a subscription box, but they are all full size products and it has a value of $131.00 for only $49.95– so it actually is a bargain.

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  8. This box has been on my radar. I have subscribed to BeautyHeroes for a long time and love them. I am off and on with Pearlesque and Art of Organics. Have you tried any of them? If so, how do they compare with Boxwalla in your opinion?

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    1. Boxwalla is absolutely incredible, and I highly recommend them. I have not received a single dud in their boxes, and I have been able to try brands that I may not have otherwise known about. I have not tried any of the boxes that you have mentioned, but definitely would like to! I can't say how they compare to Boxwalla, but I can say that I have never been more impressed by subscription boxes as I have been by Boxwalla. They carefully curate their boxes, and only select the highest quality green beauty products.

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  9. As an aside....Did Ana ever return to Barneys BH? Is there an alternate contact there if she has not?

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    1. Hi Cindy, Ana has been back since the beginning of the year!

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    2. Oh, that is great and a little surprising as I don't recall you mentioning her as a contact in the last event.

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    3. Yes, she has been back for a while.

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  10. Ooh, what an incredible selection of goodies! The serum sounds especially great.

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    1. It really is, every single item is just incredible, and the value is AMAZING!

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  11. I totally wrote of subscription boxes (nothing spoke to me anymore) but this one looks fabulous. I've got some Odacite goodies that I need to whip together.

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    1. Hi B, Boxwalla is no ordinary subscription box, and is truly the best one that I have seen! Every single month they offer high quality full size eco-friendly beauty products that are truly amazing. I have discovered so many fantastic green beauty brands from their beautifully curated boxes. Definitely worth trying!

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