Boxwalla June Beauty Box Sneak Peek Featuring Nuori

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Here is a sneak peak at the Boxwalla June Beauty Box featuring Nuori. I have been testing these two beautiful products, and I will post my full review soon. What I can tell you is that this is a lovely box featuring two exceptional products! More soon!

This is a bi-Monthly Beauty Subscription Box: The Skincare Box from Boxwalla is the best beauty box subscription curated for the luxury-loving skincare enthusiast. In our beauty boxes, you will discover the most effective & innovative plant-based clean beauty products that redefine luxury skincare. By showcasing not only the benefits of each product we feature but also demonstrating how they can be incorporated into your skincare routine, we help you figure out how to take care of your unique skin needs.

*This is a bimonthly Subscription* You will be charged immediately when you purchase. Automatic renewal occurs every two months until you cancel. Make sure to cancel before the 15th of the preceding month to not get billed!

Boxwalla June Skincare Subscription Box: The June Skincare Box features two lovely products from NUORI that are so plumping, protective, nourishing, yet light & refreshing for summer.

About Nuori,

NUORI is a beautiful Danish brand that was founded in 2015, the same year that we founded Boxwalla! And we are thrilled to celebrate their 10 year anniversary with an exquisite duo that evokes a Summer in Scandivania. 

NUORI was founded by Jasmi Bonnén who is originally from Finland. Her partner Peter Bonnén, who is Danish, now works with her to run this beautiful brand. The brand is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark where all the products are made fresh, in small batches. And this freshness is reflected in the name. NUORI is a Finnish word that means ‘young and fresh’. 

The contents of the June Skincare Box:

• Nuori Vital Repair Serum, 30 ml ($69)
• Nuori The One, 30 ml ($79)

Price of the box: $59.95 (or $54.95 with the three box and $49.95 with the six box subscription plan). We have also have a Gift with Purchase worth $169 from Twelve Beauty with the six-box plan!

Retail value: $148.00. Price of the box: $59.95 (or $54.95 with the three-prepaid boxes and $49.95 with six-prepaid box subscription plans) from Boxwalla. 

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The Gothamista x Boxwalla Box: Renée's Winter Luxuries

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Boxwalla has a really special December Beauty Box in store for you! Boxwalla's eco-luxe beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated cruelty-free green beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxurious, and sustainably crafted beauty products.

According to Boxwalla,

The Skincare Subscription Box from Boxwalla is the best beauty box subscription curated for the luxury-loving skincare enthusiast. In our skincare subscription boxes, you will discover the most effective & innovative plant-based beauty products that redefine luxury skincare. By showcasing not only the benefits of each product we feature but also demonstrating how they can be incorporated into your skincare routine, we help you figure out how to take care of your unique skin needs.

The December Beauty Box, The Gothamista x Boxwalla Box: Renée's Winter Luxuries, is an exquisite collaboration between Gothamista x Boxwalla.

Cost to Subscribe: $59.95 (or $49.95 with the three- or six-month prepaid subscription plans). For a limited time, get the Lovinah Ocean Rituals Cleansing Balm free with the 6-month prepaid plans.

Each Beauty Box contains (Retail value $296.00):

• Saro De Rue x Gothamista Essence (full size, 3.38 oz. $68.00)
• WYLYS Double Rose Luminizer Revitalizing Oil Serum (full size, 1.01 oz. $188.00)
• Gothamista x Pink Moon Custom Jade Gua Sha ($40.00)

About: This collaboration between Boxwalla and Renée Chow from Gothamista, features three extraordinary products that offers the perfect way to pamper your skin during the winter months, and to really slow down and enjoy the beautiful ritual.

Saro De Rue x Gothamista Essence (full size, 3.38 oz. $68.00): This beautiful essence is a wonderful collaboration between Mimi Kim, a licensed sports nutritionist and aesthetician, and Renée Chow, a skincare enthusiast and influencer. This essence is a brightening and hydrating gem that offers skin barrier protection, skin immunity boosting and it plumps fine lines. It is silky smooth to the touch, and this ultra-luxe essence functions as a hydrating toner that is mindfully massaged into the skin, and leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and ready for the glorious WYLYS Double Rose Luminizer Revitalizing Oil Serum.

According to Saro De Rue,

Mimi Kim & Renée Chow worked together to craft their dream formula with enhanced black ginseng and Hanbang Medicinal Herbs to create the limited edition Essence. 

Essence is the skincare essential your skin's been waiting for.  With the benefits of a hydrating toner and serum in one, this enriched formula quickly absorbs, leaving skin feeling fresh, radiant, healthy. Essence is created for every skin type, every age, gender, skin type and skin condition. 

Essence fuses ancient Chinese Medicine practices and techniques, with modern science for the perfect blend of East meets West skincare. A holistic approach combined with innovative science to create a product that produces game-changing results, while being gentle on your skin and the planet. This essence is unlike any other. Crafted using the rarest, most potent ingredients, ancient Korean techniques, and hanbang herbs.

The foundation of our Essence is Black Ginseng, a treasured Korean medicinal herb 

used for centuries for its power to heal, regenerate and enliven. The intense technique used to create it plus its powerful properties make Black Ginseng one of the most celebrated ingredients in Korean skincare.

Directions: After cleansing apply ample amount to palm of hand. Massage onto face & neck in an upward motion. Wait until fully absorbed and follow with a moisturizer.

Ingredients: Panax Ginseng Root Water (62%), Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide (4%), Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Hydroxyethylcellose, Propanediol, Lycium Chinese Stem Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Lycium Chinese Fruit Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melisa Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Scrophularia Buergeriana Root Extract (50ppm), Panax Ginseng Root Extract (50ppm), Betaine, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Zinc PCA, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissimia (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramids NS, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP.

Key Ingredients:

• 62% Black Ginseng Water
• 6 Kinds of Hanbang - traditional Korean Medicinal Herbs 
• 4% Niacinamide
• Upcycled Red Ginseng Extract
• Upcycled Goji Berry Stem and Fruit Extract
• Upcycled Avocado Peptide
• 3 Lipids: Ceramides, Cholesterol, Fatty Acid
• 2 NMF: Sodium PCA & Zinc PCA

WYLYS Double Rose Luminizer Revitalizing Oil Serum (full size, 1.01 oz. $188.00): As a huge proponent of luxury face oils, I was elated to try this gorgeous mid-weight oil that sumptuously melts into the skin. Used after the Saro De Rue x Gothamista Essence, this ultra-luxe oil, with its stunning light herbal/floral aroma, leaves skin hydrated, soft, smooth and supple. It has an unparalleled silky texture, and it never leaves behind a greasy residue. It effectively softens the appearance of fine lines, leaves skin with a luminous glow, and it is a true joy to use. This is one of the most lovely face oils that I have tried in the last decade, and I simply cannot underscore the extent to which this is a delight to use, and that it delivers tangible and visible results.

According to WYLYS,

The Double Rose Luminizer is a vitamin-rich complex of pure rose and cold-pressed essential oils (rosehip, lavender, and geranium) that revitalizes depleted or dehydrated skin. Richly nourishing yet lightweight, this oil gently glides over the skin with just a few drops that easily absorb to provide an immediate, dewy glow. It reinforces a weakened outer layer, diminishing the appearance of fine lines and catalyzing the deeper collagen-renewal process.

Features:

• Great for: All Skin Types, especially Delicate, Sensitive or Reactive Skin.
• Skin Concerns: Fine Lines, Dryness, Dehydration, Lack of elasticity, Acne-prone.
• Scent: Herbaceous, delicate, floral.
• Texture: Luxurious oil that feels light and silky, not greasy.
• Makes Skin Look & Feel: Radiant, supple, and revitalized.

Directions: Cleanse and tone. Apply a small quantity (2-3 drops) of oil to fingertips, then apply the digito-pressure technique—holding fingers straight while gently exerting pressure across the face to massage and ease application of the oil.

Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil*, Evening Primrose Oil*, Geranium Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil*, Pimenta Acris (Bay) Leaf Oil, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Lavandula (Lavender) Stoechas Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil *organically grown.

Active Ingredients and Their Attributes:

Organic Rosehip Seed Oil: to provide antioxidants and essential fatty acids that hydrate, lock in moisture, brighten, and protect skin from UV damage.

Organic Rose Flower Oil: to act as a humectant and draw water within the skin, while also tightening and clarifying pores.

Calendula Oil: to hydrate and add suppleness to the skin, while also lessening redness and soothing irritation.

Organic Primrose Oil: to increase elasticity, radiance, and help skin cells retain moisture.

Salicornia Herbacea Extract: to strengthen the skin barrier, increase skin repair and recovery, and provide deep moisture.

Gothamista x Pink Moon Custom Jade Gua Sha ($40.00): Pink Moon, which was founded by Lin Chen, a Reiki Healer, collaborated with Renée Chow to create this gorgeous custom jade Gua Sha. This beautiful Gua Sha, when incorporated into your skincare routine, helps reduce inflammation of the face, relieves muscle tension, and it also helps to relieve the severity and frequency of headaches. It is such a luxurious way to help encourage lymphatic drainage, decrease puffiness and improve elasticity. Plus it feels amazing and gives me an incredible sense of wellbeing.

Features:

• Your new favorite self-love and wellbeing essential for pampered, healthy skin.
• It encourages lymphatic drainage, moves stagnant energy, and helps relieve tension/discomfort (pain, headaches, sinus pressure).
• Gua Sha is a 4,000 year old Traditional Chinese Medicine holistic health massage.

Overall Assessment: This is a box really worth getting before it sells out a second time, and the magical products are among the most incredible that I have used this year. This box is the perfect way to slow down, engage in self-care and pamper and nourish your skin. Boxwalla did an incredible job closing out 2023 with one of the most impressive beauty boxes imaginable. This is the perfect gift for yourself, or for the skincare loving people on your holiday list. A+

Cost to Subscribe: $59.95 (or $49.95 with the three- or six-month prepaid subscription plans) from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links). Free U.S. Shipping Always. Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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Boxwalla June Beauty Box Sneak Peek Featuring African Botanics

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Boxwalla has some changes to the pricing of the Beauty Boxes, so make sure to make any changes to your subscription by May 14.

The June Beauty Box is themed The Rhapsody of a Summer Dream, and features two exquisite products from an extraordinary brand: African Botanics.

Each Beauty Box contains:

• African Botanics Nutritive Molecule Serum ($250.00) 
• African Botanics Buchu Botanical Enzyme Polish (20 ml travel size, $20.00)

Cost to Subscribe: $59.95 (or $49.95 for prepaid); Retail Value: $270.00

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African Botanics was created by Julia & Craig Noik back in 2012. African Botanics is designed, formulated, and made from start to finish in South Africa, paying homage to the cultural history of its people and the vast biodiversity of its landscape. The products thoughtfully combine the unique botanicals native to South Africa with the most cutting-edge skincare technology to create luxuriously effective products that surprise and delight. Along with well-researched lab-syntheized actives, they go the extra mile to use only sustainably and ethically harvested wild-grown and biodynamic botanical ingredients in their formulations, working with independent networks of individuals, and supporting local women-owned businesses whenever possible. 

The first product in the box is a full-size of African Botanics' Nutritive Molecule Serum: an Advanced Antioxidant Serum with Vitamin C ($250.00):

Made in a base of Aloe Ferox & Witch Hazel, this is an antioxidant, hydrating, protective serum that contains not one, not two, but three forms of Vitamin C that complement each other: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP), as well Ascorbyl Palmitate. There’s also Ethyl Ferulate (ester of Ferulic acid), an antioxidant that soothes the skin while being particularly great at supporting the skin’s defenses when it is exposed to UV radiation. In addition, this serum also contains Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Peptides as well as extracts of the polysaccharide-rich Resurrection plant & Swiss Apple, along with Resveratrol, Yeast Beta Glucan & so much more. It also incorporates a group of enzymes called Oxidoreductase that blocks different forms of oxygen from generating damage to the skin.

This rejuvenating serum protects the skin again the three main types of free radicals: oxygen, carbon & nitrogen, while also improving the skin’s texture, brightening the skin, & helping address the loss of firmness/elasticity.

The second product in the box is African Botanics's Buchu Botanical Enzyme Polish (20 ml, travel size):

Buchu Polish contains sun-dried Buchu plant (which is anti-inflammatory) and crushed Baobab Fruit, which provides physical exfoliation along with fine granules of volcanic minerals. Then there's Microalgae extract that helps brighten the skin. Fruit enzymes from Papaya and Pineapple provide chemical exfoliation along with Lactobionic acid which is a non-irritating acid belonging to the polyhydroxy acid (PHA) family.

This polish also contains antiinflammatory, hydrating ingredients like Aloe Ferox as well as antioxidants like Kigella and Rooibos.

Boxwalla's eco-luxe beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated cruelty-free green beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxurious, and sustainably crafted beauty products.

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Boxwalla August Beauty Box: A Saucerful of Skincare Secrets Featuring African Botanics

 

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Boxwalla's eco-luxe beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated cruelty-free green beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxurious, and sustainably crafted beauty products. 

This is an extraordinary value for outstanding products. A Beauty Box for the luxury loving skincare nerd, this box lets you experience the most effective and exquisite beauty products that harness the potency of plant-based ingredients. 

The August Beauty Box ($49.95. Retail Value $310.00): The theme of the August Box is inspired by an early Pink Floyd Album: A Saucerful of Skincare Secrets and features two wonderful full-sized products from African Botanics.

The August Beauty Box features (Cost to Subscribe: $49.95; Retail Value: $310.00)

1. African Botanics Silver Rescue Cream (full size, $140.00)

2. African Botanics Eye Contour Gel-Serum (full size, $170.00)

Both products are unscented and do not contain any added essential oils. The products were formulated and made fresh for our box in an  ISO 9001 GMP-certified scientific lab.

The August Subscription Box is available here. Subscriptions will be open till August 25 or until they sell out, whichever happens first.

Longtime readers know that African Botanics is my all-time favorite skincare brand, and that I am friends with the owners, Julia and Craig Noik. They are incredible people, and they make the most amazing skincare products using ingredients from their country of origin, South Africa.

About African Botanics:

African Botanics was created by Julia & Craig Noik back in 2012. We are thrilled to celebrate 10 years of their unique, pioneering work with this very special August Beauty Box. African Botanics is designed, formulated, and made from start to finish in South Africa, paying homage to the cultural history of the people of South Africa and the vast biodiversity of its landscape. The products thoughtfully combine the unique botanicals native to South Africa with the most cutting-edge skincare technology to create luxuriously effective products that surprise and delight. Along with well-researched lab-synthesized actives, they go the extra mile to use only sustainably and ethically harvested wild-grown and biodynamic botanical ingredients in their formulations, working with independent networks of individuals, and supporting local women-owned businesses whenever possible. 

African Botanics Silver Rescue Cream (1.2 oz for $140.00): This is a fragrance-free cream that is soothing, healing and filled with anti-inflammatory ingredients. It does an exemplary job calming red and irritated skin, reducing inflammation and leaving skin soothed, calmed, hydrated, soft and supple. 

It is right in between a lightweight and a mid-weight cream, and it is lusciously emollient and nourishing, and yet it melts into the skin in the most divine and visceral way. I had an irritated spot on my chin that was peeling because of a skincare product reaction, and within a day the spot had healed and the redness, irritation and flakes were gone. It is not only incredibly healing, but is also a wonderful daily cream for people with sensitive and reactive skin.

According to African Botanics,

Silver Rescue Cream harnesses the soothing and anti-inflammatory properties of full-spectrum CBD (Cannabis Sativa Leaf extract) and the vital power of Colloidal Silver, known for its anti-microbial and healing properties. Working together they help reduce redness, inflammation, and scarring while improving skin barrier function and relieving the signs of skin stress. This unique cream helps calm and revive skin with an extraordinary blend of protective medicinal plants (Resurrection plant and Devil’s Claw), rich in glycosides, Phytosterols, Flavonoids, Trehalose sugar, polysaccharides and arbutin which aid skin regeneration and rapid hydration, resulting in minimal trans epidermal water loss. Highly concentrated moisturizing ingredients like the Baobab fruit, Vitamin E, Squalane, Marula Oil, Rosehip and Marigold extract help protect the skin and reduce skin reactivity and redness. Their soothing, restructuring and lipid-restoring properties strengthen the skin, improving its quality and reducing sensitivity. Formulated for sensitive skin and all skin types temporarily irritated by modern environmental conditions including pollution, stress, extreme weather patterns and non-invasive procedures. Free from essential oils, fragrance, parabens, silicones and mineral oil. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Texture: Cream

Scent: Unscented and EO free

Features:

• Sensitive and reactive skin

• Inflammation and visible redness

• Dryness and dehydration

• Scars and blemishes

• Uneven texture

• Therapeutic for acne-prone skin

Key Benefits:

• Skin soothing and moisturizing

• Hydrates and restores comfort

• Calms irritation and redness

• Protects and defends sensitive skin barrier

• Decreases excessive sebum production

Directions: Apply morning and evening after cleansing to the face, neck and  décolletage in upward smoothing movements, starting at décolletage and working up. As a primer smooth a thin layer evenly over clean skin before makeup application. Silver Rescue Cream has been designed to bring comfort when applied on its own. However, for skin in need of added nourishment, apply a few drops of Pure Marula or Neroli infused Marula Oil.

Eco Packaging: African Botanics is committed to reducing stress on the environment. Their boxes are made from 100% post-consumer paper. Silver Rescue Cream comes in a 100% recyclable glass bottle and aluminum pump. Once you are done with your product, please separate the pump from the bottle before placing it in the recycling bin.

African Botanics Eye Contour Gel-Serum (0.5 oz. for $170.00): This gel-serum is a serious holy grail eye product that is unlike anything that you have tried before. It has an emollience not generally found in eye gels, and it does so much– even when you use the tiniest amount. It softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, it effectively reduces puffiness, lightens dark circles and lifts and tightens the skin without any pulling. Furthermore, this serum is cooling, hydrating and it leaves the delicate skin around the eyes soft, smooth and luminous. The thick gel melts into the skin immediately leaves it comfortable, and without leaving behind any sort of residue. It can be used beneath the eyes, but also on the eyelids, and it offers itself as an effective base for makeup. It is gentle, without sacrificing efficacy, and the unscented formula does not irritate my sensitive eyes!

According to African Botanics,

Eye Contour Gel-Serum is an energizing and highly concentrated cooling gel-serum that targets the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles while visibly soothing, tightening and reinforcing the barrier function of the skin for a more youthful appearance. 

The powerful combination of Ceramides, Lupine Oligosaccharides, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C and fucoidan-rich Seaweed extract help plump and deeply moisturize while supporting the synthesis of epidermal elastin production and effectively awakening the eye contour. Caffeine, Arnica, Copper and Dragon’s blood extract help drain, revitalize and activate microcirculation reducing puffiness and dark circles. This age-defying serum provides an instant tightening effect and sinks into skin quickly, making it a perfect base for make-up.

Texture: Thick Gel

Scent: Unscented and EO free

Features:

• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Dark circles

• Loss of firmness and elasticity

• Puffiness

Key Benefits:

• Instantly soothes and awakens the under eye area

• Helps reduce the look of puffiness

• Visibly firms and tightens

• Softens the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles

• Provides a cooling and lifting effect

Directions: AM/PM After cleansing, gently apply a small amount (about the size of a rice grain) press under the eyes and across the eyelids extending from the inside out. Pat with fingertips to stimulate microcirculation and to boost radiance. May cause cooling and tingling sensation. Can be stored in the fridge for an even more intense cooling effect. Caution: Avoid direct contact with eyes. For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Overall Assessment: This is a truly exceptional box that features my all-time favorite skincare brand, created by two of my favorite people, and curated by the amazing Lavanya. The value is unbelievable, and I highly recommend getting this box before it sells out. DON'T. MISS. THIS. BOX! A+

*THIS IS A SUBSCRIPTION* You will be charged immediately when you purchase. Automatic renewal occurs every two months until you cancel. June Subscriptions are now open. They will be open until August 25. However, it will likely sell out before then. 

To order your Boxwalla August Beauty Box visit: www.theboxwalla.com  

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Boxwalla April Beauty Box: The Radiant Charm of a Glasswing Butterfly Featuring Votary & Arcana Skincare

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Boxwalla's eco-luxe beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated cruelty-free green beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxurious, and sustainably crafted beauty products. 

The April Beauty Box ($49.95. Retail Value $205.00): Themed, The Radiant Charm of a Glasswing Butterfly, this Beauty Box features two extraordinary brands: Arcana and Votary, with products to renew, hydrate & strengthen skin! This is an extraordinary value for outstanding products. A Beauty Box for the luxury loving skincare nerd, this box lets you experience the most effective and exquisite beauty products that harness the potency of plant-based ingredients. 

Boxwalla sought to curate a beauty box that gently renews and restores the skin barrier without traumatizing or damaging it. 

Boxwalla posits, 

Arcana's gorgeous Glasswing Ceramide serum contains barrier supporting Ceramides, vegan Cholesterol & Phospholipids, that help repair and restore the skin barrier. And Votary's Radiance Reveal Mask combines gentle Lactic & Mandelic acids with soothing extracts & Sunflower seed Unsaponifiables that stimulate filaggrin production in the stratum corneum.

Each Box Contains (Retail Value: $205.00):

Votary's Radiance Reveal Mask - Lactic & Mandelic Acid (full size)

Arcana's Glasswing Immersive Ceramide Milk (full size)

Arcana's Nine Herbs Charm (15 ml)

- Bi-Monthly Delivery

- Free U.S. Shipping

- Effective Plant-based Ingredients

- Always Cruelty-Free

April Subscriptions are currently open and will close on April 20 (or when Boxwalla sells out, whichever happens first).

Votary Radiance Reveal Mask ($78.00 for 1.7 oz Retail value): I have collected quite a few of Votary's wonderful products, and this is unquestionably one of my very favorite brands. This wonderful exfoliating mask, which is composed of an effective paring of Mandelic Acid and Lactic Acid, removes dead skin cells to reveal smooth and luminous skin. Over time, it evens and fades hyperpigmentation and it immediately leaves skin soft, smooth, supple, beautifully radiant, and with a pronounced clarity. It has neither dried out my skin, nor caused it to flake and peel. It contains no fragrance and it such a pleasure to use.

According to Votary,

The Radiance Reveal Mask is a highly active resurfacing mask with a powerhouse duo of mandelic acid and lactic acid. Known for their ability to exfoliate skin evenly, these AHA acids work beautifully together to reveal your very best skin.

Because acid exfoliation can sensitise skin, this formulation is enhanced with a proven calming complex of natural plant extracts and is free from fragrance allergens. Radiance Reveal Mask helps improve texture, decongest pores, prevent breakouts, even out pigmentation, and reduce fine lines. It’s a multi-tasking, must-have hero.

This acid peel treatment helps to even out my pigmentation and smooth away fine lines. It reveals my best, baby-soft skin every time I use it. I love that the powerful acids in the Radiance Reveal Mask are supported with calming ingredients in a fragrance free, plant-based formulation.

Directions: Smooth into face and neck, taking care to avoid the eye area. Leave on for 5-15 minutes then remove with a damp face cloth. Use twice a week, or as needed. Some tingling may be experienced and is normal. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol Lactic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Stearate , Mandelic Acid, Octyldodecanol, SodiumHydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cardiospermum, Halicacabum Flower/ Leaf/ Vine Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid , Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol.

Arcana Glasswing Immersive Ceramide Milk ($82.00 for 1 oz. Retail value): This is the first time that I have tried Arcana skincare products, and I am elated by the quality, efficacy and the joy I experience when I use their products. This delectable hydrating serum, which is used before their lovely face oil, has a light and milky appearance and a gel-like consistency that melts into the skin in the most satisfying way. It leaves behind no residue and immediately offers extraordinary hydration. Additionally, this glorious serum softens the appearance of fine lines, helps increase collagen synthesis, and it leaves skin soft and smooth. It has a wonderful light quasi fruity-floral aroma that is a treat to the senses.

According to Arcana,

A next-generation hydrating serum, Glasswing quickly replenishes parched skin and strengthens the lipid barrier without leaving any residue. Hyaluronic acid and Tremella mushroom jelly bind water to the skin’s surface while a 5% ceramide complex prevents moisture loss and restores the skin’s lipid barrier. Chicory root oligosaccharides create a firming effect and increase collagen synthesis. Cape Chamomile and Rock Rose essential oils help soothe redness and irritation.  Finally, micron-sized spheres of emollient plant oils act as a delivery system for this complex blend of botanical polysaccharides, ceramides, phospholipids, and essential oil terpenes for a sustained and incandescent glow.

Directions: Shake bottle well. Apply 1-2 pumps to the face and neck after cleansing and misting. For best results, follow with a face oil or balm to seal in hydration. To create a custom micro-emulsion, mix 1 pump of Glasswing with 2-3 drops face oil or balm. For all skin types.

Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice*, Aqua (water), Sodium hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid), Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) seed oil, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp (Snow mushroom) extract, Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) oleosomes, Phospholipids, Ichorium intybus (Chicory) root oligosaccharides, Caesalpinia spinosa (Peruvian carob) gum, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol (vegan), Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Eriocephalus punctulatus (Cape Chamomile) flower oil*, Cistus ladaniferus (Rock Rose) oil*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Betaine, Sodium benzoate, Gluconolactone.  *organic. 

Arcana Nine Herbs Charm Clarifying Face Oil ($45.00 for 15ml. Retail value): That I am obsessed with luxury face oils is rather obvious at this point, and I have become quite picky about them over the years. I have a penchant for highly effective oils with gorgeous textures and a sublime tactile experience, and this emerald jewel satisfies all of my requirements. Based upon a medieval recipe to draw out poison and toxins, this brilliant oil is a treat to the skin and senses. It boasts anti-inflammatory properties that calm irritated skin, soften the appearance of scars and helps prevent breakouts. It has an intoxicating herbal aroma that is a wonderful treat to the senses. This pairs perfectly with Arcana Galsswing Immersive Ceramide Milk, and is a perfect way to treat the skin after using Votary's Radiance Reveal Mask. 

According to Arcana,

The Nine Herbs Charm is medieval recipe for drawing out poison and toxins, composed of nine herbs and an incantation to be performed while making the charm. Inspired by this herbal lore, we composed our serum for blemished and troubled skin with several of the herbs mentioned in this charm (Mugwort, Nettle, Plantain, Fennel, Chamomile) which are powerful anti-inflammatories. A blend of high-linoleic acid plant oils, composed specifically for acne-prone skin, helps banish pore-clogging sebum and soften scars. Essential oils with antibacterial and antiseptic properties kill bacteria and relieve irritation.

Perfect for: Acne-prone, red, irritated, inflammed, oily, or hormonal skin types. It is also wonderful as a very light face oil that does not clog pores.

Directions: Apply a pea-sized amount to the face and neck after cleansing and misting. Can be used morning or evening.

Ingredients: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil*, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil*, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil*, Artemisia Vulgaris (Mugwort) Extract*, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract*, Filipendula Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Leaf/flower/stem Extract*, Galium Aparine (Cleavers) Extract*, Plantago Major (Plantain) Leaf Extract*, Verbena Offinalis (Vervain) Leaf Extract*, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil*, Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Urtica Dioica Leaf Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Oil*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil*, Foeniculum Vulgare (Sweet Fennel) Oil*, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil*, Linalol^, Geraniol^, Limonene^, Citral^. *organic ^natural component of essential oils. 

Boxwalla really did an extraordinary job with the concept of this brilliantly conceived trio, and the products not only surpassed my expectations, but together they are effective, efficient and ultra luxurious.

Overall Assessment: This is a thoughtfully and meaningfully curated box, and the products are luxurious and effective. Furthermore, this is a truly extraordinary value. A+

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Boxwalla December Beauty Box: If on a Winter's Day

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Boxwalla's eco-luxe beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated cruelty-free green beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxurious, and sustainably crafted beauty products. 

The December Beauty Box: If on a Winter's Day, featuring Cipher Skincare and Skin Alchemists, costs $49.95: A Beauty Box for the luxury loving skincare nerd, this box lets you experience the most effective and exquisite beauty products that harness the potency of plant-based ingredients. 

The December Box features two full-sized products from two brands: Australian brand Cipher Skincare & British-Caribbean brand, Skin Alchemists.

Each Box Contains (Retail Value: $212.00):

- Cipher Skincare’s C-Shield Antioxidant Serum (30 ml, $95.00)

- Skin Alchemists Time Traveller Renewing Face Cream (50ml, $117.00)

- Bi-Monthly Delivery

- Free U.S. Shipping

- Effective Plant-based Ingredients

- Always Cruelty-Free

Cipher Skincare C-Shield Refining Antioxidant Serum ($95.00 for 1 oz): Cipher Skincare, which was founded by Jenny Hinton, is an innovative antioxidant-rich bioavailable and stable Vitamin C serum that is formulated to effectively fight free radicals while it deeply hydrates the skin, reduces irritation and redness, and it helps fade hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, it leaves the skin looking refreshed and luminous. There is no detectable aroma, and this hardworking serum can be used day and night.

According to Cipher Skincare,

A featherweight all-in-one serum to intensely brighten, hydrate, and smooth the look of skin without irritation. A proprietary antioxidant complex protects from oxidative stress, unique actives softly refine skin’s appearance, and barrier support ensures resilience and vitality.

Discover a fresh approach to your morning ritual with this remarkably concentrated 35% active treatment. suspended within a silky, light, hydrating gelée delivery system, our uniquely unconventional, ultra-potent antioxidant complex provides full-spectrum protection from environmental stressors—the culprit behind photoaging. this advanced formula simultaneously shields skin while dynamic actives refine hyperpigmented spots, pores, and texture. finally, multi-molecular weight hydrators fortify the skin’s barrier to ensure a supple, bouncy finish that lasts.

Antioxidants protect by neutralizing free radicals: unstable, reactive molecules that can accelerate cellular damage, causing visible effects in our skin. vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, but it is also renowned for its ability to restore firmness, promote a bright and even tone, and stimulate collagen synthesis. two stable and bioavailable derivatives of Vitamin C, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate + Ascorbyl Glucoside, deliver this potent ingredient without the sting or irritation associated with traditional l-Ascorbic Acid. not only great for sensitive types—this formula shines on congested, acne-prone skin as it combats visible breakouts without irritation.

The antioxidant synergies of our unique blend are what make this innovative, multi-level defense system extraordinary. white pine bark, sourced for its proanthocyanidins (OPC), boosts Vitamin C‘s effectiveness, enhances photoprotection of sunscreen, and improves skin elasticity. Green Coffee Seed has smoothing, firming, and regenerating qualities thanks to its high concentration of Chlorogenic Acids (CGA). we complete the story with hero Antioxidant Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), a talented enzyme that neutralizes damaging superoxide radicals while reducing visible redness and irritation in the skin. C + E + OPC + CGA + SOD = the ultimate antioxidant alliance.

This complete transformative treatment effectively refines texture and tone for a smooth, clear, glass-skin appearance. sustainably derived prebiotic freshwater microalgae support wound healing for accelerated restoration of visible blemishes. the novel active yeast oligopeptide gently boosts cell turnover to retexturize and reveal the vibrant, glowing complexion beneath. the elegant Polysaccharide of Tremella Mushroom adds intensive nutritive hydration with its soft, jelly-like texture. Hyaluronic Acid, comforting Allantoin, and barrier-boosting Niacinamide join forces for sustained moisture balance and a dewy, plump finish. shield skin daily from multiple signs of cellular damage including fine lines, uneven tone, and loss of elasticity with this luscious, thirst-quenching, all-in-one serum.

Directions: In the morning, apply a single pump to clean face, neck, and eye contour while skin is still damp. Gently massage to absorb. follow with another moisturizing layer if desired, such as beam me up, and a high protection factor sunscreen. may also be used at night. for best results, use at least once daily and limit sun exposure. C-Shield is a low viscosity gelée emulsion with a deep brick-red hue that dissipates on application. it delivers active ingredients and hydration with a feather-light finish. oily skins will likely enjoy c-shield and SPF alone, where drier skins may like an emollient layer sandwiched between the two.

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Betaine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Yeast Extract, Pinus Strobus (White Pine) Bark Extract (95% Pure Proanthocyanidins), Superoxide Dismutase, Coffea Arabica (Green Coffee) Seed Extract (50% Pure Chlorogenic Acids), Caffeine, Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) Sporocarp Polysaccharide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soy Amino Acids, Chlorella Vulgaris (Microalgae) Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Allantoin, Olive Glycerides, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10-Laurate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Undecane, Lecithin, Tridecane, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan.

Skin Alchemists Time Traveller Renewing Face Cream ($117.00 for 1.7 oz.): Skin Alchemists, which was founded by Theresa Edwards, is a brand that is informed by ancient herbal traditions and modern chemistry. This delectable and ultra-luxe cream is mid-weight, but it melts into the skin remarkably fast leaving the skin soft, smooth, hydrated and nourished. Hyaluronic Acid retains hydration and plumps fine lines, while Colloidal Silver clarifies the complexion. This wondrous cream has a beautiful light fruity aroma that, while light, truly delights the senses. 

According to Skin Alchemists,

Each and every product which bears the Skin Alchemists name has always been inspired by my own needs, or that of my family, which is why I aim to create the best product in category every time.

Into my forties and experiencing the effects of post-partum skin, I craved a magic potion which would encourage my skin cells to regenerate, renew and age positively. An all-encompassing treatment delivering optimum hydration whilst targeting wrinkles, blemishes and oxidative stress in tandem with my beliefs of ancient plant therapies. 

Time Traveller is the meeting of two sciences. A space in time where ancient apothecary meets modern chemistry. The blending of raw plants ingredients with potent botanical extracts derived by modern science in a base revered by Alchemists and healers – Silver.

Directions: Massage a finger tip amount of Time Traveller onto your face, neck and decollete area after cleansing to nourish your skin and build a healthy skin barrier. Let the scent transport you to a Caribbean botanical garden.

Select Ingredients:

- Anti-bacterial Colloidal silver and Black seed oil restores and clarifies your complexion.

- Cell renewing Vitamin A, C and F derived from a potent cocktail of Bakuchiol, Cacay Oil, Rosehip and Sea buckthorn extracts delivers a retinol like effect without skin sensitivity.

- Abyssinian oil, Squalane and Aloe vera juice to moisturize and hydrate, Hyaluronic acid and nature’s lanolin Cupuacu butter to lock in that moisture and keep skin subtle

Ingredients: Colloidal Silver, Aqua (Water), Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane, Benzyl Alcohol, Bakuchiol, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Tapioca Starch, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Salicylic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool.

Overall Assessment: This beautifully curated box, which features two extraordinary full-size products, is a tremendous value. These products are perfect for the season, and you will astonished by their efficacy, and by the extent to which they are a true pleasure to use. A+

*THIS IS A SUBSCRIPTION* You will be charged immediately when you purchase. Automatic renewal occurs every two months until you cancel.

To order your Boxwalla December Beauty Box visit: www.theboxwalla.com  

$49.95 ($212.00 value) from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links).

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