BOXWALLA The Wandering Woman's English Spring Box | Review

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The Boxwalla Secret Garden February Beauty Box is such a thing of beauty. Needless to say, this is another phenomenal green beauty box from BOXWALLA!

As previously noted, if you have not yet heard of Boxwalla, it is an online bi-monthly subscription box service that was specifically created to introduce people to the finest artists, filmmakers, writers and artisans from across the globe. The creators of Boxwalla have effectively curated what they call a "multi-sensory haven for the multifaceted woman (or man) who wants to experience the best in every category." They currently offer four categories for their subscription boxes that appeal to the senses and the intellect, and each of these carefully curated boxes features the highest quality products imaginable.

Bi-Monthly Subscription Box Categories: 

• Green Beauty
• Artisanal Food
• Books 
• Film

Boxwalla's Green Beauty boxes feature ultra high quality, cruelty-free healthy skincare and makeup products that introduce you to covet-worthy beauty products that are healthy, a joy to use, and that are affordably priced.

About Boxwalla,

...we use a bimonthly subscription model to showcase the work of the artists and artisans within these categories. Subscribers have the option of switching between categories before every cycle.

We are passionate about showcasing the most effective, practical and luxurious products we have experienced in each category. The products included in each box are meant to be used together in a slow, pampering beauty ritual, while also complementing the products featured in previous boxes.

Among the brands that they have featured in their Green Beauty boxes: RMS Beauty, Gressa, Axiology Lipstick, Hurraw Lip Balm, Lalun Naturals, Henne Organics, Odacite, MOSS, Biodata.

Boxwalla Green Beauty Boxes are always Cruelty-Free.

BOXWALLA The Wandering Woman's English Spring Box contains two full size products that are absolutely perfect for the season.

According to BOXWALLA,

Remember the Wandering Woman from last Summer's Beauty Boxes? Well she's back. And this time, she is very thirsty.

The very thirsty wandering woman decided to stop in England for a drink. Not at an English pub. But at a very English spring. The water sparkled like silver, with copper undertones. Oh this must surely be the prettiest Spring she thought she'd ever known. And she drank, as a gentle mist slowly came in view. She drank, as the morning dew kissed the leaves that grew. She sipped the silver serum for twelve beautiful days. And on the twelfth day, she smiled and slowly turned her gaze. As she sat by a window, she thought her heart would sing.

She thought the thoughts that Wordsworth wrote as he thought of Early Spring:

"Through primrose tufts, in that green bower,
The periwinkle trailed its wreaths;
And ’tis my faith that every flower
Enjoys the air it breathes.

Now pause. Imagine the breath of dewy flowers quenching your thirsty skin. This April, join us and the Wandering Woman for some lovely Springtime drinks.

BOXWALLA The Wandering Woman's English Spring Box features Amly Botanicals Alchemy Radiance Boost Silver Rich Face Mist (Value: $58.00 for 3.4 oz.) and Twelve Beauty Ideal Moisture Level Serum (Value: $67.00 for 1 oz.)

Amly Botanicals Alchemy Radiance Boost Silver Rich Face Mist is an uplifting face mist that boosts radiance and revives tired and stressed skin. The antioxidant-rich anti-aging formula boosts hydration, it nourishes the skin, and it elevates the mood. The aroma is a delectable blend of essential oils from which the Neroli, Jasmine and Rose Otto are punctuated by Frankincense. It is such a delight to the senses that I find myself reaching for it to luxuriate in its magnificence.

According to Amly Botanicals,

Our unique facial water is an intensely revitalizing and illuminating face mist that springs from Amly – a wild-flower meadow in East Sussex. The silver-rich spring water, known for its clarifying and healing properties, is infused with organic flowers, hedgerow fruit, native herbs and exquisite essential oils of Neroli, Jasmine, Rose Otto, Chamomile, Linden Blossom and Frankincense. The restorative mist is strengthened with highly concentrated, moisture-boosting Hyaluronic Acid and scientifically proven, skin-perfecting Copper Peptides and nourishing plant Probiotics.
Created for you, Amly hydrates and replenishes your skin and subtly enhances your mood. Its uplifting scent is reminiscent of a country walk through the changing seasons. It will leave your senses awakened and your skin enlivened. Naturally.

Directions: Shake well, close your eyes and spray liberally on to your face and neck. Breathe deeply to allow the aromatic oils to envelop and stimulate the senses, then enjoy radiant-looking skin. Use in the morning, evening and throughout the day, including over make-up, to boost skin vitality and luminosity.

Ingredients featuring scientifically proven anti-aging actives:

Silver is a powerful antioxidant. It regulates skin flora due to its antimicrobial properties and promotes tissue regeneration.

Copper Peptides are scientifically proven to protect against cellular DNA damage and stimulate collagen production.

Hyaluronic Acid boosts the skin’s moisture content by enabling it to hold 1000 times its weight in water. Amly uses the most concentrated active compound on the market.

Pisum Sativum (Pea Peptide) has powerful anti-oxidant properties, hydrating and smoothing the skin.

Lactobacillus Ferment is a skin-conditioning, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory probiotic.

Rose of Jericho Extract provides intense, long-term moisture and skin-smoothing benefits due to its highly adapted Moisture Retention Complex.

Poly glycerol-4 Caprate makes the essential oils more soluble and smooths the skin.

Highly concentrated flower waters, extracts and pure essential oils

Hibiscus Flower adds brightness to the complexion, stimulating skin cell renewal, decreasing fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots.

Hawthorn Berry boasts anti-aging properties by increasing blood flow to the skin, giving it a natural glow.

Bilberry is one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits. It improves micro capillary circulation and strengthens collagen.

Elderflower is useful in treating dry chapped skin. It is also antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory.

Marshmallow Root gently works against irritation and inflammation. It is deeply moisturizing, soothing, plumping and smoothing.

Horsetail reduces swelling and calms inflammation, as well as supporting tissue regeneration by feeding silica to the skin.

St John’s Wort supports elastin production, as well as being soothing, healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Yarrow is the ‘Master healer’, as well as improving the complexion and tightening pores.

Lady’s Mantle heals, works as a gentle anti-inflammatory agent and is mildly astringent.

Aloe Vera heals, softens and moisturizes. It calms irritated skin and alleviates the effects of UV radiation.

Rose Otto is luxuriously nourishing, anti-aging and helps blemishes to fade.

Chamomile calms and balances the skin. It is revitalizing and regenerating.

Jasmine Flower is extremely uplifting and helps improve skin elasticity.

Linden Blossom is calming, especially when combined with Yarrow. It has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties for dry, puffy and devitalized skin.

Olibanum Pure Gum Oil (Frankincense) uplifts and boosts the immune system against aging.

Neroli Orange Flower calms and settles the skin. It is anti-aging and regenerating.

Rapeseed Oil is an emollient containing vitamin E (the youth vitamin) and beta-carotene. It promotes cell division and protects against UV radiation.

Glycerin is a reliable active moisturizer.

Twelve Beauty Ideal Moisture Level Serum is a lightweight and fast absorbing serum that is formulated to lock in moisture, plump and smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and to protect skin that has been exposed to the elements. Furthermore, the antioxidant-rich formula boasts anti-inflammatory ingredients that soothe and calm irritated skin. While this remarkable serum was designed for very dry,  mature and sensitive– skin my skin is neither dry, nor mature and it works beautifully for me as well. While I do periodically have sensitive skin, it is not a serious issue for me. However, my normal/combination skin is left remarkably soft, smooth, hydrated and calm from this wonderful serum. Furthermore, fine lines are plumped and the overall texture of my skin is more even and supple.

According to TWELVE Beauty,

The TWELVE Ideal Moisture Level Serum is a hydro-regulative wonder product which has been designed for very dry or mature skin.

This silky, light fluid that absorbs rapidly into the skin and locks in moisture to create an invisible barrier. Your complexion is boosted with a high concentration of active ingredients and fine lines and wrinkles are plumped and smoothed.

The Ideal Moisture Level Serum combats damaging effects of adverse weather conditions, central heating and air conditioning.

TWELVE Beauty has been formulated specifically for:

• Sensitive, or delicate, fine textured skin that tends to become dry
• Skin prone to flushing from temperature changes (both extreme cold and heat)
• Skin exposed to harsh atmospheric elements (wind, sun, cold, pollution) and chemicals (soap, medication)
• Skin suffering from stress or hormonal changes including acne
• Skin pre-disposed to allergic reactions

Directions: Apply sparingly to clean face and neck.

Every TWELVE product contains a special blend of four powerful antioxidants and nutrients:

White Genepi Extract – protects the skin with anti-oxidant and radical scavenging properties.
Imperatoria Leaf Extract – has an astringent action along side strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Mallow Flower Extract – a soothing, anti-irritant with gentle moisturizing properties.
Butterfly Bush Leaf Extract – offers anti-oxidant protection against UV.

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin*, Mel*, Sodium Hyaluronate, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract*, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract*, Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract*, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract*, Benzyl Alcoholxanthan Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid. * Organic Ingredients.

N.B.: "The entire TWELVE collection is completely free from parabens, sulphates, silicones, petrochemicals and glycols. Formulas are plant based and meet stringent requirements on green chemistry. They are also naturally scented with floral extracts and traces of essentials oils and use only natural emulsifiers."

Overall Assessment: This is a brilliantly curated green beauty box, and a remarkable value for ultra-luxe beauty products. If you have not yet tried Boxwalla, I highly recommend them! A+

$49.95 (Retail Value $110+. Free U.S Shipping) from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links).

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