Boxwalla February Beauty Box: Siam Seas Frangipani Fables & Black Rice Tales

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Boxwalla enthusiasts know that Boxwalla's 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 they feature truly covet-worthy luxury organic beauty products. Their February Beauty Box, which only costs $49.95, is another must-have, and it features two full-size products from Siam Seas.

Boxwalla Beauty Boxes are, "for the luxury loving skincare nerd, this box lets you experience the most effective and nutrient-rich beauty products we have experienced, exquisite products that harness the potency of plant-based ingredients. Always cruelty-free."

February Box Box (Cost: $49.95 Retail Value: $155.00) Includes:
Siam Seas Sai Clear Skin Serum ($65.00 value)
Siam Seas Kwam Rak Body Serum ($90.00 value)

These two gorgeous products haven't yet been released and Boxwalla Beauty subscribers will be among the first to experience them.

*THIS IS A SUBSCRIPTION* You will be charged intially when you purchase. Automatic renewal every two months until you cancel. The last day to subscribe to the February Beauty Box is February 10th.

Siam Seas Sai Clear Skin Serum (Full Size: Retail value $65.00 for .68 oz.): This antioxidant-rich serum features a stable form of Vitamin C in conjunction with potent actives that are formulated to create a "second skin-like protective layer" that firms and brightens the skin.  It is lightweight, has a lovely earthy aroma, and it dries down to a natural matte finish. It effectively calms redness, brightens dark spots, hydrates skin and leaves it soft, smooth and supple.

According to Boxwalla,

This serum is a vitamin C serum that combines many ancient South East Asian botanicals with more modern actives like ceramides, MSM and a stable ester of vitamin C. This serum is hydrating with barrier protecting properties. You will find that it may have a slight graininess owing to the presence of gypsum which contributes to the wonderful ''smoothing' properties of this serum.

To test & evaluate this serum, Supadra (founder & formulator of Siam Seas), recommends using just a mist/essence under a couple of pumps of this serum. I have also found that doing that, gives you the best idea of how this serum works and then you can figure out if you need to layer more skincare over it (usually a cream or oil  and/or balm). For oilier skin types and in warmer climates, you may not need anything over this.

Directions:
1. You can mist and then apply 2-3 pumps of Sai. It will tighten on the face, like it's forming a 'second-skin' layer. It dries down really matte and your skin will feel very smooth to touch. But visually, it still will look glowy. You can repeat this step again, if your skin tends to be dry (Mist and apply Sai, let it dry, then Mist and apply Sai again). This will allow you to study the effects of this serum on your skin (it is really great at reducing scars as well).

2. After the testing phase, you can start layering this under an oil, balm/cream, if your skin needs more emollient products. When doing that, you don't have to wait until Sai dries down (so that the oil can be applied to damp skin). It is recommended to always apply Sai on damp skin. An example layering routine would be : Mist, Sai, 1-3 drops of oil, seal in with a dab of cream or balm.

Sai Clearing Serum Ingredients: Oryza sativa(rice) water*, Ascorbyl phosphate, Methylsulfonylmethane, Gluconolactone, Senna tora (cassia tora) water*, Terminalia chebula (chebulic myrobalan) extract*, Unsulfured gypsum fibrosum, Vigna aconitifolia (moth bean) extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Aloe Barbadensis (aloe vera) juice*, Curcuma longa (turmeric) hydrosol*, Acacia concinna (sompoi) water*, Ocimum gratissimum (basil) extract*, Camellia sinensis (green tea) extract*, Glycerin, Aqua, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium anisate, Silybum Marianum (milk thirtle) fruit extract*, Psoralea corylifolia (babchi) extract*, Boswellia serrate(frankincense) extract*, Gardenia jasminoides (cape jasmine) extract*, Coptis chinensis (coptis) extract*, Phellodendron amurense (amur cork tree) extract*, Scutellaria baicalensis (Skullcap) extract*, Berberis (barberry) extract*, Plumbago zeylanica (chitrak) extract**, Angelica Dahurica (wild angelica) extract*, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) extract*, Paeonia lactiflora (peony) extract*, Azadirachta indica (siamese neem) extract*, Centratherum Anthelminticum (kali jiri) seeds extract**, Andrographis paniculata (king of bitters) extract**, Usnea Barbata (beard lichen) extract*, Baptisia australis (indigo) extract*, Rhus chinensis (galla chinensis) extract*, Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) extract*, Piper nigrum (black pepper) extract*, Hemidesmus indicus (indian sarsaparilla) extract*, Terminalia arjuna (arjuna) extract*, Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) extract*, Rheum palmatum (rhubarb) extract*, Eclipta prostrate (false daisy) extract*, Garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) extract*, Rubus occidentalis (black raspberry) oil,  Populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract*, Raspberryketone Glucoside, Terminalia bellirica (beleric) extract*, Phyllanthus emblica (amla) extract*,  Cupressus cashmeriana (weeping cypress) oil*, Rosa centifolia (rose moroc) absolute oil*,  Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotinum Gum , Pullulan, Vanilla planifolia (vanilla) CO2*, Cananga odorata (ylang ylang extra) oil* *Organic /biologique, **Wildcrafted/naturel

Siam Seas Kwam Rak Body Serum (Full Size. Retail value $90.00 for 3.4 oz.): This is an absolutely delectable hybrid body serum that deeply hydrates and moisturizes the body with the efficacy of a rich body lotion and an emollient body oil combined. It has a remarkably lightweight texture that is creamy, emollient and it melts into the skin in the most satisfying way. Skin is left soft, smooth, supple, radiant and silky to the touch. The complex aroma transforms from a spicy earthy scent to a more complex floral punctuated by Jasmine Sambac.

According to Boxwalla,

Kwam Rak is a very unique body serum made in a base of aloe (aloe juice and aloe inner fillet gel). It also contains a high percentage of raw, mustard seed oil. Since this serum has a built in aloe delivery system and cream lotion-y texture, unlike other oils, you don't have to apply on damp skin. It still absorbs beautifully when applied on dry skin. But you can apply on damp skin for more spreadability.It feels like a light watery serum going on, but with an after-feel of an oil/balm.

The scent of Kwam Rak is very unusual.  It starts of with a spicy earthy scent of mustard oil. As you smell the mustard oil, you will also simultaneously, feel the cooling effect of the mustard oil on the skin. Mustard oil (which is also used to cook with in Thailand and parts of India), is used both in Ayurveda and Thai Massage for its ability to boost circulation and thereby reduce cellulite. After a good 15-20 mins, the mustard oil scent dissipates and gives way to the softer floral scent of frangipani/plumeria and jasmine sambac which is what will linger on your skin.

Kwam Rak Body Serum Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (aloe vera) juice*, Brassica nigra (mustard seed) oil*,  Helianthus (sunflower) oil, Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) inner fillet gel*, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Punica granatum (pomegranate) extract*, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate (vegetable derived), Glycerin, Aqua, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium anisate, Nelumbo nucifera (pink lotus) extract*, Camellia sinensis (green tea) extract*, Terminalia chebula (chebulic myrobalan) extract*,  Curcumin longa (turmeric) extract*, Ginkgo biloba (gingko) extract*, Zingiber officinale (ginger) extract*, Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) extract*, Morinda citrifolia (noni) extract*, Rosa spp (rosehips) extract*, Sodium PCA, Vegetable glycerin, Plumeria (frangipani) oil*, Populus tremuloides (aspen) bark extract*, Piper longum (long pepper) extract*, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Hyaluronic acid, Jasminum sambac (Jasmine sambac) oil*, Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) oil*, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan. *Organic /biologique, **Wildcrafted/naturel

Photograph below provided courtesy of Boxwalla

Overall Assessment: I am obsessed with these two products, and cannot sufficiently underscore the extent to which the value of this box is incredible. If these products appeal to you, then I suggest that  you order your Boxwalla February Beauty Box: Siam Seas Frangipani Fables and Black Rice Tales before it sells out!

The Beauty Boxes ship around the 5th of the month and if Boxwalla has any boxes left after the subscription closes, that they will be listed (at a higher price) under one-time boxes.

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

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