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May 2023
Beauty Heroes
The month’s box features two products from Ayuna. The brand’s simple yet innovative approach to simplify beauty by providing only the fundamental and basic ingredients needed to achieve maximum performance. This box has a value of $228 but is available as a one-time purchase for $58.95 or $37.96 with a one-year subscription.
HERO PRODUCT: Eye Serum, 15 ml | $150 – Decongest the eye contour, drain under-eye puffiness and brighten dark circles with Ayuna’s groundbreaking Eye Serum, a 100% krypto- encapsulated formula that precisely delivers pharma-like molecules. The novel delivery system-as-formula challenges conventional cosmetic chemistry by using bioavailable phospholipids to release both hydro- soluble and liposoluble molecules with greater penetrability, stability and potency.
SIDEKICK: Nectar Petite, 15 ml | $78 – Another scientific breakthrough from Ayuna, Nectar supports optimal levels of vitamin D with the stem cells of ‘living stones’ — succulents that promote vitamin D production — and hyaluronic-like bio-sugars to restore the feel of supple, soothed and toned skin.
April 2023
Beauty Heroes
This month’s box features two full-size products from YINA, which means harmony and beauty. Our Hero product, Hydracloud Cream and Sidekick, The Essential Mist . This box has a value of $173 but are available as a one-time purchase for $58.95 or $37.96 with a one-year subscription
HERO PRODUCT: Eye Serum, 15 ml | $150 – Decongest the eye contour, drain under-eye puffiness and brighten dark circles with Ayuna’s groundbreaking Eye Serum, a 100% krypto- encapsulated formula that precisely delivers pharma-like molecules. The novel delivery system-as-formula challenges conventional cosmetic chemistry by using bioavailable phospholipids to release both hydro- soluble and liposoluble molecules with greater penetrability, stability and potency.
SIDEKICK: Nectar Petite, 15 ml | $78 – Another scientific breakthrough from Ayuna, Nectar supports optimal levels of vitamin D with the stem cells of ‘living stones’ — succulents that promote vitamin D production — and hyaluronic-like bio-sugars to restore the feel of supple, soothed and toned skin.
The Detox Box
Good Juju – Shampoo Bar for Balanced Hair, 2.5 oz | $21.99 – Unlike liquid shampoos that can contain as much as 95% water, this plastic-free, solid formula contains highly-concentrated, hair-loving ingredients with none of the unnecessary filler. Get stronger, shinier strands with three times the amount of washes per bar!
Axiology – Balmie in Rosé, 12 oz – $15 – This one-stick-wonder may appear small, but don’t let its zero-waste exterior fool you. Packaged in recycled paper, this plastic-free, lid-to-lip balmie blends kokum butter and sunflower wax for a longwearing matte finish—even on oily skin types!
ĀTHR Beauty – Manifest Palette, .56 oz | $58 – Infused with wise and calming Amethyst crystal powder, this set of 12 highly-pigmented, light-reflecting rosy tones blend with ease due to their nourishing organic coconut oil and shea butter base. Once you hit the bottom of the pan, you can recycle the entirety of the mirror and magnet free packaging.
Everist – Waterless Body Wash Concentrate, 3.4 oz | $24 – Kiss your single-use plastic body wash bottles goodbye! This gently cleansing concentrated body wash blends aloe vera and bergamot oil to unclog pores and hydrate, without stripping the skin. Plus, its waterless formula means an entire bottle of soap fits into a compact travel-size aluminum tube.
Everist – Konjac Body Sponge | $12 – You’d never guess this luxurious, ultra-soft shower sponge is made from 100% natural konjac plant fibers, a porous root vegetable native to Asia. This fully biodegradable, gentle exfoliator is naturally alkaline, meaning you’ll exit the shower with perfectly soft and balanced skin after each wash.
March 2023
Beauty Heroes
This month’s box features three full-size Henné products. Our Hero product, Illumine Face Oil and Sidekicks Lip Mask and Luxury Lip Balm. These products have a combined value of $185 but are available as a one-time purchase for $58.95 or $37.96 with a one-year subscription.
HERO PRODUCT: Illumine Face Oil, 30 ml | $111 – Not-just-another Face Oil, Illumine is a sensuous satin veil of skin-brightening, smoothing, and softening actives including a glow-giving blend of Nordic cloudberry. Elderberry and bearberry. Baobab, borage seed and sea buckthorn oils restore and protect the skin barrier with EFAs and antioxidants.
SIDEKICK 1: Lip Mask, .5 oz | $37 – Sea buckthorn, evening primrose, avocado, rosehip, pomegranate and cranberry seed oils form the buttery base of this rejuvenating mask. Seed oils chosen for their nourishing and replenishing properties, these oils restore hydration and essential nutrients for plump, pillow-soft lips. We call this a mini spa treatment in a jar that is simple enough to make lip masking a daily indulgence.
SIDEKICK 2: Luxury Lip Balm, .32 oz | $37 – Made with 99% organic butters and oils, including coconut, avocado, shea, cacao and jojoba, this creamy butter is free of scent, essential oils and the heavy waxes that can create sticky build up. Easy to carry with you wherever you go or set at your vanity or nightstand.
The Detox Box – The Moonlight Rituals
The March box theme is The Moonlight Rituals and features two full sized products from KYPRIS Beauty. This box has a $199 value for as low as $39.99 (with a monthly commitment).
Ad Astra: Nighttime Eye Cream Emulsion, 0.47oz | $150 – Why You Need It: Your skin is especially delicate around the eyes. This indulgent cream contains glutathione, a mighty antioxidant, and enzyme-rich bacillus, an oceanic hydrator, to keep sensitive skin protected against free-radicals and signs of aging.
Lip Elixir Balm, 0.17oz | $49 – Why You Need It: Lip treatments containing humectants and heavy fragrances can cause long-term dryness. This occlusive formula features shea butter, peptides and plant stem cells that create a barrier to lock in moisture for long lasting softness.
Petit Vour
February 2023
Beauty Heroes
The February Beauty Heroes box features 2 full-sized products including Leahlani’s newest product launch, our February Hero Product, Aqua A with Pampelmousse Tropical Enzyme Cleansing Oil as our Sidekick. These products have a combined value of $130 but are available as a one-time purchase for $58.95 or $37.96 with a one-year subscription. Check out Beauty Heroes’ subscription options here and order before February 20 to ensure your Discovery!
HERO PRODUCT: Aqua A, 30 ml | $74 – Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum features hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR), a unique derivative of retinoic acid that directly binds to the retinoid receptors in our skin without the metabolic breakdown process that other forms of retinoid require. Simply put, this active gets to work immediately to boost cellular turnover and decrease the appearance of UV-induced skin damage, without causing irritation and sensitivity experienced with other retinoids. Plumping ceramides support and strengthen the skin barrier and boost collagen and elastin along with an amino acid-rich blend of spirulina and green caviar oil to condition and revitalize the skin while decreasing signs of inflammation.
SIDEKICK: Pampelmousse, 3.38 oz | $56 – An emulsifying oil that blooms into a skin-brightening milky lather to dissolve oil, lift makeup and rinse away impurities. Macadamia oil is the base of this cleanser which delivers skin-mimicking moisture, skin nutrition and antioxidant protection. Blended with sunflower oil to offer a lightweight texture that emulsifies when exposed to water. Pineapple and papaya enzymes gently breakdown pore-clogging proteins and help brighten and refine a dull texture. Guava and plumeria are also used to provide both their antioxidant benefits to leave the skin feeling soft while delivering an aroma reminiscent of the islands.
The Detox Box
The Head to Toe Rescue Detox Box featuring three products from Sade Baron. Handmade with highly-concentrated ingredients, Sade Baron is committed to healing and protecting even the most sensitive of skin with nutrient-rich, nourishing formulas. This box has a $120 value for as low as $39.99 (with a monthly commitment). Check out The Detox Market’s subscription options here and order early in the month as quantities are limited!
Tai Body Oil 3.3oz | $65 – Why Winter Skin Needs It: Moisture escapes at a faster rate during the colder months, so to prevent water loss, smooth this nutrient-rich oil onto the body (and even hair!) for silky hydration from head to toe.
Cloud Body Cream, 6.5oz | $38 – Why Winter Skin Needs It: Artificial scents often harm more than they help. That’s why a fragrance-free formula, like this antioxidant cream is key for rehydrating without the sensitive side effects.
All Moi, 0.5oz | $17 – Why Winter Skin Needs It: Dryness-caused skin damage can happen at any moment. Luckily, this mini-yet-mighty multi-balm can be taken on-the-go to rescue skin in seconds from further cracking.
Boxwalla: “The Dragon and the Sea” – February/March 2023
The February Beauty Box is themed The Dragon and the Sea. In this box, we feature a cult-favorite brand, Lovinah Skincare, founded by Joy Ekhator. Lovinah beautifully blends the old and the new: creating skincare that is both a prism to view culture as well as a portal to the future with the latest skincare technology. Cost to Subscribe: $49.95; Retail Value: $200. Check out Boxwalla’s subscription options here. March boxes will be available mid-February once all existing subscribers have been assigned their boxes.
Lovinah’s Ocean Ritual Cleansing Balm, 1.7 oz | $45 – Lovinah Ocean Rituals Cleansing Balm is a daily multi-tasking product to mask, exfoliate and cleanse the skin.
Lovinah’s Dragon C Vitamin C Brightening Elixir, 1oz ($155) – Lovinah Dragon-C Vitamin C & Bio-Retinol Brightening Elixir is a high-performance brightening elixir that enhances skin’s natural defense system to brighten, firm, tone, plump and help dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Note: 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.
Petit Vour
January 2023
Beauty Heroes
The January Beauty Heroes box features 4 full-size Bathing Culture products and 3 new scents. These products have a combined value of $111.
Here’s what’s inside:
–Mind and Body Wash in New! Meadow Vision scent, 8 oz | $18 – Bathing Culture Mind and Body Wash cleanses skin while imparting an invigorating feel. The super-concentrated formula is made with coconut and olive oils for a delicate lather that leaves skin feeling silky soft. Shea butter lends a hit of deep moisturization, while aloe vera makes skin feel calm and cool. A carefully crafted blend of steam distilled essential oils creates a fresh, earthy aroma that evokes a Northern California seaside forest on a rainy day.
–Kelp Forest Shampoo in New! Break Water scent, 8 oz | $28 – Lather up healthy, shiny, strong hair with this gentle shampoo made from biodegradable, cutting-edge plant-based chemistry and extracts of sea kelp, amaranth and more. Bathing Cultures newest scent, Break Water, smells like diving into 55º Pacific Waters, coastal scrub and crisp ocean air.
–Good Seed Conditioner in New! Nude Beach scent, 8 oz | $30 – Get hydrated and silky hair courtesy of seeds, stems and flowers with this conditioner made from biodegradable, cutting-edge plant-based chemistry and extracts from brassica seed, coconut, amaranth and more! Bathing Culture’s Nude Beach scent smells like sandy, sun-drenched skin, blooming magnolia and warming chaparral.
–Heat Wave Body Oil in New! Nude Beach scent, 4 oz | $35 – Heat Wave Body Oil was designed to help skin heal from daily overload like pollution, ultraviolet radiation and other skin irritants that can cause premature aging and inflammation. Crafted with arnica to ease muscle soreness and avocado oil known for antioxidant rich properties. Help revitalize the skin’s barrier with this lightweight and silky smooth body oil.
Detox Box
The A.C.E. The Year Detox Box featuring three products from One Love Organics. With vitamins A, C and E, each product works to bring clarity to your life (and skin) so you can “ace” the year ahead. This box is a $156 value for as low as $39.95 (with a monthly commitment). Check out The Detox Market’s subscription options here and order early in the month as quantities are limited!
The A.C.E. The Year Detox Box featuring three products from One Love Organics. This box is a $156 value for as low as $39.95 (with a monthly commitment).
Botanical A Bio-Retinol Night Serum, 1 oz | $78 – A lightweight overnight serum that supports the skin’s microbiome by powerfully exfoliating for a firm and glowy complexion.
Brand New Day Microderma Scrub + Masque, 3.4 oz | $49 – Buff away buildup and impurities with a radiance-inducing scrub that’s gentle on skin and serious on resurfacing.
Vitamin E Youth Preservation Serum, .33 oz | $29 – Plump and smooth with this antioxidant-rich daily serum that nourishes and preps skin for the day (and year) ahead.
Petit Vour
This box sometimes includes full-sizes of smaller products (soaps, lip balm/serum, etc.) but it focuses on providing customers with smaller, sample sizes so you get to try more products monthly. The box is $18/month with a value of aprox. $50. Check out Petit Vour’s subscription options here and order early in the month as quantities are limited.
Here’s what’s inside Petit Vour’s January beauty box:
Han Skin Care Cosmetics Lip Gloss, .23 oz | $16 – Formulated with antioxidant-rich argan oil to hydrate lips with Vitamin E, packed with ceramides and anti-aging super-fruit extracts, and powered by plant and vegetable pigments to benefit the skin.
Earth Tu Face Face Serum, 10mL | $25 – Formulated with organic food-grade oils to provide pore-clearing hydration at a cellular level. This antioxidant-rich and anti-aging serum is suitable for daily use by all skin types.
Moon River Naturals Lava Salt Hand + Body Soap, 2 oz | $8 – Enhanced with black lava salt and activated charcoal for a light detox. Infused with peppermint essential oil to calm your soul and leave your skin with a nice tingle.
John Masters Organics Hand Cream with Lemon and Ginger, 2 oz | $16 – The restorative properties of ginger root and sunflower seed oil soothe and soften with lemon tones the skin and provides a refreshing scent. Absorbs into skin easily for a grease-free feel.
December 2022
Beauty Heroes
December Discovery featuring… Josh Rosebrook! Our Discovery will feature two full-size Josh Rosebrook products including his newest product innovation which will be launching exclusively at Beauty Heroes and Josh Rosebrook and our December Hero product. This duo is just what skin needs as we approach the harsh winter months.
HERO PRODUCT: Ultra Peptide Cream, 22 ml | $60 – Our December Hero product is Josh Rosebrook’s latest product innovation: Ultra Peptide Cream Facial Serum Concentrate, a line-diffusing skin-plumping concentrate that offers the sensorial satisfaction of a thick cream with the potency of a rapid absorption of a treatment serum. Texturally dense, but lightweight on the skin. This matte moisture-boost is loaded with ceramides and a fatty acid complex of olive, marula, tamanu, baobab and sesame oils that help even skin tone while strengthening the skin’s barrier. Niacinamide helps to brighten and clarify while a microbiome-balancing bioferment rich in amino acids, minerals and postbiotics support surface renewal.
SIDEKICK: Advanced Hydration Mask, 1.5 oz | $70 – A Josh Rosebrook bestseller, Advanced Hydration Mask melts on contact into an occlusive butter to replenish hydration and restore the protective skin barrier. Shea butter, mango seed butter and candelilla wax create a firm foundation while jojoba seed, evening primrose and avocado deliver a protective, reparative and nutritive support to the skin. Turmeric root, marshmallow root, black cohosh, eyebright, licorice, goji berry, milk thistle, dandelion and ginger create an antioxidant shield that prevents oxidative stress and promotes optimal cell function. Polysaccharide-rich Indian senna seed extract is an alternative to hyaluronic acid that helps skin retain moisture.
Detox Box
The Sparkle & Sleigh Detox Box featuring four products from Ritual de Fille. This box is a $115 value for as low as $39.95 (with a monthly commitment).
Enchanted Lip Sheer in Whitethorn, 0.06 oz | $25 value – The velvety texture of this hydrating lipstick provides a cushiony feel and a light pink pigment that is perfect for amplifying your natural lip tone.
Color Nectar Balm in Bloodflower, 0.11 oz | $26 value – This versatile jelly-like balm blends beautifully wherever you wear it and lends a subtle swath of rouge, to leave you looking delicate and dewy.
Rare Light Luminizer in Phosphene, .2 oz | $32 value – Get your skin seeing stars with this iridescent cream luminizer that reflects light and amps up any look for a shimmery finish worth celebrating.
Thorn Pulp Crunchy Jelly Cleanser, 1.6 oz | $32 value – As this cleanser hits the skin, it feels icy-cool until the warmth of your hands transforms it from a shimmery jelly into a luxe makeup-removing oil.
Boxwalla
This box features two incredible full-sized products from Siam Seas. This includes a brand NEW launch from Siam Seas in an exclusive 100 ml size.. Cost to Subscribe: $49.95; Retail Value: $201.
The December Beauty Box features:
1. SEAS Elements Beauty Balm (full size) | $95 – Seas Elements Beauty Balm is a forest-colored balm especially formulated for reactive, easily congested skin. It heals, brightens and protects.
2. Reservoir Prebiotic Fortifying Mist (special 100 ml size for Boxwalla) | $106 – NEW launch. A prebiotic, hydrating and fortifying mist, designed to hydrate the skin as well as help it retain hydration.
Petit Vour
Axiology Multi-Use Balmie | $14 – Lip-to-Lid Balmies are planet-friendly, wear-anywhere crayons that hydrate like a balm. Packed with oils, butters, and antioxidants such as elderberry, hemp, and plum oil to nourish, heal and hydrate skin. Balmies are 100% zero waste which means they’re tube and cap free. They’re wrapped in paper and rest in a recyclable carrying case.
Earth Harbor Sunshine Dew Antioxidant Cleansing Oil – Sweet tropical sunshine with silky dew drops sail smoothly across your face removing impurities, pollution, and makeup. Antioxidant-rich oils infused with Sea Kelp + Papaya Enzymes will arouse your senses while profoundly cleansing and softening your complexion. Sunshine Dew rinses completely clean with water; no tugging, scrubbing, nor greasy feeling. Just an effortless oil massage & rinse leaving skin fresh, soft, hydrated, and bright.
Odacité Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid Brightening Serum – Featuring patented Advanced Encapsulation Technology, this dark spot correcting serum is expertly formulated to deliver groundbreaking results, anti-aging support and skin-brightening benefits without causing irritation. Powered by a dynamic antioxidant duo of Vitamin C & E, hydrating Hyaluronic Acid and an intensely nourishing Vitamin Complex, this skin-compatible formula helps balance skin tone, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and fights oxidative damage from free radicals. With an extraordinary soft gel texture and the uplifting whisper of Neroli, the senses will be enchanted and the skin visibly brightened by this hypoallergenic and dermatologically-tested serum.
Three Ships Radiance Day Cream – Perfectly formulated for thirsty skin that feels tight and lacks radiance, all in a fast-absorbing and light-weight formula. This cream quenches skin with revolutionary Grape Stem Cells and natural Squalane derived from sugar cane. Radiance enhances your skin’s ability to retain precious moisture, leaving it nourished and radiant.
November 2022
Beauty Heroes
The November Beauty Heroes box is a True Botanicals Discovery featuring 2 full-size products! These two products have a combined value of $260 but are available as a one-time purchase for $58.95 or $37.96 with a one-year subscription. Check out Beauty Heroes’ subscription options here and order before November 20 to ensure your Discovery! Please note that this Discovery is expected to sell out quickly.
Detox Market
The November box is the Feel Good as New Detox Box and features five products. Take a moment to retreat, reflect, and relax as you bring your best self into the upcoming season. Arriving at the perfect time, this set of five mindfully-chosen clean products provides you with essentials for a much-needed pre-holiday pause ahead of the hustle and bustle. This box is a $145 value for as low as $39.95 (with a monthly commitment).
Satya + Sage – Healer Candle, 5 oz | $16 – Why You Need It: You can’t find your zen without grounding scents.
maude – Soak, 4 oz | $10 – Why You Need It: You need to fully submerge to wash away tension.
Vintner’s Daughter – Active Treatment Essence, 0.34 oz | $85 – Why You Need It: Your skin is showing signs of wear down.
PAUME – Cuticle Balm, 3 oz | $26 – Why You Need It: You’re feeling out of touch with hydration.
100% Pure – Caffeine Mask | $8 – Why You Need It: Your tired, dull skin needs a winter wake-up call.
Boxwalla: “From Where the Tulips Bloom”
This box features an exciting, incredible brand, Bloomeffects, founded by Kim Van Haaster. Bloomeffects uses the skin-restoring potency of the Dutch Tulip, upcycling blooms from their own 117-year-old family tulip farm. Cost to Subscribe: $49.95; Retail Value: $184.
Let’s dive in. What’s inside?
Bloomeffects Black Tulip Overnight Retinoid Serum | $119 – Along with Black Tulip extract, this innovative serum also contains the next generation retinoid active: Granactive retinoid (or HPR), which is one of the gentlest retinoids, yet really effective (that overnight glow!). Granactive retinoid is combined with Bakuchiol and this beautiful nightly treatment helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while sealing in hydration without redness or irritation.
Bloomeffects Tulip Dew Mineral Sunscreen Serum SPF 50 – $65 | – In addition to zinc oxide (it’s a mineral sunscreen with SPF 50), this gorgeous potion contains Tulip extract (but of course), conditioning Bisabolol extracted from chamomile essential oil, Shiitake mushroom extract that helps with retention of moisture, antioxidant-rich Kakadu plum extract, Plum pine fruit extract, Burdekin plum fruit extract and more.
Petit Vour
Meet this month’s Petit Vour’s beauty box. This box sometimes includes full-sizes of smaller products (soaps, lip balm/serum, etc.) but it focuses on providing customers with smaller, sample sizes so you get to try more products monthly. The box is $18/month with a value of aprox. $50.
Here’s what’s inside Petit Vour’s November beauty box:
Juice Beauty Illuminating Primer, 15mL | $18 – Formulated with rich coconut alkanes and infused with an age-defying serum to smooth the appearance of lines and blur imperfections for a flawless complexion and naturally beautiful radiance.
Petit Vour Plum Body, 2 oz | $24 – A nourishing organice blend of antioxidant-rich plumm oil and botanical extracts to lock in moisture and visibly improve skin’s resilience for a healthy, radiant look.
Kaia Naturals Starter Kit, 1.3 oz & 12 g | $18 – A proven underarm practice that uses the power of actived charcoal in a two-step system to transform natural deodorant into extra-strength protection. Together, these mask the effects of deodorant detox and help keep you fresh and odorless throughout the day.
Busyco Hand Wipes, 8g | $3 – Biodegradable hand-softening wipes with collagen and peptides to smooth and improve elasticity.
