Boxwalla December 2016: Let it Glow! Let it Glow! Let it Glow!

Boxwalla has been a subscription service that has been on my radar for quite a while.  I first started paying attention to them when I saw how tastefully curated their boxes always were on Instagram (and more specifically my talented friend Ni Hao New York 's Instagram).  They have a Beauty, Food, Book and Film box available under their services and I must say that ALL of the boxes are just as beautifully curated as the next.  After trying their December Beauty Box (aptly named Let it Glow! Let it Glow! Let it Glow!), I'm so much more keen on trying their other boxes.  Read on to see what products were included in the Beauty Box and how they fared upon further testing!

Tested: Herbivore Botanicals Blue Tansy Mask

Blue Tansy has been such a key word in so many recent green beauty discussions. I've been itching to try anything, serum or mask, with this beautiful blue in it. When I saw that Herbivore Botanicals had a mask meant to help with lightening and brightening with Blue Tansy, I had to put it to the test.  I've been using this mask for the past few months by following the instructions listed on the box( use it once a day for the first week and then lesson the use as time passes to about 1-2 times per week).  I've experienced some of the claims, however, I've definitely not experienced all of them. Here is a round up of my thoughts on Herbivore Botanical's Blue Tansy mask. 

Tested: Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask

I've always loved masking because it has always felt like the most luxurious process of the self-care ritual that I call skincare.  I've recently become reliant on masking ever since I started frequenting downtown Los Angeles with its dirt, grime, and polluted air.  My ultimate dilemma was that, while I had many clay masks that I loved to draw out impurities, I didn't own a moisturizing mask.  I've known about Antipodes for a while as Essie from Essiebutton raved about them a while ago and I also know that Nic from OrgaNic Obsessions loves their face oil.  Due to these fellow bloggers, my trust in the brand grew and I decided to take the leap to order the highly talked about Aura Manuka Mask from the line.  It was quite difficult to track it down at a somewhat reasonable price, but I managed to use a promo code for Naturismo (a European natural beauty store) and I was well on my way to happy skin after a click of a button (thank goodness for the internet).  I've included my thoughts below on this holy grail mask that happens to calm my breakouts like no tomorrow.

Tested: 100% Pure Herbal Detox Mask

I love a good detox especially because of all of the dirt and grime I'm exposed to when I am downtown.  I was keen to try the new masks released by 100 Percent Pure so I managed to find a store where I could sample both the detox and aqua masks.  As you can see, the detox mask was the clear winner for me and I've found that this has been one of my favorite detox masks to date!  It's effective, it smells great, and, let's be honest, it's absolute fun to walk around the house scaring others with your green faced self!  Read on to see why I reach for this mask as my go-to detox method!