Hi Fam,

I received my box from Boxwalla for the month of August last week, and I have to say, I am really impressed. It features the brand called Votary, which is a British brand. I know Boxwalla has partnered with them before, containing a variety of different products.

Because of my eye surgery that I had last week, I haven’t been able to wear any makeup, so I’ve been a bit hyper aware of the skincare that I’ve been using and noticing the impacts even more. I thought this would be a good time to test out the products in this box to see how they would perform.

I originally wasn’t sure about picking up this box, because the serum contains glycolic acid. I haven’t reacted well in the past to chemical exfoliators, and have always found that they can be a bit much. But, physical exfoliation wasn’t cutting it for my skin in some ways. One of the founders of Boxwalla, Lavanya, kindly suggested that I try this serum out, as it was formulated for sensitive skin types as well, and she’s right!

The box contains two products (a mask and a serum), with a retail value of $254, but the box can now be purchased as a limited edition box for $75. Linking the box here: https://www.theboxwalla.com/product/votary-skincare/

The Brightening Hyalauronic Serum

This serum has multiple benefits. It contains hyaluronic acid which helps with hydrating the skin, and then the glycolic acid gently exfoliates the skin to brighten dark spots, help with texture, etc. It is clear in color, and has a runny texture. I have not had any issues with dryness, redness, texture, etc after using this for 5 days for consecutively. Usually harsher acids, have a tendency to react on my skin within 1-2 days easily. This serum also has ingredients like Sugar Maple Extract, Salcylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, a variety of fruit waters, and fruit extracts, which makes the serum even more enjoyable to use. It has a beautiful Neroli smell, which isn’t strong at all. The price of this serum, is $118 if you were to buy it individually, and comes in a 1.70z bottle, which is a generous size. I can’t wait to see what the results of using this serum will long term.

Intense Overnight Mask

I’ve been using this mask as a moisturizer in the evening and so far it’s worked well, and I haven’t experienced my dryness on my skin on areas that usually become dry very vast. This is a more richer product, and doesn’t really have much of. a scent in my opinion. It has ingredients Avacado and Rosehip Oils, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Tomato Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oat Kernal Flour, etc. So this has some of the same properties as the serum in the sense that it also has brightening ingredients and as well as hydrating properties. But, it contains more hydrating and nourishing oils and butters. It’s supposed to work really well for dull skin, and the idea is that you wake up with rejuvenated skin in the morning. I use this as my last step, and leave it on overnight, and so far so good!

I highly recommend checking this box out and purchasing! Votary is known for some amazing formulations and the boxes that Boxwalla puts together are filled with some great products. This is also a great way to test out products and then decide whether or not you would repurchase.

Let me know if you pick up the box, and how you like the products if you do!

-K