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See New Skincare Box – July/August 2021 – Forest Rhapsody

Where I got it

I was browsing through my IG feed on my fellow skincare enthusiasts and stumbled upon someone’s review of this box and I got really interested in the products in this box. SI decided to try it out. I predominately follow skincare, makeup, fashion accounts, of course my friends as well so I always get influenced (help!). I have discovered a handful of beauty subscription boxes for the past year and I have been exposed to so so many new skincare brands from all around the world.

This company called See New Skincare is new to me and I have not heard of them previously. They do bi-monthly beauty boxes and you have the option of The Skincare Box or The Essentials. Each box contains products of the same brand so you really get a good taste of the brand. The Skincare Box contains 4-5 products and The Essentials box contains 2-3 products (also bi-monthly).

The Skincare Box is USD$47 every other month (USD$62.60 including shipping to New Zealand), and USD$37 for the Essentials box every other month. Obviously it is much better value to go for the bigger box because for $10 extra you get 2 more products! This month, the Skincare Box has a value of $311 and it totals to NZD$90.74. Seriously amazing value! I ordered this box on 29/7 and it arrived on 10/8, which is pretty quick from the US.

See New Skincare Box – July/August 2021 – Forest Rhapsody

See New Skincare Box – July/August 2021 – Forest Rhapsody

What I got

This is the July/August box from SeeNew Skincare. The brand we are trying out is Forest Rhapsody. They create sophisticated and highly intelligent skincare solutions that have the proven ability to deliver unparalleled long-term results, while delivering a transformative experience for your senses. At Forest Rhapsody, they formulate to perform and to delight.

Dew Drops Enzymatic Cleanser ($69 for 107ml). Dew Drops is a dual-action cleanser that nourishes and feeds your skin as you cleanse. Diligently cleanse while lavishly treating your skin to a sensorial feast of nourishing ingredients, and doubles up as a treatment mask elegantly. The glorious golden texture of this gel-oil-milk is unlike any other, and it transforms the cleansing step into an efficacious yet much-deserved moment of indulgence.

Ingredients: Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil*, Crambe Abyssinica (Abyssinian) Seed Oil, Water (Aqua), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil*, Sucrose Laurate**, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Sucrose Stearate**, Sucrose Palmitate**, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Borago (Borage) Officinalis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Rhizome Oil*, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil*, Lactobacillus/ Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid++, Glyceryl Caprylate++, Ginkgo Biloba (Gingiko) Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemon grass) Oil*, Limonene+, Linalool+, Citral+

Dew Drops Enzymatic Cleanser

Green Nectar Marine Hydrator ($64 for 56ml). A little goes a long way with this extraordinary gem. Borrowing from land and sea, this liquid silk provides the most intensive and gratifying hydration for thirsty skin cells. It quenches and nourishes deeply, mirroring the ambrosial nectar that sustains life in the lush forest. A wonderful team player, Green Nectar can be layered with other mists, serums, moisturizers and oils to create multiple layers of light hydration, plumping and invigorating your skin. This marine extracts-infused hydrator absorbs like a dream, cushioning your skin in an ocean of moisture.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Sorbitan Oleate Decyglucoside Crosspolymer**, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract (Green Algae), Passiflora Incarnata (Passion) Flower Extract, Plantago Major (Broadleaf Plantain) Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Extract, Propanediol**, Xanthan Gum, Water (Aqua), Caprylhydroxamic Acid++, Glyceryl Caprylate++, Sodium Chloride, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Limonene+, Citronellol+, Farnesol+, Geraniol+

Green Nectar Marine Hydrator

Good Earth Thanaka Mask ($52 for 30ml). Earthy, grounding and restorative. Good Earth’s powerful combination of thanaka bark powder, clay and honey purifies and detoxifies, while clinically-proven vitamins and CoQ10 nourish and help repair your skin. Supercharged with a blend of 13 antioxidants and brighteners, Good Earth is quintessentially a multi-purpose tool for blemish-prone skin to combat the stress of a modern lifestyle.
Ingredients: Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Hesperethusa Crenulata Bark Powder, Aqua/ Water/ Eau, Kaolin, Bentonite, Sodium PCA, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Honey, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherols (Mixed), Ubequinone, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid+, Glyceryl Caprylate+, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Actinidia Deliciosa (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Peucedanum Graveolens (Dill) Extract, Brassica Juncea Sprout Extract, Brassica Loeracea Botrytis Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Sprout Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Sprout Extract, Leuconostoc/ Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Phospholipids, Lactobacillus Ferment

Good Earth Thanaka Mask

Barrier Warrior Multigrain Peptides + Ceramides Gel ($74 for 30ml). Harnessing the benefits of one of the most ancient and vital food groups, we created Barrier Warrior, a barrier fortifying gel that is rooted in the humble grain. Plant-based di- and tripeptides combine with a ceramide complex to support cellular proliferation and to protect your barrier, while a pioneering blend of grain-based humectants and botanicals keeps your skin intensely hydrated and supple. A combination of 16 antioxidants, brighteners and soothing agents work harmoniously to combat free radicals, even out skin tone and calm skin.
Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Glycerin, Aqua/ Water/ Eau, C14-22 Alcohols**, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Glyceryl Stearate, Capryloyl Glycerin/ Sebacic Acid Copolymer**, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Diheptyl Succinate**, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside**, Niacinamide, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Alpha-Arbutin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract**, Maltodextrin**, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract**, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid+, Glyceryl Caprylate+, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Extract, Bisabalol, Sodium PCA, Beta Glucan, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Sodium Hydroxide, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Barrier Warrior Multigrain Peptides + Ceramides Gel

Thousand Petals Resurfacing Mask ($52 for 30ml). Thousand Petals is a powerful fusion of next generation flower acids, fruit acids and lactic acid, in a base of kaolin and bentonite. Peppered with exquisitely milled bamboo powder, this dual-action resurfacing mask gently polishes and peels to reveal brighter, petal-soft skin, through both chemical and physical action. This creamy velvety mousse is formulated to be gentle yet highly efficacious, resulting in long-term results with minimal downtime – a regal treat for your skin.
Ingredients: Aqua/ Water/ Eau, Bentonite, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate**, Cetearyl Olivate**, Cetearyl Alcohol**, Kaolin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Cetyl Palmitate**, Sorbitan Palmitate**, Glyceryl Caprylate++, Propanediol**, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside**, Sapindus Mukurossi Peel Extract**, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract**, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Plantago Major Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Lactic Acid, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid++, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Geraniol+, Limonene+, Linalool+

Thousand Petals Resurfacing Mask

How find it

Let’s start with the Dew Drops Enzymatic Cleanser. The beautiful lemon-coloured jelly can be used as a first cleanse to remove makeup and sunscreen. I use a decent sized amount and rub the gel between my hands to melt it down and turn it into an oil. Then I massage the cleanser onto my skin to break down all the makeup, dirt, sunscreen and sebum on my skin. The oil has a good slip but it’s not runny so it does not run into my eyes.

This is an emulsifying cleanser so I will add some water to my hands and turn it into a milk before rinsing it off. The cleanser rinses off clean and leaves no residue. You could definitely use this as a second cleanse as well. My skin feels comfortable after washing off.

Dew Drops Enzymatic Cleanser

After cleansing, it is time for a mask. I would alternate using this one here, the Good Earth Thanaka Mask and the Thousand Petals mask. Good Earth is a detoxifying mask with honey to give you anti-inflammatory benefits whilst providing moisturisation. The texture of this clay-based mask is really interesting. It it smooth, but also a little stick and clumpy like semi-solid honey. It has a slight earthy scent that is not overpowering at all. A little goes a long way and I leave this on for 5-10 minutes. It’s got more clay and honey, so I wouldn’t leave this on too long for the clay to fully dry up which will dry up my entire face.

It needed a little help with rinsing the mask off as per usual honey-based or clay-based mask, but it does rinse clean and no residue. Skin feels comfortable and not overly drying or sensitive. However, I don’t see a dramatic result upon first use. You can use this as a spot treatment to any breakouts you have, and leave it on overnight.

Good Earth Thanaka Mask

Alternating with the Good Earth mask, I would use the Thousand Petals Resurfacing Mask when I want to brighten my skin and just remove any dullness on the skin. This mask contains lactic acid which is a gentle AHA acid to gently remove dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. It doesn’t penetrate the pores, but it does stop dead skin cells from building up on blocked pores. This creamy mask is really gentle and soft. It does have micro-granules that you can hardly see, but you can feel it on the skin. I massage gently before leaving it on for about 10 minutes, then I add a little bit of water to loosen it up and give myself a bit more manual exfoliation before rinsing the mask off.

Skin feels really smooth and soft and bright after washing this off and I do expect that from a physical exfoliant combined with a chemical exfoliant. My skin did not feel any irritation at all, not tingling, no redness, no burning. Unless you have highly sensitive skin, you should be able to use this too.

Thousand Petals Resurfacing Mask

Next comes the hydrating serum, the Green Nectar Marine Hydrator is a semi-translucent, fluid serum that is really lightweight and feels watery on the skin. A full dropper-full of serum is enough for the entire face and neck area and it spreads very easily and hydrates the skin quickly. The hydration felt light, but very comfortable on the skin. I usually apply the Barrier Warrior right after so I don’t really know if the hydration would last.

Green Nectar Marine Hydrator

After the Green Nectar, I use the Barrier Warrior Multigrain Peptides + Ceramides Gel on top. The product is quite thick in the bottle, kind of like a cream, which I thought would’ve been better in a pump bottle instead of a dropper bottle. It was a little difficult to pick up sufficient product in one go. The creamy lotion has a pale green colour and had a very light fresh scent. Very faint scent. The creamy lotion is really lightweight and I kind of understand why they called it a gel instead of a lotion. It looks like a lotion as it is opaque and thick, but when you spread it, it feels like a gel. It spread easily and soothes my skin right away. It feels almost like a protecting layer on my skin in a good way. It is not heavy or sticky on the skin and I don’t need to use a moisturiser on top, just SPF during the day.

Barrier Warrior Multigrain Peptides + Ceramides Gel

Overall

I am surprisingly enjoying most of these products, especially the Dew Drop Cleanser, Green Nectar and Barrier Warrior! I love the texture, the experience on the skin and how it feels on the skin! The masks are also nice, but I don’t see amazing results with these treatment masks. As for the other skincare products, I love how they are mild and gentle, they don’t aggrevate my skin or cause any irritation or congestion. The Green Nectar is really hydrating and light, I love how I can layer this with other skincare on top and would work without any issues. The Barrier Warrior is also a very repairing lotion for the skin and works so well with my tretinoin routine.

Just before 2 weeks of getting my hands on this box, I received an email from See New Skincare to say that they have a special offer for their subscribers only, where you can build your own bundle with the Forest Rhapsody products – 3 for $30 which is such an amazing offer! I did not take advantage of the offer, but it quickly sold out within a day. They also do 3 for $60 for all of the products they have in their store.

I will definitely check out their next box (September/October) to see what they will offer next! Let me know if you decided to check them out too.

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