Laurel & Reed Review September 2022

Laurel & Reed is a luxe monthly clean beauty box featuring only full-size, non-toxic and cruelty-free products. You will find a mix of clean beauty cult favorite brands and new to the scene small batch indie brands – a full discovery in clean beauty. They kindly sent us this box for review.

Subscription Details

Every Laurel & Reed box will feature 3+ full size products including non-toxic, all-natural and cruelty free hair care, body and skincare and other top-shelf surprises with a minimum retail value of $125+.

Here’s a closer look at the September Laurel & Reed box…..

JOAQUINA BOTÁNICA Porcelain Cacao + Amino Acids Crema Esencial – 1.7oz. – $98.00

This youth preserving moisturizer provides the ultimate skin replenishment, smoothing the appearance of fine lines and awakening the skin’s natural glow. Peptides and polyphenols from Porcelain Cacao help protect from the signs of blue light pollution. A trio of vitamin and antioxidant-rich Colombian superfruits, Cacay, Uchuva, and Guava, strengthen and reinforce the skin’s defense against damage. Skin moisture barrier-replenishing Amino Acids combine with bioactive Gentian, shown to visibly smooth, firm, and soften the signs of aging. This velvety cream melts into the skin for instant hydration and a lasting healthy glow.

JOAQUINA BOTÁNICA Calendula + Peptides Hydrating Essence – 3.3oz – $56

This multi-tasking treatment instantly hydrates, plumps, and soothes, while delivering antiaging, firming, and brightening benefits. Apply this fine mist after cleansing to nourish and create an essential, absorbent base layer to amplify your routine. Calendula, Rose Water, Glycerin, and Hyaluronic Acid replenish the moisture barrier and calm inflammation. Plant Peptides from Amazonian superfruit, Sacha Inchi, reveal more contoured, youthful skin, while Vitamin C-rich Camu Camu brightens and protects. Designed for easy reapplication over makeup to refresh your skin with a boost of instant, dewy hydration – bottled, and at the ready.

JOAQUINA BOTÁNICA Orquídea + Vitamin C Hydrating Glow Oil – 1oz – $92.00

This luxe blend of botanicals leaves skin hydrated, plump, and luminous. Orchid, Cacay, and Bakuchiol help maintain bounce and elasticity, while Vitamin C brightens dull complexions. Nourishing superfruits – Camu Camu, Maracuja, Papaya, and Sacha Inchi – deliver essential nutrients for a healthy, dewy glow. Apply 6-8 drops to face and neck, morning and night. This lightweight oil instantly sinks in, leaving a velvety finish. Scent is naturally sweet and buttery. Fragrance & Essential Oil Free and Dermatologically Tested & 100% Natural Origin.

Laurel & Reed Review September 2022 – Final Thoughts

The September Laurel & Reed Box includes items from JOAQUINA BOTÁNICA which is a brand I am not familiar with so I did a little research. It is a line of powerfully clean and refreshingly vibrant skincare and their formulas are powered by clinically proven actives and luscious botanicals indigenous to Latin America, the world’s most biodiverse region. We received an essential cream, hydrating oil and mist which can be used over makeup to refresh your skin. I am most excited about the oil as it is something I use morning and night. The face oil alone retails for $92 on the JOAQUINA BOTÁNICA website which more than covers the cost of the box. I continue to be impressed by both the value of the box and the brands they feature. This is a must-have for skincare lovers!

-AYOB Sarah