This year Cloth & Paper are all about routine habits so it’s no surprise that the Winter 2025 Aesthete Box by CLOTH & PAPER theme was Wellness Rituals! The box was filled with products to help me relax with a warm drink, keep well with an immune-boosting supplement, soften skin with a multipurpose oil, clean up with an eco-friendly spray, plus more. See what I received below!
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DEHIYA Queen Amina African Superfruit Oil ($102) Our first item is actually one of two from DEHIYA and they were packaged together in a reusable zippered red bag. The Queen Amina oil is multi-purpose and can be used as a body oil, face oil, makeup remover, hair and beard oil, and I kid you not, bug repellent! It’s made up of a lot of different plant oils with the first three being sweet almond, grape-seed, and jojoba and some of the natural fragrance oils include rose, sandalwood, and oud. The scent is warm and a combo of florals with an almost musky note, and it lasted for quite a bit on my arms when I applied it after a shower. I think I will continue using it as a body oil, there was too much going on for my sensitive face, but I look forward to trying it out when the mosquitos return to see if it keeps the bites away!
DEHIYA Mahiri Lip + Cheek Tint in Dreamer ($38) The second item from DEHIYA is a two-in-one product for the cheeks and lips. The shade Dreamer is described as a nude brown and while I wouldn’t choose this shade for myself, it was light enough and had a hint of red so it didn’t look odd on my light skin tone. I applied it to both my cheeks and my lips, although I applied a powder blush over top to give myself a pop of color, this was almost a contour for my cheeks. Please note that the smudge in the picture above is from my finger, I got carried away and swatched it before taking a picture! There’s not much of a scent to this product and it is moisturizing.
RISHI TEA & BOTANICALS Chamomile Medley Organic Botanical Blend (Retail $10) The evenings are still cool in my part of the country so I was thrilled to receive a box of herbal tea sachets. Chamomile Medley is a simple blend of all organic ingredients: chamomile flowers, lemongrass, spearmint, and lemon verbena. I steeped it in hot water for a few minutes and then added some honey and I enjoyed sipping this while watching my usual evening television fare. I liked the hint of mint and overall this was a tasty, mild tea with the relaxing benefit of chamomile, an herb known to promote rest.
AESTHETE Basilica Room & Linen Spray (Retail $35) I’ve received several Aesthete Box exclusive items in the scent Basilica, such as a candle and reed diffuser, and now we have a room spray in that same beautiful, warm fragrance! The scent notes that are listed are vanilla, warm spices, and oak and it’s absolutely lovely. I spritz this around my couches (which have covers to collect the pet hair, make sure to be careful if you have furniture that may stain) every once in a while and really enjoy this warm, sweet smell.
SANA VIDAL SUPER FOODS Scones Mix (Retail $7) I love scones, and I made some recently from scratch, but this kit will save a little bit of time since I don’t have to measure out flour, etc., I just have to mix it with butter, sugar (optional), and buttermilk and then cut it into triangles before baking. You can add extras like chocolate chips or craisins/raisins/currants, or turn it savory with some chopped herbs. I like to serve mine with lemon curd or berry jam and whipped cream. I’m out of buttermilk right now (although it’s easy to make some with milk and lemon juice or vinegar) but it’s also hot right now so I’m saving it for next week’s cold front!
BEEKEEPER’S NATURALS Propolis Vitamin C Liposomal (Retail $21.99) The idea behind this dietary supplement is that propolis, a product made by bees, is supposed to promote the immune system and give skin a glow, but like all supplements, these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. There’s 15 calories in a single packet, plus 1000mg of added vitamin C, and the other ingredients are glycerin, water, honey, and lecithin. You can sip the product from the packet or mix it into a glass of water, but I have to say, the flavor isn’t my favorite. It’s a little bitter/sour, and it leaves behind a strange feeling in my mouth, but it’s worth taking it when I’m feeling icky or after being exposed to illness in case it helps boost my body’s immune response.
KINFILL Refillable Aluminium Ever Cleaning Bottle (Retail $11) and KINFILL Multi Surface Cleaner in Ambrette (Retail $11) Note: This duo is also sold as a Multi Surface Cleaner Kit with both products for only $16 and it’s on sale for $12.80! I received a refillable aluminum spray bottle along with two vials of multi surface cleaner in the scent “Ambrette”, which is described as “fresh, powdery, sweet, woody”. Just fill the aluminum container with water and add one of the vials of cleanser and there you have it, a spray cleaner for tables, countertops, etc. I’m used to buying products that smell like citrus but this one smells a little like perfume and it’s a good scent!
NULASTIN LASH Follicle Fortifying Serum ($79) I’m not sure whether or not lash serums will actually boost growth or not, I can’t seem to remember to apply it twice a day every single day in order to see results. If you are up to the task then let me know if you had any results from using this product! The video on the brand’s website shows the product dripping off of the applicator but I could barely feel it there, and since it’s not supposed to get into the eyes then that’s a good thing. There’s no scent that I can detect. The ingredients include peptides and keratin and it may take up to 12 weeks to see any results.
My year is off to a great start thanks to the latest Aesthete Box by Cloth & Paper! I’m looking forward to making the scones soon but I’ve tried all of the other products in the box, several times! I’ve been spraying my kitchen counters with the Kinfill multi surface cleanser, the aluminum bottle looks pretty cool next to my sink and the spray smells like a warm perfume. I’ve sprayed Basilica from Aesthete several times and my daughter commented on what a wonderful smell it was, and I picked up hints of it for quite a while after spraying it once over my couch. The propolis pouches from Beekeeper’s Naturals are bitter to my tastebuds, but my daughter didn’t seem to think it was odd when I shared them with her, but I’m rather sensitive to bitter I guess. I thoroughly enjoy sipping a warm cup of Rishi herbal tea in the evenings, it tastes good and helps me relax before bed. The multipurpose oil and lip and cheek tint from Dehiya make me feel like I’m indulging my skin and senses when I apply them in the morning but we’ll have to see if the lash serum from Nulastin works in the long term, if I can remember to apply it (which is of course a ritual in itself). The value for this quarter’s box was around $315!
Below are a couple of unboxing pictures. I also received a card with the products listed and it included discount codes for this quarter’s brands!
Aesthete Box by CLOTH & PAPER is a deluxe quarterly lifestyle subscription from the same brand that offers a monthly pen and stationery box for those who prefer a minimalist style in subdued yet classic colors. The Aesthete Box will include a deluxe Cloth & Paper exclusive product plus 6 or more items from other brands that range from beauty to home goods. Each box will have a $300+ value and ship quarterly. Aesthete Box is $149.99 a shipment.
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