Off the Menu Monthly: for face, body, hair
Off the Menu Monthly: for face, body, hair
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- Handmade
- Vegan
- 100% Natural
New! Or, old?
Snag something special every month with an exclusive off-the-menu Twinkle treat. It can be anything - skincare, body care, hair care, or makeup - either a retired product from years past or something completely new and different!
This monthly subscription box (or envelope!) will feature one full size product and 1-2 samples for a retail value of $25 or more. I'll reveal what's coming a month in advance so you can choose to keep, pause, or cancel your subscription.
How it works
Order by the 14th at 12pm (US central time) and your order will ship on the 15th (or next business day) of every month. Ordering after noon on the 14th of each month will put you on the list for the next month's shipment. The next month's product will be revealed after noon on the 14th of each month. Check this page after noon on the 14th to see what's in the next month's box!
There's no option to buy these products after they ship because I only make enough for the people who order by the 14th at noon. So scroll down to see what's in the October box and get on the list ASAP!
Please scroll down to learn more about how subscriptions work, under the FAQs section of this product page. (Just past the customer reviews section.) Thank you for subscribing responsibly!
October 2024
October's off-the-menu item is Beauty Butter! This retired favorite from Twinkle Apothecary's original skincare line is perfect for deeply moisturizing and repairing skin as we head into the colder months. 2 oz full size jar.
Beauty butter ingredients: shea butter, virgin organic grapeseed oil, virgin organic rosehip seed oil, organic evening primrose oil, tocopherol oil (vitamin E,) essential oils of roasted coffee bean, organic frankincense, organic helichrysm, and chamomile
Past month's boxes
There is no option to buy these products after the 14th of each month. Here's what you've missed!
June 2023: Green tea + aloe facemask (recipe available on Patreon for members)
July 2023: Bug Away Spray 2.0 (recipe available on Patreon for members)
August 2023: Goddess Body Oil (Goddess perfume recipe available on Patreon for members)
September 2023: Stimulating Scalp Scrub (recipe available on Patreon for members)
October 2023: Shimmer Serums in Mother of Pearl and Sandstone (recipe available on Patreon for members)
November 2023: Lavender Salt Soak (recipe is available free for Patreon members or for non-members to purchase for $5, here.)
December 2023: Ginger Snap Shimmer Balm and matching Shimmer Powder.
January 2024: Sandalwood + Rosehip Face Mask with samples of Rejuvenating Rose Hydrosol and Winter Serum. (Recipes for mask and Winter Serum available on Patreon.)
February 2024: An exfoliating lip kit featuring a blueberry lip oil, rosehip and coconut sugar DIY scrub, with Balm.
March 2024: Rejuvenating matcha butter
April 2024: Be Happy body oil
May 2024: Dope Queen Balm
June 2024: Barely Bronze Filter Balm
July 2024: Activated Charcoal Face Mask with samples of lavender hydrosol and oil
August 2024: Vitamin C Serum Kit with Autumn Serum, Rose Hydrosol, and Butter
September 2024: Scalp stimulating oil
About Twinkle Apothecary
Lo-Fi Beauty for Modern Humans
Lo-fi (fidelity) is a production quality in which elements usually regarded as imperfections are present, sometimes as a deliberate choice.
Welcome,
To my world of plant-based, slow beauty. Twinkle Apothecary is a one-person, artisan craft business, founded in 2015, and owned and operated by me, Stefanie.
I create 100% botanical-based fragrances for all genders, with minimal, low-waste, vegan skincare and makeup to minimize your routine.
These are old-school, stripped down, pared-back products, that are as close to nature as it gets. Made by hand with no fillers, no preservatives, and nothing cutting edge.
I don’t believe in miracle products. I do believe that sticking to a consistent routine which nourishes and supports your skin’s natural ability to balance and heal itself can produce results that feel like a miracle in a world that’s constantly trying to convince you to buy the next new thing.
My goal is to make personal care simple, sustainable, and joyful, so that you can live your life free from the labor of trying to achieve unattainable beauty standards.
Twinkle Apothecary is a minimalist brand. I'm always looking for the simplest way to do things, not only in my formulations, but also in my business operations and my approach to packaging and design. To me, it's what's inside the bottles that really counts - that's why each product has a simple label with a QR code, which you can scan to see the full product details and instructions. I offer just a handful of skincare products, which can be customized to meet your specific needs. I truly believe that less is more.
And if you'd like to take a break from beauty routines to explore your connection to the beauty of the earth through natural fragrances, you're in the right place. (Perfumery is my passion!)
I hope you enjoy your time exploring my handmade creations. Thanks for stopping by!
- Stefanie -
Love this, my skin looked better after 2 times of use.
Awesome, that's so great to hear! Thank you for sharing this!
Not only do I love the August “Off the Menu” products, I love everything I’ve purchased thus far. Well done 👏. I’m a customer for life!
Wow, that's so great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your review. I'm so glad you're loving everything! Looking forward to making more good things for you!
I love getting Off-the-menu monthly boxes! It always proves to be a great treat, chosen and packaged with care. My favorites have been the bug spray (which I'm happy to see is now a permanent fixture!), scalp scrub, salt soak, and more recently the matcha butter. The matcha butter is absolutely a staple of my nightly skin-care routine now and I love that it's going to last me several months. So although it's a monthly box, the products generally last past the first month and continue to be enjoyed!
Awesome! I'm so glad to know you're loving everything as much as I love coming up with new goodies every month! Thanks so much for the review!
I have been using this decadent butter during my nightly routine, after cleansing and face oil. It glides on silky smooth and presents a delightful warming sensation, smelling of earth and comfort. My skin has never been happier!
It makes me so happy to hear that your skin is happy! :) Thanks for the review!
... and be a dope queen! I have purchased every Dope Queen product offered, and I have loved them all - the balm, the butter, the roll on. The scent is amazingly comforting and calming, and of course the product itself is moisturizing and soothing. The balm being in a tube adds the element of massage to the experience, so I cannot wait for mid-May. Get the Dope Queen balm (or any future Dope Queen product Stefanie blesses us with).
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave these awesome reviews, it really means a lot to me. I'm looking forward to making the Dope Queen balm for you!
FAQs
Shipping
Most items are handmade to order, and most orders ship within 3 business days.
Check the announcement banner at the top of the screen to see what's shipping today.
Returns
All sales are final. Start with a sample to find out how this product will work for you.
If your order arrives damaged, please email stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com ASAP for replacement options.
Contact
For questions about this product: Click on the button that says "Ask a question." I will respond here ASAP.
Email stefanie@twinkleapothecary.com for order inquiries.
I am not on social media and do not message/DM through social media apps. Your Instagram or Facebook message will not be seen. Please also note that I do not provide free skincare consultations or medical advice.
Contact your doctor if you have questions about using essential oils, or any of my natural products, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a compromised immune system.
Refills
Mail-in refills are available to paid members of the Twinkle Apothecary Patreon community. Bottle return shipping is free, and refills are 20% off the retail price.
For more information about refilling your bottles at home, click here.
Subscriptions
Boxes: The Surprise Scent Monthly and Off the Menu subscriptions work the same way. To sign up, place your order by the 14th of each month by 12 pm US central time. The boxes (or envelopes) will ship on the 15th, or next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday.
Ordering after the 14th at noon puts you on the list for the next month's box.
Example: To sign up for a January Subscription box, you can order anytime between December 14th at 12:00 pm - January 14th at 11:59 am.
Ordering on January 14th at 12:00 pm or after will sign you up for the February box.
What's in the next box: The next month's Off the Menu item and a hint for the upcoming Surprise Scent will be revealed on the respective product pages after the 14th at noon each month. Be sure to check the product pages on the afternoon of the 14th to see what's in the next month's box, especially if you are not subscribed to my email list or push notifications!
You will always be charged for the next month's box each month on the same day (and exact time) that you placed your original order. If you would like to cancel or skip a month, you'll need to do so before your charge date. If you are not able to cancel before you're charged, simply email me to be refunded any time before I make the products on the afternoon of the 14th.
If you sign up for multiple subscription boxes (fun!) I will ship them all together to you on the 15th and refund any excess shipping fees.
For regular subscribe-and-save recurring product orders: your item will ship within 1-5 business days from the time you place your order.
Split-shipment policy: If you are ordering other, non-subscription items at the same time as your subscription box (Off the Menu, Surprise Scent, Collect Them All Club,) and you would like to receive your non-subscription items before the 15th, please place a separate order. I can only double-ship your order if the other items in your order qualify for free shipping on their own. If you've ordered enough to qualify for free shipping but want me to hold the other items to ship at the same time as your subscription products, great! Feel free to leave a note with your order and let me know!
All subscriptions are self-service.
How to cancel: You may cancel your order any time before your next charge date by logging into your account and clicking on the "My Subscriptions" button. If you are unable to cancel before you're charged, please email me to be refunded ASAP, before I make and ship your product. I cannot refund products that have already been made and/or shipped.
How to edit: To cancel, pause, switch items, add additional products, notes, or coupons to your subscription orders and to edit your subscription shipping address, simply log into your account and click on the "My Subscriptions" button. The process for editing your recurring order in the portal is so easy! If you are unable to access your account for any reason, please email me and I'm happy to help.
If you move: you are responsible for updating your shipping address before your next charge date. Orders shipped to the wrong address will not be refunded or replaced. I am happy to help you update your address, but you will need to email me before your order ships!
PLEASE NOTE: Updating your subscription order address is a SEPARATE ACTION from updating the default address on your Twinkle customer account. Update both to make sure you get your order. The subscription order address can be edited in the subscription portal (accessed by clicking on the "my subscriptions" button.)
Leave a note
To leave a note at checkout - add the items you'd like to purchase to your cart. When you're ready to checkout, click on the shopping cart icon at the upper right of the screen. You'll see a box where you can type in a note. Type away!
Make sure to press the black "checkout" button when you're ready to checkout so your note doesn't get cut off. If you select one of the express-pay buttons (PayPal, G-Pay, ShopPay, etc.,) your note will get cut off.
You can still pay using one of the express options when you get to the checkout page, but you'll need to press the black checkout button to get there first!
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Let customers speak for us
from 1389 reviewsTwinkle’s skincare has been consistently outstanding for years. I just recently purchased the starter skincare set - getting back to the basics of taking care of my skin. My pores were clogged, my skin was dry/flaking and my acne was getting worse, so when I went back through what has worked for me in the past I knew Twinkle’s skincare was the answer. I have used every product in this set for a month day and night, and my skin has drastically improved. I’ve felt more confident too! The smell of the rejuvenating toner has and always will be one of my favorites. The cleanser leaves my skin feeling clean but not dry. The facial oil is a legitimate must have of any skincare routine and I can’t believe more people don’t know about the benefits. The butter is soft and ultra lightweight .My skin is moisturized and happy! Acne is cleared, dryness is gone. Start here, you will be so happy with the results,
I’ve been using the rose hydrosol twice a day for months and love how refreshed it makes my skin feel. My husband uses the lavender hydrosol with the acne blend.
This is my favorite product on the site and that's saying something. I tried many body butters and none come close to this. It truly moisturizes and it doesn't take much to do so. I used it everywhere and the sample lasted for me. I look forward to ordering a larger size when I place my next order.
I feel so fancy using this under my eyes! Smells nice and keeps eyes bright. I also put it in my lashes!
Moody, earthy. Perfect for a night out.
I tried the balancing blend shampoo and conditioner yesterday on my long, fine hair, & it feels softer than normal. I wasn't expecting that but I like it!!
The only thing I’ll ever wash my face with for the rest of my life !!
Bug Away spray is fantastic! I live in Minnesota where the mosquitoes are horrendous, but I hate using traditional bug sprays. Bug Away works and smells really lovely!
As someone with incredibly picky, overly angry & sensitive skin I'll admit that I was somewhat scared to try out some new skincare. But what I had been doing wasn't cutting it and reading all the reviews made me want to at least try it out;
I'm absolutely amazed, my acne almost fully cleared up overnight! The more stubborn ones are still there but I imagine not for long, I can't speak for my pores yet as its still too early but as soon as I get close to running out I'll be purchasing the full sized versions of everything c:
Perfect for setting my makeup in the mornings!
The face butter is a daily requirement for me during the winter to keep my face from drying out. In the warmer months I alternate with face oil as my nightly moisturizer. The blueberry scent is also really nice.
Wow, never expected to be so impressed with Body Butter!! Surprisingly versatile! I've used it on body, face and even lips. I've used it to soothe dermatitis and sunburn. I was afraid it would be too "heavy" but definitely is not! I LOVE it!!
I got the Rejuvenating Lavender Hydrosol, and I am loving it. I love the bit of freshness it gives when I'm planning to just go bare faced for the day, and it feels so good on my skin. I adore the scent of lavender as well, and though it doesn't linger after it soaks into my skin I like the little burst of scent.
I was on the hunt for a perfect lip oil. So many are sticky and goopy, the opposite of what I was looking for. This lip oil is PERFECT. Exactly what I was looking for and leaves my lips silky smooth.
I love getting Off-the-menu monthly boxes! It always proves to be a great treat, chosen and packaged with care. My favorites have been the bug spray (which I'm happy to see is now a permanent fixture!), scalp scrub, salt soak, and more recently the matcha butter. The matcha butter is absolutely a staple of my nightly skin-care routine now and I love that it's going to last me several months. So although it's a monthly box, the products generally last past the first month and continue to be enjoyed!