Memebox Global #13
Price of the Box is $29.99 including shipping approx £18.29
No of Products in the Box – 7 items
Total value of contents in the box – £114.00
http://us.memebox.com/memebox-global
The Memebox Global #13 has safely made it all the way from Korea and it’s the first time I’ve been introduced to the Global Box which comes presented in the usual pink box.
The Global box is the original Memebox and they release a new version every month or so. Again this box like the others is a complete surprise so you won’t have a clue as to what you may receive. Memebox is a rapidly-growing, leading e-commerce beauty retailer born in Seoul, currently headquartered in San Francisco, California and provide Korean Beauty Boxes.
They offer a huge range of different themed beauty boxes which caters for everyone’s needs and likes and the good news is they ship to the UK and other parts of the world for only $6.99. These are not monthly subscription boxes and are available to buy as one off’s. They sell out very quickly so you do need to be supersonic however if you are already a Memebox customer an email gets sent to you to let you know as and when new boxes are released.
Upon visual inspection there appears to be some normality within the box with the inclusion of a few peculiar products too!
This box included 5 full sized products and 2 sample sized items. The line-up included hair, skincare and personal care products
1. 23 Years old CX Detoxifying Air Therapy Mask – Full Size RRP £30.00
I didn’t know what to expect when I opened the packaging and initially assumed there was a tube of cream within. Once opened out pops a syringe and a scary cloth face mask! Felt very surgical to say the least and all that was missing was the white coat!
The mask formula is made from carbonated water and creates sparkling bubbles on your face massaging the skin whilst wearing the cloth mask. The bubbles penetrate deep into the skin and cleanses away impurities clogging up the pores. The result claims to brighten and firm up your skin.
As per the instructions the mask need to left on for around 20-30 minutes. I will definitely give this a go over the weekend to treat my skin and experience my first bubble popping mask.
This mask retails for $50.00 which is incredibly expensive for one application.
2. Donga Tempo Eco Natural Super Tampons- Full Size Pack RRP £6.71
Memebox what was you thinking when you decided to include tampons within this box? Not an item I would expect to see in any beauty box.
This brand dates back to the 1970’S and was the first Korean brand to produce tampons.
I’m not going to go into too much detail but personally I was disappointed to see these inside the box.
3. CNP Cosmetics Derma-Scalp Shampoo – Sample Size 25g
The CNP Derma-Scalp Shampoo deep cleanses your scalp to unclog pores, remove excess impurities and includes extracts of tea tree oil giving your scalp a cool and refreshed feeling.
This menthol fragranced formula needs to be left on for 4 minutes for it to be effective. It’s great for those who have dandruff concerns and generally a troublesome and sensitive scalp.
4. Yufit Eon Wheat-Germ Cream 75 – Full Size 75ml RRP £29.00
This cream has over 75% of organic wheat bud extracts which work to hydrate, firm, brighten and fight signs of aging. This all in one formula helps to tighten pores for an overall healthier and younger looking complexion. The gentleness of this product can also be used on the most troublesome skin.
The texture of this moisturiser is really rich and actually smells quite nice. I think I will probably use this during the colder months as the effects of winter can wreak havoc on your skin and this is ideal for an intensive surge of moisture.
5. SOY Bio Plus Fermented Lumpoule x2 – Full Size 5ml RRP £7.58 each.
This is known to me as a facial ampoule and contains real Korean fermented soy bean lump and combining the two words brings you the Lumpoule!
This claims to prevent the formation of fines lines and wrinkles and brightens the complexion. You simply pat 2-3 drops of the ampoule on your face and pat in for full absorbance.
A pack of 14 retails for around £106 and there’s two offerings within this box which is great to really get a feel of the product.
6. Nuganic Customize Pure Snail Colour Control Cream- Full Size 40ml RRP £32.93
The first thing which horrified me about this CC cream was the fact it contains extracts of snail mucas. I hate all things snails and wasn’t entirely sure how I felt about this let alone applying it!
Having researched further snail slime as the Americans refer to it is claimed to be a miracle face fixer. The mucas contains a cocktail of proteins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid which removes dead cells, reduces inflammation and helps skin retain moisture and is also effective in treating acne and scarring.
This promises to cover up major imperfections leaving your skin glowing with a natural shine. The cream also contains aloe vera leaf, lemon and various other plant extracts. The high content of SPF also protects your skin from the sun.
Despite my concerns I took the plunge and applied a little onto my face. The formula itself is quite pasty looking and you do need to apply this sparsely as it’s quite thick. After a while this does absorb into your skin and the whiteness does disappear.
This does leave you with a flawless finish however I’m not a fan of SPF in facial products as it tends to give me breakouts. I did however like the pump dispenser which is quite unusual for a tube packaged product.
7. CNP Cosmetics Tone up Protection Sun block – Sample Size 15ml
This high SPF sunblock for the face and body contains powdery components to keep your skin soft and prevents dehydration in the summer and can also be used as an make-up base.
What appears to be a face block seems to be more of a CC cream and I much prefer it to the Snail version. The shade is perfect for my skin type but again it contains SPF which makes me sad. This also has a hint of rose in the scent which is really subtle.
My Verdict
Another well curated Memebox and I’m impressed with everything from their packaging to the contents in the box with the exception of the tampons! A box full of weird and wonderful products and featured a great line up of different brands to try out.
The box included 5 full sized products which appear to be on the higher end scale of the Korean beauty market.
The box itself came well packaged in a robust padded envelope and I can confirm that no custom charges were incurred.
What makes Memebox very different is the variety and choice of beauty boxes which they offer their customers as a one off purchase. They release a huge amount of boxes throughout the year and will simply leave you spoilt for choice. They don’t release any spoilers prior to shipping so it’s a complete surprise when you receive it.
The information about the products and how to apply them is in English on a card enclosed inside of the box so you won’t be lost in translation.
Memebox enables me to discover Korean beauty products which are not available here in the UK which make’s the reviewing process more interesting.
The contents within this box is worth an incredible £114.00 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £18.29. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems. No silly little samples in this box!
Having reviewed a few Memeboxes, I can’t recommend them enough and to date I have not been disappointed.
This box has unfortunately sold out but there’s plenty of other fab Memeboxes to discover.
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