Memebox Special #17 K-Style
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 – £58.49
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The Memebox Special K-Style is a curated box which is all thing make-up and it’s aim is to help you re-create any make-up look. Whether you prefer a natural look or like to experiment with vibrant colours this box contains all the key items you could possibly need to create your perfect make-up look for day or night.
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. The contents within these boxes are a complete surprise and only one item spoiler gets released prior to shipping which is an aspect I like about Memebox.
This box includes 7 full sized products and features key make up items from the hottest beauty trends in Korea.
1. Bbia Pigment – Full Size 1.8g RRP £3.04
I don’t own many pigments mainly because of the mess that they make and if your a bit clumsy these could possibly be your worst nightmare! I most definitely tend to stick to palettes where the powder is secured!
Out of three shades I received the colour Sour which is the most incredible pearlescent bronze colour. The powder is much chunkier compared to usual pigment’s I have used. The pigment itself is very shimmery with glitter particles and is truly beautiful to look at.
As I expected this turned out to be one messy experience for me however if you’re a pro at applying these then you’ll be just fine. This applies very smoothly and has an amazing pop of colour. The pigment can also be applied wet if you want a more dramatic look.
2. Awesome Aqua Radiance CC Cream- Full Size 30ml RRP £17.68
Memebox do love their CC creams I think I now have around 3!
This is an all in one CC cream which balances out skin tone and covers up imperfections. The shade may appear tinted however once applied it blends in and you wouldn’t even know you had it on!
I mainly look for good coverage in an CC cream and this just didn’t do anything for me however it did give a slight glow to my skin which looked very natural.
The applicator is pretty good and comes in the form of a dispenser pump to ensure minimum wastage.
3. Secret Key Sweet Glam Tint Glow – Full Size RRP £14.63 each
Just when I thought I had seen the last of the orange lipsticks another one makes an appearance in the shade Juicy Orange. There was also Baby pink and Fushia Purple available.
Upon appearance this looks very similar to a Dior lipstick especially the shape.
This lip tint is a long-wearing formula and adds colourful radiance and a natural glow to the lips.
I pretty much gave up on lip tint as soon as I saw the colour however surprisingly this wasn’t orange at all. It was a subtle red tone which is very sheer when applied. Never judge a book by its colour springs to mind here!
4. A’Pieu Full of Nature Mascara – Full Size 4.3g RRP £1.82
I’m a big fan of mascara and am always on the look out for anything which claims to lengthen lashes without the aid of falsies.
This tiny mascara contains a setting wax and various grain, berry and flower extracts. Whilst the setting wax elongates the lashes the natural ingredients help maintain healthy lashes.
Retailing at only £1.82 this formula lengthened my lashes with ease and the brush is big enough to ensure each lash is covered. This didn’t clump up at all and I can honestly say that this low budget mascara is better than some high end brands I have tried. My only negative is the size and for a full sized item it’s pretty small!
5. Shara Shara Feminine Single Blusher – Full Size RRP £4.26
This blusher comes adorably presented with the inclusion of a pretty powder puff inside.
Out of the two shades I received Soft Coral which is a rich peachy tone.
The blusher claims to be long lasting and contains silica components. I found that using the powder puff with the blusher wasn’t ideal especially if you are contouring however I applied this with a brush and the colour is quite vibrant which can be toned down by simply blowing some of the powder from the brush. Whilst this isn’t the usual shade I reach out for it’s great for the summer to give a bit more colour to the cheeks.
6. RiRe Luxe Auto Gel Liners – Full Size x2 RRP £8.53 each
I do love a good multi purpose eye liner which can be utilised to achieve the perfect eye make up look.
These eyeliners are waterproof, long lasting and apply smoothy without tugging the skin. The last lot I received from Memebox were pretty impressive and these ones certainly didn’t disappoint either. At the bottom of each of the liners is a sharpener which works very well in achieving the perfect point for precision.
I received the shades Choco Brown and Champagne.
Choco Brown is a rich dark brown shade and is perfect for applying under the waterline to emphasise the eyes. I usually apply the blackest of black eyeliner under the waterline however this has a lovely hint of colour which looks natural and gives a good depth of colour at the same time. Normally by the afternoon my eyeliner smudges, needs tidying up and re-applying. This did not budge or smudge and could possibly be the best eyeliner I have come across.
The next shade which I received is Champagne which is a subtle pink shade and whilst I wouldn’t use this colour it would make a great highlighter for under the eyes.
My Verdict
Another great curated Memebox which is all thing make-up and it’s aim is to help you re-create any make-up look. Whether you prefer a natural look or like to experiment with vibrant colours this box contains all the key items you could possibly need to create your perfect make-up look for day or night.
I love that this box included a good variety of essential make up items and covered every aspect of make up. I’ve also discovered some great products to perfect my every day look. Inside the box is 7 full sized products which is pretty impressive too!
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 and their boxes definitely give you an opportunity to try out the latest beauty trends in Korea .
The contents within this box is worth £58.49 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!
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