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Which Beauty Box UK September 5, 2014

Memebox #45 Korea’s Most Wanted Review – September 2014

Memebox Superbox #45 Korea’s Most Wanted
Price of the Box is $38.99 including shipping approx £23.77
No of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box – £96.23
http://us.memebox.com/memebox-global

Memebox #45 Korea’s Most Wanted has teamed up with Memebox Global and Memebox Korea to bring a curated box which is the best of the best in K Beauty and contains everything from skincare to make-up. I purchased this box mainly because I was quite intrigued by the theme and wanted to discover some exceptional Korean products. After all this does state it’s the best of the best!

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 6 full sized products and features the hottest and latest trends from Korea.

1. Shara Shara Tinted Lip Gloss – Full Size 30ml RRP £6.70

Within this floral designed casement contains a Fushia coloured lip gloss which locks in moisture and claims to have a long lasting formula which lasts all day. I’m in love with the design it’s so elegant.

This has a great pop of colour it’s very vibrant and doesn’t feel like a lip gloss at all. This has more of a smoother finish and there was no stickiness when applied.

I love the shade it’s ideal for evenings out.

2. Make up Helper Pact- Full Size RRP £14.00

Makeup Helper’s long-lasting, super-sheer powder compact perfects color to create a smooth, flawless finish. Infused with white flower complex and green tea extracts for the most comfortable wear, it is great for daily use and comes presented in a holograph type design.

This is probably the biggest powder compact I have come across it’s huge compared to others! These come in a wide range of designs and I received the original in the shade Natural Beige which was the perfect match for my skin tone.

This doesn’t give the best coverage however if you’re looking for a natural finish and a base for your make-up this is great. It also has subtle scent of rose green which is quite pleasant.

3. Hope Girl Nail Travel Bling Bling Nail Set – Full Size RRP £8.53

I was delighted to see the Hope Girl set of nail varnishes having spotted it in a previous box which had sold out.

This set includes an stunning assortment of gold sparkly nail varnishes which can either be used together in 3 steps for more glam look or can be used separately.

The colours are all wearable and do require a couple of coats to show their true colours but I love the gold dominance in this set.

4. Blithe Pattling Water Pack – Full Size 200ml RRP £28.00

I’ve never heard of the pattling water concept and it appears to have the same principles as a face mask. Instead of applying this straight onto skin as you would a normal mask, you simply pat the liquid onto the skin once diluted with water. Unlike usual face masks which are required to be rinsed off this solution is left on the skin to ensure all the ingredients absorb into your skin.

Out of the three type of water packs I received the Energy Yellow Citrus and Honey and comes in an amazing size of 200ml.

The pattling water pack removes dead skin cells, delivers moisture and balances the skin to revitalise and renew.

I would of preferred the Green Tea edition as this would of been ideal for my skin type.

5. Pure Skin Ice Cooling and Soothing Patch – Full Size RRP £11.00

Having missed out on the Cooling Memebox I was pleased to see these patches within the box. Inside the box is 5 patches.

The Pure Skin Cooling patch is a bio cellulose patch for soothing and alleviating skin which has been exposed to the sun. These patches are infused with calming ingredients such lily extracts, menthol, glacier water, tea tree and aloe vera extracts which work to cool and pacify the irritated area.

These useful patches are great for holidays and will definitely come in useful.

6. Pure Skin Lemon Blueberry Rejuvenating Overnight Mask – Full Size 100ml RRP £28.00

I’ve never used an overnight mask but I like the idea of product which is left on the skin whilst asleep as that’s when the skin repairs and rejuvenates.

Enriched with various organic superfoods such as lemon water, blueberry and brocolli extracts the overnight mask works to create a protective and moisturising barrier which locks in moisture and delivers nutrition deep into the skin.

I really like this concept and it appears to be suitable for all skin types too.

My Verdict

Memebox appears to be at the forefront when it comes to delivering innovative beauty products, giving their subscribers a host of new exciting beauty products to discover. I’m really impressed with this box which features a great line up of products and includes 6 full sized products.

The box itself came well packaged in a robust padded envelope and I can confirm that no custom charges were incurred. 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.

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.

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 has an incredible value of £93.23 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £23.77. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems. There’s no silly little samples in this box!

Memebox have released Edition 2 of this box which is still available on their website.

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Which Beauty Box UK August 31, 2014

Memebox #26 Hand and Nail Care Review – August 2014

Memebox Special #26 Hand and Nail Care
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 – £53.00
http://us.memebox.com/memebox-global

The Memebox Special Hand and Nail care is a curated box which contains of all the products you could possibly need to refine those neglected nails and hands and with the colder weather stream making an appearance this comes at the perfect time. Whether it be daily moisturisation or simply some indulgent pampering time, this box contains a good mix of products which will leave your hands and nails in perfect condition.

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 focuses on hand and nail care products.

1. Barbinie Shea Butter Hand Cream – Full Size 50ml RRP £10.97

The Barbinie Hand cream comes presented in a pretty floral designed packaging and from the 3 scents which were available I received the White Lilly edition.

The cream itself is lightly scented with a floral fragrance and is enriched with shea butter and aloe vera to deliver deep nourishment helping to maintain soft supple hands.

The formula is quite thick and absorbs into the skin pretty well leaving no greasy residue. The quality of this hand cream is very good and despite having a rotten cold whilst I write this post I can still smell the floral notes.

2. Pure Skin Hand Care Pack – Full Size 15g RRP £2.43

This hand care pack comes in the form of plastic gloves and inside is a solution enriched with witch hazel, grapefruit, baobab tree, grape, olive leaf and collagen extracts to deeply moisturise and nourish dry hands.

You simply pop the gloves on for 20 – 30 minutes and then remove.

I love the concept of this and will definitely use this when my hands are in need of an intensive nourishing treatment.

3. Pure Plus Hydrogel Moisturising Nail Patch – Full Size pack RRP £4.87

When it comes to discovering new innovative products I can always rely on Memebox to bring them to me!

This pack contains 10 clever nail patches enriched with collagen, milk, pearl powder, gold and parrafin and delivers intense moisture and nutrition deep into the nails within 20 minutes of application.

I never really have time to care for my nails inbetweeen nail varnish applications and these are ideal to pop on whilst your watching tv.

4. Shara Shara Soft Hand Gommage – Full Size 50ml RRP £3.65

This is a gentle moistursing peeling gel for dry hands and works to remove any hard calluses and skin impurities leaving your hands soft and silky smooth.

The gel based formula is quite refreshing and light. You can feel the exfoliating beads which are really gentle to the touch and is not abrasive on the skin, Once washed off my hands felt much softer. Most hand exfoiliators I’ve tried contain oil based ingredients which feel heavy and horrible on the skin to a point where I just want to wash off the residue. I love this gel formula which leaves no traces of oil on the skin.

5. With Shan Dr. Care Set – Full Size RRP £7.92

The Dr.Care Set comes with a nail file to care for split, broken nails and a strengthening varnish to prevent further damage.

I’ve never used a strengthening varnish as my nails are pretty strong and very rare do they split or break however the nail file is really good quality and files the nails perfectly in a couple of strokes.

6. With Shan Baby Hand Set – Full Size RRP £5.48

This treatment oil is infused with lemon oil and vitamin E and helps nourish and soften rough calluses and excess cuticles on your nails and comes with another nail file however this nail file does something a little different…

You simply soak the nail file with the treatment oil and apply a little drop to each of your nails and gently file away any calluses or cuticles on the nail bed.

Unfortunately I couldn’t try this on my painted finger nails but my toes were at the ready!

Initially when I looked at the nail file it appeared far too abrasive to use around the nail bed area however when the treatment oil is applied to both the file and the nail it smoothly removes any excess cuticles with complete ease and did not scratch the nail bed in the slightest. I’m pleasantly surprised with this treatment oil it’s really effective when used with the file and most of all it’s much quicker then other cuticle removers I have used.

7. SUR 3D Nail Art Kit – Full Size RRP £17.68

Lastly within the box is a nail art kit containing a revolutionary magnetic nail varnish, a magnet and a vibrant orange nail art pen.

This was the item I was most excited about mainly because I wanted to see if the magnetic method actually worked. I applied two coats of the silver nail varnish to the nail swatches and held the magnet in the direction I wanted the stripes to go. Within literally a couple of seconds the design appeared perfectly and visible.

The second item within the kit was a nail art pen which came in an neon orange and whilst this isn’t a colour I would use, the pen itself has a thin nib which gives the utmost precision when applying.

My Verdict

Another great curated Memebox which is all things dedicated to hand and nail care. This box contains of all the products you could possibly need to refine those neglected hands, and with the colder weather stream making an appearance this comes at the perfect time. Whether it be daily moisturisation or simply some indulgent pampering time, this box contains a good mix of products which will leave your hands and nails in the perfect condition.

The box itself came well packaged in a robust padded envelope and I can confirm that no custom charges were incurred.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.

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.

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 £53.00 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. There’s no silly little samples in this box!

This box is still available on the Memebox website.

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Which Beauty Box UK August 25, 2014

New Memebox Arrivals – August 2014

#10 #42 OMG 3

#43 K-Style 3

Memebox have released a variety of new boxes including Lucky Box 10, OMG Box 3 and K-Style 3.

Use the promo code L8PEY0 for $5 off your order (Expires on the 31st August 2014)
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Which Beauty Box UK August 24, 2014

Memebox #17 K-Style Review – August 2014

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
http://us.memebox.com/memebox-global

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!

Want to discover Memebox?

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Which Beauty Box UK August 22, 2014

Memebox #41 My Cute Wishlist Review – August 2014

Memebox #41 My Cute Wishlist
Price of the Box is $29.99 including shipping approx £18.29
No of Products in the Box – 10 items
Total value of contents in the box – £55.53
http://us.memebox.com/memebox-global

In the land of nod this is most likely the kind of beauty box I dream about! I’ve been eagerly waiting for the My Cute Wishlist Memebox mainly because I’m a pushover when it comes to cute beauty products whether it be the packaging or the contents within my purse is at the ready. When this was launched I wasted no time in purchasing this. It really isn’t surprising why this box sold out very quickly.

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 is all things cute, charming and delightful and features a great line up of fun and unique products which simply makes the heart melt!

This box included 10 full sized products and also includes a bonus sharpener. The line-up is mainly skincare and make up products.

1. Etude Missing U Hand Cream – Full Size 30ml RRP £3.04

Etude House known for it ‘s pretty girly packaging and uniqueness has made it’s debut in the form of this adorable Hand cream shaped as a Panda. This hand cream is from the endangered species series and its collection also includes a dolphin, seal, and a penguin.

The hand cream is enriched with organic olive oil and shea butter and is silky to the touch and has a delicate fruity scent which is really nice. The cream itself is lightweight and moisturising.

I love everything about this product from the packaging to the formula. I’m also delighted that the container can be re-used and filled with another cream once this one finishes.

2. a;t Fox Creams- Full Size 10ml x3 RRP £3.65 each

Who doesn’t love a cupcake? It seems to have taken over the bakery industry like a storm and these 3 creams in a cupcake shaped container are simply scrumptious and adorably pretty.

Inside the box is a generous offering of 3 different types of cream:

Firstly there’s a Moisturising Gyoolpy Gel Cream which contains high concentrations of Vitamin C which deeply nourishes and moisturises the skin leaving a refreshing lasting glow.

Next up is the Jasoyup Tea Whitening Capsule Cream which is a brightening cream to disguise dark spots and uneven skin giving you clearer and naturally glowing skin.

Lastly is the Black Tea Lifting Cream specifically formulated to address those black bags and creases under the eye area.

There’s a good selection of tea based creams to try out and again the containers can be re-used.

3. Pure Smile Punch Point Pads – Full Size packs with 10 pads in each. RRP £1.20 each

These unusual moist pads printed with paw prints are tiny masks for specific areas of concern and deliver moisture to targeted areas. There’s two packs of 10 in this box and I received Hibiscus and Lemon Grass.

I’ve never come across a concept like this before and look forward to trying these on my feet which are feeling a bit neglected at the moment.

4. Etude Sweet Recipe Candy Stick – Full Size 2g RRP £1.89

This lip tint was disclosed on the spoiler which was released prior to shipping and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this. Shaped as a candy cane I received Strawberry Candy which is the one I was secretly hoping for out of the 3 which also included Orange Candy and Sour Lemon.

Enriched with bilbery, sugar cane and sugar maple this candy stick is a gloss type lip tint which moisturises dry chapped lips. The scent of the strawberries literally smells good enough to eat.

This tint has a great hint of pink when applied.

5. Pure Smile Muddy Girl – Full Size 15g RRP £0.60

This mask has similar packaging to the jam pots which you find in hotels and is super cute.

Within this pot is a wash-off type mud pack from naturally derived ingredients such as clay, mud and charcoal and work to soothe, purify and mosturises the skin.

6. Kocostar Split End Therapy – Full Size Pack RRP £3.65

When I first looked at this pack I was baffled why this was included as it didn’t fit the theme well however inside the pack is a cute polka dot hair tie which is used alongside the split end treatment.

The treatment contains 8 types of amino acid complex which works to prevent hair breakages and static electricity.

Inside the pack is a bag which simply goes over your pony tail which is then secured by the hair tie. This intensive treatment is left on for 15 minutes and doesn’t need to be washed off after the application which is great for a quick fix hair treatment.

7. Beauty People Snow White Special Edition Season 2 Eyeliners – Full Size x5 RRP £33.00

Within the box is a bright blue case with a not so happy Snow White imprinted on the front! The design grabs your attention straight away and the vibrant colours really stand out.

Inside the case is a set of 5 different shades of cream eyeliners. Each eyeliner contains tiny sized glitter pearls and really accentuates the eyes when applied. All of the shades have a great pop of colour which brings depth to the eyes and can be built upon to achieve the desired result

These are waterproof and have a long lasting finish I actually struggled to remove one swatch from my hand!

All of the colours are wearable and perfect as we near to Autumn. I love this set it’s really unique and definitely a show stopper.

My Verdict

I am really impressed and quite overwhelmed by this meticulous curated Memebox. This box is all things cute, charming and delightful and features a great line up of fun and unique products which simply makes the heart melt! Within the box features some great show stoppers and Memebox have definitely curated a well thought out box which was spot on with the theme.

Visually I was in complete awe and just mesmerized by all of the cute and charming products within the box. What blew me away the most is that this box includes 10 full sized products which is incredible. I really didn’t know what to expect inside this box but it’s definitely exceeded my expectations.

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 £55.53 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!

This is definitely my favourite Memebox’s and look forward to receiving the second edition of this box which has also also sold out.

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Which Beauty Box UK August 14, 2014

New Memebox Arrivals – August 2014

Memebox have released a wide variety of themed beauty boxes this month which will simply leave you spoilt for choice.

Are you tempted by any of the above? Use my promo code L8PEY0 for $5 off . You do need to be quick as these boxes sell out very quickly

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Which Beauty Box UK August 13, 2014

Memebox Global #13 Review – August 2014

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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Memebox #36 Pore Care 3 Box Review – August 2014

Memebox Superbox #36 Pore Care 3 Box
Price of the Box is $45.99 including shipping approx £28.00
No of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box – £96.50
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The Memebox Superbox #36 Pore Care 3 Box has safely made it all the way from Korea and came in its usual pretty pink box. I decided to treat myself to this much needed box as my skin is in turmoil at the moment and I’m not too sure whether it’s the warm weather or a hormone imbalance which is causing my breakouts.

This box was calling out to me mainly because it addresses my skin concerns and promises to combat all skin and pore concerns to face the summer with XXS sized pores! This curated box could of easily been made just for me!

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.

This box contains 6 full sized products and consisted of mainly skincare products for oily/combination skin.

1. The Skin House Pore Control Powder Serum – Full Size 50ml RRP £17.00

This Pore Control Powder Serum controls sebum, and provides moisture closely to the wide and loosed pores of skin with a clean and light texture. It makes the skin texture moist, and can be used on oily and troubled skin. First, it removes the old keratin on the pores and the skin surface to elaborate a smooth skin, and then it removes sebum and the waste matters without skin stimulation so that you can feel the excellent cleansing effect. After that, by the cooling texture it refreshes your skin and gives an instant shrinking effect.

Could this be magic in a bottle? The serum comes in a glass bottle which has a pump dispenser. This is a fragranced serum which isn’t too overpowering however I do prefer serums to be scent free. I loved the way this serum felt refreshing on the skin making it feel squeaky clean. I didn’t notice any immediate improvement on my pores on the first couple of applications however I will be using this for a week or so to make a better judgement.

2. Chamos Acaci Matte Pore Primer – Full Size 30ml RRP £12.00

I do love a good primer and this one definitely stands out from the rest mainly because it contains Salicylic acid which has great spot fighting properties.

This matte pore primer has a 6 effective uses. It covers pores and wrinkles, compensates red skin, suppresses sebum and reinforces the holding power of make up.

I love this multi purpose product, it targets your skin inside and out.

3. Lailly +36.5 Steam Pore Pack – Full Size 50g RRP £17.00

This is an unique pore pack and has the same principles as a face mask however this formula uses a hot steam effect to open up the pores and deep cleanse the skin.

Upon appearance this does look like a dark clay mask which is what I was expecting. When applied this has the same texture as Vaseline and didn’t feel very nice on the skin. Magically this does have a slight warming effect when on the skin and I left this on for around 20 minutes as per the instructions.

This didn’t dry like a normal mask but instead stayed moist. When I washed this off I was dreading a greasy film to be left on the skin but this certainly wasn’t the case.

Whilst this isn’t your average type of mask I quite liked it.

4. Tosowoong Deep Pore Cleansing Form – Full Size 100ml RRP £7.50

The next item in the box is a foaming cleanser. This mild formula works to cleanse away all skin impurities specifically targeting enlarged pores and sensitive, troublesome skin.

You only need a little of this product as it foams up very well. I wasn’t too keen on the perfume like scent of this cleanser.

On a positive note this cleanser left my skin squeaky clean and I will probably use this once a week to keep my skin spot free.

5. Secret Key Black Out Pore Clean Remover – Full Size 100ml RRP £23.00

The Pore Clean Remover is enriched with white clay and black charcoal and when these ingredients are combined they deliver grime fighting properties which also work to absorb toxins from the skin, leaving your face looking clearer inside and out.

This product is mainly for the removal of blackheads and claims to moisturise and tighten up the pores at the same time by simply wetting a cotton wool pad with the remover and placing it over your nose or any other area with for around 10-15 minutes. Once the 15 minutes is up you remove the cotton pad and use a cotton bud to remove any extracted blackheads.

Fortunately for me I don’t suffer with blackheads. I really wanted to try this on someone who has blackheads simply to see if this solution draws out the impurities as it claims to. I was armed with the remover and the cotton wool pad as soon as my husband walked through the door!

As instructed this was left on for 15 minutes and magically when I used the cotton bud you could visibly see the extracted blackheads. Initially I was quite dubious about this but it really does work!

6. Aqua Beauty Pore Zero Blackhead Remover – Full Size 50ml RRP £20.00

Lastly within the box is another blackhead remover and comes with a silicone massaging brush to easily remove and extract the blackheads containing an all natural essential oil making your skin brighter and shinier.

You squeeze the bottle and massage the affected area with the innovative applicator for a couple of minutes and then wash off.

Will need another guinea pig to try this on!

My Verdict

Another great themed Memebox and I’m impressed with everything from their packaging to the contents in the box. This box contained 6 full-sized products specifically selected to target spot prone skin and features a variety of different brands and products to try.

Since trying these products I have not had any further breakouts which is a sigh of relief and gives me the confidence to carry on using these.

The box 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 certainly wont be lost in translation.

This box has enabled me to discover some key spot zapping products which are not available here in the UK which does make the reviewing process more interesting.

The contents within this box is worth an incredible £96.50 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £29.00. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems. No silly little samples in this box!

The Pore Care 3 box is still available on their website here and includes free express shipping. Use the code L8PEY0 to get an additional $5 off.

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Which Beauty Box UK July 30, 2014

Memebox #42 Birthday Box Review – July 2014

Memebox Superbox #42 Birthday Box
Price of the Box is $35.95 including shipping approx £21.00
No of Products in the Box – 7 items
Total value of contents in the box – £60.00
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The Memebox Superbox #42 Birthday Box has safely made it all the way from Korea. This didn’t come in the normal pink box this is the Birthday Box which came wrapped just like a present with a pretty bow. Give the gift of gorgeous for any occasion with Memebox’s Birthday Box! Packed with only the cutest and most charming goodies, this Birthday Box will perfectly pamper your friends from head to toe! The premium brand i belivyu featured in this box has the highest quality total spa care products and is suitable for all ages. What a lovely and different concept with this box compared to their usual boxes. This box shouts out “unwrap and open me”!

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.

This box included 7 full sized products and consisted of mainly bath and body products.

1. i belivyu Cube Sparkling Lemon Sugar Scrub – Full Size 8g RRP £15.00

Upon opening the box out comes a luxurious glass tube containing 7 cute yellow cubes which visually look like sugar cubes. These cubes are a scrub for the face and body and contains sugar grains filled with vitamins, minerals and baking soda. This is used to eliminate skin waste as well as dead skin cells and clogged pores leaving your skin moisturised and supple. These cubes are pleasantly scented with lemon oil and lemon extracts for maintaining a cleaner, natural glowing complexion.

The tube contained 7 sugar scrub cubes which are good sized. To ensure maximum usage I would probably use half a cube for the face and 1 cube for the body. These can also be used when having a bath – simply pop 4-5 cubes into the water.

This product gives you an all body spa experience and I will certainly be trying these out over the weekend.

2. i belivyu Powder Wash Vitamin Face Cleanser – Full Size 70g RRP £15.00

Another luxurious glass tube containing a refreshing powder-type facial cleanser bursting with vitamins, granol particles and papaine enzymes to thoroughly eliminate all skin residue and impurities. This cleanser includes ingredients such as macadamia and olive oil delivering deep hydration to the skin.

This very generous sized bottle smells wonderful and quite aromatic very similar to the smells you would discover in a spa.

Due to the oils contained in this product I won’t be trying this out but I’m sure someone will be happy to take this off my hands.

3. i belivyu All in One Hair and Body Wash – Full Size 250ml RRP £8.00

This is an all in one hair and body wash which is rich in apricot, carrot, green tea, chamomile, rosemary and gold extracts and smells heavenly in fact it smells good enough to eat!

A gentle wash for a tip to toe bathing spa experience in the comfort of your own home. I love that this comes with a pump dispenser so much better then the squeezy bottles.

4. i belivyu Flower Hand Creams x4 – Full Size 30ml RRP £5.50 each. Total Value £21.95

Lastly inside the box is a generous offering of four good sized hand creams elegantly designed with a vibrant flower on each. The hand creams came in rose, sunflower, safflower and Lavender.

These hand creams are enriched with vitamin E, shea butter, argan oil, organic plant extracts and four different kinds of flower extracts.

Being a fan of rose scented products I opened the red flower hand cream. This is pleasantly scented with rose extract and is a light weight cream leaving no greasy residue on the skin. The formula itself is moisturising and is the ideal size for the handbag or keeping in the office.

My Verdict

Another fantastic Memebox and I’m impressed with everything from their packaging to the contents in the box! A box full of indulgent i belivyu products for the ultimate tip to toe spa experience at home making it the perfect gift for any occasion. This box shout’s out colour and vibrance as soon as you open the box.

I love that they only featured I belivyu in this box, it definitely gives you a good taster for the brand.

The box included 7 full sized products which appear to be on the higher end scale of the Korean beauty market and consisted of mainly bath and body products. All of the products were very good sized and will no doubt take a few months to get through.

This is the ideal box for a gift as all the products featured are diverse and suited for all.

The box 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 certainly wont be lost in translation.

This box has enabled me to discover Korean beauty products which are not available here in the UK which does make the reviewing process more interesting.

The contents within this box is worth £60.00 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £21.00. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems. No silly little samples in this box!

I’m already on the Memebox band wagon and have purchased several boxes in the last few weeks!

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Which Beauty Box UK July 22, 2014

New Memebox Arrivals – July 2014

Superbox #51 My Cute Wishlist 2

There’s some great new Memebox arrivals this month and previous edition boxes which have been re-stocked.

1. Memebox Special #29 Scrub Box – $23.00

2. Memebox Special #30 Tea Cosmetics – $29.00

3. Superbox #50 Anti-Aging 3 – $39.00

4. Superbox #49 All About Lips – $23.00

5. Memebox Special #28 All About Eyes – $29.00

6. Memebox Office Essentials – $23.00

7. Scentbox #5 Tropical Fruits – $15.00

8. Scentbox #4 Floral – $15.00

9. Superbox #48 Daily Dose of Beauty – $29.00

Use the promo code L8PEY0 for $5 off . You do need to be quick as these boxes sell out very quickly
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