Memebox Black Friday Special Edition 5

Memebox Black Friday Boxes were so wanted that I only managed to get the last box and boy was I lucky. It had 3 products that I wanted to try out.

SHARA SHARA Top Talented Skin BB 50g

     This is a triple action BB cream for flawless, bright skin. This cream is suppose to create smooth luminous skin like porcelain by whitening, wrinkle correction and UV protection.  If you're new to K-Beauty please be advised that their BB/CC creams come in (usually) light colours.  If you don't like the whitening or brightening effect, look for a matte cream. This BB cream is better than the one I normally wear for work (Shara Shara Natural Shining BB), it give's better coverage and provides UV protection. 

AHC HOLOGRAM COLLECTION Moisture Serum 50ml

     This retails for $65 - $89 online depending on where you buy it. As Memebox did not supply us with an info card with these boxes, I had to do a bit of research about this product and this is what I found.  AHC Hologram Collection Moisture Serum combines active ingredients and formulation. Colloid and Pharmaceutical function combined to maximise the visual beauty and efficacy with 4D Emotional Liposome - I have NO idea what that meant to be honest. This product aims to improve dryness and brighten dullness using Mineral Water Gel and Tornado Moisturising Essence - Again, no clue what that they meant.  Next is Ice Plant extract to improve moisture in the skin and lastly, it has wrinkle care function to improve wrinkles and fine lines. There's too much information here, all I know is that Hologram Moisture Serum is great for my skin. It really makes a difference, keeps my usually smooth face, smoother if that makes sense.

DEARBERRY Ice Cream Handcream 30ml

     This item retails anywhere from $3.90 to $19.90 (ebay)online. I got the Vanilla scented hand cream and I must say, it smells divine. I love vanilla but other products just over do it making it too sweet. Dearberry got it right - I can't stop smelling my hands mmmm.

DEARBERYY Exfoliating Lip Care Balm 6g

     I got the Raspberry flavour lip balm and it smells so nice. This product is so misleading because it says Exfoliating. I did not feel any exfoliation happening when I tried it. It's more like your normal lip balm in a pot. I'm not particularly keen on this one because I hate dipping my fingers in a pot and smearing it on my lips. I work in healthcare - not advisable. 

BENTON Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream  50g

     I have been saving the best for last.  I cannot recommend this product enough.  First of all, it's a steam cream - I love 'Steam Cream'. Then you have the Snail Bee combination that helps my oily, spot prone face.  It calms my breaks out, whitens the hyper pigmentation left by my monster acne. Other women have said that they can smell something funny with the snail bee creams but I have tried a lot of snail items and I can't, for the life of me, smell anything funky. This product works best if used with the essence. If you're new to K-beauty and are not afraid to smear snail and bee on your face, TRY this. It Works!!

I got this box for $19 + $6.99 shipping and I love it. I have used all the items in this box and I would buy half of them for full price.

     

Princess xx

Memebox Christmas Collection 2 - My Holiday Glam

I got the Christmas Collection bundle as soon as they hit the shelf and boy did I regret it. Especially this box because I'm not a very big fan of make up plus the product selection for this box has been awful. Here's why...

PERIPERA Wholly Deep Jewel Pot  3g

     This item retails for a mouth watering $29. It's a very pigmented pot of eye colour but for that amount of money, surely you can just go get a pot of MAC pigment. Anyway, like I said, it's very pigmented and it looks really nice especially if you're going out.  Just remember to keep the inner lid as it keeps the formula moist and intact.

DEOPROCE White Flower BB Cream SPF 35 30g

     This item retails for $12 and is available in 2 shades (21 & 23).  I got 21 and it's lighter than 23.  This BB cream is ok for daily use. It's not as good as the Too Cool For School CC Cream but way better than western BB creams.  

VIVITO Painting Jelly Tint 5.5g

     This item retails for $29.  It's enriched with pomegranate, mulberry, fig and Vitamin E for instant hydration and long lasting lip colour.  It reminds of The Body Shops Lip and Cheek tint but this Vivito Jelly Tint tastes better than the Body Shop's one. 

try it like this

COOL ENOUGH STUDIO The Mirror

     This item retails for $15 and it's not worth it. It looks sleek and modern but I simply don't understand what it's for. I've got a perfectly good, compact mirror - my phone. 

DEARBERRY Rockcat Girl Waterproof Pencil Liner 7g

     This item retails for $5 and I got the Purple liner.  This pencil is OK but not as good as It's Skin Baby Face Liner.  It's perfect for touch-ups, if you're on the go or you can't be bothered with brushes. It says waterproof but it's not waterproof enough for my teary eyes. 

ECLIPSE Poppy Red & Fresh Green 15ml

     These items retail for $7.  They're a lot better than the last nail varnish I got from Memebox. The colours' very vibrant and stays on especially if you apply a base coat first then finish off with a top coat.

I am not happy with this box. I ended up giving most of the contents away to friends. It's a shame that Memebox wasn't able to deliver a really good box for Christmas.

Princess xx

  

Memebox Christmas Collection 1 - Stress Free Holiday

We all know how stressful Christmas could be that is why Memebox has curated a box to address this problem. I got this box thinking that I would be able to de-stress after the holiday season - I was wrong. I got a bar of soap, deodorant and an awful smelling perfume. Read on for details.

RECIPE BY NATURE Ice Cream Swing Gloss 6g

     This item retails for $6 and while it's really cute and smells lovely.  I don't really have any use for it. I can't, for the life of me, keep a keychain intact - ever.  I also don't have any young cousins or niece to give this too. 

ANGEL'S Black Head Eraser Coconut 97%  100g 

     This item retails for $12 and while I hated the fact that Memebox put this bar in my box, I, nevertheless, had to try it out and tell you what I think about it.  First, I don't like using the entire soap and leaving it there to get soggy so, I chopped it up into small cubes.  This way, I only use a small portion at a time, keeps my soap fresh and make it last longer. Now, what do I think of this coconut soap? I actually love it. It cleans really well and does not dry up the skin.  Best thing about it is that, it does not smell strongly of coconut, you just get a hint of coconut.  

DIPODEUR Dress Perfume 150ml 

     This item retails for $19 and is available in 6 scents.  03 Lemon & Ylangylang, 07 Orange & Fiore, 12 Rose & Flower,21 Figuier & Grass Leaf, 24 Lime & Mandarine, and 27 Iris & Whitebouquet.  Why oh why did you send me the Rose & Flower one Memebox??? It smells awful, I can't use it and I most certainly can't give it away.  I can't even use it as pillow perfume. It's just blehhh... NO NO NO just NO.

DD'ELL Moisture Facial Mask 23g

     This item retails for $7.  I got the 04 Gold Kiwi Mask and judging by the price - it should be good.  I have not tried this one out simply because I have 90 masks to go through and I'm saving this one for that special pick me up day.  This mask is formulated with mineral-rich  deep ocean water and vitamin-rich gold kiwi extracts.  It is suppose to deliver moisture relief, soothing and detoxifying effects while treating skin pigmentation for a brighter, youthful complexion. 

NEOGEN Neoday' Don't Cry, Armpits Deodorant Perfumed Stick 15g

     This item retails for $17 at Memebox shop. I know what you're thinking, that's a bit steep for a deodorant isn't it? I'm thankful it came with the box because I'm not paying $17 for a deo stick. It's a handy stick to carry around and it does what it says on the label - doesn't make your armpits cry.

SHARA SHARA Gold Lable Repescargo Cream 50ml

     This item retails for $41 and it's designed to replenish, brighten and repair dry, ageing skin.  It consists of 70% pure snail secretion filtrate with a blend of gold, pearl, hyaluronic acid and glucosamine to deliver intensive moisture relief. I have not used this product yet as I'm trying to finish my Benton Snail Bee products.  I will let you know once I have tried it, so stay tuned.

I'm still 50/50 with this box mainly because I haven't tried the mask and the gold label repescargo cream yet but the other products in the box? Not too crazy about them I'm afraid.

Princess xx

Memebox My Lovely Boutique

Memebox has issued a warning about this box.  They said that anyone who's a sucker for cute and exquisite packaging will surely love this box. I put my hand up.. I'm one of those suckers and I love this box. 

My Lovely Boutique Box is $23 + $6.99 shipping, this box has 5 full size items and 1 deluxe sample. What more do you want? 

SHARA SHARA Acerola Moist Oil Balm 30ml

     This item retails for $17 at Memebox shop.  This balm is perfect for people who needs extra moisture to help replenish dry, flaky skin.  It's made with macadamia seed oil, horseradish seed oil, aloe vera leaf extracts, peach extracts and acerola extracts. It smells very nice and it comes in a very nice red tin. 

SHARA SHARA Only You Necklace Lip Balm 

     This item retails for $34 at Memebox shop.  I got No. 1 Juicy Peach and let me tell you this, the packaging is to die for. It looks so nice - other people received a damaged necklace but my one's divine. The colour is not the best one but it's all about the packaging for me.  

SHARA SHARA Natural Shining BB SPF 36 40g

     This item retails for $16 at Memebox shop.  This is one of the first Korean BB cream that I have used.  I was very hesitant to use this as it says Shining and I'm oily. I don't need anymore shine on my face thank you very much.  However, I do write reviews and I cannot write a review unless I have actually tried the stuff.  I wear this BB Cream after my Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream and I actually like it.  I use a small amount to give me the dewy look I'm looking for.  

ETUDE HOUSE My Castle Hand Cream 30ml

     This item retails for $7 at Memebox shop.  It's not the best hand cream in the market but it sure does look pretty.  I love the packaging so much I just put my favourite hand cream in it and take it wherever I go.  I got the Ice Frozen one and I love the scent - very fresh.

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL Dinoplatz Cinema City 10ml

     The full size retails for $30.  This CC cream is so nice it's a shame Memebox sent a deluxe sample.  It covers and corrects most of the imperfections on my face and it sort of blurs and perfect my skin.  I need more of this cream - I really do.

THE YEON JEJU HALLABONG Energy Pack 3g x 4ea

     This item/s retail for $6 for 4 pots of yogurt-like masks that treat specific problems.  I got 2 Live Packs that basically  provides cooling effect on the skin.  I also got 1 Pore Ghassoul Pack which treats the pot holes on my face and helps get rid off excess sebum and dirt.  Lastly, 1 Peeling Gel that gently exfoliates away dead skin cells for a smoother complexion. Make sure to apply on a clean face, wait for 15-20 minutes then rinse off with lukewarm water.

Over all, I love this box not for the quality of the items but the packaging. 

Princess xx

Etude House Moistfull Collagen Review

I work in a mental health residential facility for 12 hours a day 3 days a week.  Most of you might think it's an easy job, it can be except I deal with elderly people with mental health issues and no 2 days are the same.  In fact, things change so fast most days I don't even have a break. Stress, dehydration, unhealthy diet would normally cause skin drama but I'm lucky I don't have to deal with that.

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My secret? Collagen - lots of it. I use the Etude House Moistfull Collagen before I go to work. But before I go into the details of how I manage to keep my face fresh for work, I want to ask, do you know what Collagen is? Do you know what it does? I'm asking this because there's a lot of skin care products out there and you should always choose which one you need and would it work for your skin type.

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Lets talk about Collagen, I'm not a skin expert and what I write here are things I've read and things I tried. Collagen is a protein present in our body.  It provides integrity, firmness and elasticity to sustain tendons, skin and cartilage. Collagen basically keeps the skin supple. I know what some of you will say - collagen does not get absorbed by the skin. Yes, I know. It's molecules are far too big to pass through the skin but what it does is hold the filler in the wrinkles and keeps the skin hydrated. 

 

Like I said earlier, I use collagen in the morning simply because I want a short morning skin care routine, 6 steps instead of 8-10 steps at night.  Too much? Is it really? Can you buy the feeling of someone telling you, 'you've got such amazing skin' or 'I can't believe you're 32' and the best one 'do you have an ID?' when purchasing alcohol and lottery tickets (yes, that happened to me in the last 3 years). How do I do it? Strict skin care routine. I use the Etude House Moistfull Super Collagen Ampoule Essence and Moistfull Collagen Cream in the morning before I go to work. I got 10 sachet samples of the ampoule essence from Beauty Net Korea for $4.26 which is £2.81.

This essence is very thin and gets absorbed very quickly. It has a very light citrus smell and is best used after normal toner.  I then use the Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream on my face and neck. The cream has a stronger citrus, floral scent than the ampoule essence but not it's not overwhelming. It's actually quite a relaxing scent to put on your face every morning. 

If you're still unsure of which order to put your creams on I have included the chart below to guide you. 

Beauty Net Korea

Princess xx

Memebox Thanksgiving Box 2 - For You

Now for the second instalment of the Memebox Thanksgiving Box Duo - the For You box.  Well, it's not really a For You box.  It's more like For Me too box.

VIVITO Illust Lumiere Primer  30ml

     This item retails around $50 at Memebox.  I was a little hesitant with this primer because it looked too pearly white but I pulled myself together and tried it.  I was pleasantly surprised about the results.  It glided easily onto my face, covered my pot hole pores and  helped control my shiny, oily face. Really, really impressed with the results. I think I have found a replacement for my Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - ok, maybe not a replacement but I would definitely use it as an alternative.  Tip: Mix it with your daily BB/CC cream for a better finish.

SHARA SHARA Miracle Multi Cream 50ml

     This item retails around $18 at Memebox.  You can use this cream on your face, body or hair - wherever you need moisture and repair.  This cream is packed with 30 different kinds  plant oil complex including grape seed oil, rosehip oil, and green tea oil.   Have you heard of Egyptian Magic cream and the Moa Green Balm? The Shara Shara Miracle Multi Cream is something similar but smells so much better than those creams. Don't get me wrong - I love the Egyptian Magic cream but I love the smell of the Shara Shara Cream.  It's more affordable too. 

SHARA SHARA Brush Set 5ea

     This set retails around $24 at Memebox.  I was surprised and glad that this set was included in the box.  I wanted to get new brushes. There's 5 brushes in the set, 1 Powder brush, 3 medium brushes for eye makeup, and 1 lip colour brush. It's a very basic kit but useful nonetheless. The brushes themselves are quite soft and the colour very cute. 

VIVITO Painting Sweet Lip Balm 12g

     This item retails around $24 at Memebox.  I got the 01 Orange Farm.  This lip balm smells like sweet orange.  It's formulated with orange peel oil, grape extracts, blackberry extracts and vitamin E.
It promises to moisturise and revive dry, chapped lips.  Maybe it's just me, but this lip balm didn't revive my dry, chapped lips. I also didn't like digging my fingers in the pot to put my lip balm on (I'm a healthcare worker and dipping your fingers in a pot and onto your lips at work is not the most hygienic thing to do.) So, if you don't mind dipping your fingers in jelly to moisturise your lips then this product is for you. Best thing about this product? The orange tin... 

PERIPERA Heart Glow Stick 6.5g

     This item retails around $14 at Memebox and it's available in 2 tones. 001 Pink Beam and 002 Gold Aura.  I got 002 Gold Aura.  It's a very handy highlighter stick to have in your purse. If you use this with the Vivito Illust Lumiere Primer, your skin will look amazingly dewy. For those who don't have a clue about highlighting your face, Memebox has provided a simple chart of where to highlight. 

WITH SHYAN Nail Lacquer 15ml

     This item retails around $4 at Memebox and is available in 4 colours, Blue Violet, Neon Green, Pink Lady and Neon Purple.  I got Neon Green in my box and I'm not a happy bunny.  I don't like neon green, it does not suit me but I like the bottle and maybe able to repurpose the bottle instead. 

SARACEN Fluorescent Glitter 13g

     This item retails around $6 at Memebox and is available in 4 colours, Silver, Gold, Black and Blue.  I got the Silver pot. $6 for a tiny pot of silver glitter - come on, say it with me... What the fudge?! I don't know what to say about this tiny pot. I will probably use for a craft project as I feel like there's not enough glitter in the pot for all my nails. Like the neon green nail lacquer and lip balm in this box, I like the container and I will definitely reuse it for something else.

PURE SMILE Essence Mask Sheet 23ml

     This items retail around $2 at Memebox.  There's 2 mask in the Thanksgiving box, Milk and Strawberry Milk and let me tell you this, both smells lovely I wanted to lick my face. This mask is rich in milk proteins, fresh raspberry extracts, Vitamin E, collagen, and hyaluronic acid that moisturise, protect and balance the skin for a healthier complexion. How to use: Spread the mask sheet evenly over clean face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Remove and pat in  the remaining essence for full absorbance.  Tip: Exfoliate first then proceed to your normal skin care routine of toner, essence, serum,

 cream then the mask for best results. 

I'm sort of half and half with this box, I loved the primer, the multi cream, the highlighter, the brushes and the masks but wasn't too keen on the nail care items and lip balm. But all in all, I'm still happy with this box and more than happy to recommend most of the products to other people.

Princess xx