August Mishibox

Mishibox's mission is to help customers explore the world of K-beauty and discover products in a convenient, effortless, and affordable way. Currently Mishibox ships only within the U.S. and Canada but they're hoping to expand and offer shipping to other countries. You can sign up for the international wait list here.

Each box contains a combination of 4-6 deluxe sized samples and full size products from a wide range of Korean brands. A monthly subscription costs $19.95 with free shipping. This price includes sales tax. If you're really committed, you can also sign up for an annual subscription for $239.40. A monthly subscription to Canada will set you back $28.90. If you're interested, you can sign up here.

The August Mishibox contained products from 3 brands: Yadah, Tony Moly, and The Face Shop. Out of the three, Yadah is the least well known so I'll give a brief background of the brand.

Here's Yadah and her pet alien, Yom Yom. The two cute characters are placed all over the brand's skincare, body care, and cosmetics brand packaging. She is the guardian for pure, clear and healthy skin. YADAH stands for Young Adults with Determination to Achieve Happiness. The brands products are hypoallergenic, free of artificial colorants, mineral oil and sulfates and are formulated with either natural and organic ingredients. Their product base is a powerful anti-inflammatory and moisturizing organic eastern prickly pear (opuntia humifusa) added with organic lemon, orange water, sage, rosemary and other natural ingredients to minimize the use of chemical ingredients. Yadah is dedicated to making the best quality products that are mild but highly effective in making your skin beautiful and healthy. Click here for more information about the brand and their products.

Yadah Anti-T Toner and Emulsion

Ingredients (toner): Water, Butylene Gloycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Rubus Coreanus Root Extract(3,000mg), Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Extract, PEG-32, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients (emulsion): Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Rubus Coreanus Root Extract(3,000mg), Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-15, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Betaine, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA

The Yadah Anti Trouble line consists of 6 products: the Anti Trouble Bubble Cleanser, Anti-T Toner and Emulsion, Anti Trouble Spot Cream, Anti-T Mask Pack and the Anti-T Mist. The line was developed at the Seoul National University Laboratory with the rubus koreanus root extract, patented for its anti-bacterial and anti inflammatory properties.

I've been using the Anti Trouble Spot Cream in the morning in conjunction with a benzoyl peroxide treatment at night. The reason I do this is the BP dries out acne and the spots become flaky in the morning. I use the spot cream to moisturize flaky spots in order to help foundation apply smoothly over acne. The product isn't effective on cystic acne but I've found a way to work it into my skincare routine. I'm curious to see what the toner and emulsion are like.

Yadah Mask Pack 

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Honey Extract 3100ppm, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceteth-10, Ceteth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Epiloblum Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stern Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Polysorbate 80, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Xantham Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Oh no, it's a randomly selected product, and we all know I don't have good luck when it comes to this type of thing. The randomly chosen masks were: Brightening, Collagen, Moisturizing, Vitalizing, and Soothing. So which one did I get? Um, the sheet mask I least wanted, MOISTURIZING! I'll have to wait until the dead of winter to use it or pass it along to my mother.

Tony Moly Panda's Dream White Hand Cream

Ingredients:  Purified Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 60, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyglutamic Acid, Honey Extract, Phyllostachis Bambusoides (bamboo) Juice, Palmitic Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Beeswax, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Xantan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance
I have a panda collection now! I have plenty of hand creams at the moment but I still appreciate receiving the Tony Moly one. I would have never purchased it for myself since there are plenty of hand creams available. But there aren't very many with cute panda packaging.

Tony Moly Delight Tony Tint

Ingredients:  Water, Glycerin, Trehalose, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Rose Canina Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid  Copolymer, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Glucosyl Stevioside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, CI 17200 (Red 33), CI 15510 (Orange 4)
Another randomly selected product but this time I actually received a shade I will like, Cherry Pink. The other 2 shades are Red and Orange Chacha. I believe many people already own these lip tints but I did not previously own them.

The Face Shop Rice & Ceramide Moisture Emulsion

Ingredients: Water, Glycerine, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene,, Betaine, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose disterate, Di-C12-13 alkyl malate, Oryza Sativa (rice) Extract (1.0%), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate,  Butyrosperum Parkii (Shea Butter), Dimethicone, Lecithin, Caprylic Glycerides, Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 3 (.001%), Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil (0.1%), Glycosphingolipids, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool
So...I now own 2 of the Face Shop's Rice Ceramide Emulsion. I wasn't even sure if I'd keep the other one I received from Memebox. Now I'm definitely going to pass one along to someone else. Like I mentioned in my previous post, this may be too thick and heavy for my skin type.

FINAL THOUGHTS
I was happier with this month's box in comparison to July's box. Mishibox still isn't where I'd like it to be in terms of value and products received. There were 2 samples, 1 sheet mask and 3 full sized products with an estimated value of $25. I hate to bring this up but Tester Korea sells the hand cream for 5200 won (roughly $4.30), the lip tint for 3200 won ($2.70) and the emulsion for 3520 won ($3) which is an insanely cheap price. I realize Mishibox has to make a profit but the value of the box doesn't meet my expectations yet. I did like the inclusion of acne products, a lip product, and a cute hand cream BUT I'm on the fence with continuing the subscription. Unless September's box is an improvement, I'll cancel after next month.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jennifer