Memebox Haul #6

Apparently being put on bed rest after a minor procedure equals online shopping. This haul is an accumulation of two orders. Believe it or not, sometimes I have to search the site long and hard to get the order total to $30. I miss the old days when you could make a Memebox order and get free shipping under $30 after using a code and applying a discount towards your order.

Memebox Haul #5

Blizzard conditions here in NYC and the east coast today. Crossing the street to get to the gym this morning with all the wind proved to be more difficult than I thought it would be.

The view from my apartment this morning. Where's the East River?

I feel like it's been FOREVER since I've done a haul and purchased anything beauty related. This is because I placed myself on a no buy after my last purchase, Dec. 15. I wasn't sure how I was going to do but I held my ground just short of five weeks. I even managed to stay strong during all the Christmas and New Year sales. And the biggest benefit to the no buy was seeing the amount of money I saved in my account over the past month!

Anyway...there were some things from Memebox I'd been eyeing over the past few weeks so I decided to put in an order. I received a tracking number the day I made the order which has never happened to me before. The people in the warehouse must be working at lightning speed or I got extremely lucky. 

Ko So Young on the insert.

Ryo Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo for Oily Scalp ($16)
Troubled over excessively greasy and sticky hair? This must be because your scalp produces an imbalance amount of moisture due to lack of nutrients! Ryo’s hair Shampoo for Oily Scalp is specially formulated with premium herbal extracts that helps regulate the scalp’s moisture levels. This also delivers an abundant amount of nutrients to keep the scalp healthy and clean.

Yes, I have excessively greasy hair at the roots! I've tried "training" my hair in the past by avoiding frequent washings but my hair type doesn't seem to respond to it. I've used other Korean shampoo brands before like Daengimori and Skylake but this Ryo (the brand is under the umbrella of Amore Pacific Corp.) one looks promising. Less hair falling out in the shower is always a good thing. Plus, Ko So Young represents and endorses the brand. She's an actress (although she hasn't been active since she married Jang Dong Gun, another popular actor, and had 2 children), model, fashionista, and has great hair. The shampoo has a heavy ginseng scent which I happen to like but I know there are people out there who dislike the scent.

Tosowoong Dr. Troubex Soothing Mask Pack ($1.50)
Worried about acneic and troubled skin? This mask provides intensive relief to irritated and troubled skin. It contains centella asiatica extract and aloe vera leaf extract which both work as perfect anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents to help the skin recover. It is also specially formulated to aid with redness and keep the skin’s hydration levels balanced.

Not much to say about this without having tried it but I do have acne, troubled skin that needs relief at certain times of the month. Most likely I'll wait for a major breakout to happen and write up a review afterwards.

Bon Vivant Botanical Mask Pack Clarifying & Hydrating Rose ($2)
I was really tempted to break my no buy when I saw these masks released for $1 each on the website. Fortunately for me, they sold out in the blink of an eye before I had a chance to place them in my cart. They reappeared a few days later but with a $1 increase. You can also pick up a box set with 10 masks inside for $15. The retail value is $30 so Memebox may raise the price at some point in the future. *fingers crossed* they don't do this! I bought 2 masks since I didn't want to commit to a whole box without trying one first. As expected, the response on these masks have been positive.

Bon Vivant Botanical Mask Pack Pore Tightening & Sebum Control ($2)
I also purchased two of these which contain tea tree and peppermint leaf.

Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream ($22)
A multifunctional skincare cream that embraces natural oriental beauty by giving you fair, soft and youthful skin. Infused with premium natural ingredients including Korean ginseng and orchid extract, this cream is rich in high quality nutrients beneficial to the skin’s improvement. It provides proper moisture to keep the skin beautifully glowy all throughout the day while also balancing melanin production to enhance complexion. This also serves as an excellent anti-aging cream as it effectively firms and improves elasticity of the skin to diminish appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

I've heard so many amazing things about this cream recently that I had to see for myself what all the fuss was about. You can use this in a variety of ways as a sleeping pack, massage cream, or a makeup base before applying foundation. Of lesser importance, there used to be a pink rice paper cover over the jar which seemed to help with product leakage. I had no issues with my cream when it arrived and everything was intact minus the paper. However many Membox customers who ordered this had spillage issues with their cream upon receiving it. Personally, I think the rice paper serves more as a cosmetic purpose than a functional purpose in terms of protecting the product but the lack of a paper cover has some people upset about it. All I really care about it how the dynasty cream can help my skin.

I also received an extra Tosowoong Pure Green Tea Mask as a sample. I'm always appreciative of free sheet masks because you can never have too many in your stash!

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Jenn

Memebox Fifty Shades of Sheet Masks Box

Last week Memebox released a masks box similar to the Year of Masks Vault Box that I went crazy over during the Black Friday weekend. That box is the Fifty Shades of Sheet Masks and is, surprisingly, still available on the site. Either Memebox stocked up on their inventory this time or the box isn't doing too well in the sales department. Whatever the reason is, I'm happy I was able to grab a box.

Memebox A Year of Masks Black Friday Vault Box

Memebox launched three Black Friday Vault Boxes this year. There was a Skincare and Makeup Vault for $149 with a value of $363, a Makeup Vault for $79 with a value of $195, and A Year of Masks for $79 with a value of $302 containing 100 of Memebox best selling sheet masks. Yup, I was gunning for A Year of Masks, as was everyone else it seemed.

XO Memebox I'm Lip Tint, Tint Balm, and Lip Crayon Review

Not too long ago, I hauled a few lip products from the XO Memebox collection. Here are my thoughts about the I'm Lip Tint, I'm Tint Balm, and the recently repackaged I'm Lip Crayon.

Memebox Pony Shine Easy Glam Eyeshadow 1 Palette Review

Pony is a self-taught makeup artist who has been gaining quite a bit of attention recently as CL's (from the group 2NE1) makeup artist. She has a large following on both Instagram and YouTube. She personally selected 8 must have shades for a Korean eye makeup style in her first collaboration product with Memebox. Pony, in conjunction with Memebox, has released a new 2.0 version of the Shine Easy Glam Eyeshadow Palette with an improved formula and better packaging. Unfortunately, I did not purchase the first version of the palette so I will not be able to make comparisons or contrasts between the two palettes. This is a review of version 2.0.

Memebox Mini K-Beauty Starter Kit

Not too long ago Memebox released the Mini K-Beauty Starter Kit for $10. It's currently out of stock but the kit may be resold at some point down the road. It's best to check the site regularly for newly released products or boxes and restocked items.

Memebox Haul #4

I've had a chance to accumulate some products from Memebox over the course of a few weeks. I try to time most of my purchases with a sale and I managed to catch the Graveyard Shift Sale. The points you earn from your order can be used towards your next purchase with the company.

Memebox Berrisom Animal Mask Set

After trying the Berrisom Horror Masks from Memebox, I really wanted to purchase their Animal Masks. I used every mask except for the Monkey Mask. The fit of the masks overall were not the greatest for my face shape. All of the masks I tried went into the front portion of my hairline so they were all big in the forehead area. The Panda and Sheep Mask were the worst offenders. I have oily hair, particularly on the roots, so the extra essence would make my hair greasier than usual the next morning. To prevent this I made sure to use a cloth hair band to cover my hair. All the masks have really cute ears but they would either flop over or get into the sides of my hair. Again, this is not great for someone with oily hair. The masks also didn't cover the sides of my cheek or jaw area and the mouth cut out was not wide or big enough for me. The Berrisom logo is printed on the left side of each mask underneath the eye area.

Memebox Lucky Box

I decided to go against my better judgement and purchase the Lucky Box. I was so pleased with the last one, you can read about it here, that I thought I'd push my luck a second time.

Memebox Shara Shara Box

The Shara Shara Box from Memebox was released for a second time a few weeks ago. It sold out rather quickly the first time it was released. At the time it was released I had declared myself on a "no buy" but quickly regretted the decision. There was quite a bit of chatter about how good this box was, particularly with the Honey and Berry Bombs. There is one difference between the first release of the box and this time around. The Berry Berry Waterful Cleansing Sherbet has been replaced with the White Stem Sleeping Mask.

Berrisom Horror Mask Set

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

I thought this would be the perfect time to do a mini review of the Berrisom Horror Masks. You can find them at Memebox sold as a set for $3 with a retail value of $6 here.

XO Memebox I'm Eyeshadow Review

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
From the K-drama inspired “no makeup” makeup look all the way to K-Pop star inspired dollish, sparkly makeup, get the eye makeup looks Koreans are crushing on. These eyeshadows go on buttery smooth, saturating the eyes with rich pigmentation that lasts all day.

• Matte, Shimmer, or Glitter; 35 gorgeous colors to fit every mood
• Super pigmented; Pro Fix formula locks the color in place
• Long-lasting; Sebum Control Powder acts as a primer that prevents oil build up and creasing
• Silky smooth and blendable; Oil Binder System allows even application and minimizes fall
• outs

Photo by Memebox

Memebox Ciracle Mask Bundle Set

I haven't tried any Ciracle products before but I have been tempted in the past to purchase several things from their anti-acne line. When their From Jeju Mask Set was released on Memebox, I instantly put in an order on the site.

Memebox I'm Lipstick Review

Let's take a look at the new and improved formula in the Memebox I'm Lipstick line.

Memebox Ariul Detox Box

I've really been into sheet masks these days and stumbled upon the Ariul Detox Box on Memebox. It comes with 11 Ariul masks and two other products. There is a little price discrepancy between what's listed on the information card provided and the website. For instance, the Avocado mask is listed as $2.50 on the site so the total value for 3 should be $7.50 rather than $6. The Lemon masks are priced lower on the info card, 2 for $4, whereas the site lists an individual one for $2.50. I have noticed several instances where Memebox will adjust product prices, particularly if there's a sale going on. Just saying, obviously I spend a little too much time on the site to notice such activities.

Memebox Botanic Farm Sparkling Pop Set

About a month ago Memebox provided a discount code of 25% off specified sparkling water products. There were products from 3 brands (Leader Insolution, Innisfree, and Botanic Farm) and I chose to go with the Botanic Farm Sparkling Pop Set.

Sparkling mineral water has become quite popular in Korean skincare lately because the minerals in it contain healing properties which can soothe irritated skin and stimulate the skin by improving blood circulation which helps in collagen production.

Memebox Haul #3

Lately I seem to be writing mostly about hauls so I'm behind on reviews. Going out of town again this weekend but I'll have more reviews up next week or the week after that.
If you've been following my blog recently you'll know that I've been struggling with my skin, particularly in the lower parts of my face and jawline. As soon as one side clears up I have another massive breakout and the cycle continues. It's been a source of frustration and embarrassment particularly since I had clear skin through my twenties and the early part of my thirties. I've been enjoying sheet masks as a way of soothing and calming any acne flareups so I decided to make an order with Memebox.

Tester Korea Haul + Memebox

I've recently discovered the joys of shopping the samples section at Tester Korea. I'm inundated with too many full size products to justify buying more so I've convinced myself it makes sense to purchase samples. Plus you save money on shipping by purchasing packets since Tester bases their shipping costs by weight. By the way shipping was unusually fast this time around, a little under two weeks which is lightening fast for selecting the registered air mail option. It's the cheapest and slowest shipping option. The order total was around $35.

Memebox Staff Picks Skincare Box

This Staff Picks Skincare Box is a continuation of my order from the Memebox Memecat promotion over Labor Day weekend. As soon as I saw it on the site I knew I had to purchase it. I would have bought the box even if there hadn't been a promotion going on.