Memebox My Pouch Essentials

November 13th, 2014 was the last time I placed an order from Memebox before they discontinued international shipping to all countries except for Korea and the US. 

Cost: $52.99 (purchased as a value set with "Oh My Lips") - I had Memepoints and a discount code which lowered the overall cost to around $38 for both (or $19 each if you want to get technical...)

This was shipped on December 8th last year, so over 10 months ago now...

The always wonderful Memebox information card!

This box wasn't as full as other boxes, but it still contained 6 items, which seems pretty standard. They just happened to be smaller items this time.

Kwailnara Perfume de Moist Hand Cream in Glam Savanna

Size: 50g (full size)

Honestly, I haven't even tried this yet. It's been sitting in a box of extra cosmetic stuff for 10 months now.

Cost: $4

Witch's Pouch Radiant Lolli Tint

Sample Size, 2.5g 

This is a liquid-y very bright pink lip gloss. Another item I haven't even used yet in the 10 months since receiving this box haha. I think I'll probably pass it along now that I've started sorting my stuff like crazy.

Value: $8.33 ($15 for full size - 4.5g)

Hanskin Bio Origin Royal Ampoule

Oh man, why did I order this box? Another product I haven't even tried yet...I guess you take just a drop or two of this and spread it over your face? I have a hard time believing so little product can cover your entire face, but I guess I'll have to try it out at some point.

Value: $7 for this teeny little sample, full size =$54

Tonymoly Cover Pot Concealer

This isn't huge, only 4g but it is full size. You really don't need much of this at all! I have actually used this! Hurray! This box wasn't a complete waste of money haha. I'm actually a big fan of this, it's nice and creamy and has a much fuller coverage than I typically use. I also ended up getting the correct shade for my skin tone! Score!

Value: $5

Tonymoly Crystal Stick Shadow

And...another product I haven't used. This is a shimmery yellowish-colour. If I put it on my eyelids I would look like I was suffering from jaundice - shimmery jaundice. Not a good look for me. Pass!

Value: $5

RoseMine Vitamin E Lip Balm in Rose Fairy

I received this exact lip balm, only in a different scent in the "Oh My Lips" box. I haven't used either of them yet, but I will more than likely end up keeping the other one and getting rid of this one. I am not a fan of Rose scented stuff, and putting floral scents on my lips does not sound appealing to me at all.

Value: $7

The total value of this box was only $36. This is by far one of the lowest value Memeboxes I ever received, and only product had me interested. Overall, I give this box a meh.

xoxo,
Fallon

Memebox Thanksgiving Box - For You

I placed a huge order for Memeboxes on November 13th 2014, which ended up being the last order I ever placed with them. They no longer ship to Canada, only the US and Korea now. I am sad I can no longer open these open boxes full of packaging I can't read, but it's definitely been a savings on a bank account!

This box was the Thanksgiving Edition for You (they also offered one you were supposed to gift away, but it was sold out). Thanksgiving in Canada had already passed by a month before I even ordered this box (due to it being for the American holiday), but I still decided it would be worth it. 

Cost: $32.99, but I traded in all of the points I had and I had a promo for a percentage off the total order. This box actually cost me $24.52 (including shipping) 

I really liked the bright orange box, a change from their usual hot pink.

Inside lid of the box

They pack some of these boxes with so many things! 

These information cards are amazing! The translation doesn't always make the most sense, but it at least gives me an idea of the products I received.

Pure Smile Essence Mask Sheet

1x - Milk

1x - Strawberry Milk

I've received a bunch of different masks from Memebox, and I have used a few of them. They look super weird on, but they always leave my face feeling nice and soft! I kept these.

Value: $2/each ($4 total)

Saracen Gold glitter

This is thick, chunky glitter and not at all something I will ever use. It's meant to be put over a layer of nail polish, but isn't that why they make glitter polish? So much easier. This was passed along to a younger cousin who will use it.

Value: $6

Peripera Heart Glow Stick

This reminds me of Benefit's Watts Up stick. You just rub it on your face anywhere you need a little glow or highlight. I kept this, and have used it.

Value: $14

Vivito Illust Lumiere Primer

This is actually a really nice illuminating primer! It reminds me a bit of one of my favourite moisturizers - the Vitamin E illuminating cream from the Body Shop, but this also has a primer mixed in. I never wear foundation or concealer without applying a primer first, so this has been used.

Value: $50

Vivito Painting Sweet Lip Balm

This smells really good! I received the orange one, which is one of my favourite scents. I did keep this, but I have a million lip balms and glosses so I haven't even used this one yet... Also - I would NEVER pay over $20 for a lip balm.

Value: $24

Shara Shara Miracle Multi-Cream

This is described as a moisturizer which delivers an "instant moisture surge and glowing radiance to dry, tired face as if letting the skin take a rejuvenating winter sleep" but then it goes one to say "apply directly to face, body or hair". Why would I put moisturizer in my hair? Wouldn't that make it ridiculously greasy and like a WWE wrestler who uses a full bottle of hair gel before every match? (I just went to watch wrestling a few days ago, I couldn't stop looking at their greasy hair...)

I have kept this, but it has not been used yet. I think I might end up passing it along.

Value: $18 

Shara Shara Brush Set

Value: $24 for 5 brushes

These are decent enough brushes. I took them out of the pink carrying case they came with and stuck them with the rest of my makeup brushes - standing upright inside an Ikea vase filled with coloured sand from Ikea. For some reason, these are the only brushes I own that the sand sticks to completely, and every time I take one out to use it I get purple sand all over my bathroom counter :(

With Shyan Nail Polish

This is a very pretty colour, don't get me wrong, but I'm really trying to not use any polishes that contain Formaldehyde so I put this one into the go-away pile.

Value: $4

This Memebox contained 8 items worth $144 in total. Not bad considering I paid under $25! I also kept more than enough products to make it more than worth it.

xoxo,

Fallon

Memebox Blackout Box

I placed a huge order on the Memebox website on November 13th, which ended up being my last order ever with them. Shortly after that, they announced that they would no longer be shipping internationally, only to Korea and the US. Sad for me, happy for my bank account!

This is the blackout box - which I have absolutely no idea why I purchased it. I have never had an issue with blackheads or bad skin, but I sometimes just couldn't help myself when I went on the Memebox website...

Since I actually received this box in December 2014, almost 8 months ago, I no longer have the product card, so I had to google search images to find a clear picture to remind myself of what these products are...

Value: $25.99 (but I used all of my points plus had a promo code for placing an order over $200, so I actually only paid $18.70 for this box - and my total order ended up being MUCH less than $200)

Memebox has the best information cards! Too bad I threw most of them away when we moved....

Hair Color Keeper

This is a shampoo designed for colour-treated hair, which mine is not right now. I haven't dyed my hair in well over a year, so this isn't much use to me. It is made with sunflower seed extracts, argan oil and babassu seed oil to keep your hair silky and moisturized.

Size: 300mL (full size)

Value: $42

Honest Clinic - Black Hole Spot

This is a nighttime acne spot treatment. The directions sound a little scary to me - if you get any of this gel on a non-problematic spot it can cause reddening. How freaking strong is this stuff? I actually found this the other day while I was unpacking a box (yes, after 5 months in the new house we haven't even come close to being unpacked yet...) - maybe I'll make L try it sometime, he occasionally gets breakouts?

Value: $26

B&Soap Black Block

That thing on the right is a giant block of charcoal, rosemary and olive oil soap. I've always known that charcoal is actually very effective in removing impurities from the skin - but again, not an issue I've ever had. Also - the instructions on the product card for this say to create a lather in your hands and then rub the foam on your face. Even using this every single day, this brick of soap would last FOREVER! I'm sure I must know someone who would appreciate something like this?

Value: $24

TosoWoong Blackhead Nose Pack

These are basically just Korean versions of Biore nose strips.

Value: $6 for a box of 8

This Memebox had a total of 4 items, with a combined value of $98 - but I feel that price is quite overinflated - who pays $42 for a bottle of shampoo? I might as well have just tossed the money I spent on this box into the trash, I won't (and haven't) used a single item. Oh well, live and learn.

xoxo,

Fallon

Memebox Very Berry Box

I have so many Memeboxes still to post! I went a little overboard buying them, but I haven't actually purchased any since the beginning of November (but they're still rolling in...). I mention it every time, but I love that you can buy as many or as few of these as you want. This one was purchased September 11th, shipped on October 21st and arrived around the first of November.

Cost: $29 + $6.99 shipping (but I used a code to save the full amount of shipping)

As always, the product cards which ship in Memeboxes are fantastic!

Reinplatz Essence Mask in Black Raspberry

Value: $2

"All you ever need is a quick 20 minute home care to keep your skin feeling luminous and silky soft with Reinplatz's fruity Essence mask! The raspberry firms and nourishes. Spread the mask pack over your face and rest for 20-30 minutes. Remove and gently pat in the remaining mask essence for full absorbance."

Skin Cronies Cronies Aronia Moisture Cream

Value: $63

"Also known as a gift from heaven, "aronia" (king's berry) contains the highest level of antioxidants unparalleled by any from the berry family. The Cronies Aronia Moisture Cream's gentle formula is packed with aronia extracts, hyaluronic acid, beta-glucan and 8 kinds of herbal extracts, which all work together to soften and smooth out uneven skin texture and to revitalize and firm up dry, sagging skin. Plus, its unique pinkish, pudding-like texture resembling both a soothing gel and a nourishing cream will softly melt onto skin for a moist, supple finish."

The value of this cream alone is double what I paid for this box, which is awesome! It's currently one of many creams I have open in the bathroom....

Swanicoco Super Brightening Hydro Solution

Value: $33

"Swanicoco's Super Brightening Hydro Solution is a dual radiance-boosting essence packed with high concentrates of the famous acai berry. Acai berry is an antioxidant-rich fruit recently sought and loved in Korean beauty scenes for its skin firming and anti-aging benefits. The solution #1 is a repairing and brightening ampoule suitable to be used by all skin types. The Solution #2, on the other hand, contains an extra-radiance-boosting formula and is recommended to be used together with #1."

echoice Berry Body Lotion

Value: $3

"eChoice's Fall in Love Berry Body Lotion is made from a combination of blueberry and cranberry complex. It absorbs deeply into the skin without leaving a sticky finish and delivers rich moisture and nutrition to dry body skin for maintaining the healthy vibrance and suppleness."

I just love the description of some of these items, who actually uses the word suppleness?! 

Konad Niju Blueberry Moisture Hand Cream

Value: $6

"Enriched with organic argan oil, shea butter and olive oil and scented with a fruity blueberriness, the Niju Moisture Hand Cream delivers instant moisture surge and rejuvenation to dry, roughened hands."

I have no idea why this is described as blueberry, it's about as grape as you can get. L hates grape scented things, so this is all mine :) I leave it on the coffee table in the living room, and it's already half gone...

Borntree Vita Berry Cleansing Foam

Value: $48

"This skin-softening blend of acai berry and raspberry leaves skin supple and refreshingly clean while the propriety blend works to reduce inflammation and soothe irritations. This antioxidant, mildy exfoliating cleanser softens, increases collagen and restores elasticity for fresh-faced vibrance."

Holy expensive! This is a decent sized bottle (150mL) but I can't imagine paying that much for a facial cleanser. I haven't even opened this yet to test it out, I'm really trying to finish off a bunch of products.

Yadah Lovely Lip Tint

Value: $10

"By adjusting to the temperature, pH level and moisture level of your lip and preventing any moisture loss, the Lovely Lip Tint Stick melts onto lips and creates a color formation that best suit each individual's most natural lip color. Plus, lovely strawberry and cherry fruitiness linger on your lip long after application."

This is nice! It's more of a gloss than a lipstick, it just gives a faint touch of pink. 

The Very Berry Memebox contained 6 items, all of which were full size! The total value according to the information card is $165, which is over 5 times what I paid. I already have four of the items open, and have enjoyed all of them so far.

xoxo,

Fallon

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Memebox TonyMoly Box

Oh Memebox, you are just too much fun. I love that you can buy as few (or as many - in my case) as you'd like, you're not limited to only one per month (which I guess is both good and bad - especially on my bank account). I ordered this one on September 11th, and it shipped on October 28th, arriving about a week and a half later.

This Memebox was the Tonymoly box - the first brand specific box I've purchased. This one caught my eye based on the adorable packaging Tonymoly products are known for, and it didn't disappoint!

Cost: $32 + $6.99 shipping (but of course I used a promo code which almost covered the cost of shipping)

First look - everything was well protected!

 

The information card included is so great! I wouldn't know what most of this stuff was without this card...

Panda's Dream White Magic Cream

Value: $12

"A skin brightening and perfecting cream that locks in moisture and brightens dull complexions. This super nourishing cream will bring vitality back to skin while evening out the skin tone. Skin will feel soft and smooth after each application without the greasiness. The adorable panda packaging and the light fruity scent is an added bonus!"

This is a really thick, white cream. I've only used it a few times (and always at night), but it seems to actually lighten my skin and provide lots of moisture. Plus it looks adorable on the shelf in my bathroom!

Apple Tox Smooth Massage Peeling Cream

Value: $11

"This is a multi-cream enriched with green apple extracts, AHA and papaya extracts and which works as a massaging, moisturizing and peeling cream all in one. Green apple extracts rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C and pectin acid are effective agents as skin exfoliators and revitalizers."

I haven't tried this yet, but it looks great sitting on the shelf in my bathroom!

Egg Pore Shiny Skin Soap

Value: $9 for 2

"A 5 in 1 Egg Soap that works to deliver moisture, nutrition, deep cleansing effect, sebum control and pore care. It's made from fertile eggs soaked in vinegar for 1-2 weeks, a process that maximizes the level of calcium, protein, vitamin, amino acid and various minerals found in eggs"

This sounds disgusting, but upon googling this I don't think it's the actual fertilized egg at all. From my google searches, this is just soap made of of egg whites. I also thought this was an all-over body soap, but it turns out it's just for your face. According to a lot of the reviews I've found, the white soap is for the morning, but you need to leave it on for 15 minutes (who has that much time to wash your face in the morning?!) and the brown one is for night-time cleansing. The first week or so of using this will cause your face to break out like crazy, as it is pulling all of the impurities out of your pores (which is the biggest reason why I won't be using these - I'm lucky to have very few breakouts). Overall, the online reviews for this product are favourable, but I think it might be a little too strong for my dry/sensitive skin.

Delight Tint Crayon Neon

Value: $8

"Sweet and vivid under the daylight, Tonymoly's Delight Tint Crayon Neon goes wild under UV lights with its electric neon colours! It melts onto lips like a lip balm with a long-lasting radiance and is easy to use with its auto-type packaging."

I really like this colour, and it does glide on super smooth.

Mini Peach Lip Balm

Value: $7

"This adorable mini-sized lip balm comes in the size of a large coin and is scented with a lovely fruity fragrance that lingers on your lips long after application. Its peach and shea butter formula is also extremely nourishing and leaves lips moist and supple."

This definitely smelled like peach, there was no doubt about that. I've realized I'm not a huge fan of lip balms that I need to stick my finger into. It did feel nice on my lips though! The packaging is clearly meant to look like a peach, but it kind of looks like something else...

Back Gel Eye Liner Long Brush in Brown

Value: $10

"A best-selling gel liner that comes with a brush of its own and boosts its super water-proof and long-lasting formula. The eyeliner glides on smoothly and precisely, then quickly dries down to a long-wearing, water-resistant finish"

I enjoy the brush of this, and I tend to only wear gel liners, so it's great to now have a brown one in my collection.

Luminous Goddess Aura Beam

Value: $16

"Tonymoly's Luminous Goddess Aura Beam is a luminous gel type cream that adds supple, healthy glow to the skin, and minimizes the look of skin imperfections. Mixed with your favourite BB cream or used alone, this miracle product will help you achieve that infamous gorgeous Korean skin glow"

I've wanted to use this, but I can't seem to get any product out of the bottle....

This box had a total of 7 products with a combined value of $73. It wasn't the best value Memebox I've ever received, but there were enough products I like to make it worthwhile. 

You can actually buy a few Tonymoly products online from Urban Outfitters, including a few of the products I actually received in this box.

xoxo,

Fallon

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