MEMEBOX Pastel Hues

Finally we hit the final box...

Revecen Moisture Shine Lip Gloss #11 Apricot Pink 7ml $16

This is a pretty peachy pink gloss. It would look nice over lippies. Unfortunately, as previously mentioned. I'm not a gloss kinda gal.

Revecen Color Eye Shadow B167 Pearl Turquoise 3.1g $10

Again, as previously mentioned in another post. I do not sport green often. So I will not be holding onto this. However, if it had been a lighter creamier true pastel green, I would have saved it. It's not quiet pastel enough for me.

Revecen Perfect Star Powder 03 Pink 3g $11

I previously had this product in a gold shade which was lovely. However, I much prefer this pink shade. Although, again I wish it had been more a true pastel. To me this is just pink.

Revecen Face Control Foundation 001 Mint 17g $22

I have this products purple counterpart and really enjoy it. However, I do not feel similar with this green shade. I just couldn't quiet blend it enough. I imagined my darker skin tone did not help, it will probably work better on fairer ladies. Though I have to give props to it, this is the only product in the entire box that is a straight up pastel shade.

Overall = Meh

This is probably the best out of the 3 colour boxes, though still not up to par with my tastes.

I'm thinking Memebox merch people were drunk as hell choosing products for these boxes as they are RUBBISH!

Also, I don't know why they didn't just name them the Vivito Box, Revecen Box and Color World Box, as that is basically what they are.

I rate this box a 5/10

MEMEBOX Jewel Tones

Color World Multi Lovely Finger Mousse Lip 704 So Hot Pink $20

This product reminds me of the Innisfree Mousse lip tints. It is a pigmented hot pink. However, not my kinda shade.

Color World Str Powder 06 White Green 10g $14 (for real???)

This is a metallic/shimmery white/green duo chrome loose powder. I personally would have preferred the Violet as I don't sport green very often.

The thing that bugged about this product other than not receiving the shade I wanted, is that the packaging is SO CHEAP!!!

For a $14 product it should not be made of cheap plastic the makes that screeching sound when you open the lid.

Color World Kiss The Beads Lip Gloss 13ml $18

This would be a lovely shade for the Summer. However, I do not enjoy glosses and I have lost love for corals atm. So I shall be passing this on.

Color World Jewelish Stick Eyeshadow 09 Crystal Silver 10g $13

I have previously received this product in green from a past box. I hated it...this is no different. It claims to be long wearing, transfer proof and crease resistant...It does not possess any of those qualities. And since when was silver a jewel tone?

Overall = *blows raspberries*

Not as awful as the Electric Brights box, but once again I will not be holding onto any of these products.

Another $15 wasted ¬.¬

I rate this box a 4/10

MEMEBOX Electric Brights

Right...this will be the first of 3 posts about colour boxes...and boy am I not happy about any of them.

This is the Electric Brights box and from the title and description of the box you'd think this would be pretty vivid and fun box...NOPE!

Monstrous quality!

Vivito Vivace Color Cream Jazz Coral & Funky Rock Pink 6g $32 each (WHAAAAAAT?

These two products claim to be pigmented, waterproof & smudge proof. Are they any of those claims? Are they fuck!

As, you can see from the swatch above...pigment = NADA! As for the waterproof & smudge proof...these would last approximately zero seconds on my oily lids. I doubt if they would even last on dry lids. These two are just so so so so AWFUL!

Vivito Blues Shiny Primer 30ml $34

This product I have not tested out as the word 'shiny' in the title deters me. My face is shiny enough, I think I can pass on extra shine.

It is a very dewy product, so I'm skeptical of it's claim of enhancing lasting power of make up.

I suppose extremely dry skin ladies may enjoy it.

Vivito White Angel Chorus Bream 30ml $34

 I have no idea why they included two dewy bases in this box. But, yes here is another.

However, this one isn't so much dewy but glowy as it has an opalescent shimmer to it. Again, something I have not used on myself.

Overall thoughts = TRAIN WRECK!

The two "pigmented" eyeshadows I straight up binned, not worth giving away to someone as it useless.

And the two bases I shall be selling as they are not suitable for my skin type.

This box was just $15 wasted ¬.¬

I rate this box a 0/10 BOOOOOO!!!

MEMEBOX Wish Upon A Mask Review

Banila Co Claypatra Mineral Salt Clay Pack 12g

I have previously owned this mask and enjoyed it. Happy to have another one.

It is a rather thick mask that is a little harder to spread. However, it does a good job of cleansing the skin.

AHC Real Aqua Velvet Sleeping Pack 80ml $30

I have recently lost my appetite for sleeping masks, so I wasn't really feeling this product. I didn't find it made any difference to my skin. It kind of just hung out on my skin, it didn't fully absorb. So a no no for me.

Shara Shara Real Sauce Mung Beans Mask x2 $2

This product I'm straight up not going to try. It contains parabens and yes I know I'm just being paranoid. But, whatever. Better safe than sorry. I will be passing it onto someone else who isn't as paranoid as myself.

To The Nature Black Rice Hydrogel Eye Patch 3gx5 $9

On the description card it states that you will notice the thickness of the patch will diminish as the nutrients are absorbed into the skin. And I can verify this as I have used this product.

The shape of this product fits perfectly underneath my eyes and it doesn't slide off my oily skin. My under eyes felt soothed and moisturized afterwards. So a thumbs up from me.

Purederm Yogurt Wash Off Pack x15 $7

I'm not fond of yogurt masks...it's either clay, sheet or gel for me. So I will be handing this out to friends. Though I have to say 15pcs is a generous amount.

Inoface Modeling Cup Pack 15g $4

Yet another product I will be passing on. I previously owned the Ettang Take Out Cup Packs and though they were fun to play with, they did nothing for my skin. In this product is similar. So rather than wasting it, I may as well re-home it.

Overall, I wish this box had contained more sheet masks or gel masks. Something more fuzz free because I'm lazy like that. I just want to relax in bed with a mask on my face without fear of it melting off and ruining the sheets.  

MEMEBOX Brighten & Correct Review

Sorry guys, this isn't going to be the most informative post...I just cannot be bothered to be honest with you. I haven't got any mojo atm.

But, I still wanted to share my thoughts, so here we go.

Ariul Spa Water 24hrs Moisturizing De-Tox Mask 100ml $26

I have tested this product once and it works similarly to the Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Clay Mask.

It is a gel like consistency with a opalescent look to it.

The only difference is, with this you do not leave it on like a mask. You just simply apply to a clean dry face, let it bubble up and then dampen your hands and massage it in.

I do prefer the Elizavecca, so I will be passing this one on. I don't think I need more than one bubble mask.

AHC Hologram Collection Whitening Serum 50ml $89

This serum certainly looks interesting and I was excited to try it out. Anything that will brighten my complexion I'm all for, plus I just love serums in general.

However, I found after I began to use this I started to get cystic acne. Now I have discontinued use, the acne is clearing away... *sad face* I really wanted to like this serum, oh well.

Ladykin Broccoli Super Brightening Cream 60ml $14

I previously owned the serum counterpart to this cream, however it did not do anything for me and the fragrance was a tad too strong for my liking. It was a pleasant scent, but I prefer unscented products if it's going on my face.

This cream smells exactly the same as the serum, so it will be re-homed.

Boscians Cycle Repair Whitening Spot 15ml $24

I had high hopes for this product because I absolutely love its sibling, the wrinkle spot cream. However, I found this did not do anything for me. It did not make any difference to my panda eyes, whereas with the wrinkle spot I noticed a visible difference almost immediately.

Withme White Perfection Hydrating Cream 120ml $43

Another product that attacks my senses. The scent of this product reminds me of the serum from the Free From Oil & Troubles 4 box. It is sickeningly sweet, too much for my sensitive nose. And the consistency is quiet thick and rich, almost like honey. Definitely too much for my oily sensitive skin.

I had such high hopes for this box as I would love to one day achieve the milky white complexion of KPop stars. Unfortunately, these products in particular just weren't to my liking.

MEMEBOX PLEASE MAKE A FRAGRANCE FREE BOX...I BEG OF YOU!!! 

MEMEBOX Dirty Gal & Make Up Edition 3

MEMEBOX Sallys Box Set

Hey guys just wanted to share this quick post about the Sallys Box set.

I purchased this from the Memeshop for $21 (it was actually $43, but again I used points).

Unfortunately, this is no longer in stock. But, I wanted to show how awesome a box set it is.

Opened up, the first thing you see is the Sally's Box description card. I'm not going to go into detail about the description card as it is all in Korean.

The box contains all 14 of their Love Recipe Sheet Masks...they all look adorable and the different ingredients makes me excited to try them all out.

You also get 5 Secret Garden Ampoule Masks and 3 moisture cream samples.

On top of facial sheet masks, you also get an assortment of different other types of masks.

In my opinion this is an amazing box. Would I purchase it for the full price of $43?...I don't know. But, that is were my meme points come in handy.

Furthermore, I wish they had included some of their hydro gel masks, but hey I can't have everything.

Unfortunately this brand is a little hard to find and the Memeshop only stock two of their products...http://us.memebox.com/memeshop/brands/sally-s-box?acc=58d4d1e7b1e97b258c9ed0b37e02d087

If they ever restock this box, I'm pretty sure I'd go ahead and re-purchase it due to the great variety you receive.

This Sally's Box is just so perfect for a sheet mask addict like myself.

Thanks for looking ^.^

MEMEBOX Meme Mask Review

MEME MASK!!!

Yes Memebox is also trying their hand in skincare with an own brand hydro gel sheet mask.

I don't know if I've ever mentioned in this block how much I enjoy hydro gel masks...but I really do.

They are the best fitting masks around, as the gel material hugs your skin and it is cooling and very moisturizing.

So, I was super curious about these.

I purchased them from the Memeshop for $16 (they actually cost $30, but I used points because I'm a jammy git) for 15 pcs.

http://us.memebox.com/memebox-collection/meme-mask?acc=58d4d1e7b1e97b258c9ed0b37e02d087

There is nothing particularly outstanding in the ingredients list. This mask has average claims of soothing, moisturizing and anti aging.

Like most hydro gel masks, this come in two halves. This allows it to better fit the contours of your face.

I personally prefer thin hydro gel masks, but this one is just fine. No where near as thick as the Etude House Coconut Jelly Mask, but not quiet as thin as my beloved Etude House Skin Note Hydro Gel Masks.

As you can see, there is some sort of fabric webbing integrated into the gel mask itself. This gives it a little more strength, as I find plain gel masks are very fiddly and delicate. This mask was a lot easier to handle.

Mandatory sheet mask selfie hehe

Do you see how well it fits. It feels almost like a second skin.

I wore this mask for around 30 mins and afterwards my face felt soothed and hydrated.

Overall, this is a lovely mask. It does the job and that's it.

I wouldn't say it's anything extraordinary. If you're looking for a miracle hydro gel mask that will solve all your skin worries, this is not it.

If you could afford it, I think this mask could be suitable for every day use.

Maybe in the future they will expand the Meme Mask line with other masks with different properties and uses.

Until then... 

I rate it a 7.5/10.

Thanks for looking ^.^

MEMEBOX I'm Blush & I'm Eyeshadow Swatches

Hello lovelies, I'm back again and today I have swatches of the Memebox I'm Blush & I'm Eyeshadow products. However, I don't have the whole collection, so I can't speak for all the products. But, I'll go ahead and show you what I do have.

I'm Blush 01 Petal Pink

This is a very pale pastel peachy pink. I'm uncertain of whether this product will show up on my skin tone, as it is very light. But, I'll give it a shot. Maybe I could use it to highlight.

I'm Blush 02 Sheer Pink

Pale bubblegum pink with lilac undertones. I have used this shade and it kicks up a bit of powder. So I suggest tapping your brush into it instead of swirling.

I'm Blush 03 Rose Peach

A warm rosy peach with a slight sheen to it. My kinda shade.

These blushers do not wow me whatsoever. They are just 'so so' cheap drugstore quality blushers. Such a shame.

I'm Eyeshadow 03 Fallen

Consists of a warm shimmery champagne ivory and a coppery golden brown.

Love that champagne shade, I used it in my inner half of the lid and inner corners. I use the brown shade to blend everything out.

I'm Eyeshadow 05 Queen

Consists of a taupy chocolate brown with a slight metallic finish and a deep wine with a satin finish. I used the brown shade on the outer half of my lid and the wine shade in the crease.

 I rather enjoy these shadows. The pigmentation is lovely, they are a dream to blend out and do not crease.

You can get all the shades of the I'm Blush & I'm Eyeshadow in a set for $40.50 atm (usually $60.50) on the Memeshop.

http://us.memebox.com/memebox-collection?acc=58d4d1e7b1e97b258c9ed0b37e02d087

Thanks for looking ^.^

MEMEBOX F/W Natural Makeup & Skincare Elixir

Whaaaaaaaaat?

Yeap my face is back.

I recently invested in lighting, so I can finally film again.

It's pitch black by 4PM, so it was definitely a good investment.

Plus, they were a bargain too. 2 for £46.

Link here in case you're interested.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171413287442?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Now for the video ^.^

PONY's BEAUTY DIARY x MEMEBOX Palette Review

 

Hey guys, today I have a review + swatches of the Memebox Pony palette for you.

I was super duper duper excited to hear that this palette was coming to the Memebox global site, as I had previously spotted it on the Memebox Korea site.

I am a huge fan of Pony, she is so beautiful, talented and I watch all of her tutorials.

Being such a fan girl, obviously I needed this palette.

I know I'm pretty late reporting on this...but here it is now.

MEMEBOX DESCRIPTION

Heralded as Korea’s leading beauty vlogger, Pony is one of the most recognizable faces of Korea’s beauty experts. Through her educational books and blog posts, her insightful videos and makeup tutorials on her YouTube show Pony’s Beauty Diary, Pony inspires millions of viewers with her product knowledge, makeup artistry, and beauty secrets.
The Pony x MEMEBOX collaboration brings a collection that empowers fans to create exquisite looks that capture the values of Shine, Easy, Glam. The first in an ongoing series of makeup and skincare masterpieces, the Pony x MEMEBOX Eyeshadow Palette comes with subtly sensuous colors that will resonate whether you’re feeling show-stopping or au naturel.

Easy Base - Satin ivory shade.

Easy Shadow - Matte tan shade. It reminds me of a cross between Naked & Buck from the UD Naked palette. Great blending shade.

Easy Charcoal - Deep matte charcoal brown. I used this as a subtle winged liner.

Easy Brown - Similar to Easy Shadow but more brown than tan.

These matte shades are ok. They're not crazy pigmented. However, as they aren't very pigmented, they are very easy to blend and build up to the intensity you're happy with.

Shine Rosegold - Shimmery rose gold. It is the sheerest out of the 4 shimmer shades. Easier to pick up with your fingers than with a brush.

Shine Gold - I wouldn't have called this a shade gold myself. It is definitely a rich copper and is the most pigmented of the shimmer shades.

Glam Espresso - Deep taupe shade, with a slight purple undertone to it.

Glam Cocoa - Deep brown with red/orange undertones.

I am wearing all the shades in this look...not that you can even tell...but they are there XD

These shimmer shades are beautiful, though not as shimmery as I had actually expected. I love the Shine Rosegold shade, it's just a shame it was a little difficult to pick up with a brush.

Overall this is a lovely palette. It is nothing mind blowing, though it is definitely better than cheap drugstore products, but it is certainly no Urban Decay.

I wish the matte shades were as buttery as the shimmer shades, but you can't have everything.

I actually do quiet enjoy all the shades in this palette and if you're looking for a mix of matte and shimmer this will be perfect for you.

You can purchase this palette from the Memeshop for $18

http://us.memebox.com/memebox-collection/pony-x-memebox-eyeshadow/pony-x-memebox-eyeshadow-palette?acc=58d4dle7b1e97b258c9ed0b37e02d087#.VH9LXdKsUe0

Furthermore, this baby was just spotted on Memebox Korea's Instagram profile.

A second Pony palette YAY!

This palette looks absolutely gorgeous and the shimmery shades are perfect for the holiday season.

Finger's crossed the global site does not take an eternity to stock this beaut!

Can I also just say that the look Pony created with this palette is STUNNING!

I wish they would create a Pony box collab already! Memebox Korea has had Pony collab boxes...MEMEBOX PLEASE GIVE THE GLOBAL SITE A PONY COLLAB BOX...I BEG OF YOU!!!

But, for now. These Pony palettes will keep me satisfied.

So excited >_< ... PONY PONY!

MEMEBOX Thumbs Up Bloggers Picks

Today I have a video for you on the big disappointment that was the Thumbs Up Bloggers Picks box.

Everyone had high hopes for this box, so way to go for letting us down and angering your bloggers Memebox.

UPDATE: Oh Sheet Mask Box

UPDATE

So it has been a few days since receiving this box and I have only tried one of the masks. That mask was the Blueberry mask, which stung my skin when applied. Luckily, there were no reactions.

There's been a new development to this story. That is, someone has noticed that a couple of these do not bear the blue stamp which states that these Chinese products have been tested.

These masks bear the mark.

These masks do not.

Which then made me realize as one of these masks is by East Skin...and the Blueberry one was also by East Skin...so maybe that also did not have a stamp. It could explain why it stung my skin, as it was probably dodgy and had not been tested.

Also, I am somewhat baffled as to why the Wobechon Snail mask has the stamp whilst it's Innisfree rip off honey mask did not. Something shifty is obviously going on there. 

If I wasn't already paranoid about trying these masks out before, now I am definitely hesitant to use the rest.

Until Oh Sheet Mask can provide proof that these masks are safe by EU standards, I will not be using them.

I am currently negotiating a paypal dispute with them and they will only give me a refund once I return everything to some random flat in Newport UK. I'm guessing it's a friend of their's that will send the masks back to them so they can re-purpose them for next month's box. 

I have offered to cancel the dispute if...

A. They can provide proof that these masks are safe by EU standards.
'The manufacturer or his agent or the person to whose order a cosmetic product is manufactured or the person responsible for placing an imported cosmetic product on the community market shall for control purposes keep the following information readily accessible to the competent authorities of the member of state concerned at the address specified on the label in accordance with Article 6 (1) (a)'

B. They can provide proof that these Chinese masks have been tested as only some of them contain the mark to say they have been regulated and tested.
'Assessment of the safety for human health of the finished product. To that end the manufacturer shall take into consideration the general toxicological profile of the ingredients, their chemical structure and their level of exposure. It shall take particular account of the specific exposure characteristics of the areas on which the product will be applied or of the population for which it is intended. There shall be inter alia a specific assessment for cosmetic products intended exclusively for use in external intimate hygiene.'

C. They can provide prices for the individual masks to show that they live up to their claim of 'No generic cheap stuff' 

Etude House Haul

Hello people, just a quick haul to share with you.

I made a small Etude House order on Nov 5 2014, as they had a few products up for sale and a deal of 15% off if you pay via paypal using code PPKR2014. This code can be used until Nov 30 2014...so if you'd like to make a purchase, now is the time.

http://www.etudehouse.com/index.php

I picked up 5 sheet masks from the I need You line, as they were on sale at the time for 48 cents each. Some people went insane and ordered hundreds, I decided to be a little bit sensible for once. Though you can't blame them for taking advantage of a good deal.

I chose Pearl (brightening), Acai (nourishing), Tea Tree (trouble skin), Korean Ginseng (revitalizing) & Vita Complex (purifying and brightening).

The I also picked up 2 Bio Jelly Coconut Gel Mask in Brightening & Trouble Care.

I really enjoy the gel sheet masks in their Skin Note line, so I thought I would give these a go. They are $4 each, they cost more than the Skin Note version, as those are only $2.50 each.

So instead of buying a hundred of the 48cents sheet mask...I decided to only get a handful so I can try out a few other products. One of those being the Lash Perm Proof Mascara, I used this today and it great for separation, holding curl and slightly lengthens. It is $10.

Next up is the Dear My Blooming Lips Talk in BE106. It is a muted plum shade with brown undertones and it is $8.50. I've had two shades from this line before, though they weren't very flattering on me, so I found them a new home. It has a nice creamy consistency and the shade is a nice everyday fall/autumn shade.

Etude House nails it when it comes to cute packaging.

RD302, OR202 & BE106

I also picked up 2 shades from their new My Wish Lips Talk line. I got it in RD302 (deep reddish berry) and  OR202 (bright coral). They feel lightweight and have a very glossy finish.

 These were $9.50 each and they also had a deal that if you purchased these you could get a free sample of the Real Art Cleansing Oil. And because I got 2...I got 2 cleansing oil's YAY!

Hope you liked my loot ^.^

Oh Sheet Mask Box First Impressions

I present to you the Oh Sheet Mask Box. It is a beauty box filled entirely with sheet masks.

If you're a sheet mask nut like myself, this box sounds AMAZING.

You can either go for a monthly subscription service or purchase a one off box for $23 like myself.

This was created by a couple in Thailand who are also in love with sheet masks.

I have to say, I'm liking the homemade box. Very twee.

Here's a link to the About Us section of the Oh Sheet Mask site...

https://www.ohsheetmask.com/?page_id=542

So on the site, this box is describe to contain sheet masks from around Asia and so I had high hopes for this. 

And for my first impression, it has left a bad taste in my mouth and I am not sure if I even want to try out the masks at all.

Why is that?

Because pretty much every single mask in this box was manufactured in China and China does not exactly have a great track record in terms of quality control. I know things are improving.

However, if you're a bit OCD about anything touching your skin, then this fact will make you paranoid about trying the products.

Especially, as these are going onto my face.

I mean, whenever I am in the process of my skincare routine, I touch nothing but the skincare products. And if I touch anything else, I have to wash my hands all over again.

The fact that all these masks were made in China has also caused quiet a big debate on Memebox Addicts Facebook page.

I didn't get involved, but did read through. I must say that I prefer to err on the side of caution.

And coming from that side of the Earth myself, I understand how bad us Asians are for selling knock off's. Hell you just have to visit Baclaran market in the Philippines for a perfect example of that.

Though I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try one or two of them and give it a chance. I mean, that is what's fun with beauty after all. The joy of trying out many different products.

Each box comes with 10 sheet masks of varying properties.

  

Quiet a few of these do look interesting. And as far as I can tell, they are all cotton type sheet masks. 

I was hoping to at least see 1 gel sheet mask and maybe not include 4 snail ones, but instead have a lot more variety. Though, it is still a good selection to choose from.

But then there's this...

I thought I would save the worst for last.

 

Like for real? You're going to include an Innisfree knock off. It's so bad!

Wobechon...for shame, FOR SHAME!

However, they did include one Korean product.

A cleansing foam sample.

Ok, so I understand that this post isn't very informative. Most of these are written with Chinese characters and I don't understand Chinese. So, I cannot give you in depth descriptions.

However, they did provide a card...though it's not that helpful.

1. It doesn't even describe any of the masks. Which would have been a plus, as the majority of these are in Chinese.

&

2. It doesn't state the individual prices of the masks.

Just a list of the ingredients...I don't get it. You can translate the ingredients, but not the descriptions?

But, I guess it's something.

It gives me a heads up of which ones contain parabens.

Overall, I'm not thrilled. I was expecting a mix of masks that are not just from China.

But, I suppose it is my duty as a beauty blogger to give them a chance...so I will give them a go...maybe do a sensitivity test on my wrist first before putting the masks on.

Though I don't think I will be signing up for the subscription service. I understand they are a young company and are having to compete with the big guys like Memebox. So they still have a lot of growing to do.

And if they listen to their reviewers, they can get a lot of ideas on how to improve.

I'll have a look to see what people get in their December box and if it's an improvement on this box, then I may give them another go.

But, for the moment. I think I will stick to ordering sheet masks from Beautynet Korea. Because, at least I will be safe in knowing they are legit masks and not cheap knock offs.

That will be it for now and I shall have to update you guys in a later post.