Memebox: Korean Beauty Box Service

[cfisher]

That makes it even worse! I know this is their busy season, but that's no reason to get all huffy.

I've noticed address issues too. I'm not sure how it gets twisted around from when you put it in to when they print the shipping labels, but it does. Fortunately my post lady knows me...really well. She always makes sure I get my stuff. I'm  on a first name basis with the ladies who work at pick up/ship out. They tell me I'm the only person they know of that gets bright pink boxes!

I just couldn't believe she actually came here to actually lecture me, I was so thrown off. But there was like 8 boxes, and they were all messed up. 

And YES, that is what I do not understand. I mean we type it into their system, where it's stored. How does it get so messed up? All the shipping programs I've known don't really leave much wriggle room for it to get all mixed up. One thing I noticed was that the town's name was partially cut off on all of those slips, which I've never seen before. And then other parts of the address and my name look like they were cut off.

I guess us being the only Memeboxers in our town works to our advantage at times like these. I'd sure hate to miss out on a lot of boxes because of silly address issues.

And we all know how slim our chances are for restocks, or getting our hands on the really great stuff that is impossible to find. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[TheSilverNail]

Couldn't resist.

 

[Theblondeangel]

Can some of you ladies help me out? Been using the eon wheat germ daycream for global 13 was it? The one global that had tampons in it too If I recall correctly. However, I LOVE it. It's amaaazing for my uber dry skin. My skin actually feels soft to the touch and not tight anymore. The thing is. It says 6months after opening only? There's no way I'm done with this 75g cream in 6 months /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Can I use it afterwards or is that a big nono?

Also got my Cleanse & Tone standard mail today! That was fast. I'm very happy with it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[cfisher]

@@Theblondeangel 6 months is pretty standard with creams. I've always been told/read that you can usually consider an additional 6 months after and expiration date both before and after opening a moisturizer safe.

Personally, I would suggest being cautious after 6 months. I've had creams go bad after opening, and usually the smell was noticeably different, or the consistency would be very off. If you notice any changes to the cream after 6 months, it's not worth risking it.

Personally, I would definitely try to be sure to use a spatula or something clean to remove it as well, just to avoid introducing any bacteria unnecessarily. 

 

[Theblondeangel]

@@Theblondeangel 6 months is pretty standard with creams. I've always been told/read that you can usually consider an additional 6 months after and expiration date both before and after opening a moisturizer safe.

Personally, I would suggest being cautious after 6 months. I've had creams go bad after opening, and usually the smell was noticeably different, or the consistency would be very off. If you notice any changes to the cream after 6 months, it's not worth risking it.

Personally, I would definitely try to be sure to use a spatula or something clean to remove it as well, just to avoid introducing any bacteria unnecessarily. 

Thank you! That's what I thought. I have never seen 6 months before myself. I used to use Biotherm and Origins only and they were good for 12-24 months after opening, so I was a bit shocked *-* But I will def keep an eye out for the cream, if it starts changing consistency or smell. I always use a spatula and clean them daily. Hopefully that helps  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[cfisher]

Thank you! That's what I thought. I have never seen 6 months before myself. I used to use Biotherm and Origins only and they were good for 12-24 months after opening, so I was a bit shocked *-* But I will def keep an eye out for the cream, if it starts changing consistency or smell. I always use a spatula and clean them daily. Hopefully that helps  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I see 6 months on a lot of creams, and I definitely see that on a lot of my Korean creams. I just checked and sure enough in my nightstand I have 2 of them with the 6 month thing. I wonder if it's maybe the preservatives used, or something? 

Oh, if you use a spatula from the beginning, then I wouldn't even worry about it. As long as you don't notice any changes, I definitely think you're fine. Most my Korean creams take me around 10-12 months to use up (I have a horrible habit of having 2-3 open at a time, trying to work on that) and I've never had any issues. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[MemeJunkie]

Hi ladies! Received my I'm Eyeliner Set from the second day of the 12 Days of Christmas. When I arrived home and saw the package I was completely shocked to receive it so quickly. Anyway, point of this post, swatch them for you all or you could care less? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[catyz]

Hi ladies! Received my I'm Eyeliner Set from the second day of the 12 Days of Christmas. When I arrived home and saw the package I was completely shocked to receive it so quickly. Anyway, point of this post, swatch them for you all or you could care less? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

YES PLEASE! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I wanted the set but didn't feel like paying for extra shipping but might still get it after seeing your swatches. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> THanks.

 

[MemeJunkie]

I'm not very technologically advantaged and I've certainly never swatched anything so bear with me please. Three of the photos are with a flash and only the second (top right) is natural light. All liners are a bit glittery except for the black and literally glide on like butter. The third photo (bottom left) took some serious effort to smudge it with my thumb and the last photo is a result of trying to scrub it all off with a rich hand soap, which clearly didn't work as you can see by my red skin.

I like them a lot! Definitely worth the cost in my opinion. Good job, Meme.

 

[TheSilverNail]

Memejunkie, do they come off with eye makeup remover?  I like makeup that lasts but not for it to be TOO tenacious.  Thanks.  Pretty colors!

 

[MemeJunkie]

@@cfisher - I tried the Neogen deoderant (I feel like I can talk about it since everyone was making jokes about it, you guys are hilarious by the way!) and it works! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> But it does have a very commercial deodorant type smell and feels a bit sticky at first. It's not a cream type, more like a gel type, if that makes sense. Not sure I would go out of my way to buy it but if it fell into my lap and the fact I just like the brand, I would certainly use it.

 

[Cindy Elliott]

I am itching to buy another box but am not exactly thrilled with the choices left.  Can anyone give me suggestions for the best of the worst? lol 

 

[Alex Z.]

@@MemeJunkie Thanks for the photos! The colours look nice, but I have a question... Is that a red dark eye pencil? How would you wear that one?? I feel a bit old fashioned now!

 

[crazysweet]

My Next Best Thing box FINALLY got released and is now at the local delivery office.. Really hoping I can get it tomorrow and play with it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> So excited!!!

 

[Alex Z.]

I am itching to buy another box but am not exactly thrilled with the choices left.  Can anyone give me suggestions for the best of the worst? lol 

@ I like the hair salon one and you can find unboxing posts online. The luckybox 12 is a new one and you could buy it if you like to gamble!

 

[Cindy Elliott]

I was hoping Next Best Thing would be restocked.  I never managed to get one

 

[MemeJunkie]

Memejunkie, do they come off with eye makeup remover?  I like makeup that lasts but not for it to be TOO tenacious.  Thanks.  Pretty colors!

I actually don't own makeup remover, that's how little I am into makeup in general, and if I do receive it, it always went straight to my trade list.
So here's what I just did - I used an Elizavecca cream cleanser (that's actually pretty harsh) and did very little to remove it. Switched to an oil cleanser and it removed all colors except for a smidge of the black. I'm assuming a makeup remover targets things of this nature so perhaps they would work better? Because what I just used isn't really ideal for the eyelids. Please let me know what you think...if I need to invest in some type of remover before applying to my eyeballs. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MemeJunkie]

@@MemeJunkie Thanks for the photos! The colours look nice, but I have a question... Is that a red dark eye pencil? How would you wear that one?? I feel a bit old fashioned now!

I thought the same thing initially, that it felt more like a lip liner, but I think it's a nice shade of plum. Let me try it with some shadow and I will let you know.

 

[catyz]

@@MemeJunkie Thanks for the photos! The colours look nice, but I have a question... Is that a red dark eye pencil? How would you wear that one?? I feel a bit old fashioned now!

For me, I put a light gold shade of eye shadow and draw a thin red line across my eye lids and it makes them pop. I actually really like the korean red liners. Never thought I would use them before memebox either but you should give it a try and test it out. It actually looks natural, if you don't over do it with wings and such, as it is red afterall. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[catyz]

@@MemeJunkie, those are nice pics. You have enabled me to buy them but after today's 12 days of x-mas thing. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Can't wait. I think I'm going to get the eye shadows too. They look so pretty.... :wub: