Memebox: Korean Beauty Box Service

[Luxx22]

Not my colors, but they are definitely Christmassy!

Im actually using the nail polish set from The Faceshop box!! There so cute for Christmas!

 

[subbes]

Got my Petit Tresures box yesterday (USPS person just dumped it at my front door so I didn't even have the chance to refuse delivery).  I thought I might try to make the best of a bad lot, so I opened the Shara Shara Magic Balm and it's terrible.  

Waxy feel, doesn't sink in, gives me a white cast wherever it's applied and balls up if I try to mess with it after application (or put anything on over the top).  

Memeboxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Tracy E. Robey]

That Anniversary box is so weak. I could put together a box of Memeproducts that I don't want and it would be better curated, honestly. We all could. I've basically given up on the team in Korea being able to curate anything at this point--it seems like they've either checked out or (more likely) they're working with a tiny list of available products. I have just two global boxes remaining that might be curated by the staff in Korea--I'm seriously tempted to ask someone at Memebox if they're going to be done by Korea or California because at this point, wow.

Btw--I recently learned that in addition to boxes, Memebox staff buys products, too. And they read our reviews for shopping purposes (??!!!!). I'm guessing that they may have some of the same grumbles that we have, with the added awesomeness of getting to deal with angry messages about them.

 

[MissJexie]

That Anniversary box is so weak. I could put together a box of Memeproducts that I don't want and it would be better curated, honestly. We all could. I've basically given up on the team in Korea being able to curate anything at this point--it seems like they've either checked out or (more likely) they're working with a tiny list of available products. I have just two global boxes remaining that might be curated by the staff in Korea--I'm seriously tempted to ask someone at Memebox if they're going to be done by Korea or California because at this point, wow.

Btw--I recently learned that in addition to boxes, Memebox staff buys products, too. And they read our reviews for shopping purposes (??!!!!). I'm guessing that they may have some of the same grumbles that we have, with the added awesomeness of getting to deal with angry messages about them.

I messaged Lauren back when they sent me the Snow White box to review and praised her for her magical powers of knowing which boxes I'm interested in reviewing. And she mentioned something about how she reads our blogs so she can get a better idea of what she thinks we will like. I thought that was sweet. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

And yea...the anniversary box...oh my gosh. I was SO tempted to buy it because I was totally convinced it was going to be great by the way they were talking about it and well, it's their anniversary box. You'd think they'd want it to be impressive so it would encourage new buyers who were browsing blogs to jump in on the fun in the new year. Instead, the box was one of the worse ones I've seen lately. Especially because it was touted like it was going to be ridiculously good. Such a bummer.

 

[Tracy E. Robey]

I messaged Lauren back when they sent me the Snow White box to review and praised her for her magical powers of knowing which boxes I'm interested in reviewing. And she mentioned something about how she reads our blogs so she can get a better idea of what she thinks we will like. I thought that was sweet.

I don't even need the Snow White box because all of the blood drained out of my body just thinking about poor Lauren having to read my kpop blog. It's like when my mom found my YouTube channel.  :drive:  off a cliff  Hopefully...she sticks to the bblog. heh

It seemed so illogical for Memebox to underwhelm in their own anniversary box. Urgh--that kind of curation means they won't celebrate a second one with a lot of fans.

 

[Bunbunny]

I feel like Memebox has completely inversed all forms of logic. Highly-advertised events are the worst, and the best events are mentioned in two lines at the end of an e-mail. You'll get 6 points for a broken sample and 2 for a spilled full-size item. They start their brand new, unheard of cosmetics line at mid-end prices but will put in high-end, popular brands in a $23 box. YouTubers who don't know anything about Korean cosmetics are chosen for collaboration boxes and bloggers who made Memebox what it is today are given a week with their name on a sale. They put the word box in their name and plan to get rid of boxes.

It fascinates me.

 

[Saffyra]

So, out of curiosity, has anyone complained about their Shara Shara Balm smelling like just-this-side-of-rancid oil?  And had anything done about it?

Debating on whether its worth it.

 

[Cindy Elliott]

Did anyone here order the Ddung Holiday set?  I'm looking at it, but don't know the normal price for the products to know if its a good deal, or even if Ddung makes good products

 

[OiiO]

Did anyone here order the Ddung Holiday set?  I'm looking at it, but don't know the normal price for the products to know if its a good deal, or even if Ddung makes good products

I would say they are okay: not bad, but also nothing to write home about. The Secret Key set is a much better deal IMO.

 

[Liv]

Non-existent VIP perks and an utterly disappointing Anniversary box. Memebox, if you want to celebrate a second anniversary, you should up your game. And if that is really the best box ever you can curate, I am not sure I want to buy anymore boxes from you.

 

[Cindy Elliott]

Thanks, I did already order the Secret Key set and was just in there looking to see if I was missing a great value.  And it is 10 bucks cheaper so I was considering it.

 

[Alidolly]

So, out of curiosity, has anyone complained about their Shara Shara Balm smelling like just-this-side-of-rancid oil? And had anything done about it?

Debating on whether its worth it.

I probably will as the one in my box definitely does not smell nice so sounds like its turned. I had already complained before the box even arrived about the expiry dates but now that's its here and smells bad, I'll be getting in touch again.

Both christmas set and pumpkin / anniversary out for delivery today and I'm stuck in Glasgow - gah!?

 

[rubymoon]

Just got a chance to catch up with this thread after 2 days /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

The golden ticket issue is really infuriating. I'm always lucky and surrounded by nice people, so is disappointing to hear that people would steal from other people like that. Faith lost in humankind /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> How could anybody enjoy things they took at the expense of other people? I hope their conscience burn.

I admire @@tamelthecamel for having a big heart and being calm over this. If it were me I'd be maaad.

On a happier note,

I have to say @@tiedyedlifestyle 's Don't Cry, Armpits posts really, really cracks me up. Hahahahhah...

also, I like the facial expression on that packaging too. All is funny /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Global #18 is the last box shipping for me. Seeing the inconsistency of the last boxes, I'm thinking of cancelling it. Hmm

 

[TooMuchElectric]

Dangit I forgot that the holiday deals launch in the middle of the day, not at midnight.

 

[biancardi]

I messaged Lauren back when they sent me the Snow White box to review and praised her for her magical powers of knowing which boxes I'm interested in reviewing. And she mentioned something about how she reads our blogs so she can get a better idea of what she thinks we will like. I thought that was sweet. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

And yea...the anniversary box...oh my gosh. I was SO tempted to buy it because I was totally convinced it was going to be great by the way they were talking about it and well, it's their anniversary box. You'd think they'd want it to be impressive so it would encourage new buyers who were browsing blogs to jump in on the fun in the new year. Instead, the box was one of the worse ones I've seen lately. Especially because it was touted like it was going to be ridiculously good. Such a bummer.

that explains why I got a makeup box....I was being punished for writing harsh words. hahaha

 

[biancardi]

So, out of curiosity, has anyone complained about their Shara Shara Balm smelling like just-this-side-of-rancid oil?  And had anything done about it?

Debating on whether its worth it.

yes, I emailed them this weekend.  I also gave them my commentary about how memebox used to be ashamed of putting soon-to-be-expired products in their boxes and cited Fermented 2 and the email that was sent out with that box.

I will let you know what they said.  If we don't complain, then they won't know how many people are upset over this.  Sure, they may not do a darn thing about it and still continue to put these types of products in our boxes, but maybe if enough people complained about it, they might  stop it. 

It doesn't hurt to complain.  What is the worst that they could do to us?  I am a paying customer.  I would return something like this to a store

 

[theglitterchic]

yes, I emailed them this weekend.  I also gave them my commentary about how memebox used to be ashamed of putting soon-to-be-expired products in their boxes and cited Fermented 2 and the email that was sent out with that box.

I will let you know what they said.  If we don't complain, then they won't know how many people are upset over this.  Sure, they may not do a darn thing about it and still continue to put these types of products in our boxes, but maybe if enough people complained about it, they might  stop it. 

It doesn't hurt to complain.  What is the worst that they could do to us?  I am a paying customer.  I would return something like this to a store

I'm really curious what they have to say about that. When they sent us out that email and extra product with Fermented 2, it was a point that really won me over with Memebox. I cancelled all my other subscriptions at that point because I was so impressed with their customer service. Now... yeah. Idk. I've resubbed to three boxes this past week because Memebox just isn't living up to their initial impressions anymore. They got customers, so they don't need to work as hard.

 

[Luxx22]

Anyone know what time EST Memebox releases the 12 day's  of Christmas surprise?

 

[blinded]

My Shara Shara balm smells okay, not nice smelling but it's not rancid. It'll be interesting to see if anyone gets a different response to the expiry dates than I did. 

 

[detroitjewel]

Anyone know what time EST Memebox releases the 12 day's of Christmas surprise?

Around 3pm EST!