Memebox: Korean Beauty Box Service

[Krystyn Lowe]

I got my Next Big Thing box today. I was curious about people saying the Shara Shara Green Tea Seed Magic Balm smelling off, so I tried some on the back of my hands. My Memebox-loving daughter came over to sniff me and said I smelled stinky! STINKY!!!! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Mine just smells oily, gonna use it on my feet, they need all the help they can get right now!

 

[Krystyn Lowe]

Got blackout, BF#2, Next Best Thing and another I can't remember today, lol! AND that stupid, stupid KPop Beauty box, just ugh!

 

[Paulina PS]

I hope Memebox is going to release sth interesting finally... This month my wallet has been incredibly safe from them LOL

And really, I don't know how they plan on keeping the revenue selling mostly their own make-up items and with such prices. The brush set is $55 at a discount! For that kind of money you could get a bigger set from Zoeva or Hakuro!

 

[veritazy]

Well, the Shara Shara was a complete failure, but the Blithe Patting Water more than makes up for it!     

^^ I totally agree with your statement.

Recently the mention of Blithe has been the summoning spell for Veri /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I hope Memebox is going to release sth interesting finally... This month my wallet has been incredibly safe from them LOL

And really, I don't know how they plan on keeping the revenue selling mostly their own make-up items and with such prices. The brush set is $55 at a discount! For that kind of money you could get a bigger set from Zoeva or Hakuro!

I knowww...me too! Seriously that set...*shakes head in dismay* Will never afford it at that price tag.

Its tuesday, I wonder what today may bring. I do hope a new box or gift set steals. 

 

[Paulina PS]

I'm afraid these are the possible new releases. I quite like Pony items but... Not what I really expect (not my pics):

 

[bluebottle]

Mine just smells oily, gonna use it on my feet, they need all the help they can get right now!

I considered doing that too, but decided against it. I could NOT handle the smell (or the trauma of being called stinky).  I have 2 Appletoxes that I'm using for my feet, and they smell heavenly!! 

I fished the Shara Shara balm out of the trash though... if anyone wants it and is willing to pay for shipping, it's YOURS! 

 

[Jane George]

The other option with a balm like that is rather than using it as a sleeping pack use on elbows, knees, ankles, knuckles and cuticles. Areas that get sore/dry.

 

[veritazy]

@@Paulina PS I do think those body sample sets look nice...cause I travel alot.. Otherwise not interested in both makeup items although I am a huge fan of Pony.

@bluebottle @Jane George Revolutionary. Apple on the feet~ I knew we had problems clearing our stash and have been using a few things on random places myself too. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

 

[bluebottle]

^^ I totally agree with your statement.

Recently the mention of Blithe has been the summoning spell for Veri /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

She appears! I have now mentally tagged you as "the Blithe genie".  I uh... may or may not have read your blog posts on Blithe... and I may or may not have purchased a full size bottle of Blithe PLUS two facial mists as a result.  >_>    

 

[MissJexie]

So I recently sold a bunch of my excess Memebox stuff, and I'm starting to realize I have even more that I can get rid of. I've been donating stuff, selling stuff, giving stuff away, and the more I look at what I spend on boxes etc, I'm starting to realize that I'm kind of done with the OVER buying of Memeboxes.

I feel like I'm truly starting to find my "holy grail" products, or at least products I prefer to use. Suddenly all the essences in my collection are uniniteresting when my Benton works so well. Why switch to something else when I already found something that works perfectly, you know?

I'd rather spend $30 on some Benton essence and steam cream than on a box that could be filled with crap I don't want. I think I will continue to buy boxes that REALLY intrigue me for review/blogging purposes, but the majority of my money is going to be more carefully spent on product purchases from now on. 

Of course, I came to this realization by making a list of all the great stuff Memebox has introduced me to, and my all-time favorite memebox-discoveries. So while I'm cutting back on boxes (and I mean, memebox is too, I guess lol) I still don't regret buying all the boxes I did. I feel like I have a good handle on what works for my skin now, and I've discovered some great smaller brands and have become more well versed in kbeauty thanks to my memeaddiction, haha /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

So I'm finally, finally at peace with the lack of Memeboxes being released. It's actually a great thing for me! 

(side note, if anyone knows of a place that sells the MilkyDress Pink Lovely shampoo that was in Hair and Body 4, let me know. Even Tester Korea has it up for more money than I can afford, and I'm hoping to find a good price on it. since this is O/T in regards to this thread, PMing me would be great! <3)

 

[starry101]

I feel the same way, after seeing all these releases, I don't mind not having boxes. I'm not really in a hurry to purchase anything so I may just pass on releases and wait for restocks and only buy what I actually want /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lorna ljblog]

Well I totally with you girls. I think the bad curated boxes and the lack of memebox interested in the global side has showed where they are ploughing time into next year . I think a box a week if we are lucky next year tbh. Lately I miss the throw 8 products into a box . Some little known brands but great products maybe a HG products and we rave about like old times to just throw any old and yes I mean old tat in a box and expect us to wow and tell the world about. Not going to happen. If this is how it's going to be just give us a monthly only box next year but well curated and big sizes and go pump up the volume in China . We had our year and made the most of it . But it's clear what memebox intentions are and getting fobbed off with tat is not good . We can go to glossy and birch box and others for that . I'm so busy this month with work I'm not worried about boxes as clearly I'm not missing them as there are not any. It's been a good year but hey 2015 is always new things to come from elsewhere if memebox can't supply

 

[veritazy]

She appears! I have now mentally tagged you as "the Blithe genie".  I uh... may or may not have read your blog posts on Blithe... and I may or may not have purchased a full size bottle of Blithe PLUS two facial mists as a result.  >_>    

LOL! oops :X I hope you like it tho. I have been using it everyday day and I already have all three, so tri-colored mist bottles sitting on my vanity /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

@@MissJexie I know what you mean, hun. I have too much too, and I'm a student in this rented apartment. For blogging, I absolutely love these boxes. You are right about the HG part...I rather be swapping/trading off some things I can't use/ unsuitable for my skin before my closet blows up. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I am so happy for the past year, getting to know so many wonderful products via Memebox. Purchasing boxes is like a die-hard habit I find difficult to shake off.

 

[biancardi]

I'm afraid these are the possible new releases. I quite like Pony items but... Not what I really expect (not my pics):

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I really like the pony items and will be getting them.  But the hair stuff.  This myself stuff is driving me crazy.  It is such baby talk and really isn't a catch phrase

 

[biancardi]

So I recently sold a bunch of my excess Memebox stuff, and I'm starting to realize I have even more that I can get rid of. I've been donating stuff, selling stuff, giving stuff away, and the more I look at what I spend on boxes etc, I'm starting to realize that I'm kind of done with the OVER buying of Memeboxes.

I feel like I'm truly starting to find my "holy grail" products, or at least products I prefer to use. Suddenly all the essences in my collection are uniniteresting when my Benton works so well. Why switch to something else when I already found something that works perfectly, you know?

I'd rather spend $30 on some Benton essence and steam cream than on a box that could be filled with crap I don't want. I think I will continue to buy boxes that REALLY intrigue me for review/blogging purposes, but the majority of my money is going to be more carefully spent on product purchases from now on. 

Of course, I came to this realization by making a list of all the great stuff Memebox has introduced me to, and my all-time favorite memebox-discoveries. So while I'm cutting back on boxes (and I mean, memebox is too, I guess lol) I still don't regret buying all the boxes I did. I feel like I have a good handle on what works for my skin now, and I've discovered some great smaller brands and have become more well versed in kbeauty thanks to my memeaddiction, haha /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

So I'm finally, finally at peace with the lack of Memeboxes being released. It's actually a great thing for me! 

(side note, if anyone knows of a place that sells the MilkyDress Pink Lovely shampoo that was in Hair and Body 4, let me know. Even Tester Korea has it up for more money than I can afford, and I'm hoping to find a good price on it. since this is O/T in regards to this thread, PMing me would be great! <3)

That benton is fantastic and I use it daily.  I also love my hallabong toner, which I have traded/purchased 2 bottles of as backup.  

I am actually very excited about kloverbox and cannot wait to get december's!

 

[hflo]

@@MissJexie I hope this helps, I've seen the Milky Dress shampoo your looking for on Doniki Boderick-Luckey pintrest swap board on a fb group or the Pintrest site.

 

[bubu]

Here are my thoughts on recent boxes:

Pumpkin Pie: not a bad box but I'm mildly annoyed to see that the Insobeau mask expires in June 2015. This is the second Insobeau product that I have received that has a close expiry date (the other was the 100hr Z cream in the Beauty Splurge collaboration box).

Anniversary: it's not a terrible box per se. I would've been thrilled to receive this as a global box but I expected much more from this supposed special edition.

Oh My Lips: I don't mind the products in this box. I just don't need them as of yet so everything will be put away.

Dirty Gal: I had my eyes on the mayo pack in Meme store so I'm thrilled to receive this. Unsure about donkey oil.

Super Lucky Box #11: I quite like it! I like 5 out of the 6 products at first glance. According to the information card, I should've gotten the Cheek Room cherry clover lip balm but I got that Revecen purple powder thingy instead. 

I noticed most of these recent boxes contain 5 products only. Memebox is probably trying to increase the profit margin on its boxes.

 

[rubymoon]

I feel similarly. I actually photocopied all information cards I got from the boxes, and made a collage from it, categorized by product type (cleanser, toner, serum, etc.) and feel a bit overwhelmed about that much stuff I have in my storage. And still, while some products did well on my skin, other products made me breakout/made my skin red.

I spent about $200 a month on memeboxes, whereas before I spent only $200 a year on skincare. Seeing as now they are cutting down on boxes, VIP perks, codes, also quality-like what happened to KStyle4-I feel that if there was ever a good time to quit, now is the time.

(Unless they up their game and suck me in again)

 

[Fae]

I will buy the pony stuff when it comes out! ^^ I really liked the last palette!

Do any of you ladies own the skinfood honey pot lip balm?

I just got mine and it looks like there are thin metally things floating in it! Is that normal? ^^

 

[juless231]

Am I the only one wondering how kstyle 4 and petite treasures are already sold out? I worry for upcoming boxes....