Memebox: Korean Beauty Box Service

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What does everyone think -- is the Benton set a good value?

Edit:  Never mind, was able to use some points and a coupon so I got the set for $24 with free shipping.  Seems like a good deal, and I've been wanting to try these Benton products for months!

@@TheSilverNail - I got the last Benton set, and I'm really thrilled I did. I haven't used the essence or cream yet, but honest to god - I was having a bit of a breakout from using some old makeup that didn't agree with me.  I used one of the masks, and the next day my skin was practically blemish free.  I've used one a week since then (about 3 weeks, I think) and I haven't had a single spot since.  Not ONE!  That is unheard of for me.

You'd better believe I jumped on the new set!  Paid $23 with points and coupons.

 

[moosie]

I bought the Dewytree set.  With points and a code, I got it for $26 shipped, which was too good for me to turn down. 

 

[Tracy E. Robey]

I did a Haul of Fame comeback.  :couch:

 

[Krystyn Lowe]

The Neogen gold and caviar pads are THE best, I like them better than the seven seconds pads!

 

[LisaLeah]

I did a Haul of Fame comeback.  :couch:

That's awesome! Congrats!

 

[veritazy]

@ wooo!! congrats!! so thats why all the testing and swatches on IG~  :wub:

@@Krystyn Lowe sounds like I need to get my hands on them soon~ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 

Wishing for free shipping codes VIP to justify shop purchases...they aren't dirt cheap tbh. 

I'm running low with Sally's box hydrogel masks too...need a hydrogel restock soon. C'mon memebox  -_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tracy E. Robey]

so thats why all the testing and swatches on IG

Well...that's related to the fact that I bought a lot of stuff. ahahahahahahah 

 

[theori3]

I ended up picking up the Secretkey set today... looks like there are only 3 left in stock!

 

[Saffyra]

Oh... I don't know if I can resist that new Benton set...

 

[TheSilverNail]

Oh... I don't know if I can resist that new Benton set...

Come over to the dark snail mucin side....

 

[TheSilverNail]

Hey, I have some questions for you all.  I just received my Cleopatra/Empress' Secrets bundle; it was delayed a day or so wandering around the country with UPS.  I think my boxes might have frozen at some point.

Anyway, in Cleo -- my rose soap/wash isn't translucent like in the pictures.  It's separated into mostly a semi-solid opaque shimmery light pink stuff plus a completely clear liquid.  OK to use?  It still smells good; I'm probably one of the few who really like rose scent.

That roll-on aromatherapy item -- I don't think it smells like rose, lavender, or any other flowers.  It smells sharp and weirdly medicinal to me, anyone else?

In Empress -- $174 for that "lumpoule" (worst word ever), WTF??  Are they serious?  Is it made of liquid gold and stored in a platinum bottle?

Thanks!

 

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Hey, I have some questions for you all.  I just received my Cleopatra/Empress' Secrets bundle; it was delayed a day or so wandering around the country with UPS.  I think my boxes might have frozen at some point.

Anyway, in Cleo -- my rose soap/wash isn't translucent like in the pictures.  It's separated into mostly a semi-solid opaque shimmery light pink stuff plus a completely clear liquid.  OK to use?  It still smells good; I'm probably one of the few who really like rose scent.

My soap was also milky.  Then it warmed up and turned clear while in the warm bathroom.  Now it's milky again.  Either I keep my house at sub zero temps, or it is super sensitive to temperature changes.  I'm sure it's fine though.  When it was clear, I thought it was really nice.

 

[tiedyedlifestyle]

@@TheSilverNail

I've typed out a reply four times and keep deleting it.  GRRRR!!!!

My soap from Cleo looks similar to what you are describing.  Not even kind of translucent, it's a opaque pink salmon-y color.  Looks just like the picture @@biancardi posted on her blog.  Mine also leaked within it's own box /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  The separated part kind of squicks me out though...  I don't think mine was separated.

Do you mean the roll on from Empress?  I think that one is a spot treatment.  Based on the ingredients I remember seeing on the front, I would imagine that smells pretty medicinal.  The roll on one from Cleo smelled reallllllly lavender-y when I sniffed it last night.
 

 

[TheSilverNail]

Thanks for the answers.  I guess the rose soap is fine.  I had a tiny bit of leakage around the top of the bottle, not enough to soak through its box.

No, I was talking about the roll-on from Cleo.  I love lavender (to the point I grow my own, put it in tea, etc.) but this stuff smells awful !  Maybe when everything warms up it will be better.  I seriously think my boxes froze.  The hazards of living in Montana.

 

[tiedyedlifestyle]

I'll probably roll some on when I get home and see what I think.

 

[Butterflylion]

Lavender a top note, Middle and base notes take longer the cold shouldn't harm scent only heat and sunlight does I keep my perfume in the fridge

 

[pokeballssohard]

@@TheSilverNail The roll on is a spot treatment, so I can get why it's would smell kind of medicinal. I think it smells lovely, but I really like pure essential oil scents. It diminished my blemishes overnight, I love it. edit: Whoops, just saw that you meant the Cleo roll on! Sorry about that. Scents that are too strong are a bummer.

Did anyone else get Wonder woman? Because I tried that dual concealer, and I LOVE IT. I'm pretty dedicated to my glamoflage, but this stuff is great for under eyes and getting pimples that keep trying to steal the spotlight through my makeup. But wow, $32 dollars for it? Yeeesh!

 

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@@TheSilverNail My rose body soap had a similar thing, but seemed to settle fine after hanging around my house for a bit. I'm honestly not worried about it at all, but I also checked the smell and I have similar rosewater washes by Mamonde (Korean brand) that smell identical. And like you said, it has a very pleasant rosewater scent. With it being a body wash, I don't see it being an issue at all. But if when I start using mine I have any issues (and if anyone would react badly to something it's me, haha) I'll be sure to warn you. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

The scent of that rollon made my head hurt. I also love lavender in everything, but fresh lavender, dried lavender, etc., is so very different from lavender essential oil. It's similar to how orange essential oil smells nothing to me like a fresh orange. And since it's a mix of essential oils that isn't diluted much, I'm not surprised it's such an intense scent. On my swap list it goes.

As for the Lumpoules, That's not for each one, that's for a large set. I've noticed that Memebox doesn't state this clearly all of the time. Like with the bath bombs, I'm sure it's a set for the retail price given. 

They really need to be more cautious about such things. 

 

[blinded]

I'm actually from Canada haha. I live near Toronto, Ontario. I'll let you know when the box arrives! Then again, shipping within Canada is pretty crazy too!

Hmm...I prob not going to get the new sets. I already have benton on the way. The shara shara is okay. Dewytree looks good but I have way too many masks already

Yay for more Canadians! We're slowly and politely invading the board. I'm in Kitchener, so not super far from Toronto. 

 

[blinded]

I want the old Benton set (steam cream instead of toner) with the cleanser. I really and truly don't need more cleansers but I really want to try this one.