Memebox: Korean Beauty Box Service

[Geek2]

Considering this Makeup Stater Kit that was just released because a lot of the products are things that I would be interested in trying especially the CC cushion and the makeup remover tissues. The cost is $40. Any thoughts on this box? Worth it? I don't have any Memebox boxes with makeup. All the ones I've ordered were skin care related so I'm interested in trying some of the makeup. I thought since this is labeled "starter kit" then maybe it would be a good one to try but not sure.

 

[Alidolly]

The one I really hope they don't do a collab with is graveyard girl as I just find her presenting style annoying.

The rest, Soothingsista is a beautiful looking lady but I'm in my 40s so while I'd love to look that glamourous, reality kicks in (a kid, lack of beauty sleep and a stressful job).

Hadnt heard of Dani but she seems honest in her appraisal of products.

I tend to be te serial flitter going between sites if I'm looking for a review rather than sticking to one only.

 

[biancardi]

I found the chocolate nailpolishes on w2beauty  I got the #2 mint chocolate, #3 solid caramel and #5 cherry ganache

the nail colors are in the spoiler.  I do like brown nailpolishes - lol - plus the mint one looks interesting

Spoiler

 

[Jane George]

@@Reija personally I can't see the value and would rather select my own colours rather than let them select especially when it comes to things like powders and lip colours.

Also I take their rrps with a handful of salt.

Don't get me wrong if the rrps are correct you are getting more than you paid but if you only use half as half doesn't suit you you are losing pennies.

Will look at rrps though as sometimes cheaper to buy direct from and pay shipping costs from tk or buy from bnk. Or go on tk and grab a variety of products to check out brands.

 

[Geek2]

Thanks @@Jane George!

 

[Jane George]

Thanks @@Jane George!

Np. In general the Us boxes aren't as good a value as the global ones. Hopefully after the tenth they will improve.

 

[biancardi]

I am also very picky about my makeup items and rarely purchased makeup centric boxes at memebox as well.  Their colors don't always work well for me.  With any foundation product in a memebox, I always worried about the color matching as well. 

If I had to choose between the makeup starter kit and the usa valentine's box, I would go with the valentine's box, only because I think it has safer choices that could work for most skin types and tones.   But....I would also check out other online sites, like BNK, to see if you can "build" your own box for that price.

Jane is correct, the USA boxes do not have the value that the global boxes had, even with the inflated prices.

 

[Jane George]

I'd go vivito if I had to buy a makeup box

http://us.memebox.com/memeshop/vivito-holiday-edition

But I love the vivito lippy from soothingsista box

 

[Geek2]

Thanks for the recommendation! Looks good! Might need to get this box. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20"> 

 

[biancardi]

I'd go vivito if I had to buy a makeup box

http://us.memebox.com/memeshop/vivito-holiday-edition

that is a nice one.  Vivito seems to be a brand that a lot of memecustomers like (I know I love them)

 

[Geek2]

Just ordered the box. Couldn't resist. I guess my no buy is over at least temporarily. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20"> Thanks again for the recommendations.

 

[Jane George]

Case and point on rrps... Bnk prices for peripera

http://hanamana59en.cafe24.com/products/Peripera/AMAQ0000/

 

[Jane George]

Just ordered the box. Couldn't resist. I guess my no buy is over at least temporarily. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thanks again for the recommendations.

Np. I am supposed to be on a no buy but bank account doesn't know that.

 

[SaigonKim]

[SIZE=9pt]Hi All,[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]I'm a newbie to MUT & just joined today, however I've been lurking in the background & wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you with regards to your opinions on Memebox, product ingredients, Korean skincare & make up![/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Without sounding like a stalker, I've also started following a few of your blogs which has helped me to find some amazing HG skincare like Benton's Snail Bee High Content Essence for my acne prone, acne scarred, combination dry oily T-Zone skin (wow, that’s a bit of a mouthful!)[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]I live in London, UK & with a heavy heart I bought my last item from Memebox which was the Elizavecca Skincare Set Season 2. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]I wasn’t keen on ordering from Memebox again due to them shutting down on International orders & decided to look for those products on the sites you’ve previously mentioned. Of course I found that the Water Coating Aqua Brightening Mask was quite cheap, however the other Elizavecca products I couldn’t find or were too expensive from the Elizavecca website. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]I previously bought the same set late January & have been testing all week, so on a positive note I have certainly found some more of my HG skincare products in that set such as;-[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt] Water Coating Aqua Brightening Mask [/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]100% Galactomyces Essence[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% (not sure why they state 100% as I saw a YouTube clip from Passport to Organics on Hyaluronic Acid)[/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Thank you again ladies for being so fabulous with your posts & helping my skin to be in a much better state![/SIZE]

[SIZE=9pt]Kim xox[/SIZE]

 

[GirlyGirlie]

Out of curiosity, how many bought the Soothing Sista box because it was Soothing Sista and who bought it because they liked the products?

I bought it because I thought I would like the skincare products. However, they have failed to meet the quality of most of my other K- beauty products for one reason or another. 

I did buy the eye shadow quad of SS's today and I bought it because I like the shades. 

 

[GirlyGirlie]

Just ordered the box. Couldn't resist. I guess my no buy is over at least temporarily. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Thanks again for the recommendations.

The best value makeup box currently on Memebox for USA customers is the USA- only Pony XO box. http://us.memebox.com/pony-box

They restocked it yesterday after it sold out. I think it's the best value makeup box because all the colors are extremely wearable and versatile. I like Memebox's mascara, gel eyeliners, and all their lip products and have duplicates of the Memebox lip colors and eyeliners ( they were deeply discounted when first released- great prices).

I have this set, bought it when it was a value set, and you get the newly released Pony II Easy Shine Glam palette, the new Pony blush block, a Memebox eyeliner in one of the 5 shades, a Memebox mascara, lip tint, and a Memebox brand hydrogel facial mask ( I got 2 for some reason). The price is $39 with shipping included. I like my set very much; it shipped very quickly. I think it's a really nice makeup value set in a Memebox. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Also, the Valentine's Day Box #tothebeautifulyou which is also a USA- only box is a nice combo of skin care with some makeup. It's not a mega- value box but I think I will like every product in the box. Like the Pony makeup box, all the contents are listed. No weird surprises when you get it, but no fun surprises either. I'm getting it for the chocolate items, mostly. 

I had a great discount code for one time use only, or I probably wouldn't have gotten it, since I've bought all the other Memeboxes offered this year except the Detox box and the Signature Scent box ( thank goodness).

No-buys are no fun. Splurge a bit. You get a lot for your money with K- beauty. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />. 

 

[Alidolly]

Just tried the Pure Smile Muddy girl face mask and boy, did it leave my bath sparkly! There seems to be little shiny particles through it so looks like Tinkerbell had a quick dip (needed a bath after an afternoon bouncing with 5 and under kids at a birthday party!). Not sure if its actually done very much to my face but is a light grey / beige colour in the pack and went on smoothly. Now considering grabbing the Velieve set as that has a white clay mask too and the face masks aren't too bad either - loads of essence on them at least. Just wish the wee lassie would smile a little lol!

 

[Alidolly]

Actually - could someone please post the description for the velieve set as its just showing a blue question mark at description on my ipad so I can't read what everything is / does / how to use. Would be much appreciated.TIA

 

[Krystyn Lowe]

I get my Bloglovin feed emailed to me daily and it's just FULL of old Memebox reviews, I guess everyone is reviewing all their boxes at once before the cutoff day for points. Some of these boxes were from last summer. I don't blame the girls for getting all they can out if this!

Also, the Lassie'el sleep packs from a few of the boxes are available at Forever21, along with other Purederm stuff. Bought a bunch last night.

 

[LoveSkinCare]

I got my January box AKA Global 19 today. Only 5 more boxes to be delivered. It feels sad. I haven't liked the USA boxes as of yet, they are just too pricey and not the new to me brands that I was getting from the global ones.