Memebox: Korean Beauty Box Service

[Cindy Elliott]

I just peeked at Memebox's site...who the heck is buying all these crappy overpriced boxes?  Come on people, they'll NEVER give us anything better if everyone is swooping up all the sub-par garbage! 

I've been wondering the same thing, with most the boxes sold out.  The only one that tempts me is the Slumber Party box cause its all masks which I love, but with no discount code I refuse to pay that much for it even if shipping is free.  I did buy the winter revival box because they gave 15% off and I had some points to burn.  Obviously some ladies have more money to spare than I do, lol. 

 

[MissJexie]

I just peeked at Memebox's site...who the heck is buying all these crappy overpriced boxes?  Come on people, they'll NEVER give us anything better if everyone is swooping up all the sub-par garbage! 

It's possible that they're making MUCH less in terms of the quantity of each box. Before they'd have over 100 available, they may only have like 25-50 of these lesser quality ones!

On another note...I sent my 3 reviews into Lauren for Reimbursment almost a week ago and have heard absolutely nothing...not sure how to proceed at this point. A simple e-mail letting us know what's going on would be nice. sigh.

 

[avarier]

It's possible that they're making MUCH less in terms of the quantity of each box. Before they'd have over 100 available, they may only have like 25-50 of these lesser quality ones!

Making less means selling out quicker.. which created the mentality everybody here experienced: I MUST buy it NOW before it sells out! .. they could very well be using this psychology to start catching customers.

 

[Alidolly]

It worked before with the restocks - very limited number that sold out quickly...even the crappy boxes that normally wouldn't have flew off the shelves.

 

[Nancy Tang]

I'm new to Memebox, I have only purchased products off that site and not an actual box yet. I actually discovered Memebox like a week ago. The boxes I see are kinda meh, I really did want the #beginwithskin set but it sold out so fast. I literally just put it into the cart and it sold out!

I'm trying to switch from my American products to korean ones. I have been using American skincare products for pretty much all of my life and it never really worked for me, my face is full of acne and the stuff prescribed by dermatologists dry me out really bad. So I just wanted as much of the korean skin care routine items as I could get my hands are. I found a blog about the Memeboxes and saw they had a full korean skin care routine around 180 value for 29.99 + shipping, there was like a 70+ dollar serum in there. It was crazy!

The boxes now just seem more cosmetics than skin care focused and they seem more expensive and less of a value. I'm pretty sad I came so late into the Memebox craze. Hopefully I will still be able to get at least 1 good box of skin care items /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[veritazy]

It's possible that they're making MUCH less in terms of the quantity of each box. Before they'd have over 100 available, they may only have like 25-50 of these lesser quality ones!

On another note...I sent my 3 reviews into Lauren for Reimbursment almost a week ago and have heard absolutely nothing...not sure how to proceed at this point. A simple e-mail letting us know what's going on would be nice. sigh.

Hun, I just got Lauren's email so I thought I'd let everyone know so as to not flood her mail further..

Hi Veritazy,

I've been spending the last two weeks focusing on final payouts for affiliates since they have been patiently waiting over two months (you included). Since the deadline for the review promotion is two weeks after box arrival, I decided that I have enough to deal with it after affiliates have been cleared /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Dealing with each major thing at a time is more organized and efficient for me! I'll be working on reviews throughout this week, so if you emailed me, you can expect to start seeing responses soon!

Regards,

Lauren

Thank goodness! I thought she quit from job stress or something. Poor girl..

Also this is good news~ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[MissJexie]

I'm new to Memebox, I have only purchased products off that site and not an actual box yet. I actually discovered Memebox like a week ago. The boxes I see are kinda meh, I really did want the #beginwithskin set but it sold out so fast. I literally just put it into the cart and it sold out!

I'm trying to switch from my American products to korean ones. I have been using American skincare products for pretty much all of my life and it never really worked for me, my face is full of acne and the stuff prescribed by dermatologists dry me out really bad. So I just wanted as much of the korean skin care routine items as I could get my hands are. I found a blog about the Memeboxes and saw they had a full korean skin care routine around 180 value for 29.99 + shipping, there was like a 70+ dollar serum in there. It was crazy!

The boxes now just seem more cosmetics than skin care focused and they seem more expensive and less of a value. I'm pretty sad I came so late into the Memebox craze. Hopefully I will still be able to get at least 1 good box of skin care items /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Welcome to the Korean Skincare craziness! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I always link to this, however if you're interested, this is a great intro to Korean Skincare by one of my favorite bloggers! http://www.skinandtonics.com/asian-skin-care-guide/

Also, since Memebox has been kind of "meh" on the deals lately, you can also check out the Beauteque BB Bag subscription or the 3B (Beauty Beyond Borders) Box. They both feature Korean beauty and are reasonably priced. They're a good way to sort of dip your toe in the water and get to know some of the brands and what works for you/what doesn't.

I was the same way with American/US brands- nothing ever seemed to work for me and my skin was a mess. Plus skincare seemed more like a chore at the end of the night that I never wanted to do. With Korean skincare products, for some reason I have so much more fun trying out all the new things and doing my little beauty "ritual" at the end of the night.  

You can also shop from testerkorea.com (which I find to have the best prices/shipping costs balance overall) as well as a wide variety of other korean product-selling sites! I like to lurk on the threads here on makeuptalk and listen to what some of the other ladies are into right now and then add it to my testerkorea wishlist. Once I have enough stuff to warrant shipping, I buy it all! LOL /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Hun, I just got Lauren's email so I thought I'd let everyone know so as to not flood her mail further..

Hi Veritazy,

I've been spending the last two weeks focusing on final payouts for affiliates since they have been patiently waiting over two months (you included). Since the deadline for the review promotion is two weeks after box arrival, I decided that I have enough to deal with it after affiliates have been cleared /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Dealing with each major thing at a time is more organized and efficient for me! I'll be working on reviews throughout this week, so if you emailed me, you can expect to start seeing responses soon!

Regards,

Lauren

Thank goodness! I thought she quit from job stress or something. Poor girl..

Also this is good news~ /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I had a feeling that was exactly what was going on, although I think she should send that e-mail out to everyone so there is less stress on her. They seriously drop all of these crazy tasks in her lap to do all on her own. It's ridiculous. At least we know it hasn't been forgotten about!

 

[Nancy Tang]

Welcome to the Korean Skincare craziness! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I always link to this, however if you're interested, this is a great intro to Korean Skincare by one of my favorite bloggers! http://www.skinandtonics.com/asian-skin-care-guide/

Also, since Memebox has been kind of "meh" on the deals lately, you can also check out the Beauteque BB Bag subscription or the 3B (Beauty Beyond Borders) Box. They both feature Korean beauty and are reasonably priced. They're a good way to sort of dip your toe in the water and get to know some of the brands and what works for you/what doesn't.

I was the same way with American/US brands- nothing ever seemed to work for me and my skin was a mess. Plus skincare seemed more like a chore at the end of the night that I never wanted to do. With Korean skincare products, for some reason I have so much more fun trying out all the new things and doing my little beauty "ritual" at the end of the night.  

You can also shop from testerkorea.com (which I find to have the best prices/shipping costs balance overall) as well as a wide variety of other korean product-selling sites! I like to lurk on the threads here on makeuptalk and listen to what some of the other ladies are into right now and then add it to my testerkorea wishlist. Once I have enough stuff to warrant shipping, I buy it all! LOL /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Thanks for all the helpful advice! Usually what I do is look at what is sold out on Memebox and the reviews it gets. Based on that I will google it for more info and check the prices against amazon, since I had no idea where to go to get korean products. I will definitely try out the site you mentioned. Thanks again!

 

[Saffyra]

Thanks for all the helpful advice! Usually what I do is look at what is sold out on Memebox and the reviews it gets. Based on that I will google it for more info and check the prices against amazon, since I had no idea where to go to get korean products. I will definitely try out the site you mentioned. Thanks again!

@ Welcome to the craze!! If you have acne prone skin, I recommend the LJH Tea Tree products!  Many of us have had great results with it.

Of the boxes available now, it's true.  There's too much makeup.  Skincare is where it's at with Korean products.  I can get makeup anywhere but interesting and effective skincare with actually good ingredients that don't cost an arm and a leg?  

The Nature Box is the best of the bunch right now.  That Winter Skin Revival might have been my first favorite but it's currently sold out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

You should check out the Asian Beauty thread if you haven't already.  If you need advice, everyone has something to offer! https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/131289-koreanasian-beauty-and-skincare-talk/page-101

 

[sayswhoo]

Thanks for sharing this!  Apparently we WILL be getting them soon, as I just checked my USPS account, and my box is finally showing up in Flushing, NY! 

I have to say, as much as I miss the "old" Memebox, I will not missing trying to track down boxes that should have arrived weeks ago!

You're welcome! And that's great news your box showed up in NY! Mine still hasn't moved since 1/27. The fact that yours is moving gives me hope though.

 

[Nancy Tang]

@ Welcome to the craze!! If you have acne prone skin, I recommend the LJH Tea Tree products!  Many of us have had great results with it.

Of the boxes available now, it's true.  There's too much makeup.  Skincare is where it's at with Korean products.  I can get makeup anywhere but interesting and effective skincare with actually good ingredients that don't cost an arm and a leg?  

The Nature Box is the best of the bunch right now.  That Winter Skin Revival might have been my first favorite but it's currently sold out /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

You should check out the Asian Beauty thread if you haven't already.  If you need advice, everyone has something to offer! https://www.makeuptalk.com/f/topic/131289-koreanasian-beauty-and-skincare-talk/page-101

Thanks for the recommendations. I will definitely check LJH tea tree products out.

 

[TonyaBeans]

I have been lusting after the blush sticks and the cream blushes. I just find I have better luck with blending them and applying them than traditional powder blushes. I've already got the Peripera Cushion Blusher and some of the Colourpop SuperShock Cheeks. Now I feel as if the Meme ones are missing from my little collection.

Has anyone tried them? Opinions?

 

[jennielyndy]

Memebox emailed me a 15% off sitewide coupon. Did anyone else get this?

I'm not sure if I'm going to use it. Unfortunately, I've discovered that fragrance is a big trigger for my rosacea (and of course I figured this out after I bought the Luckybox package deal), so I don't really want to buy skincare without seeing all of the ingredients. I'm slightly interested in their makeup, but ... I'm not sure.

 

[EmiB]

@@jennielyndy I got it too. I has been awhile since I bought anything from them, but today I decide to get some skin care, plus I had some points to spend

 

[biancardi]

I purchased the Kyungsun XO box as I have been waiting for this one!  This is more my style!

 

[Geek2]

ooh I better check this out, like I need more stuff /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20">

 

[biancardi]

ooh I better check this out, like I need more stuff /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

haha - yeah, I don't need more makeup either.  But I love those colors.

the other makeup boxes were too light and girly for me.  I am more into these darker, deeper colors.

 

[Chiroptera]

Does the Memebox shop ever restock? I'm just getting into Korean skincare and the USA shop has so many products I think I would love, but most of what I would like to try is sold out...

 

[Alidolly]

@@Chiroptera they may be affected by the longshoreman strike thing so stock (from South Korea) might not be able to unloaded.

Hopefully they'll add more stock soon for US folk. I'm in the uk so can't buy from there anymore /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

There are online stores that are worth a wee look if you're after specific products that are normally much cheaper than memebox. Have a look at;

Testerkorea

Roseroseshop

Beautynetkorea

Koreadepart

All have LOADS of products (too many temptations!)

You can also purchase some of the items direct from websites like Innisfree and Etude House.

Once you start though it gets addictive lol!!

 

[Geek2]

Any thoughts on the new Ulzaang Box? It's cute but the colors wouldn't be something I would use