Memebox: Korean Beauty Box Service

[missrobertaw]

As I am finishing up my makeup this am, it is official. The nylon palette is the worst ever palette in terms of pigmentation. The colors look so nice, but it so light, even with primer.

I have no idea how those ladies on IG, showing off their looks, are able to get such vivid colors out of this palette I even tried foiling /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

lol I almost asked one of those girls on ig this the other day. I thought maybe it was just cause I'm nc35. again annoying ad there was a darker girl in it and it was vivid. I wonder if its sitting on top of a cream formula something in a similar color...

 

[biancardi]

 @@missrobertaw, yep, that is what I am thinking too...  also a little photoshopping never hurt either.  Some of those colors in those pics that they said they used - I am like, do we have the same palette here? My colors come no where near those.

 

[Stella Bella]

So I finally tried out the Pony orange bloom quad this morning and have to agree that the eyeshadows are really lovely! I did experience some glitter fallout but I was quite heavy-handed and bit careless applying the shadows so not too surprising about the fallout.

I also tried out the Kyungsun x memebox gel liner in brown with the Memebox eyebrow brush (#3) and can't believe how easily and smoothly the eyeliner applied with the brush! I usually struggle lining my lids with liquid liners (plus most attempts at winging my liner end in utter failure) but my first attempt with a gel liner this morning was a huge success! Yay! Needless to say I went ahead and ordered the combo in black (basically getting another brush for $2 more- sweet!). I love that these gel liners are matte and stay put really well. I have hooded eyelids and usually experience a little liner transfer but so far I have had zero transfer with this liner! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

ETA: I also picked up a couple of the Pony pastel polishes and have to say that they are pretty darn good for $3 apiece (nice coverage, pretty colors, self-leveling, quick drying, and fairly chip resistant)!

 

[LoveSkinCare]

Is anyone getting the box of fortune?

 

[Stella Bella]

I'm tempted to get the box of fortune but I keep telling myself that I really do not need any more stuff!

By the way has anyone ever contacted memebox about returning items? Is there a restocking fee? Just curious because I never noticed the following bit of info under the shipping info tab:

We happily accept returns

If you'd like to return an item, we've got your back. We will happily accept all returns, no questions asked, for up to 90 days! Email us at [email protected] to receive a prepaid return shipping label.

 

[biancardi]

@  I have never returned anything with Memebox...I guess you could ask that about the restocking fee- most places don't do that, but you never know!

2 new boxes

a mother's day box

a music festival box ...that has...surprise...the nylon palette!  bwhahah

 

[Tracy E. Robey]

As I am finishing up my makeup this am, it is official.  The nylon palette is the worst ever palette in terms of pigmentation.  The colors look so nice, but it so light, even with primer.

I have no idea how those ladies on IG, showing off their looks, are able to get such vivid colors out of  this palette  I even tried foiling /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I've been clicking over to the original posts when Memebox does an IG repost of gorgeous makeup using that palette and inevitably the look is created with 20 different high-end eye products and probably one swipe of the Nylon palette.

 

[biancardi]

@fanserviced  so true!!  On another note, I got the Jungsen Back to Basic palette the other day - it is on sale for 9.50 - I got the charcoal sweater one and it is so pretty, no fall out, and pigmented.  Memebox has not hyped this set at all...So, ladies, if you would like a basic palette, I recommend the Junsgen ones - they also have a brown one called trench coat

 

• Light Charcoal ~ A matte ivory shade ~ lots of cream in it.  This reminds me of MAC Brule, which is my go-to all over eyelid base. 
• Medium Charcoal ~ Memebox is describing this as a “rosy brown with a subtle shimmer”.  I do think this is a rosy shade with light brown tones to it and it packs a lot of shimmer.   It is not a glitter, so maybe that is why it was classified as “subtle” /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  This is a nice toned down rose-gold shade ~ think of rose light-bronze.  
• Dark Charcoal ~ A matte cool ash grey ~ a great contour shade.  You can see that it leans towards the bluer range of grey.

All three of these shades have no fall out and are pigmented.  The Light Charcoal, for swatching purposes, was applied 4 times to show up, but the other colors were applied twice.   I did not use a primer and I wore this today and it is still going strong without fading, after 9 hours.

Top to bottom: Light Charcoal, Medium Charcoal, Dark Charcoal​

 

[BlackMagwitch]

Hi guys! ...boy, do I miss the banter, excitement, and sometimes witchiness of this thread /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I can't make any Memebox purchases from Canada so I'm silently reading my emails with your latest posts. It's interesting to see what you guys are buying and how the whole thing is unfolding post "International Excommunication". Seems like Memebox is succeeding is pushing people over to the shop with their cosmetics. Maybe they will successfully transition to products and eventually eliminate boxes altogether. Like most of you I REALLY miss those high value boxes.

I just wanted to comment about the Nylon palette and the advertising of the colours. This bait & switch is really common in my business (photography/fashion). Even in editorial stories when they say "Model Suzie is wearing Mac's Russian Red on her lips" I will have just watched the makeup artist use a base colour, the lip colour, blend in a liner, dot the middle area with a deeper shade and top it with a little gloss of another colour. So in the end a multitude of products are used to achieve these looks. Usually they can get away with it in magazines, but it's a something else if you're selling directly to the consumer. It's also pretty brazen to show something highly pigmented when you are selling the exact opposite. It's just blatant false advertising and truthfully, a rip-off.

Sorry, you guys are still being shilled by Memebox's underhanded tactics. At least I see you've received some pretty gnarly stuff too, though. And despite the fact that they still have no ethics as a company, I still miss my boxes. Glad you guys are enjoying it still... And can afford those prices...Cheese Willikers! What happened?? /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[BlackMagwitch]

@@biancardi Wow! That's pretty!

 

[ChullBird]

I don't miss memebox at all. Really....not at all. But the Soothing Sista & Pony Blooming palettes are calling my name. The only thing stopping me is I have nearly every single one of those colors in different palettes.

 

[Saffyra]

@@BlackMagwitch Yep, worked like a charm apparently. The only reason I get anything is because of points. Once those are gone I won't be buying a thing. (okay, if they bring back the Tahpre masks, I might buy those if they're reasonably priced).

Otherwise I'm still so grumpy at them because their boxes are SO BORING compared to how they used to be. And there's always the Memebox product "filler" to try and avoid.

That being said, I really do like the Soothing Sista and the Pony Pink Bloom palettes. But, like @@ChullBird says... you've probably got all the colors in something you already own. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[BlackMagwitch]

Hmmm... Haven't tried Tahpre.

I always felt like I would have wanted to 'avoid' Memebox's name brand stuff too. Seems like people have nothing but rave reviews for them though. I guess that's good. I'd have a hard time getting behind it even so, considering how much the value of what they used to offer has depreciated. I wouldn't want them taking something I enjoyed and then offering me something that was mostly beneficial to them. Doesn't make you feel appreciated as a customer.

I may put in an order and go get it at the border this summer.. But since I know which brands and products I like for the most part, I'll likely stick to TestorKorea and buying from other women online.

Also do you guys have swap sell boards on Pinterest??

Thanks for the updates!

 

[Alidolly]

I missed the Memeboxes like crazy when they first stopped shipping but now get other boxes delivered (plus the occasional haul from one of the online stores - even Etude House has great promotions if you wait patiently!). I don't need any more cleansers as got a LARGE box of those and ditto various creams and gels so the no international means I can finally start to wade my way through some of the stuff lying.

Another eye palette that has a LOT of drop out is the A'Pieu Christmas special one they had on testerkorea. Even with the sponge applicator it goes everywhere - though the colours (bronze, cream etc) are pretty. Not sure if all A'Pieu eyeshadow are the same though

Ive ordered the mask genie into the wild mask set so waiting to try those as looks fun but do really miss the banter and excitement of new releases. Dislike Beauteque and just can't get excited with their stuff and there's no other K beauty box that's got the variety of products the Memeboxes of old used to have included. Granted, still don't want the male mask for te nether region lol!!

 

[BlackMagwitch]

@@Alidolly I concur. Can't beat 50 cent masks and free shipping on those Etude House sales when they come round. I'm beginning to work through my stash as well. God knows what I'd be wading in myself if I hadn't been forcibly detoxed.

I really can't get behind Beautique either, although it looks like it is gradually improving. Seems like more products and less dollar store hair accessories.

I actually ordered the He & She masks from someone in a FB group for ***** & giggles. Gave one to my guy friend who thought the controversy around it was quite hilarious... Oh scandal! That's actually the stuff that I miss about spending waaaay too much time on these boards /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tracy E. Robey]

Glad you guys are enjoying it still... And can afford those prices...

Ha! I totally can't justify those prices. There are some gems in the shop, but 80% of the stuff...no. I was interested in the acne box, but it turned out to be $45. I was just like...NO. The problem is that one good acne product could be worth $45, but the Memebox of today isn't sourcing products like that anymore. Memebox does seem to slowly be getting its act together, but I think that they're going to be appealing to different consumers entirely--I saw a college student I follow on tumblr who knows nothing about kbeauty get a Memebox and thought "oh, this company isn't meant for us anymore--it's meant more for people who are getting started." And by getting started I mean, in some cases, getting started in makeup and skincare.

 

[blinded]

I think I miss the chatting on this board more than I miss the actual boxes. I still casually see what Memebox is offering, but nothing has really made me wish I could still order from them. Actually thinking about what I need or want to buy is making me a bit less adventurous and I'm always reading reviews. More practical, but way less exciting. 

 

[biancardi]

Ha! I totally can't justify those prices. There are some gems in the shop, but 80% of the stuff...no. I was interested in the acne box, but it turned out to be $45. I was just like...NO. The problem is that one good acne product could be worth $45, but the Memebox of today isn't sourcing products like that anymore. Memebox does seem to slowly be getting its act together, but I think that they're going to be appealing to different consumers entirely--I saw a college student I follow on tumblr who knows nothing about kbeauty get a Memebox and thought "oh, this company isn't meant for us anymore--it's meant more for people who are getting started." And by getting started I mean, in some cases, getting started in makeup and skincare.

I know - I was thinking about the acne box as well, but for 45 bucks - nope. Memebox doesn't even give us good promos or anything.  They had one that was for a few hours on the last day of april, apr20 for 20% off anything using their app, but that was only mentioned on instagram and for only a few hours.

not everyone is wired in to every social media outlet, memebox /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Alidolly]

I think their biggest change (apart from no international) is the move to make-up and away from the skincare that's what make K beauty products different...plus they seem very limited with the colours when it comes to eye palettes. Sure, I'll wear browns but do I really need to own 30 shades of brown? I realise that S Korean ladies generally have brown eyes but they are selling to a US market now that will include some pale skin, blue / green or grey eyed ladies too so need to expand the colour range.

I've been ordering some of the UK sub boxes and there have been a few hits (Latest in beauty) and misses (naturisimo) but none as fun as the memebox of old.

 

[Fae]

I do miss the excitement of new boxes! I'm interested in the Pony 3 Bloom palettes! They look so pretty! If they do decide to ship international again, I'd love to buy them! ^^