So you know how I'm a little bit addicted to my Memeboxes? In case you didn't know, they're a Korean non-subscription beauty box and cosmetics retailer and they ship to many countries worldwide, including the UK. I now have enough Korean cosmetics to open my own small distribution facility, and my friends and relations have learned to eye any skin product I offer them warily, for fear it contains snail mucus or other such unforseen ingredients.
So it was as an existing firm fan that Memebox** got in touch with me and offered to send me one of their boxes to review on these here pages. Of course I said yes, because I love the company and anything I can do to get more people hooked on those snazzy pink boxes is all the better for me (more customers = more demand = more boxes for me to buy!). Just don't buy up all the best ones before I can get my hands on them, okay?!
I was delighted to find out that I'd be receiving the Memebox Global #14 because I'd actually already ordered one for myself, which I'd received about a week earlier, and it had gone down in history as my Favourite Memebox Ever (except perhaps My Cute Wishlist, I still dream about getting another box that good). If you're new to the Memebox game, the range of boxes they have can be a little confusing. They must get that a lot, because they've produced a page which may help choosing a little easier - it's here.
Anyway, on with the box. Now, seeing as I received the box twice, I'm in the happy position of having got two different variants of some products. I will tell you what I thought of each, in those cases, and which I prefer. Onwards!
Shower Mate Perfume de Whip Body Wash in 03 Marilyn Red Fantasy // OK so I'm not sure I like Marilyn gazing at me like that while I'm minding my own business trying to have a shower first thing in the morning, but a shower gel is something I will always get through. This one is scented pleasingly enough, with slightly musky undertones. Of course I'll use it up and quite happily at that (twice actually, as I got the same one in both boxes).
Shower Mate Perfume de Whip Body Wash in 02 Pure White Blossom // Look there's Marilyn again! I just can't seem to get away from her. I like the scent of this slightly less than the Red Fantasy, as I'm generally not one for floral scents. Again I got the same in both boxes, so I think I'm going to use the first tube myself, and then the second tube I will put in my guest basket for any overnighters who may have forgotten to pack their own Marilyn shower gel.
Beauty People Miss 100 Super Waterproof Gel Liner Auto Pencil in Glimmer Bronze // This is where the box starts to get really, really good. This was my favourite liner from the selection tin I got in the My Cute Wishlist box, and raved about here (and here). Even better, this is a full size and is a twist up pen so there's no product wasted whatsoever. This is a beautiful colour, goes on so easily and stays put once it dries. I got the same colour in both boxes which I'm delighted with. Glimmer Bronze 4evah!
Recipe By Nature Golden Time Vita Capsule Essence // A full size of this product which looks like an expensive perfume, but is actually a vitamin essence. This is to be applied after toner, and promises deep nourishment, brightening and evening out of skin tone. Sounds grand to me, and this will look super chic in my bathroom (tell me it's not just me who considers this?!).
Sua Young Mineral Essence in Liquid Foundation SPF 33 PA+++ // I'm always keen to try new foundations and this one has been great so far- although I've only had the chance to try it once or twice. I love that it's got a decent SPF in it and the colour matches me very well - one of the few times I'm pleased to be quite as pale as I am. It also gives a light coverage which is what I go for. So far, so good.
VOV Good-Bye Black Smuge Waterproof Mascara in 01 Lash Proof Mascara (pink) and 02 Volume Proof Mascara (orange) // I received some variation in the form of both options for the waterproof mascara. I'm pleased about this, because I was intrigued as to the difference between a 'lash proof' and a 'volume proof' mascara. Turns out, not a great deal - both have a scary brush, both go on quite clumpily at first but then with perseverance work out to give fabulous length and definition (unusual in a waterproof mascara, in my experience), and are extremely difficult to get off. I honestly think it's the same formula in both tubes, and the only difference is the brush - the lash proof has a straight brush with 3 'lines' of bristles and the rest of the brush is bare, which is a bit intimidating, and the volume proof has a curved wand which doesn't fit my eye shape particularly well so I just ended up using the convex side. It didn't matter, because the end result was pretty good in either case, so I'm not complaining!
Sally's Box 4SET (Love Recipe Apple Mask, Delight Ceramide Hudrogel Mask, Delight Collagen Hydrogel Mask, Delight Pantenol Hydrogel Mask) // This pack contains a whopping 4 masks all with cute illustrations on the front. The apple mask is to soothe, balance and moisturise rough skin (hello perfect), and the others are basically deep hydration masks. This is absolutely perfect for my skin type as I'm always looking for some extra moisture, and these proved to be a joy to use.
Kocostar 4 Package Set (Ggonji Hair Pack, Face Spot Mirror Patch, 5 Finger Nail Pack, Foot Peeling Pack) // More masks! So many masks. I was particularly excited to receive these because I'd been lusting after them for ages, and had even sourced them via eBay but had hesitated just before pressing purchase. I'm so glad I did, because here they are! And, as a side note, I'm very glad I got my second box because now I can put a mask on all 10 fingers! Hurrah!
a;t fox Fantasy Holic Lip & Cheek Designer in Rose Beige and Sweet Orange // This little pen is definitely tying in first place with the beautiful Glimmer Bronze gel eyeliner pen for Favourite Product Of The Box. In my first box I received Rose Beige, which is my perfect lip colour. I just adore it, and have used it all up already (gulp). I did ruin it a bit whilst trying to sharpen it, so I'd say that's the only downside of this product. Now I have Sweet Orange, I'm keen to wear this one to death, too, and I'm hopeful that I'll enjoy it just as much as the Rose Beige.
All in all, I think this was a fantastic box. I either instantly loved or will happily use every single item in the box, and unbelievably all the products (except the foundation) are full size. Crazy. I think Memebox is great value for money, considering this sells for just $23 plus P&P. If you use offer points, free shipping, etc then this can be reduced by a surprising amount. Obviously I was sent the second box by Memebox, for which I'm very grateful, but I did pay for the first box and would happily do so all over again.
If you're interested in purchasing a Memebox, they release new boxes all the time, so it's best to head over to the website** to see what's new and still in stock (they tend to sell out fast!). Boxes currently tickling my fancy include the Memebox Empties box, because who doesn't love a good empties post, and the Seoulites City Girl box, as I'm visiting Seoul later in the year and I have to look the part, y'know.
If I've pushed you over the edge into making a purchase, then I have a code for you which will get you $5 off your purchase - just use CCZK at the checkout. It's valid until the end of October, but if you're anything like me then it won't last that long!
Did you receive this box? What did you think of it? And what boxes are you currently lusting after?!
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Thank you to Memebox for providing one of the boxes featured in this post. Keep up the fabulous boxes, please!
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