MEMEBOX SPECIAL #51 CITRUS CARE

This is another re-stock from a few weeks ago. I was after Rose Edition but it has eluded me 3 times now, however I'm not at all dissapointed with this one. I am on a bit of a vitamin c craze just now so this will do me nicely.

Again nicely packed with products and well curated to the theme. I think the newer boxes lack some of the thought that went into these older ones. so here it is:

1. Unni Recipe Vitamin Recharged Mist 55ml Full Sized ($18)
This is my fourth bottle, I am stockpiling them because it has eveything I want in a mist including niacinamide, lemon, orange, grapefruit and lime extract. It sprays well and is really zingy and refreshing.

2. The Yeon All Day Sun Cream SPF50+++50ML Full Sized ($17)
I always think that Korean sunscreens are different from the stuff we slap on lying on a beach in Spain and they are, and like this one a lot of them can actually be used as a primer under makeup. This is meant for that purpose and it is a blend of aloe vera leaf, broccoli, orange peel, kiwi, lemon grass and avacado, so it's high in vitamin C. Normally I give sunscreens away but I'm tempted to give this one an airing.

3. Tonymoly Clean Dew Red Grapefuit Foam Cleanser 180ml Full Sized ($4)
I think this reminds me a lot of Body Shop Grapefruit range, it says it's non-drying so I will give this a go and see if it takes make-up off. The scent is so fruity.

4. Mizon Refresh Time Grapefruit Body Wash 200ml Full Sized ($14)
Again I have a similar one I'm using now from Body Shop but this seems to smell so much more fruity and natural, will have to compare them. It also seems creamier.

5. Vivito Make-up Starter Intro 700g Full Sized ($35)
This intrigued me most out of everything in the box. It is a tub of wet wipes shaped like flowers but they have a bumpy surface, I guess for exfoliating. Vivito is a range used by make-up artists and I have tried several products and quite like them especially the lipsticks and primers. These have lavender water in them which I like.

6. Vivito Painting Sweet Lip Balm Orange Farm 12g Full Sized ($24)
I have one of these in Berry Farm and love using it. I am obsessed with lip balms anyway but the jelly like texture is a bit different from run of the mill balms. The other thign with Vivito is the packaging is really well thought out and this tin is very nice.

Again another good box that I would be happy to buy again. A must for lovers of citrus.

MEMEBOX SPECIAL #45 CHOCOLATE MANIA

I was so lucky to get this on the lastest re-stock as it was much sought after and what a box! This is the old days of memebox when they were packed with holy grail products and lots of them. There are 8 items in the box.

So what's inside the box of delights:

1. Zamian Super Gold Cacao Pack 150g Full sized ($22)
This is a pampering pack that has 99.9% gold and cacao powders. It is probably all cacao but I don't care, the smell is wonderful and I didn't want to wash it off. It feels so nourishing but since it's the only one I have it will be reserved for a treat.

2. Shara Shara Tempting Avacado Chocolate Massage Cream 100ml Full sized ($11)
Well a blend of chocolate, avacado and banana is to die for and I love the idea of this type of product. It's meant to be massaged onto your face for 10 mins before washing off. Can't wait to give it a go.

3. Neogen Code9 Gold Cacao Cream 50ml Full Size ($30)
From what I've tried so far from Neogen I like this brand, maybe it is a drug store type but everything has delivered on what it says. This is for really dry skin so suits me. It has gold, cacao seed butter, shea butter and olive oil and is aimed at winter skin. I like the fact it's a butter and again I can see this becoming a HG of mine.

4. Missha Cacao and Cream Facial Scrub 95g Full size ($12)
Mmmm cookies and cream! A lovely creamy scrub that smells devine, what more can I say.

5. Skinfood Cacao Hand Balm 50g Full Size ($5)
Cocoa Butter hand cream is always a favourite of mine and this one is no different. I actually like greasy hand creams as I feel they go deeper into hard skin. I love the brand as well.

6. dearberry Miss Mona Lisa Eyebrow 01 Choc Brownie 03g Full Size ($2)
I like the colour it's a pretty good all rounder and I like the tip applicator. I used this a few times and got nice fine coverage.

7. Binucook Cacao Choco Pie Soap 70g Full Size ($7)
Apparently this is modelled on a choco pie that is a popular snakc in Korea. It reminds me of a wagon wheel biscuit. It smells and looks good enough to eat. It's meant to be a face soap but I'll use it for showering instead. Really intrigued by this and wish I could get my mitts on more.

8. Purederm Choco Cacao Collagen Mask 18ml Full Size ($2)
I actually don't know if I could handle a chocolate scented sheet mask for too long without wanting a cup of tea and biscuits at the same time if only to satisfy the sweet cravings I think this will give me. I like collagen masks, in fact I actually like any sheet masks except tea tree.

I am in love with this box and everything in it, I only wish memebox would do more re-stocks on this scale.

MEMEBOX BOXING DAY #5

The last of the boxing day memeboxes and it's a brilliant box for me.

There are 5 full size products and every one of them I love and will definately be using. Here's the contents:

 1. PUREDERM Yogurt Wash-Off Pack 15ea Full size product: 15ea ($7)
Randomly selected from Kiwi, Strawberry

I love wash off masks especially the Innisfree capsules. They are less wasteful than sheet masks, don't get me wrong I love those 2 but these are much more cost effective. I have a box of these already but don't mind getting another even if it is strawberry again. The box imagery makes me want to eat it and indeed I have put all these in my fridge where I always store my wash offs. These are your normal apply and leave for 15 mins then wash off types but the smells is unreal! There are 15 in the box too which is genrous.

2. ECHOICE Wash Oatmeal Body Scrub 110g Full size product: 110g ($5)

Enriched with world-renowned superfood – oatmeal and walnut – the Wash Oatmeal Body Scrub is rich in vitamin, lysine, protein, fiber, calcium, tryptophan, and antioxidant components and thus works to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, deep cleanse, and nourish your body all at the same time! I kept to the description here becuas eI can't do it justice. I love the feel of this scrub and oatmeal is one of the best things for my dry skin.

3. DR.MJ Real Mucin Restore Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ 10g Full size product: 10g ($54)

Ok so the main differnece between this and any other cushion is the addition of snail mucin which is meant to help keep the initial dewy look. I can make the colour work and the packaging is very slick, more so than UNNi or Innisfree ones, really looks expensive. The puff is very puffy too if that makes sense. I know there are other BB's with snail added but nto come across a cushion version.

4. AHC Real Aqua Velvet Sleeping Pack 80ml Full size product: 80ml ($30)

I am loving some of the ingredients in this pack such as niacinamide, adenosine, ice plant extracts, snail secretion, and birch tree sap. I will need to check to see what else becuase I know the AHC hologram had a fair bit of alcohol so all being well I will use this.

5. MSTAR Malus Intensive Hair Treatment 30g Full size product: 30g ($14)

I have used the treatment before and I can't rave enough about Korean hair products and this one has pure apple extracts, ceramide, panthenol, and 40 different kinds of naturally-derived ingredients!! If you have dry hair from dyeing then this is for you. I use this before washing, pop it on my hair, wrap in a towel and leave for about half an hour.

Great box for the money, everything I will use and really good value.

MEMEBOX BOXING DAY #4

So if you have read the other reviews on this range you will know I grabbed 4 out of 5 so here is number 4.

This box contains 5 items, again a run of Skinfood. memebox must have a surplus right now. This box is not wowing me really but there are 2 items I do like, so here's what's in the box:

1. SKINFOOD Choco Eyebrow Powder Cake 4g Full size product: 4g ($5)
Randomly selected from 01 Grey Khaki Black, 02 Grey Brown 

So this is an eyebrow powder formulated with cacao extracts. I got one of these already in the grey khaki black combo and swapped it, mainly because I have so many brow products and the colour was way off, however I got the grey brown this time so might experiment, trouble is I've discover Anastasia dip brow pomade!

2. SKINFOOD Tomato Whitening Toner 180ml Full size product: 180ml ($17)

This was a non started for me, I have another one of these that I won't use, however I like swapping and selling to get the ting I want in return so it can go in that pile. I am not a fan of tomatoes and I can't get excited about products containing them. I did receive a sample in a tester korea order for I think it's the Tonlmoly tomatox cream so I will try that and see if I can be converted. The only thing drawing me to this is the vitamin C.

3. NUGANIC Customize Anti-Wrinkle B.B OR Customize Pure Snail B.B 40ml Full size product: 40ml ($54)

I love the fact I got the snail anti- ageing version of this BB. I know the description gives 2 versions but the box says both snail and anti wrinkle so could be a typo? I am going to try this when I finish my current BB. It has an impressive list of ingredients such as adenosine, arbutin and  ginseng extracts and obviously the snail mucin. This isn't a shiny BB either so that's a bonus.

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4. SKINFOOD Egg White Pore Meringue Foam 200ml Full size product: 200ml ($13)

Again more Skinfood and again I have this in my swap pile. I read somewhere that egg white is not dry skin friendly so won't use it. In fact it does says this is good for oily skin.

5. TONYMOLY Delight Tony Tint 8.3ml Full size product: 8.3ml ($4)
Randomly selected from 01 Cheery Pink, 02 Red, 03 Orange Cha Cha

I have heard good things about these tints and it doesn't dissapoint, nice and pigmented and not drying on the lips. I got Orange Cha Cha but it's a dark pink? The description says you can do a gradient lip with it but I've never managed to pull that off yet.

There wasn't really much to get excited about in this box and I reckon these holiday editions were just to use up surplus stock but the BB and lip tint are good.
 

MEMEBOX BOXING DAY #3

There were 5 boxing day boxes and I managed to grab 4 of them, 2, 3, 4 and 5. This is number 3

Here's what's in the box:

1. SKINFOOD Facial Water Vita-C Cream 75g Full size product: 75g ($13)

I absolutely love this cream! I have been using it everyday for about 2 months and it melts into the skin leaving my dry skin smooth. I love the fact it contains vitamin C and also Alaskan glacial water. I have a few products with glacial water and it really agrees with me plus it feels like a luxury ingredient even in a drug store rated product. I now have 4 back ups of this cream! I really like Skinfood as a brand and own a massive range of items form them.

2. SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash-off 100g Full size product: 100g ($9)

So this is a facial exfoliator, I already own this but haven't tried it yet, mainly because I prefer peeling gels and also because I have heard the sugar granules are quite big compared with the almost identical Tonymoly one. I plan to use these as body scrubs. The only difference between this and any other scrub is that your meant to leave it on for 15 mins. I don't know if I could without eating it!

3. NEOGEN Code9 Blackfit Eyeliner Black Edition 0.3g Full size product: 0.3g ($16)

I don't normally wear waterproof eye products mainly because I don't like having to rub and tug the skin round my eyes to get them off so I will swap this item. Right now I'm loving Secret Kiss twinkle eyeliner but sadly can't find any more on the market.

4. TOUCH BY LEE KYUNG MIN Ice Sparkling Essence Water 300ml Full size product: 300ml ($34)

I am delighted with this mainly again due to the glacial water. I will definately give this a go whether or not I use it out of the bottle or put in a spray I'll experiment and see if it really does tighten pores. It smells so fresh and clean and healthy. It could also be used to pour onto a sheet mask.

5. THE SAEM Eco Soul Kiss Button Lips 2g Full size product: 2g ($11)Randomly selected from 06 Funky Music, 08 Okay Love, 09 Bittersweet Coffee

I got funky music according to the card or exciting song on the box but either way it's a useable colour which is good as memebox lip product colours are so random. It's a click up pen a bit like touch eclat that is meant to eliminate waste and keep the product clean.

 This box is probabaly the lowest in value of all the Boxing day range however it has my HG in it so I am chuffed and will get my money worth.

MEMEBOX BOXING DAY SPECIAL #2

Love this box! I paid $1.99 with using points and it must be the best bargain yet. Packed with a mix of 12 full and sample size products. Even some of the samples are 50ml.

There are 2 things in particular that I have been amassing from swaps the Mise En Scene Perfect hair treatment and the Hanskin BB cream.

Here's what's in the box:

1. DERMA B Fresh Moisture Body Lotion 50ml Full size product: 400ml ($19)

This is a body body lotion for dry/sensitive skin types. It contains tea tree, peppermint, bergamot, ginger, and has amber notes. It absorbes well, I have a moisture cream from this brand and I'd compare it to the Norweigian formula. It's meant to be kept in the fridge, not sure why? For a sample 50ml is a good size.

2. BANILA CO. Claypatra Mineral Salt Clay Pack 12g X 2ea Full size product: 100g ($22)

This is a 100% pure mud extracted straight from the Dead Sea for removing dead skin and unblocking pores. I have a full size of this but not treid it yet. Again lovely ample sized jars. It's meant to be left on for 10 mins then rubed and massaged before rinsing off.

 

3. HANSKIN Bio Origin Royal Ampoule B.B SPF30 PA++ 5ml Full size product: 35ml ($54)

I absolutely adore this stuff and have managed to get 6 of them now. It's quite pricey to buy a full size so I keep my eye open for them when people are swapping. It's the perfect colour for me and it's got Royal Jelly in it so it's nice and smooth.

4. TONYMOLY BCDation All Master SPF30 PA++ 20g Full size product: 50g ($24)

I only learned about BCD creams recently and this one is ok but not tried any other to compare. So it's meant to be a base, BB, CC and foundation all in one.

5. BANILA CO. Clean It Zero 7g X 4ea Full size product: 100ml ($22)

This is a makeup remover balm that goes oily when used, it has papaya, acerola, and herbal extracts which smell nice and it really gets waterproof eyeliner off. There's 4 of these in the box, 2 of each formula and again nice handy size for travelling.

6. DR.YOUNG Pore Syok-Syok Cleansing Gel 15ml X 2ea Full size product: 150ml ($28)

A new brand on me but cleansers are always welcome, 2 good sized tubes. It's a gel that contains morus bark, agrimonia eupatoria root extracts, and lime extracts plus it's oil free so look forward to giving it a go.

7. TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL Dinoplatz Cinema City 10ml Full size product: 30ml ($30)

The description say 'delivering abundant nutrition and moisture to your skin for an egg-smooth texture, this multi-functional CC cream will brighten up your complexion, protect from the sun, and take care of signs of aging as well'. Love this brand and CC creams are great for my complexion.

8. MISE EN SCENE Perfect Repair Treatment Pack 180ml Full size product: 180ml ($16)

This is a deep treatment conditioner and I love the stuff, it smells great and doesn't fade my highlights. I know it's a twice a week treatment but I have been using it more than that purely becuse it's so good.

9. SEVEN DROPS High Protection Moringa Light Sunblock SPF50+ PA+++ 7g Full size product: 50ml ($38)

Sunblock enriched with nourishing moringa extracts and 100% natural. I don't use suncreams so will probably give this away. 

10. RYO Anti Hair Loss Treatment 50ml Full size product: 200ml ($12)

Love the sound of this and new ingredients to try, namely biota seed, coix seed, green tea and gold extracts, although it says anti hair loss it also claims it will strengthen so happy to give this a try.

 11. WITCH’S POUCH Radiant Lolli Tint 03 Funky Bloom 2.5g Full size product: 4.5g ($14)

I have a few of these but admit to not having tried them yet. The colours are quite bright so will proabably keep them until spring. It is meant to be a hybrid gloss and lipstick.

Upcycled Birchboxes

I have a growing mountain of subscrition boxes that never seem to get used and I find stacking them a pain so started playing around with some to create someting a bit more useable.

It was really easy to do, all you need is boxes, a glue gun, some ribbons and embellishments (I chose paper flowers to fit with my room) and some brass paper fastners.

All I did was use 2 box lids for each drawer holder section, cut an end of each and sandwiched them together using glue. I did make sure the bottom of the box/drawer fit snuggly into them before glueing them down.

I used 6 box lids in total to make 3 drawer sections then glue them in place. Make sure to line them up first and just check all your drawers fit well. If need be use a craft knife or very sharp scissors to trim any uneven edges.

The handles are simply some sturdy ribbon. I measured 3 pieces the same length and cut a V into each end to stop it fraying. I then used brass paper fastners that open like butterfly wings and poked them through the ribbon and drawer and fastened at the back.

A very simple idea! I am working on another type of storage using Memeboxes.