This box contains all full size items which makes for a nice change. Being new to Memebox I have read up on other posts about the boxes to get an idea of how products are used and I came across a couple of queries, the prices and expiry dates. It seems the prices given on the card are what the products go for in the Meme store but if you shop around you will most likely find them cheaper somewhere else. Just a note that if you find something you like don't be put off by the price. Some products have quite short expiry dates which is possibly due to having the stock for a long period of time. This could be a problem with getting the products used up in time. I will give expiry and manufactured by dates where I can. I have found some information on the Meme site about these dates -
'Korean skin products are a little different than European/American products in that instead of providing an expiration date, they most often put a "manufacture date". So if you see a date that has already passed, it usually means that this is the date the product was manufactured. Your product will still be good for 12 months after opening.'
Below is a little translation of what you may find on your product:
- ”까지” means "good by" as in it is “good until [specified date]”
- “제조” means "manufactured on" as in “made on [specified date]”
This box is the Global #16 and contains 7 items, it cost $29.99 with $6.99 shipping (£24.42). I picked standard shipping which takes 10-20 business days but you also have the option of express which is 3-7 days and costs $18.99.
Box description -
'Always anticipated, and always bringing excitement, Memebox Global is back for the time! Packed with all your beauty essentials, this box is packed with goodies that 16th will keep you waiting on your toes! This edition is worth over $100 in retail value.'
Onto the box -
RiRe Style Black Head Brush Cleanser & Skinny Black Head Closing Serum - 40ml & 20ml $18 (£11.89) exp: 14/07/16 (cleanser)
'Packed with black food complex - black rice, black beans, black sesame - rich in protein and iron, the Style Black Head Brush Cleanser effectively removes any oil, dirt, blackheads, whiteheads, dead skin cells, and skin impurities clogging up the pores and delivers improved firmness and skin elasticity by tightening up blackhead-less pores. Then, the Skinny Black Head Closing Serum provides the perfect 2nd step oil control and pore care for maintaining a well-balanced skin condition.'
Very interested in trying this out, blackheads are my main skin concern so anything that can get rid of them would be a miracle! The cleanser is dispensed by pushing the button on the side, if the brush does it's job I may keep it to use with other cleansers. The serum is to be used after to close up the pores which I'm guessing will help with keeping the skin clear.
Elizavecca Shrink Lifting R Pro - 120ml $28 (£18.49) exp: 15/08/17
'Oil-based and non-sticky, Elizavecca Shrink Lifting R Pro is a cream for your swollen calves. It works to literally 'shrink' the size of calves by relieving stimulated skin and increasing skin elasticity & firmness. Its gentle yet effective formula consists of mandarin extracts, coffee extracts, sage oil, peppermint, winter green, and mate leaf extracts.'
This is something that I don't have a need for, I work in an office so am sat down for majority of the day. If this is something that interests you but you can't get hold of I know The Body Shop did a leg gel a few years ago which they may still do.
Hair + Velvet Nutri-Injection - 12ml $5 (£3.30)
For all those damaged hairs out there, the Velvet Nutri-Injection is here to save the day! There's absolutely no need to rinse after application. Simply apply it throughout your hair, especially the damaged ends, after towel drying, and experience results of a hair clinic program!
Not exactly sure what this is supposed to do, I'm guessing moisturise. I have waist length hair so I'm not sure if this will cover all of it but I'll give it a go. While my hair isn't that damaged a little moisture couldn't hurt.
Unni Recipe Vitamin Recharger Mist - 130ml $15 (£9.91) exp: 23/03/17
'Quench skin's thirst and brighten up dull complexion with Unni Recipe Vitamin Recharger Mist enriched with 6 different vitamins and hyaluronic acid. Plus, it's completely free of paraben, benzophenon, mineral oil, alcohol, tri-ethanol, and artificial coloring, thus making it gentle enough to be used by all skin types.'
This could be quite nice to use throughout the day at work, the air in the office is so dry that this would be a nice treat for my skin.
Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream - 45ml $24 (£15.85) made on: 10/07/14
'A light, fast-absorbing gel cream consisted 74% of snail mucus extracts which work to soothe and de-stress while moisturizing, nourishing, and firming the skin for a gentle, non-irritating blemish & wrinkle care.'
Not sure how something can be a gel and a cream....This is to be used as the last stage in the skin care routine. I believe snail mucus helps with the cell turnover and skin repair but I could be wrong. Snail mucus seems to be quite popular at the moment so looking forward to seeing what this can do for my skin.
Delskin Centella 90 Power Ampoule - 30ml $14 (£9.25) exp: 05/12/15
'Over 90% of this facial ampoule consists of Centella Asiatica extracts, world-renown for its intensive soothing and repairing agents highly gentle and effective on sensitive skin suffering from stimulated, reddened spots or blemishes. Rejuvenate dry, tired skin with one of Mother Nature's best gifts!'
To be used day and night before cream, this looks like a gel consistency in the lovely glass bottle. At the moment I seem to be plagued with spots so this will be great if it helps with the redness.
Very happy with this box and the variety of products. I hope to get a proper skin care routine going this year so which will include some of these products.
The Koreans are known for their long skincare routine so knowing where and how a product is to be used can be quite confusing so here are a couple of people that I have been looking to to find out more about the products -
http://www.harlotbeauty.com/ Rachel does unboxing blog posts and has a lot of knowledge on Korean products.
Kelly Collins Kelly does unboxing videos and explains what the products are for and where they are to be used in the routine.
If your interested in Korean beauty check out the Memebox site where you can purchase a box or look through there store for a particular item. I think this is a service which I will be sticking with for the foreseeable future.
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