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Friday, December 5, 2014

New Memebox releases have been extremely scarce nowadays. Memebox suddenly changed course, leaving us wondering on what could be up ahead for Memebox. Sad to say, Memebox seemed to prioritize the Memeshop more than their new box releases. Check the website, and you'll notice that Sale banners have gone up for the Memeshop items, but no updates for the Memeboxes.

I believe, we've only seen about five new boxes for the past five weeks. Sad to say, these new boxes sounded boring, too. Nonetheless, they got sold out in a short span of time, probably because Memeaddicts got impatient over the long wait. I can't blame them. I almost fell for it, too because I've loved Memebox. I loved the old Memebox.

Memebox didn't even bother for an explanation. Just like that, we, Memeaddicts and Memefans are left hanging by the thread. If this continues, I might as well forget about Memebox, because to be frank, I don't care about their shop or their own products at all. In fact, I haven't bought anything from them at all, except for the boxes (of course!)

To date, I only have about 5 pre-ordered boxes left to be delivered, one of which is still on transit mainly because it was delayed for shipping for over a month now.  But, I understand the situation Memebox was in, so it was forgivable. 

What's unforgivable is the sudden cold turkey on us.

Why, Memebox? Why?

Now, I'll steer clear from all the negativity.

On a lighter note, I'm happy to announce that I received four Memeboxes this week. But, I won't rush it, I'll only unbox one for now. After all, the last 5 boxes are on their way.

Without further ado, here's the Memebox Special #58: Beauty 911:
Bad hair days, vicious zits, days when it's just so obvious that you've partied way too hard the night before - we've all been in that situation when we would've killed for a beauty emergency kit. Smart us, we've curated the perfect all-inclusive beauty box to save you in all your beauty predicaments, and put an end to all the madness.

I kind of expect anti-trouble spot treatments, cooling and/or soothing gels, makeup erasers, eye creams, blackhead/whitehead balms, hair serums and zit concealers from this box. But really, I don't have much in mind. I guess when it comes to 'beauty emergencies', I don't know much. 

Anyway, here's the breakdown for today's box. I have arranged the products according to my preferences. 

Neogen Miracle Lighting Eye Lifter 15ml, $30

This cooling roll-on type Miracle Lightening Eye Lifter is a total eye-care phenomenon that addresses all aging eye care concerns in all-in-one! Massage this roll-on applicator along the under eyes to gently distribute toxic build-up from underneath the eyes to revitalize, smooth, brighten, de-bloat and lift the eye area. It contains adenosine, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to constrict the fine blood vessels that cause dark under eye circles and gives the overall look of exhaustion. It is also packed with loads of anti-aging ingredients, to recapture lost volume and increase the collagen production to reduce fine lines! Best recommended for dark eye circles, undereye wrinkles, bloated eye lids, crows feet, and sagging eye lids.
Finally! It's a Neogen product! I have been curious about Neogen products for quite some time now, and I'm glad Memebox included this particular product. 

This was the spoiler for this box as well. 

On another note, is it really acceptable to use the word 'bloated' to describe puffy eyes? It just sounds wrong. 

Yadah Anti-T Spot Cream 15g, $15

This Anti-T Spot Cream boosts a fast-absorbing, creamy formula enriched with cactus, green tea, rosemary, aloe veram and sage extracts and completely free of paraben, benzophenon, mineral oil, sulfate, artificial coloring, and animal ingredients. Its gentle, naturally-derived ingredients are non-stimulating on even the most sensitive skin types and they effectively treat red spots and blemishes for a cleaner and clearer complexion.
What is a Beauty 911 box without an Anti-T Spot Cream?

This spot cream promises to 'treat red spots and blemishes', which sounds like a holy grail potential to me. I'll let you know how this works for me.

Shara Shara Bee Tox Toner 130ml $19


A mist toner for acne-prone skin types. It's formulated with bee venom extracts, propolis extracts, and tea tree oil, all well-acknowledged soothing treatments for relieving blemishes, controlling excessive oils and sebum, refreshing the skin for a cleaner, clearer complexion.
Okay, I wasn't expecting a toner, but this toner is so welcome to my stash. It adheres to the Beauty 911 theme, too, because it promises to treat pimples and other facial flaws. 

So, I am definitely using this!

Mise En Scene Perfect Repair 70ml $16


This highly-concentrated Perfect Repair is to be used before and/or after blow drying to give your hair the silky, well-nourished finish. It's enriched with 7 different natural oils - argan, camellia, olive, jojoba, coconut, apricot, and marula - and its oil-like formula quickly absorb into the hair without making it sticky or greasy.
It's a hair repair serum! The brand is not familiar to me, but I think I'll use it because it contains argan oil and camellia, which are excellent when it comes to hair repair. I hope this wouldn't dry my scalp!

Vella Blind Sun Stick Protector SPF50+ PA++ 16g $18

I'm so sorry I forgot to take a photo of this product. The Vella Blind Sun Stick Protector is housed in a deodorant stick-like packaging. Imagine the High Endurance deo in white. They are similar in packaging. I'll definitely replace this with a photo soon, I promise! 
UV Protection is a beauty essential nowadays with UVA and UVB rays being responsible for sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles, dulled complexion, and even stimulated and damaged skin conditions. This Blind Sun Stick Protector can be easily rolled on and it'll leave the skin feeling super soft and matte. Thus, it can be applied under or over makeup, as many6 times as needed, and as often as possible for a 100% protection agains the skin's biggest enemy.
To be honest, I don't find this product attractive at all. First off, it looks like a deodorant and I'm not too keen on using products like that on my face. I have this irrational fear of mistaking this as a deodorant and apply it on my armpits; or the other way around, use a deodorant for my face, thinking that it's the Vella Blind Sun Stick Protector. 

Second, facial sticks tend to coagulate when they solidify. I hope this wouldn't though. I mean, I love the products that Vella produces. I just don't know how to use this well. Then again, I'm keeping this. I might use this on 'emergency' trips. 

Cheek Room Lip Balm 05 Cherry Clover 12g $12


Cheek Room's adorable Lip Balm Clover is a true multi-player for not only moisturizing dry, chapped lips but also plumping up and reviving the suppleness of dulled-out lips. The olive oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil formula works to nourish and protect as well.

Ugh. A Cheek Room. And a CutiePieMarzia box leftover.  

While a lip balm could be a Beauty 911 product, I'm not really happy to receive this product from Cheek Room. I have cheaper and cuter alternatives to this. I just don't find this special at all. Having said that, I am giving this away. 

Overall

I think this is an 'okay' box. It's not terrible, but it doesn't have a 'wow factor' to it. 

There were 5 products in this box, one of which is a CheekRoom/CPM box leftover. This is rather stingy of Memebox, because they used to put 6 or more items in the box and they rarely include crappy leftovers. In fact, it was rather rare of them to include only five items.

Is Memebox losing its touch? I hope not. 

But then, all of the contents of this box adhere to the theme, so I guess, it's pretty acceptable. 



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NEWBEE (the author of this blog) chose to buy the said beauty box at her own expense. Please note that the reviews are not by any chance made by an expert on makeup and skincare; these reviews are all based on the author’s limited knowledge, thoughts, and opinions. 
If you have beauty products that you’d like me to review, let me know! 
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Unboxing Post: Memebox Special #58: Beauty 911

Friday, November 28, 2014

If you could only use one K-Beauty product for the rest of your life, what would it be? That's the question we asked all ladies in Seoul City! We hunted down the beautiful ladies of Seoul to see which beauty products they can't live without to curate this special box, bursting with only the most buzzed about beauty innovations that's all the rave among hot Seoulites! When it comes to K-Beauty, these ladies are the experts. Come on, have you ever come across a Korean woman who doesn't have the most put-together makeup, and hauntingly flawless skin? We sure haven't. 
When this box first came up in Memebox website, I wasn't too interested in it. The description made it sound like it's full of makeup products, and I am not a makeup person. Not really.

But, I bought it anyway, primarily because it's bundled with the Memebox Superbox #76 - While You Were Sleeping, by which I had really high hopes with.

However, this box turned out to be a pleasant surprise when I unboxed it last week.

Take good look at all that!




Now, I know you couldn't share my enthusiasm just yet. 

So, here's the breakdown:

I have arranged the products based on my preferences. 

originalraw Multi - Pigment - I am Designer 10g x 3ea $42


Kiss goodbye to bulky makeup bags, because you'll be able to do everything from eye, lip, and cheek makeup with these Multi-Pigments. Create a beautiful flush, a pretty pout, or glamorous eyes with this highly blendable and pigmented three-in-one formula. The creamy, streak-free stain is enriched with amethyst, sunflower seed oil, pearl powder and ruby powder. 
One look and you know that this is definitely NOT a skincare product. But, it goes in the top list mainly because it's one-of-a-kind. Three tubes contain three different pigments: one beige, one orange, and one pink - all of which you could mix and match to create makeup for the eyes, the lips, the cheeks, etc. That's basically an all-in-one product! And sounds like a convenient product to use, too! 

I haven't used it just yet, but I think this would turn out to be an awesome product. 

Did I mention that this was the spoiler for this box, too? 

Migabee Verbena Cream 50ml $29



Both a deeply nourishing night cream and a daily moisturizer, Migabee Verbena Cream promises supple, silky smooth complexion. It's formulated with a blend of shea butter, peptide complex and natural moisturizing factors, thus improve skin elasticity and strengthens skin's innate ability to maintain moisture and protect itself from the external environment. 
Top spot #2 is for Migabee Verbena Cream, which is basically a moisturizer.

Migabee is a Korean brand that I'm not familiar with, but I'm willing to give this product a try. Judging by the looks of it, I think Migabee might be middle-end Korean brand.

Migabee Pure Berry Oil Soap Honey 310ml $29


An all-in-one multi-cleanser for hair, body, and facial use. Pure Berry Oil Soap contains saponin complex for creating soft, creamy bubbles which soothe and hydrate sensitive skin while deep cleansing. The Honey blend is made with bee venom, honey, propolis, and acai extracts and works to strengthen skin firmness and balance out uneven skin texture and tone. 
Another Migabee product, and an all-in-one product at that! And, this bottle is huge!

The product description says that this could be used as a multi-cleanser for the hair and body. That's a great idea. I'm thinking of refilling my travel containers with this!

Mizon Oh! Shy Gorgeous On Liquid Cheek 8ml $16


This light-reflecting multi-functional blush and lip liquid glides on to refresh and enhance the complexion, creating a glowing radiance. Wear it alone, or mix it with your favorite foundation, BB cream, or CC cream to transform your skin from ordinary to extraordinary. Plus, the peachy coral shade is universally flattering for all skin tones. There's no way it can go wrong. 
I have far too many lip products in my vanity drawer(s) right now. Sadly, a cheek/lip tint is not something that I'm interested in. I have far too many lippies to empty, which is why I gave this to my younger sister. It's not that I don't want it at all.

However, I do admit that I felt a bit of regret when my sister used this on her lips and cheeks. It looks gorgeous when worn! Nonetheless, I'm sure I could get over this soon. My sister's really happy anyway.

Shara Shara Dew Veil Primer Balm 25g $13

With a formula based on avocado oil - rich in vitamin, iron, and niacin - this hydrating primer neutralizes the skin tone, soothe dry patches, and creates a smooth, uniform canvas for flawless makeup application. Dew Veil Primer Balm helps create a dewy, supple complexion and keep makeup looking fresh as well. 
The last product is from Shara Shara, and it's a primer. It's supposed to hydrate, too. 

This came in last because I barely use primers at all. I like Shara Shara, but I would have preferred their skin care line over their makeup. I tried Shara Shara skincare products, and I could attest that quite lot of them are great. For me, their makeup line is not so special at all. Their makeup products were just okay. 

Overall

I received four Memeboxes for the month of November alone. Among these four boxes, I find this box to be the best and the most exciting. I'm a happy Memeboxer.

That's all for today! I hope you enjoyed reading this post!

Love lots,


Newbee Marie

[DISCLAIMER] This is NOT a sponsored or paid advertisement. This post, however, contains affiliate links, which enable the author to gain small commissions from purchases of site visitors. 

NEWBEE (the author of this blog) chose to buy the said beauty box at her own expense. Please note that the reviews are not by any chance made by an expert on makeup and skincare; these reviews are all based on the author’s limited knowledge, thoughts, and opinions. 
If you have beauty products that you’d like me to review, let me know! 
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Unboxing Post: Memebox Superbox #75 - City Girl

Saturday, November 22, 2014

I almost forgot! I received my November 2014 BDJBox just last week.

And...

What do you know?? It's another Benefit box!

Look at all those stuff!




I don't want to create a lengthy post today, so let's get started!

I have arranged the products according to my preferences.

It's Potent! Eye Cream 
Brighten your dark eyebags with It's Potent Eye cream! It helps restore skin elasticity and boost collagen around your eyes.  


Eye creams are a staple in any skincare routine. I use them twice a day, so I'm glad there's another eye cream jar to add to my collection. 

Yes, it's so tiny because it only holds around 3.0 grams of product, but I don't mind. It's cute anyway. Plus, it's Benefit! 


Posiebalm Hydrating Lip Balm 
With its mango butter and sodium hyaluronate formula, you can get healthy, poppy pink tinted lips. Posiebalm helps you hydrate and conditions while giving pinkish glow. 

Recently, I have been extremely obsessed with lip balms. I don't have a particular brand in mind, for as long as it's a lip balm, I should have it!

This, though tiny, is another addition to my collection. It's in a shade that I like too. I love it!

They're Real! Push-Up Liner
This lash-hugging pen gel liner uses a soft AccuFlex tip that gives you smooth, non-budge application. It's a waterproof, matte black gel eyeliner that can last for as long as 24 hours on your lids! 

Apparently, BDJ Box knows what I need! I've been pondering on building up my liner stash, because when it comes to eyeliners, I'm stuck on Level 0. By Level 0, I have no eye liners in my vanity kit. Nothing. Nada.

But, I realized - I need one! Perfect makeup looks are not complete without an eyeliner!

 They're real! Eye Makeup Remover
This powerful eyeliner and mascara remover gently removes waterproof eye makeup without irritating your eyes. Simply saturate a cotton pad with the creamy gel and slowly be amazed at how easy it is to remove your eye makeup! 


Here's another hit on my list of 'needs' - because I don't want to put eye makeup on without considering how to remove it later.

Thank you, BDJBox!

Total Moisture Facial Cream
Be radiantly beautiful with Total Moisture Facial Cream! It will leave your skin feeling hydrated and soft to touch. 

Here's another skincare product that screams "Use me!!!". I love variety in skincare products, so this is definitely a plus for me! Since, I think this could only last for a couple of uses, I might as well put this in my travel purse. I don't have an excuse to skip my skincare routine! 

BDJBox Benefit repeats (see BDJBox June 2014 - Let the Beauty Begin)

Benefit Lollitint
Benefit Big Easy
Benefit They're Real Mascara 



I've had these products from the past BDJ-Benefit boxes. Despite being repeats, still, I'm happy I got them. I think I could never have too many Benefit products.

I especially love the mascara. It stays where it's supposed to stay, and for the first time in my miserable life, I now have a mascara that doesn't smudge on my lids! No embarrassing makeup fails, and definitely no panda eyes! Finally, a waterproof mascara that works for me!

I love the Lollitint, too.

As for the Big Easy, I don't have anything to say yet. Despite having two or three of these tubes in my stash, I haven't tried a single one yet. But, I will soon... Definitely..



Finally, here's the BDJ sticker of the month, which says: "Love the way you look, look the way you love", which makes sense to me.

I also received a Benefit brow voucher, which I'm not quite interested in. I might send it to someone who might need it.

Overall

I love everything in this box, especially IT being Benefit and all. I don't have complaints and I believe my Php 580 is money well spent on this gorgeous box.

Aren't we BDJ Bellas a spoiled bunch?

That's all for today!

Bye!


Love lots,


Newbee


[DISCLAIMER] This is NOT a sponsored or paid advertisement. 

NEWBEE (the author of this blog) chose to buy the said beauty box at her own expense. Please note that the reviews are not by any chance made by an expert on makeup and skincare; these reviews are all based on the author’s limited knowledge, thoughts, and opinions. 
If you have beauty products that you’d like me to review, let me know! 
Do you have any business inquiries? Please send me a message to: newbeeworld31@gmail.com


Unboxing Post: BDJBox November 2014 - Sweet Shoppe