Unboxing Post: Memebox Superbox #58 Lipstick Box

This is for all you lipstick junkies out there! You can go through the rest of this month with the same sheer balm that has become part of your daily makeup ritual, or you can throw caution to the wind and try something totally new! Team Memebox has hand-picked these super rich, super fun, super beautiful lipstick shades that will become your new lip favorites! From unabashed bold hues to classic shades, you'll be ready to sport some vicious lips with these hot lippies form top-of-the-line Korean brands!

Honestly, I wasn't really interested in purchasing this box; my eyes were really on the Cafe Box (see unboxing HERE).

However, when I checked the VALUE SETS section, both the Cafe Box and the Lipstick Box were bundled together. Then, I figured that it might be better to take advantage of the FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING Memebox offers on value sets.

Since this is a 'lipstick box', I assume that there won't be glosses or other lip products that are not lipsticks at all. Though, I admit that I'm quite worried on the possibility that Memebox might put a product that is totally unrelated to the box's theme. For all I know, Memebox has done something like this before, and I really wouldn't want that to happen to the lipstick box.

The lipstick box should be all lipsticks - nothing else.

Aside from that concern, I do hope that the chosen lip shades would suit me well. Well, I embraced the risk, so I guess there's nothing else I could do but to unbox it.

So, after weeks of waiting, here it is:

The box that it came with was smaller than the regular Memeboxes, which made sense, because lipsticks are not supposed to be bulky.

I'm not really good at describing lippies, but I'll do my best to describe them.

So, here they are.They are arranged according to my preferences:

Shara Shara Feminine Glossy Lipstick 3.4g ($12) 

Rich in color formation and smoothly applying its texture, this Feminine Glossy Lipstick offers a wide array of color options and it effectively coats your lip with a high level of radiance and long-lasting suppleness, which comes from its gentle formula enriched with Damascus rose oil and rosehip seed extracts. 

This was the very first lipstick that I opened, and I was pleasantly surprised. Its container is somewhat bigger than your typical lipstick, and it has a unique packaging, too. Above all, its color is so pretty.

I got CR02 Brownie Peach, which is so adorable. It's like a muted pink. Not too bright, and not too dull either. I personally think it would look great on different skin tones. Also, by the looks of it, I think it's perfect for everyday use.

Karadium Movie Star Lipstick 4.5g ($29)

Karadium's famous Movie Star Lipstick combines a lip balm, a tint, and a gloss altogether in one smart tint lipstick. It will protect and maintain the moisture level of your lip all day long while offering the perfectly long-lasting waterproof, vivid, and non-sticky glossiness! 

I wasn't really fascinated by this lipstick at first. I had this irrational presumption that lipsticks named after Hollywood, movie and movie stars, whatsoever (such as this Karadium Movie Star Lipstick), would always lead to bright red lippies, by which I'm not really a fan of.

However, Memebox must have seen through that, and sent us lippies in pink shade. (Yey!) I got 02 Royal Pink, which is really close to neon pink. Think Katy Perry or Nicki Minaj. That's how 'pink' it is. I haven't tried it yet, but I am really looking forward to using it!

It's on the pricey side though, but I'm pretty sure its something else, because it promises the benefits of lip balm, a tint, and a lip gloss. Sounds really interesting!

I Myss 3D Cinema Transform Lipstick 3.5g ($14) 

A magical lipstick that changes its color when applied on lips, the 3D Cinema Transform Lipstick is not only fun and unique but also effective in delivering colorful vibrancy and softening dry, chapped lips. The Pretty Blue applies on with a light pink hue, the Sexy Red with a more vivid redness, the Pink Red with a coral shade, the Funny Yellow with an orange hue, and the Wine Purple with a purplish violet color.  

Back in 2010, I was somehow obsessed with color-changing lipsticks, but I never got my hands on them. I stalked blogs and online Korean shops for months, but ended up empty-handed. Fast forward, four years later, here comes a 'color-changing' lippie from Memebox.

This lipstick sounds promising though. Obviously, I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. I wonder if it really works as a 'color-changing' lippie? I got the Wine Purple, which could turn into a... purplish violet color. Whut????! 

I don't know if what Memebox wrote makes sense. But I'm hopeful anyway. I do wish this would transform! Otherwise, putting this product in third place would be for nothing!

Hope Girl Milky Balm Lipstick 3.4g ($22) 

Hope Girl's Milky Balm Lipstick is the ultimate creamy smooth long-lasting lipstick that stays put for up to 10 hours! Get famously beautiful lips that stand out from the crowd with these gorgeous lip colors packed with Vitamin E. It's guaranteed to keep your lips feeling looking smooth and looking marvelous every second of the day! Plus, how can you resist this perfectly cute packaging?   

Speaking of hope, I got this Milky Balm Lipstick from Hope Girl. I am in love with the packaging! Animal print is screaming sophistication!

It would have been on the top spot if it wasn't for the shade though. I got BG602 Sand Beige, which is a nude color. Nudes make me look extremely pale and ghostly. It's difficult to part from it but I might give this away to friends and relatives.

Ernesti Bijou Bijou Lipstick No. 36 Edge Red 3.4g ($12)

Ernesti Lipstick boosts its high purity pastel color formation which creates that perfect moist, voluminous cherry-like lip makeup so loved among Korean celebs and beauty aficionados. 

I'm not really a fan of red reds. Hence, I just might want to give this away as well. And 'voluminous' lips are not really my thing.

Cheek Room Lipstick 4g ($12) 

Cheek Room's moisturizing lipstick instantly adds abundant color radiance and firmness to your lip with just a single touch. It glides onto lips velvet smooth and offers luminous pearling and emollient effects. 

Here's another nude, in 10 Pink Brown. I somehow imagined its shade  close to Shara Shara's Feminine Glossy Lipstick in CR02 Brownie Peach, which I obviously like (see the top product of this post). However, upon opening, I figured that Cheek Room's shade is lighter than Shara Shara's. A very pale nude, which I'm not really a fan of. 

Somebody might be able to appreciate this even more since I'll be giving this away as well. 

Overall

Money-wise, it's a good box. Memebox is always perfect on that aspect. You get your money's worth basically all the time.

However, out of the six items from this box, I considered three items as misses. Since this is an all-makeup box, I guess the hit-miss ratio is pretty much understandable, simply because our physical appearances vary. Some may look good in nudes, while others are the complete opposite.

Nonetheless, I'm happy that I get to keep three lippies, which I believe would last me for a whole year. So, basically, I'm on a no-buy mode on lipsticks from this point on, until of course, I empty every single tube of lippie I have.

Still, thank you Memebox for putting so much thought in this.

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Unboxing Post: Memebox Superbox #58 Lipstick Box

Unboxing Post: Memebox Special #39: Cafe Box

Imagine a cafe.

What do you see?

I bet you're imagining coffee and tea, some pastries, and other enticing and mouthwatering goodies. 

That's basically the image I had in mind when I first saw the Memebox Cafe Box ad, and the very same reason why I caved in to purchasing such box. Anything sold in a cafe is irresistible. Put all that into cosmetics and that sounds just like the most awesome thing in the world right now. 

After weeks of waiting, the Memebox Special #39: Cafe Box was finally delivered to my doorstep. Four Memeboxes arrived today, actually. But that's for another blog post. Sorry... 

For the meantime:

Behold, the 'cafe in cosmetics':

Upon seeing all these goodies for the first time, a thousand thoughts crossed my mind.

I remember asking the following questions:

Wait... Didn't I order Cafe Box and not My Cute Wishlist Box?  

Is this some kind of mistake? 

Then, a few seconds after, it dawned unto me, that it really is the Cafe Box and not the My Cute Wishlist Box. 

I was like:        

*Gasp* Isn't this the best Memebox I unboxed so far? OMG! Memebox totally nailed it!

Wanna know why?

See for yourself.

I have arranged the products according to my preferences:

Holika Holika Dessert Time Lip Balm 7g ($6)

We've selected 3 most popular cupcakes from Holika Holika's adorably packaged Dessert Time Lip Balm series. The strawberry scented 01 Red Cupcake has a translucent red colored texture and offers a glossy radiance to your lips. The tinted 03 Peach Cupcake is scented with a delicate peach fragrance and features peach colored, unjaded lips with a lasting color formation. Last, but not the least, the newly launched 05 Plum Pink boosts a refreshingly fruity cherry scent and a pop plum-pink colored tint. 

First off, isn't this tiny little thing adorable? I've seen this particular product posted in websites before but I have never thought that this would be extremely cute in person. I swear, I think I've gone crazy over this single lip balm. I kind of want to take this to my girl friends right now and brag about it nonstop.

Obviously, this takes the top spot because it fits the theme very well, and it's basically something we girls could use regularly. I am looking forward to emptying my current lip gloss, and replace it with THIS. Ohhh! How exciting! 

Memebox, you're such a darling for including this.

Vella Fresh Creamy Soap 100ml ($13)

This whip cream-textured cleanser is enriched with deeply hydrating and soothing formula: donkey milk, 3 kinds of honey complex, and 4 kinds of floral extracts. Its highly concentrated and minutely fine creamy bubbles thoroughly cleanse away all skin impurities and excess sebum while making sure to soothe, protect, and moisturize the skin so that its pH balance isn't broken during cleansing. 

The second spot goes to a cleanser, which is primarily made of donkey milk. I really don't know what so special about donkey milk and all that jazz, but it seems that the packaging alone is just about perfect for the Cafe theme.

Look! You might mistake it for ice cream or yogurt! 

I won't be able to use this right away though, because I've got quite a number of cleansers waiting to be emptied. This goes to the queue as well, BUT I'm happy anyway. You don't get to see quite a lot of this outside Korea. So, this definitely is a THUMBS UP.

Cleomee Anti-Wrinkle Donkey Lotion 250ml ($83)

Cleomee's gentle and moisturizing formula consisting of donkey milk, hyaluronic acid, ceramide, glycerin, vitamin E, and EGF complex delivers rich nutrition and replenishment deep down into your skin. Donkey milk and its milky goodness far exceeds cow's milk and even goat's milk in its similarity to mother's breast milk, and is also highly prized to have been the secret to Cleopatra's unfailing beauty and skincare. 

Here's another donkey product, and by the looks of it, it's probably the most expensive thing in the box. This is the first time I heard of an anti-wrinkle lotion. Well, this would really come in handy, after I empty my bottles of lotion on my vanity set.

Also, I wonder why donkey milk is being compared to a mother's milk in the description?


Tonymoly Latte Art Cappuccino Cream-In Scrub 95g ($13)

Enriched with milk protein, caffeine, coffee extracts, and acetyl hexapeptide-8, the Latte Art Cappuccino Cream-In Scrub is a massaging-type facial scrub that works to effectively remove all skin impurities clogging up the pores, deliver rich nutrition, and firm up the skin elasticity all in one. This product is especially recommended for rough, darkened skin conditions suffering from dryness and white flakes.  

When I saw this I was like: Awww.. how cute! 

But, I soon realized that I have something even more cuter than this, 'cause it just happens that I have the Tonymoly Latte Milk-Cacao Pore Pack in my Korean cosmetics collection. I swear, the pore pack is cuter by a notch, but I'm happy with this scrub. I will definitely use this as soon as I empty the facial scrub I'm currently using.

For the meantime, I now have two cute coffee-themed cosmetics duo from Tonymoly - the pore pack and the scrub, both waiting to be used.


 Binu Cook Ice Cream Scoop Cacao Body Soap 70g ($3)

Shaped and smells like a scoop of delicious chocolate ice cream, this 100% natural, handmade soap bar will cleanse away all excess oil, sebum, and dead skin cells from your face and body, and leaves the skin feeling nice and supple. 

It's funny how I thought it looked like *poop* at first. Haha

But take a good look at it and you'll definitely realize it's ice cream! It smells like chocolate ice cream too!

It has even gotten more interesting when I realized its not just your typical soap. Its texture is fun - almost edible-looking.

Seriously, if it wasn't for the description, I would have grabbed this and eaten it straight from the box. It's difficult to explain, but the soap looks and smells like 99% food and 1% soap. Soap's probably not even close to 1%.

 Pure Smile Original Mask Sheet 23ml ($1)

The Herb Mask Sheet is infused with lavender extracts, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E, and collagen, and works to relieve and moisturize the skin, while the Green Tea Mask Sheet contains abundant green tea extracts for maintaining the skin's moisture/oil balance and its firmness. 

Finally, here's the least interesting product in a box - a one-time use sheet mask, in Green Tea. Well, I'm not sure how this will work out on my skin but thanks anyway, Memebox, for this bonus item.

Overall

To be honest, this must be the best Memebox I have so far. I mean, everything is cute and presentable, unlike other products, which are, you know, BORING. I have quite a lot of expectations on this box as well, and as you could see, this definitely exceeded my expectations.

Also, I did have a hard time picking out the order of the products I like from this box, except of course for the mask, which automatically goes to the last spot - being a single use item and all. I wanted all the products to be #1! This is definitely worth it! 

I love you Memebox! 



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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. 

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Unboxing Post: Memebox Special #39: Cafe Box

Review: Skin79 The Premier Gold Capsule Essence

Scared of ageing and wrinkles?

At age 25, I began to dread them, and for a while, I was desperate. I wanted to prevent them from showing up, unless I reached, say, 40 years old? 

I know what you're thinking: I must have gone nuts, being so paranoid on wrinkles. However, at age 25, haven't you felt that a child's play is simply child's play, and you just have to act according to your age? 

And at age 25, clearly, you're not 18 or 19 anymore. You're freaking 25, closer to 30! Age will take a toll sooner than you'll expect. 

I know ageing is inevitable but I heard you could slow down the process, and age beautifully. 

This is the reason why I incorporated anti-wrinkle products in my skincare regimen, which eventually brought me to this:

My photo doesn't give this product any justice. It's way prettier in person! 

This was one of Skin79's newest products in 2013. It's obviously packaged in gold and glitters, and believe me, it's prettier in person. It's probably the most luxurious-looking product in my room right now. Packaging is simply foolproof, and I have no problems with it. To add, it's also very pretty.

I, for one, vaguely have an idea what gold does to the skin, but nonetheless, I bought the Skin79 The Premier Gold Capsule Essence. It says that it 'diminishes' signs of ageing through 'gold' tea, which claims to nourish the skin with the effects of gold. I have no idea what gold tea is, and if you do, please just let me know what it is. If there is gold, probably there's a silver tea? Just kidding.

The container isn't the only thing that was given the touch of gold. Take a closer look at the gel; it's sprinkled with 'gold flecks' too!

Formulation

Despite its extra luxurious look, the formula is nothing fancy. Its consistency is similar to that of a typical essence - gel-like in texture and has no grains whatsoever. Seriously, once you apply this on your skin, you wouldn't even feel the presence of the gold flecks. Also, they seem to magically disappear once in contact with the skin.

When applied, it doesn't stretch your skin, nor 'firms' it. It's a mysterious gel, because you'd barely notice it there. I guess it sounds just about right - because essences are supposed to be light to the skin. Also, it's a plus that I've never had any problems with breakouts etc. while using this product. I could tell that it works great on sensitive skin, such as mine!

Effectiveness

Despite its luxurious looks, its price and its promises, it appears that this particular gel doesn't diminish signs of ageing. I have used this for over a couple of months and I had gone halfway the container, but the fine lines along my forehead are still there. They probably looked even worse now than they did months before I began adding this to my skincare routine! I guess this product is not for me.

Rating:

Packaging - 5.00 out of 5.00
Formulation - 4.00 out of 5.00
Effectiveness - 1.00 out of 5.00

Overall - 3.33 out of 5.00


Pros: 

• Very pretty packaging
• Doesn't spill 
• No tightening effect
• Subtle powdery scent
• Light on the skin 
• Doesn't cause breakouts

Cons:

• 'Wrinkle-improvement' doesn't work
• Expensive at $58 each
• Not locally available

Repurchase? 

The numbers speak for themselves. Sorry, but I'm not repurchasing.

That's all for today's review!

Can you recommend a good anti-ageing product? If you have something in mind, please do share by commenting below!

See you!

Love lots,

Newbee Marie

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Review: Skin79 The Premier Gold Capsule Essence

Unboxing Post: Memebox Special #35 - Moisture Surge + October Discount Coupon Codes

Memebox is a hit, 'cause I'm pretty sure that I'm not the only one who's purchasing tons of boxes in a 3-month period. I've known some people, from different countries, who have had 20 or more boxes! Talk about Memebox addiction!

Anyway, Memebox (pronounced as "mi-mi box"), seems to take the word "Me!" into a whole different level. It's like an "everything-for-me" box, which really sounds so appealing. It worked for me, and obviously, for those who keep on coming back for more Memeboxes!

Nonetheless, I have something new for ME, again:

ANOTHER MEMEBOX!

It's Memebox Special # 35 - Moisture Surge:

It's a dry skin smackdown! Dry, flaky skin sucks almost as much as breakouts and oily skin! Whether you're dealing with an all-over moisture problem or battling just a few annoying dry patches, this Moisture Surge Box will cure all, even during the harshest fall and winter months! This box will lock in moisture for a dewy and supple complexion, and fortify the skins' moisture barrier for all day hydration! 

This was the very first box I purchased despite being broke, and probably the first and the last to be purchased from the Memeshop, without availing the free express shipping upgrade. Can you blame me? I was really desperate to get my hands on this, because I badly need moisturizing products. Honestly, the rest of my purchases (so far) from the Memeshop were all 'wants', while this, I figured, is a NEED.

It's a pretty light box, so by the time I had my hands on it, I lowered my expectations a bit. Well, the first two Memeboxes I got, which were Diet Box and Herbal Cosmetics, were a bit heavier than this one. Nonetheless, my heart was telling me to rip the packaging off, to finally see what's inside.

So, here's a preview:



Now that you've seen the lot, let's take a look at each! The products are arranged according to my preferences:

Original Raw Deluxe Kit ver. 3.0 30ml x 3each ($60)

Black Bubble

Made from all naturally-derived cleansing complex, the Black Bubble boosts its auto-bubble system which works when the oxygen transmitter from its formula meets the air and automatically transforms into fine, minute bubbles for cleansing deep into and throughout your face.

Chan-mool Patting Essence 

Tangly and jelly-like textured, this Chan-mool Patting Essence relieves, moisturizes, brightens, and tightens up the skin all-in-one, by creating a protective moisture barrier. 

Water Block Black Jam

The black component extracted from plants and the super hyaluronic acid combine together to create a moisture wall over your skin. A single application will last you up to 48 hours without any further rehydration. 

The spoiler for this product came out a few days after I ordered this box. Nonetheless, I felt so happy when I figured that it's a set of three skincare products. I don't think each tube is full-sized though. All of which look small, but definitely perfect for travel. Since the set contains small tubes and all, I think I'm going to toss the whole set to my travel bag. A girl could never have too many skincare products!

Honestly, I don't think the set is worth $60 at all, but I have no proof whatsoever. I wonder if Memebox bloated the price for this? $60 per set just sounds too much for a skincare product.

Rosemoon Rich 53% Collagen Smart Balm 50ml  ($47) 

This Collagen Smart Balm is a nourishing facial cream for deeply hydrating the skin and strengthening the skin's innate strength and function. Experience super soft, moist, and well-protected skin the next morning with this collagen-rich formula! 

Anything with collagen is welcome - at least, for me. I love products with collagen because majority of them are very effective in nourishing facial skin. So far, I think Etude House Collagen Line has the best collagen products I've tried. I wonder if this product could keep up with Etude House's reputation? We'll find out soon.

Dermahouse Aloe Vera Moisture Mist 120ml ($14)

It's a moisture splurge for all those super dry and sensitive skin out there! whether your face is overheated from excessive exposure to sun or dry  and irritated from an exhausting day, Dermahouse's Aloe Vera Mist delivers and instant replenishing and soothing effect with just a single spritz! Experience softer, healthier, and more radiant skin. 

When it comes to toners and mists, I prefer ones with 'green labels'. By green labels, I mean, those that give away 'green tea' or 'aloe' as main ingredients. I'm really glad Memebox included this, which I know for sure that would be something I could use in the near future.

Among the products included in this box, I believe this will be the very first one I will use, as I'm currently running out of my 'green tea' facial mist.

Insobeau Hiaromax Vitamin Stick 10g ($29) 

A quick 1-second swipe of this Hiraromax Vitamin Stick along especially dry areas of your face - eye contours, mouth contour, cheeks - will instantly replenish and moisturize the skin for a brighter and suppler complexion overall! Plus, the rich vitamin and hyaluronic acid formula works to cool, soothe, and even treat enlarged pores. 

I've had mixed feelings when I first picked this up, because for one, it's a moisturizer in an intriguing form. Second, its description sounds like a spot treatment for dry skin. For now , I couldn't see myself using this as I still have quite a number of moisturizers lined up for use.

I'm also quite concerned because it's in a stick form. I dread products in stick forms, even lippies, because I live in a tropical country. In case you're not aware, I've had experiences with products melting out because of the heat. I hope this vitamin stick wouldn't give me some problems!

Imface Vio-Xellose Neck Patch 10ml ($5) 

Naturally-derived coconut jelly texture, Imface's special botanical wrinkle complex extracts and adenosine complex all work to treat signs of aging along your neckline. This product is free of paraben, benzophenone, sulfate, artificial pigment, and artificial fragrance. 

I hate it when Memebox considers a single mask sheet as a full-sized item. You can never get to know a sheet mask's worth if you only got one or two of the same variant to try, which is why I'm not too interested in sheet masks included Memeboxes. 

This product would have been very interesting, but it's close to nothing because I won't get to experience how this will work out on my skin. Also,would you believe that this sheet is worth $5 each?! I, for one, wouldn't believe it. 

Wish Formula Premium Ampoule Mask 1 pc ($14)

This miracle Premium Ampoule Mask improves the skin's natural recovery power while it also works to combat wrinkles and deeply nourishes the skin, leaving it moist, supple, and radiant.

Okay, another mask, with a pricetag of $14 each, which I believe is very preposterous. Once again, I'm not too keen on trying this one out, because it's a single piece of mask!

Overall

It's almost impossible to conclude that Memeboxes are not worth the time and money - because so far, they have been doing great! I love how they curate 'new' products, and I love how they make the most out of the money you pay them. These are a few of the many reasons why I simply adore Memebox.

True, there are a few products that may not catch our fancy, but most products are very usable. I believe that some of the products I didn't like, were like bonus items. Thankfully, everytime I open a Memebox, I always find products that make me happy.

This particular box, Moisture Surge, is no different from the last few Memeboxes I unboxed. Majority of the products I received were great, while the rest, were bonuses. I love all the items included in this box, except for a couple of masks.

Well, that's all for today's unboxing! Watch out for my next unboxing post!

See you!

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Unboxing Post: Memebox Special #35 - Moisture Surge + October Discount Coupon Codes

Unboxing Post: BDJBox September 2014 - Beauty Innovations

I remember the unboxing I've done for the past few boxes, and I just realized, that maybe, just maybe, there were times my expectations were just too much for BDJ. I mean, I must have been suffering from hormonal imbalance when I made my rants. Or, I was already too happy when I thought I was happy with the products I unboxed.

I don't know if this makes sense to you, but the thing is, I should try to 'calm' myself prior to unboxing, to know which products deserve appreciation, and which ones don't.

Anyway, here it is:

The box is bigger than the usual BDJBox, and heavier, too!

It says, BEAUTY INNOVATIONS.

This is it! Finally, new things that I could try! I wonder which new products/brands are included? 

Here comes the awaited unboxing!!



Well, see for yourself if it's a good box, or not.

I have arranged the products according to my preferences:

Pond's Dewy Rose Gel, 10g

Dewy, soft skin is now easy to achieve with Pond's Institute's newest formulation. Flawless White Dewy Rose Gel. This whitening gel is infused with Rose Lumiere Serum that goes deep into the skin to lighten dark spots and smoothen pores outside giving you that rosy glow you've always wanted. 

It says whitening, which I'm not really a fan of; but, I don't really mind. For as long as I won't look like a ghost with this, I'm very willing to give this a go. I've always wanted that 'glowing' look, and I know most of us do. However, so far, I could only achieve the 'glowing' look by using selected Korean products.

Apparently, this is a new product from Pond's; so really, I can't wait to use it!

Each Pond's Dewy Rose Gel 10g retails for Php 150. I got two,by the way.

Notice that both products look really small when compared to my hand.


Jergen's Moisture Pack (includes Ultra Healing Lotion 100ml, Daily Moisture 200ml) 

Jergen's Ultra Healing Lotion, 100ml

Be the first to try this newly relaunched body lotion that's formulated with a Hydralucence Blend to go deep beneath skin's surface to heal dryness at the source. 

Jergen's Daily Moisture, 200ml

Infused with moisturizing Silk Proteins and a Citrus Extract, this reformulated lotion leaves the skin looking and feeling silky and smooth all day long. 

Wow, two full-sized products!

Although I'm not really a fan of lotions without SPF, I think these are worth  trying because both products promise moisture. I believe these are 'new' products as well. I hope these are not sticky!

The Healing Lotion retails for Php 88, while the Daily Moisture retails at Php 153.

Cream Silk Daily Treatment Conditioner, 180ml (2pcs) 

This product combines the benefits of a weekly hair treatment with the speed of a daily conditioner. It's formulated with a Vita-boost complex, that deeply penetrates the hair strand to nourish it from within.  

Use it in place of your regular conditioner to pamper your hair everyday. With 4 variants to choose from, you're sure to find one that addresses your hair concerns. 

I know these conditioners are not really 'new' but I'm glad they included two of these because I could use them. BDJ has just saved me from purchasing another tube of conditioner from the grocery. Yeah!!! 

Beach Hut Clear Spray, 180ml 

Gone are the days of having to spread that sticky, messy sunblock on your skin! Stay longer under the sun without worrying about those harmful rays. It provides better, easier and even application than your ordinary sunblock lotion. Just spray and go! 

I am an avid user of sunblocks and/or sunscreens, and I stock up of a whole lot of them whenever I get the chance. I considered buying this particular sunblock, probably a few months ago, but I hesitated, because it's 'spray type'. 

A friend of mine told me that she used to apply spray type sunblock on her skin. However, this didn't work out for her because according to her, spray-type sunblock are so sticky, that dust and grime accumulate on your skin whenever you wear it. The dirt and everything else would stick, unless of course, you wash it off. 

For me, it was like listening to a horror story. Who would want to experience that kind of thing?

Nonetheless, I'm happy that BDJ included this so that we could try it. I'm hoping that this Beach Hut wouldn't be a disaster. If it's entirely different from the product that was in the 'horror story', I would be very glad to repurchase.

The Beach Hut Clear Spray in 180ml retails at Php 390.00 each. 

Dove Intense Repair Daily Hair Vitamin, 6ml x 12 capsules   

Lock in the nourishment for your hair the whole day by using these newly launched hair vitamins infused with Vitamin E and botanical extracts from Dove. Packaged in individual capsules to keep the formula fresh, simply cut out the end to squeeze the contents on your palms and apply to the middle section of your hair down to the tips for long lasting shine and smoothness. 

I've seen quite a lot of these at Watsons, but I never considered purchasing. Upon reading the description, I thought, it might not be a bad idea to try these after all.

Each blister pack of 6 capsules retails for Php 75.

Godiva Cleansing Kit 

Godiva Licowhite Whitening Facial Wash 

Its low-foaming, soap-free formula is infused with Licorice Root Extract, to gently cleanse your skin, leaving it with a softer, smoother glow. 

Godiva Licowhite Whitening Toner 

Get longer-lasting whiter skin with this toner formulated with Glabridin to effectively even out skintone and get rid of stubborn makeup gently. 

The last five products in this list can be found at Watsons. However, the Godiva products are not the kind of products I would purchase from there. I was never a fan of 'whitening' stuff. However, I wouldn't want to waste these, so I'm placing them in my travel kit.

By the way, why in the world are we, Filipinos, so obsessed with whitening products? Why not turn to brightening products instead? 

The facial wash in 50ml retails at Php 85, while the toner in 60ml costs Php 60.

FS Gel Liner, 5ml 

Say goodby to your pencils and hello to this gel-based eyeliner from FS! It's soft on the lids and rich in definition, so you can easily define your eyes. It comes in a 5ml elegant glass bottle and also comes with a free brush! It glides on smoothly helping you effortlessly achieve the look you want.

I've been trying to stay clear of FS cosmetics because of this Gel Liner. I have tried this (the black variant) sometime in 2010, but I was disappointed. 'Long-wear' gel eyeliner is nothing but lies. Expect smudges and panda eyes with this.

Also, I'm a little doubtful with it because it doesn't have an expiration date printed on its packaging. I'm a little paranoid, because the other FS product in the box, is about to expire on February 2015! That's  less than 5 months! Talk about 'beauty innovations'.

According to the curator card, this gel liner retails for Php 299.

FS Single Eye Shadow, 4g

These easy to blend powder eye shadows from FS are a great way to build up your eyeshadow collection. They come in varying finishes - shimmer, matte, satin and glitter that you can mix and match to create the look that you want. Their silky textures make it easy to blend on your eyes and also prevents product fallout. 

Lastly, meet the FS Single Eye Shadow. This came in last because, it's damaged and it's FS. Sorry, I was really upset with my gel liner, so I had to lower my expectations on the brand. I'm thinking of giving this away, or keeping this for myself. Expiry date is on February 2015, so I have to decide real soon!

Each FS Single Eyeshadow in 4g retails at Php 150.00 each,

Overall:

My idea of a 'good' box:

• contains new products
• contains practical products
• contains products that are not close to expiry
• great value for money (overall)

Hence, based on my criteria, this is a good box, because it managed to fulfill some of my expectations. Obviously, the not-so-new products included in the box, are the FS cosmetics, and maybe the Jergens lotions, while the rest are simply waiting to be tested.

Overall, I'm happy I got this box, because I could 'feel' that I get great value for my money.

Please let me know by commenting below if there's any product in the box that you'd like me to review. 'Til then!

Love lots,

Newbee


P.S.

I'll be unboxing another Memebox real soon, so stay tuned!

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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. 

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Review: Bath and Body Works Signature Collection Japanese Cherry Blossom Glowing Body Scrub

I scrub my skin at least twice a week, because I’m pretty sure that nothing beats a squeaky clean body. Bath soaps may be good, but scrubbing (and exfoliating) would just do the extra work! Obviously, this habit of mine led me to different body scrub brands, including Bath and Body Works.

A couple of months ago, I raided my closet, and discovered a stash of Bath and Body Works products, including some body scrubs, almost forgotten. Well, sorry about that, but there’s nothing to worry about. It’s not going to expire. Yes, I checked before using.

I decided to road test the BBW Japanese Cherry Blossom Glowing Body Scrub. Fast forward six weeks or more, and the tube’s almost empty.

What can I say? I just love this baby and I want more!!!  

Apparently, this product retails at $16 (approx. Php 700). Bath and Body Works is a popular brand, but despite its popularity, it’s very difficult to come upon. Sadly, there are no Bath and Body Works Retail Stores in the Philippines, but there are a few people who sell them offline, even online. You just have to look for them.

A word of caution, though: not everything being sold online are genuine. So, make sure that the product you’re about to purchase is the real deal.

I guess, I’m just a bit lucky, having somebody residing in the US, send me stuff such as this. Thank you, dear relatives and friends.

Anyway, let’s get on to the details:

General Information:

According to the product description:

Our Signature Glowing Body Scrub helps skin feel soft, smooth and supremely sexy. Bamboo gently exfoliates and helps smooth skin, while Coconut Milk extract and Vitamin E nourish to leave skin looking beautiful.

Massage onto skin to create a creamy, cleansing lather, and rinse. Enjoy the fragrance of our exclusive, award-winning Japanese Cherry Blossom, a seductive and mysterious floral scent inspired by the exotic gardens of Japan.

Basically, the BBW Glowing Body Scrub promises to smoothen and soften skin. One of the unique features of this baby is the scent as well!

Packaging

This is the old packaging. Sometime this year, BBW upgraded their packaging. I don’t have the new ones, but I bet the solution is just about the same.

This one utilizes a rather stout tube. It’s supposed to hold the scrub intact. But then… This very same tube made a mess on my folded clothes when I once brought it to travel. I’m pretty sure it wasn’t crushed. I suspect the lid doesn’t seal very well. Too bad…

The packaging is somewhat generic, but since it holds a scrub solution and there’s so much product in it, then it is not 100% foolproof. Take extra caution when bringing this during travels.

Scent

Honestly, I don't have any idea on what the Japanese Cherry Blossom really smells like, so I have nothing to compare this Japanese Cherry Blossom Body scrub scent with; but, I do know that it is a pretty good fragrance. 

The scent is not overwhelming. And the 'sweetness' is decent. Obviously, it's predominantly floral, but not the kind that would throw me off. I hope this helps.

I heard that this scent is one of Bath and Body Works' bestselling fragrances. 

Formulation

A scrub would really mean something to me if it does its job well. 

A scrub should be able to scrub! 

And since this glowing body scrub is rich with exfoliants, this definitely does its job real well. It's not harsh on the skin, and its scent lingers for a while even after bathing. It doesn't dry out my skin, too!

I also like how it feels 'fresh' on the skin for a while. I simply love this! It's just a perfect little scrub!

Rating:

Packaging - 4.00 out of 5.00
Scent  - 4.50 out of 5.00
Formulation - 5.00 out of 5.00

Overall - 4.50 out of 5.00 

Pros:
    *smells great
    *doesn't dry out the skin
    * scrubs well
    * very easy to apply 
    * pleasant scent lingers for a while
    * leaves a fresh feeling

Cons:
     *Pricey at $16
     * not available locally 
     * may leak during travels
     * may solidify if exposed to the air 

Repurchase?

Yes, I definitely will! But I guess I should first give other variants a try.

That's all for today!

Thanks for reading!

Love, 


Newbee

[DISCLAIMER] This is NOT a sponsored or paid post. The said product was given to the author as a gift by her relative. 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. 

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