Review: Vella Neck Tight Cream

When I first saw this neck product from my Memebox Princess Edition 2 - Sleeping Beauty, I admit I wasn’t really interested in it. I believed that the neck is simply an extension to the facial skin, and therefore, would be fine without resorting any skincare product of its own.

What I apply on my face is what I apply on my neck as well.

Sounds like a good idea? No, not really.

The neck is a crucial area that we need to take good care of.

Let me explain:

Most women worry at the sight of wrinkles along the forehead, and along the eye areas - to name a few - but truth be told, the neck reveals so much more.

Sagging skin?
Discolored skin?
Wrinkles?

Most of these show prominently on the neck area. A lot of times, they are more obvious on the neck than on the face. This also means that early signs of aging show on the neck!

And all this time, we’ve always been concentrating anti-aging products on our face! The neck needs some sort of extra care, too!

Thankfully, cosmetic industries are now addressing ‘neck problems’, and one of the several products that target the neck area is the Vella Neck Tight Cream.

Nope. You didn’t read it wrong. The packaging does say ‘Neck Tight Cream’.

The Vella Neck Tight Cream is an anti-aging cream that promises to tighten and deliver elasticity to the skin. It also promises to smooth out wrinkles in the neck area.

Vella, by the way, is a Korean brand. I really don't know much about this brand, except that I have one more product from them, which is the Vella Cleansing Cream - also from Memebox. Other than that, I don't think it's a widely known brand. Apparently, this product is only available in Korea.

Pros:

• Moisturizing
• Easy to apply
• Absorbs quickly
• Smells pleasant
• Enhances skin texture

Cons:

• Not available locally

Packaging

Funny how the Vella Tight Cream, the Skin79 Lemon Brightening Mask, and the Enprani Dear By Enprani Bounce Cheese Cream have visually similar packaging. The last two products though are heavier than the Vella Tight Cream.

If you’re worried about the fragility of this item, don’t fret. I don’t think it’s made of glass. I dropped it a couple of times and it’s still intact. Pretty and sturdy packaging - which I like.

Also, they printed the expiry date and the batch code on the jar.

Formulation

One thing’s for sure, it sure is creamy! It absorbs easily on the skin, and it doesn’t leave a white cast.

Being in a tropical country, I appreciate that it doesn’t ‘warm’ up the skin, like most lotions and moisturizers do. It’s rather cool and it doesn’t make your skin greasy and sweaty.

I believe that this product smells nice, too. The scent reminds me of perfume or cologne that a young sophisticated lady might prefer to wear on a warm, sunny day.

Effectiveness

I don’t have much experience on neck creams as this is my first ‘neck product’. However, I believe that this product performed rather well. It moisturized my neck and it enhanced the texture. I could say that this product did much better than the moisturizers I used in the past. A few minutes after application, I always find my neck smoother and silkier than it used to be.

However, I still quite doubt the ‘tightening’ effect. Sad to say, I didn’t notice the tightening effect the entire time I used this - or did I just miss anything? I’m glad to report though that my stretch marks and wrinkles along the neck area have lightened a little bit.

Repurchase?

To be honest, I haven’t really decided yet. This product was good, but I’m thinking of trying out other products to compare it with. I think I’ll try out Skinfood’s neck product next.

How about  you?

Do you think we should add neck skincare products to our routine?

I would appreciate it if you could comment below!

Until the next post! Bye!!!

[DISCLAIMER] This is NOT a sponsored or paid advertisement. MARIE (the author of this blog) purchased the said product using her own money. 
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!  Need advertising space? This blog is also open for advertising. Please send me a message to: newbeeworld31@gmail.com

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Review: Vella Neck Tight Cream

Review: Tonymoly Latte Art Cappuccino Cream-In Scrub

I know that most of us cannot live without coffee. Some of us are even crazy over coffee!

What is there NOT to love about coffee?

Its aroma is heavenly...

Its taste is sophisticated...

... and it somehow energizes us...

... keeping us awake and alert for the rest of the day

No, I'm not enticing you to buy coffee beans, or head to your nearest coffee shop!

But, close enough...

Last year, I ordered the Memebox Special # 39: Cafe Box, and I was delighted to see the Tonymoly Latte Art Cappuccino Cream-In Scrub.

And, I got to try it regularly! I'm happy to say that I've been using this twice a week since I got it!

This is how it looks now:

After months of use, there's still a lot of product left! I bet this would last me for a year, too!

This scrub promises to exfoliate the skin, and 'massage' it afterwards. It promises to remove dirt from clogged pores, and it claims to be hypoallergenic.

Pros:

• Very cute and convenient packaging
• Easy to wash off
• Easy to apply
• Gentle on skin
• Exfoliates and turns into a massaging cream
• A little goes a long way 
• Lovely coffee scent 

Cons: 

• None

Packaging

No doubt about it - packaging is sooo cute! I could keep this forever! It's cute and compact, and it's pretty easy to carry around. I think it's mostly made of clear plastic, which is probably the reason why it didn't break when I accidentally dropped it on the floor. Plus, it comes with a spatula, too!

Not much English information is printed on the container, though. Except for a short product description, it doesn't contain anything else. Not even the list of ingredients, but no worries for me! I'm almost always ready to forage the Internet for information.

Despite the lack of printed information on the container, I'm relieved because the manufacturing date and batch code are both on the packaging.

Formulation

There's no doubt about it; this thing smells absolutely delicious! It smells almost like cappuccino! Cappuccino lovers, rejoice!!!

Although it's made predominantly of sugar crystals (as evidenced by the gritty crystals shown on photo), it's a bit surprising that it's not abrasive on the skin at all! It doesn't hurt, no matter how hard I try to rub it on my skin!

And the fun part is, it turns creamy after a few rubs! Hence, no abrasions!

From brown, it turns white, too!

Did I mention that this particular scrub gives a 'heating effect' to the skin as well? It surely 'warms' the skin for a while, making it a bit more relaxing to the skin.

Most of all, it's very easy to wash off, too!

Effectiveness

You'd be glad to hear that this product is not just a cutesy cosmetic, because it does work!

Regular use of this scrub has helped 'clean' my pores. They became tighter and cleaner over time. I think it has improved the condition of my skin as well. I rarely experience breakouts - perhaps because of the 'cleaner' pores.

Overall

I love this product so much because it's cute and it works! And, it smells great, too!

I could also say that it's worth the money. This scrub, which retails at almost Php 600 each, could possibly last you a year. Not bad, eh? 

Repurchase?

Of course, I will!

How about you? Have you used this scrub before?/

What do you think?

[DISCLAIMER] This is NOT a sponsored or paid advertisement. MARIE (the author of this blog) purchased the said product using her own money. 

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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Review: Tonymoly Latte Art Cappuccino Cream-In Scrub

Review: It's Skin Cookie and Hand Cream in Mint (80ml)

Don’t you just love the aroma of freshly baked cookies? Add a hint of mint, and it smells absolutely heavenly! 

When Memebox sent me a tub of It’s Skin Cookie and Hand Cream in Mint variant through Memebox Special #47 - My Dessert Box, I didn't feel too excited because I wasn't a fan of hand creams by then. I thought lotions are already sufficient.

However, that notion of mine changed when I began using this. 

It's Skin Cookie and Hand Cream in Mint promises to nourish and moisturize the skin.

Pros:

Cookies and cream scent with a hint of mint
Moisturizing
Fun to use
Very cute packaging
Not greasy when applied

Cons:

Takes a while to absorb fully into the hands
Tub-type packaging
Not locally available


Packaging

As you could see, the product is housed in a tub, with no spatula, whatsoever. I don’t like tub-type packaging for skin care products in general, because I hate dipping my fingers/spatula into the product. However, what can I do? I can’t hate THIS packaging, despite its ‘unhygienic’ container, because it’s simply too darn cute!

Come to think of it: how many of us apply hand cream without washing our hands first?

I bet, not so many.

For the record, I don’t apply hand cream without washing my hands first. I believe only clean hands deserve hand creams. If you believe in such, then maybe, the tub-type packaging may not be so ‘unhygienic’ for us after all.

The container aside, I kind of appreciate this packaging because of its simplicity. It doesn’t say much, but the essentials are printed in English and Korean. Also, the batch code and manufacturing date are indicated. So, no worries for me.

Formulation

The cuteness doesn’t end in the packaging. Even the cream is sooo darn cute in itself.

Look:

The specks you see almost look like cookies, and with the slightly minty cream around, it surely reminds me of Cookies and Cream - in mint variant!

And the scent! And the scent, is soooo spot on! Cookie lovers will surely rejoice at the sight and the smell of this! It reminds me of cookies and cream with a hint of mint. I absolutely love it!

Don't worry about the specks turning black like the one above. It 'melts' and doesn't leave residue nor discolor your skin. 

Effectiveness

I’m not crazy on this cream only because of its looks and scent.

It does what it promises, too! It hydrates the skin so well - leaving my hands so smooth and silky every after application. The product takes a while to absorb into the skin though, but I don’t mind because the scent is wonderful on the skin, especially when it hasn’t fully absorbed yet.

Overall

Obviously, I’m in love with this product, but I don’t think it’s available locally. I’ve seen It’s Skin products (in limited quantities and variants) in Watson’s shelves the other year, but recently, they seem to have disappeared. Where could they have gone to?

Repurchase?

If given a chance? Of course, I will!

I heard there are other variants of this hand cream as well - in original, and in strawberry. I look forward to trying each variant! 

How about you? Have you tried this hand cream before?

What do you think?

Don’t forget to comment below!

Love,

Marie

[DISCLAIMER] This is NOT a sponsored or paid advertisement. MARIE (the author of this blog) purchased the said product using her own money. 

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!  

Need advertising space? This blog is also open for advertising. Please send me a message to: newbeeworld31@gmail.com

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Review: It's Skin Cookie and Hand Cream in Mint (80ml)

Review: Too Cool For School Pumpkin Sleeping Pack 100ml

I was extremely ecstatic when I unboxed this product from one of my BDJ Boxes. I've heard quite a lot about Too Cool For School - most of which are raves! The Pumpkin Sleeping Pack is my very first Too Cool For School product, and my very first sleeping pack as well. 

The Too Cool For School Pumpkin Sleeping Pack promises to nourish the skin, and to lock in moisture while you're sleeping. 

Pros:

• Very easy to apply 
• Non-greasy
• Not messy
• A little goes a long way
• Moisturizes well 
• Refreshing 

Cons:

• Not available in the provinces
• Might cause breakouts 

sealed! 

Consistency

The TCFS Pumpkin Sleeping Pack is in the form of a translucent kind of gel. This formulation allows the skin to easily absorb the product in a matter of seconds, depends of course, on one's skin type. Since it absorbs pretty quickly, you really don't have to worry about staining your pillow or your sheets with this sleeping pack. Also, it's colorless, so if in case it comes in contact with your sheets, you would hardly know it's there! 

Too Cool For School Translucent Gel - Pumpkin Sleeping Pack

And since it's gel, there's a refreshing feel to it once applied on the skin. I often find it comfortable and relaxing to use - really ideal for snoozing! 

Its scent reminds me of baby powder, but it's not overbearing at all. There were even times when I could hardly notice the scent. 

Lastly, a little product goes a long, long way. I've been using this regularly for months now - twice a week at most - and I still have lots of product in the tube; I wonder if I could empty a single tube within a year? 

Manufacturing date embedded on the tube

Effectiveness

I use this regularly, twice a week, and I believe that it never fails to moisturize my skin every after application. I love how it moisturizes my skin after hours of sleeping. My skin would always appear healthy and supple in the morning, and throughout the day. Indeed, I could say that it deserves the raves!

One word of caution, though: since it moisturizes quite well, people with oily skin should use this product sparingly, as this could potentially cause minor breakouts. I noticed that I experienced minor breakouts with it, but not too often. 

Other than that, I still find this an excellent skincare product sold at a very reasonable price of Php 689. 

Repurchase?

Yes! I love it to bits! 

How about you? What do you think?

Don't be shy! Comment away!

Love,

Marie

[DISCLAIMER] This is NOT a sponsored or paid advertisement. MARIE (the author of this blog) purchased the said product using her own money. 

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!  

Need advertising space? This blog is also open for advertising. Please send me a message to: newbeeworld31@gmail.com

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Review: Too Cool For School Pumpkin Sleeping Pack 100ml

Haul Post: Korean Beauty Products 2015

December is probably the best time of the year to shop for your favorite Korean beauty products, because most of them are on sale! I love how they drop their prices, to as much as 70% off! I hoard during Decembers so that I could use them for the following year - and I've always been very happy with what I purchase. 

I didn't go crazy last December 2014. In fact, I only managed about half of the box I purchased the other year. I must admit though, I'm still halfway through the stash I purchased last December 2013, but some items were already gone, so obviously, I had to restock. 

And look at what I've got! Tons and tons of Kbeauty products! 

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Haul Post: Korean Beauty Products 2015

Haul Post: Memebox Secret Key Holiday Edition Value Set

For a while, Memebox Global postponed releasing new boxes sometime in November and December 2014. I felt like a kid deprived of gifts. I had VIP coupon codes and Memepoints, and nothing to spend them on! 

Memebox, you played with my heart!  

Anyhow, Memebox eventually released some boxes and some value sets. Admittedly, they weren't interesting. I would have loved the Value Set Promo, wherein you buy two boxes or more, your purchase automatically upgrades to Express Shipping without the extra cost. So, despite my longing for Memeboxes, I didn't order for November and December. The Value Set Promo is soooo dear to me, and it seems Memebox has no plans to offer it again.  

But, when I saw the Secret Key Holiday Edition Value Set on sale for about $30+, I gave in. It was basically a $0 purchase because I've had enough points to spend. If I remember correctly, Memebox claimed that the set's retail price was about $100+, but it's hard to believe. I checked everything from other websites, and the 'retail price' of the set actually comes close to the 'sale price'. Seriously, there's no reason to inflate, is there? But, Memebox did, anyway. 

Moving on... 

Here's my first ever Memeshop Haul, featuring the Secret Key Holiday Edition Value Set! 

Secret Key Snail Repairing Eye Cream 

Anything that's made of snail is sooooo welcome, and this is definitely my first time to use a snail product for the eyes. 

To be honest, I bought this value set mainly because of this particular eye cream. I hope it works! 

Secret Key Black Out Pore Minimizing Pack Pore Tightening Effect

I haven't tried black mask packs before, so I got excited when I figured that this would be included in the value set. This definitely reminds me of Memebox's Dirty Gal box. I'm not even sure if this was in that box.

The packaging is cute, but I expected it to be sturdier. Apparently, it's made of light plastic, which is a bit of a letdown. The scent is not so pleasant at all, and sadly, it smells like glue, but if it works on pores, I bet I won't mind the scent eventually.

Secret Key The Yellow Cream

Whitening. You know how I feel about whitening stuff, right? I'm not really a fan. But since this is a value set, and I was just aiming for the eye cream, so, why not? I got what I wanted anyway. This is just a 'bonus' item. 

It's amazing how the yellow specks blend in with the jelly. It's amusing and intriguing at the same time. I might just want to keep it after all. 

Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence

If only this baby was in 50ml, instead of 30ml, this would have been at the top of the list. It seems to contain good stuff, such as Galactomyces.

Secret Key Donkey Milk Berry Milk Hand Cream

Indeed, donkey milk is an essential beauty ingredient. Even a lowly hand cream has it! 

I haven't tried anything that's made of donkey milk just yet, but by using this hand cream, I bet it would be a good way to start. Berry and milk sounds like a good combination, too!

Secret Key Body & Dress Perfume Mist 

I have a whole cabinet full of fragrances as of the moment, so, I won't be using this. On second thought, I might just want to give it away. Obviously, I haven't tried it yet, and there's no way for me to tell if this smells great, or not. 

Overall

I kind of expect this value set to look and feel 'luxurious', but sadly, they don't look and feel any better to Purederm, which is more of a Korean drugstore brand. At $35, I think this set is not really a steal, or not even a deal at all. A quick search of the products from other Kbeauty suppliers would reveal their 'market value'. A quick computation of the 'market prices' would definitely give you a value of a $30 - $40 price range. 

So, Memebox, this is not worth $100+ at all. 

If there's any consolation to this purchase, it's the free shipping. So, maybe, it's a deal after all. 

[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

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Haul Post: Memebox Secret Key Holiday Edition Value Set

Review: Missha Red Ginseng Sheet Mask

As I'm writing this, I am savoring the cozy and relaxing atmosphere of Christmas. Indeed, it's the perfect time of the year to celebrate, and to relax.

Every year, my family celebrate Christmas through a simple salo-salo (gathering), and a whole day dedicated to leisure, such as watching movies, playing board games and reading books. We rarely go out, but we find the activities for the day fun and fulfilling.

This Christmas, we did our usual set of activities and we had fun!

Despite all the activities for the day, I still have enough time for a relaxing treat for myself. I did a full skincare routine and I'm proud to say that I didn't do shortcuts! I didn't miss my weekly masks, too!

Speaking of facial masks...

Just this morning, I finally used my last piece of Missha Red Ginseng Sheet Mask. I initially had 10 of these, but I used them over the weeks to see the effects on my skin. In case you haven't seen one, here it is:

SUMMARY

Pros:

• Does not 'burn' on skin
• Refreshing and cool
• Moisturizing
• Not sticky
• Didn't cause any breakouts
• Brightens

Neutral:

• Scent: Smells like red ginseng
• Effects last not more than 24 hours

Cons:

• Tears off easily
• May not be 'ergonomic' to use
• Available in selected stores only

DETAILS

Red Ginseng, according to most sources online, could (1) potentially treat acne, (2) lessen the visibility of wrinkles, and (3) enhance the facial glow, to mention a few. 

The Fit

Missha's version of the Red Ginseng sheet mask, on the other hand, features a 3D design, by which it is supposed to enhance the 'fit' of the mask to anyone's face. I bet, it's leaning towards the one-size-fits-all concept. 

Apparently, their concept of 3D, depends largely on the perforations at the center of the mask, which had gone from the very top, to the very bottom. These perforations allow the center to become a bit stiff, and therefore would enable the nose to fit snugly at the center (by theory). The mask actually looks funny when worn, because both the nose and the chin part would appear sharper and pointier. 

However, based on my experience, this 3D mask concept is gimmicky and sad to say, not quite ergonomic, at least for me. The perforations allow more space for the nose - in fact probably too much, if you have a smaller nose, like mine. Thus, my nose didn't fully benefit from the goodness of the red ginseng, because there was a gap in between my nose and the sheet. 

In addition, the perforations pull the sheet towards the center; hence, if you need bigger coverage, you may find the mask, too small to wear. I had some issues with it because some parts of my face were not covered. 

I guess, 3D's not for everybody. 

Effectiveness

Like most Korean sheet masks out there, this mask is so cool to the touch. I enjoyed using it. Leaving it on for 20 minutes was really worth it!

What I really love about this mask is its brightening effect. It does brighten! And it shows even right after you take it off from your face. For some reason, it's like magic to me. However, it would be really nice if the effect goes longer than 24 hours. There are some masks out there that help your skin be at its best for more than two days, and for some reason, this mask couldn't do any better.

By the way, this mask is moisturizing, too, and it didn't cause me any issues at all. 

Repurchase?

Yes! It's brightening effect is just amazing that I might keep more of this mask in the near future!

On another note:

I've decided to change my 'review' layout a bit. I want to contribute to the beauty community so bad, that I've decided to cut to the chase for each post and show you the pros and cons for each product first before finally getting on to the details. 

I don't want to stress you beauties with so many chitchats, and I do hope this new layout will help you with your beauty-related decisions! As you may have noticed, I have applied my 'new' review layout on this post, but this is not entirely how I intended it to be. At least, not yet.

That's all for today! If there's anything you'd like me to improve on this blog, please, please, do comment below!

I would really appreciate it!

I love you all! And wishing you all the best this coming 2015!

Love,


Newbee Marie

[DISCLAIMER] This is NOT a sponsored or paid advertisement. NEWBEE (the author of this blog) purchased the said product using her own money. 

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!  

Need advertising space? This blog is also open for advertising. Please send me a message to: newbeeworld31@gmail.com

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Review: Missha Red Ginseng Sheet Mask

Unboxing Post: Memebox Special #64 - Green Food Cosmetics

I love my fruits and veggies, because for one, they deliver good results. Health and beauty benefits are in for the long run, if you just take your fruits and veggies seriously.

When Memebox released a box called Green Food Cosmetics, I was sure that I had to have one. After all, the description is more than enough to entice me to the great world of Green Foods:

Did you know that green fruits and veggie are packed with excellent sources of vitamins, sulfur, and chlorophyll - all potent skin and body detoxifiers - to give your most gorgeous and healthiest looking skin? The beauty benefits that we get from green foods is unimaginable. It adds luminosity to the skin, revives damaged skin tissues, and supports the skin's healing process for faster cell turnover. Don'y know about you, but now I'm regretting not eating that last broccoli off my dinner plate! Props to all you who already eat your super greens, but for the rest of us who lack in the healthy food consumption department, there's always our Super Greens Cosmetics Box! 

Seriously, I really have to agree with Memebox on the importance of the greens.

Without further ado, here's my unboxing for the Green Food Cosmetics box:



Here's the breakdown:

I have arranged the products according to my favorites.

Primary Raw Seoul Do You Original Soy Milk Facial Cream 100g - $40

Primary Raw Seoul, a natural cosmetics brand promoting use of 'primary' and 'raw' ingredients straight from nature, has launched its first Do You Cream (Do You means Soy Milk in Korean). Enriched with soy bean extracts, soy milk ferments, rice water, galactomyces, and other grain extracts, this Soy Milk Facial Cream is deeply hydrating, gentle in formula, and brightens up uneven, dull complexion for a clearer and healthier glow. 

This product made me smile, because it looks so... lavish! It comes with a tiny bag and a box. They even covered the lid with paper to make the product look more 'organic'. Some may think Primary Raw overdid it, but I love the extra effort. 

If there's anything like a 'best packaging award', I bet it would go to Primary Raw Seoul Do You Original Soy Milk Facial Cream 100g! 

Did I mention that they added a 'Korean' note to it, too? Sad to say, I can't read the text. 

I have one question though, how come a Soy Milk product is in this box? Did I miss anything? Or is Soy Milk a Green Food, for real?

Memebox, this is so puzzling, but I love the product though!

Solucion 9 Aztec Therapy Shampoo 250ml - $68

Solucion 9 is a scalp and hair specializing cosmetics brand using only natural herbal ingredients. This Aztec Therapy Shampoo gets its inspiration from the beauty secrets of Ancient Aztecs - known to have incorporated herbal and medicinal plant extracts in anti-hair loss treatments for their females. A blend of 9 natural herbs - espinosilla, jojoba oil, nettle, oritiguilla, aloe vera, rosemary, chamomiles, and citrus-works to alleviate scalp blemishes, soften and strengthen damaged hair, and deliver a refreshing aroma therapeutic effect.  

An Aztec Shampoo? Really?

I couldn't say much about this shampoo. To be frank, I didn't quite expect Memebox would include a shampoo in a Green Foods box. And, while this shampoo consists of herbs, I'm beginning to doubt the box's adherence to the Green Foods theme. Green, maybe. But Foods? I don't think so.

Nonetheless, I could use this and I'm happy that Memebox gave us a chance to try out an expensive shampoo.

WillSpa Touch Aroma Therapy Roll-On 12ml - $18

De-stress and refresh your spirits with WillSpa Touch's aroma therapeutic roll-on type essential oil. Each roll-ons are infused with a different blend of jojoba seed oil, peppermint oil, rosemary leaf oil, lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, lemon oil, etc.

 Here's another unexpected product, and it's not a green food cosmetic at all.

But I think this is worth keeping for somebody like me, who needs a quick therapeutic product to use during stressful days (and nights, too!)

Tosowoong Aloe Whitening Essence 60ml - $16

Brighten and firm up dull and sagging skin with this whitening facial essence enriched with over 75% pure aloe vera leaf water. It instantly soothes, cools, and deeply replenishes the sensitive, stimulated skin. This gentle formula can be used by all skin types and ages. 

Ugh. You know me. I kind of despise anything ALOE now. And aloe vera, for one, is NOT a green food.

It's green. TRUE, but have you ever heard of people who eat aloe vera? I, for one, haven't.

So, the answer's NO: This is NOT a green food cosmetic at all.

Derma:B Fresh Moisture Body Lotion 50ml - SAMPLE SIZE

A nourishing body lotion targeting dry and sensitive skin types. It's infused with tea tree, peppermint, bergamot, ginger, and amber notes in a refreshing herbal blend. Its gentle formula is non-sticky, fast-absorbing, and best kept refrigerated. 

I've seen the full size of this product in our local mall. So, I'm not so excited about it. And, it's not even a green food. I might just gift this to somebody else.

Overall

Personally, I think the curation for this box is a disaster. In fact, there's very little adherence to the Green Food theme. To be honest, I've been expecting a lot more, because I've seen a lot of Green Food cosmetics in local Kbeauty stores. I thought this concept was foolproof, but I guess, things happen the way we didn't imagine it.

Nonetheless, I'm happy I got the Do You cream, the shampoo and the aroma roll-on.

That's all for today!

Enjoy your holiday!


Love,


Newbee Marie

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It's great to have one beauty expert friend around, but when you've got over 20,000 beauty-addicted friends, that's just party waiting to happen. We asked what Memebox favorites you are in love with and used up until the very last drop on Facebook to include in this Memebox Empties!  

Packed with only super effective and super innovative beauty faves that you approved, this box will not only address your most annoying beauty woes, they'll demolish them! 

Seriously, I was scared when I saw the spoilers for the Thumbs Up! Bloggers Picks box. I must say, it was horrible. And, this Empties box, based on the description, is quite similar to the Thumbs Up! box. I seriously pondered on cancelling this box, because, Memebox ruined the Thumbs Up!, and so, how could they not ruin this one?

However, I'm glad I didn't cancel at all.

Because, it's a box worth keeping after all. Take a sneak peek!

And, here's the breakdown. I have arranged the products according to my preferences:

Purebess Galactomyces 80 Eye Cream 50ml - $20

There's no need for an expensive high-end eye cream anymore with this affordable high-quality product made entirely from natural yeast ferments! Galactomyces works not only to lock in moisture within your skin but also to rid of any residues piled up in your pores and to remove any signs of fine lines along your contours, delivering an overall effect of a more translucent and naturally glowing 'skin'. 

Hooray for this eye cream!

I heard in Makeuptalk that Galactomyces is a game changer, so I have really high hopes for this one. I won't use it just yet, but it's calling me everytime I see it!

Secret Nature from Jeju Peeling Gel 150ml - $29

Made from volcanic clay, natural cellulose components, and the pesticide-free Jeju all from the Jeju Island, Secret Nature's From Jeju Peeling Gel is 97% pure, raw and directly derived from nature. Its gentle yet effective formula will exfoliate any excess dead skin cells and skin impurities, and work to purify and brighten up the overall complexion as well.   

This is not my first peeling gel. The first one I got was from Skin79, which I loved to bits. This, however, seems like a better version because it's sourced from the famous Jeju Island. And, I think this tube holds more product than the Skin79 version.

Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence 60ml - $18

Instead of water, this facial essence uses snail secretion filtrate, bee venom and EGF to cleanse your rough, damaged skin from external stresses and pollution. In addition to the skin-trouble care, moisture supply, and skin tone improvement functions, it also help brighten up your complexion and remove signs of aging.   

I have heard raves about this essence. It's new; it's one-of-a-kind, and it's effective, according to most beauty junkies out there!

Good thing Memebox listened to their raves. I'm a happy camper.

Purederm Nose Pore Strips Cacao 6ea - $6

This Nose Pore Strips Choco Cacao is a one-step pore care treatment specifically designed to unclog excess blackheads, whiteheads, dirt and oil piled up in your pores. You'll feel a dramatic difference after just one use.  

I think this was featured in the Cacao Box. I wasn't really interested in this product until I finally have them. It's interesting and it comes with six sachets, too!

Purederm is an inexpensive Korean brand, but one of my favorites.

 Enesti Rice & Milk Foaming Cleanser 120ml - $15

A foam cleanser made from mineral-rich hot spring water and packed with rice & milk extracts, this product will thoroughly cleanse deep into your pores yet to deliver rich moisture, leaving your skin glowing with natural translucence! 

I haven't seen this cleanser before, and Enesti's a brand that I'm not so familiar. I only have one product from Enesti so far, and that was the red lipstick that came with the Lipstick box a few months back. The lipstick wasn't really my cup of tea, but I heard Enesti manufactures excellent skincare products.

This will be judged soon.

Evas Rose Mine Perfumed Hand Cream 60ml - $12

Evas is a brand renowned for its perfumed hand cream series, and this is its another popular line offering three most-loved signature fragrances. The Gleaming bijou has a gentle and refreshing floral scent infused with delicate lilac, peony, and amber notes. Then, the  Mush & Musk boosts its floral musk fragrance with a twist of lily, oriental jasmine, and patchouli. The Maybe, on the other hand, is your ultimate fruity floral fragrance infused with lovely lychee, apricot and poppy notes.   

Another hand cream! I haven't opened this yet, but I'm happy I got another hand cream for my stash. My hands do get their extra pampering every once in a while.

Boutique Bebe Hair Salong Argan Oil Essence 60ml - $31

A high-quality hair essence bring a real hair salon treatment right in your home, Boutique Bebe's argan oil essence will instantly deliver nutrition and hydration to deep within, bringing back the healthy glow and luster to your now dry, crumbly hair. 

This is a repeat from one of my hair boxes, but I don't mind getting another one at all. I haven't used this yet, so I couldn't really attest how this would work on my hair.

Overall

This box is a dream come true! I don't really mind these repeats because these products are the best repeats a Memeboxer could every get her hands on!

I love this box soooo much!

Thanks Memebox!

Love,

Newbee Marie

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