Memebox #65 Apple Mojito

Memebox is a Korean beauty box company that sells boxes of products and samples according to themes. Memebox for the last 7 or so months has introduced me to Korean brands and beauty products.

The theme of this box as Apple Mojito, which I mainly purchased because in my opinion Memeboxes that are based on food themes tend to be quite good. I have to admit when I saw what was in this box I was pretty happy considering that this was one of their cheaper boxes.

What was in my box:

ENESTI Apple and Honey Shea Butter Hand Cream 50g (RRP $5 USD) Full size product
I should start off by saying this hand cream smells amazing, just like apples and honey. When ever I wear this I spend a little bit of time just sniffing it. This might only be a $5 hand cream but it is better than most hand creams I've tried that cost a lot more.

AHC Climax Foam Cleanser 180ml (RRP $29 USD) Full size product
This was not an item I was excited about, but I cleanse my face at least twice a day so it will be useful. It foams up a lot and cleanses well. mMy face always feels squeaky clean afterwards.

HOLIKA HOLIKA Dessert Time Lip Balm 06 Lemon Cupcake 6g (RRP $6 USD) Full size product
I adore cute looking things so I love how this looks like a lemon cupcake. I will probably keep this even after the lip balm is used up due to the cuteness factor. It smells nice and is quite moisturising. It has a little bit of a hint of pink when you wear it, which I like.

PUREDERM Skin Turn-Over Lemon Peeling Toner 170ml (RRP $24 USD) Full size product
This is the only product in this box that I am yet to try, only due to the fact I have two toners that are already open that I really ought to finish before opening any new ones up.

TONYMOLY Red Apple Tox Honey Cream 80ml (RRP $12 USD) Full size product
I was very happy to get this not only because I have heard that the Tonymoly apple products are quite good but because I adore the packaging too. This smells lovely and feels nice when I apply it. My only issue with this item is that this cream is very runny so opening and using this can get a bit messy.

Verdict:
I am glad I brought this box and I am pleased that every item is full sized. I think there is a good mix of products and all the items are usable for me. The box is valued by Memebox as being worth $77 USD, so I think for the $19 plus shipping that I paid for this box I got a good deal.

Bellabox January 2015 Unboxing

Another month means another Bellabox for me. Bellabox is an Australian beauty sample subscription box that costs $15 AUD per month.

Let's have a look at what was in my January 2015 Bellabox:

WOTNOT Facial Wipes for sensitive skin (RRP $8.40 AUD for 25 wipes) Sample size 5 wipes
I've had a few samples of these wipes which are one of my favourite facial wipe brands. Whilst I am not very excited for getting this sample, I do like these wipes and will use them.

WEN BY CHAD DEAN Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner (RRP $34.99 AUD for 350 ml) Sample size 1 wash
This is a product that you use instead of a separate shampoo and a conditioner. You use some of it like a shampoo and wash it out to then use some like you would with a conditioner. I used this yesterday and I think it works well. I would be interested in trying out a full size product but Wen can only be purchase through a subscription so I find that a bit off putting.

LAQA & CO Lip Lube in Bees Knees (RRP $24.95 AUD) Full size product
I have received one of these before in another subscription box in exactly the same colour. Which also happens to be the one colour in their range that looks terrible on me. Due to my skin colour light peachy colours like Bees Knees make me look washed out. It was a shame that I didn't get another colour, but I am sure I can find a friend who will be able to use this.

BELLABOX Make Up Pouch (RRP $7.95 AUD)
This is a cute little make up pouch that my 4 year daughter has claimed.

GARNIER Moisture Match Goodbye Dry Moisturiser (RRP $9.99 for 50ml) Sample size
I tried this sample and I thought it was quite good. I might buy the full size product in the future.

SKINNYMINT Teatox (RRP $54.90 for 28 Days) Sample size 9 tea bags
I know there were a lot of Bellabox subscribers who were disappointed when they didn't get this, but I have to admit I wish I had got something else instead. I'm the kind of person who see these skinny tea things and rolls my eyes. However I do like tea and I will probably try these just because I have the pack.

Verdict:
This is an okay box, in saying that if I had a lip colour that was more suited to me or I liked the idea of skinny teas I would probably be a lot more happier with this box.

Next month Bellabox is collaborating with 3 magazine companies which is exciting. By the sounds of it subscribers will be getting either a Cosmopolitan, Elle or Harper's Bazaar magazine and curated box. I was lucky enough that I quick enough to make a claim for which magazine box I wanted and will be getting a Cosmopolitan box.

Memebox Superbox #84 Skinfood Review

Memebox is a Korean beauty box company, which sells boxes according to themes. I've really enjoyed using Memebox for the last 6 months and being introduced Korean skincare and make up.

The theme was  this box is the Korean brand Skinfood. Before receiving this box I had never used a Skinfood product before but I had heard great things about them.

Products in my Skinfood Memebox:

SKINFOOD Facial Water Vita-C Cream 75g (RRP $13 USD) full size
This is lovely light weight moisturiser, it feels very soothing and cooling. I used this on my face when I touched my face with coral glue and it caused a reaction. It helped to relieve the discomfort and I have also used in as a day moisturiser as well.

SKINFOOD Black Sugar Mask Wash Off 100g (RRP $9USD) full size
I love this wash off mask which smells like coke and lemon to me. You gently rub your face with this as you apply it and leave it on for around 10 to 15 minutes, after which you wash it off. My skin feels nice and smooth afterwards. I am not too sure if this making much of a difference to my skin probably because I don't use this regularly, but I do enjoy using this mask. 

SKINFOOD Egg White Pore Meringue Foam 200g (RRP $13 USD) full size
I have been using this but I am not the biggest fan. There is nothing actually wrong with the product it is a fine foam cleanser. Mainly my issue is the smell, I just don't like eggs so the smell of this really puts me off.

SKINFOOD Tomato Whitening Toner 180ml (RRP $17 USD) full size
I have never said this about a toner before, but I 'love' this toner. Before I had used this particular product I have to admit I was indifferent to all toners, and pretty much only used them because I know you are suppose to in your skincare routine.
I was wary about trying out this toner due to the 'whitening' term in the name, but I have been informed that this is more of a brightening product Whenever I use this it makes my skin feel nice. I have not been using this everyday yet because I have another toner that I need to use up first.

SKINFOOD Choco Eyebrow Powder Cake 4g (RRP $5) full size
This is the only product in this box that I have not used, because eye brow products are not really my thing. I have only just started using clear eyebrow products so I am not quite comfortable with using coloured eye brow products yet. This product has been passed on to someone else.

VERDICT:
This is one of my favourite Memeboxes that I have received, and apart from the eyebrow powder I have been using these products frequently and enjoying them for the most part.

This box cost $29 USD plus shipping and the items within it are valued at $57 USD. Some Memebox buyers said that this box was not as good value as other boxes, but I think that was mainly because they were able to source Skinfood items from other store/websites easily. However personally living in Australia means getting these item would probably be a bit difficult and costly for me, so I am pleased with this box.

November Empties

Happy new year everyone! Sorry for this belated post I had planned to post this last year, but between Christmas and New Years I was super busy. My little girl is heading to preschool this year, so I am hoping I will be able to post more frequently on this blog when the school term starts.
Lets have a look at the products I used during the month of November.

NATURE'S ORGANICS Wild Berry Conditioner
I try to use organic shampoo and conditioners because I have a skin issues on my neck and scalp. This works fine and is very affordable.
Repurchase? Yes

NUTRIMETRICS Nutri-Rich Bath Oil 
This smelt lovely and as a soap worked fine.
Repurchase? No, I think they are too pricey for what it is.

RIMMEL Apocalips Lip Lacquer in 100 Phenomenon and 303 Apocaliptic
I was really disappointed in these products. They smelt a bit weird and smudged a lot. The Apocaliptic one was a beautiful colour but the smudge factor was just too off putting for me so in the bin it goes. I have a more detailed review of these lip lacquers here
Repurchase? No.

AVON Ultra Color lip crayon in A400 Carefree Coral
I have an Avon lip stick in the same colour which I quite like and when these lip crayons were first released they were on sale. To my disappointment this lip crayon has visible bits of glitter in it, and I am not really into glitter on my lips. I did try it out and ended up with glitter all over my face, so this product is just not to my liking.
Repurchase? No due to the glitter factor.

BURT'S BEES Lip Balm Acai Berry
Burt's Bee lip balms are one of my favourite lip balms, I have heaps of them stashed around my home. I also quite like the scent of this berry one.
Repurchase? Yes. I'm always buying Burt's Bee balms.

WHITE GLO Whitening Toothpaste Coffee and Tea Drinker's Formula sample
I got this sample from a show bag I think. I'm not sure if it made my teeth any whiter but I like the feel of this toothpaste, it made my mouth feel really fresh.
Repurchase? Maybe.

SCHICK Hydro Silk Razor
I've replaced this razor with the exact same one because I think this is a really good quality razor.
Repurchase? Yes, I already have a spare one. 

TIMELESS TRUTH Green Tea Phenol Soothing Mask
I try to do mask treatment once or twice a week but I don't normally do sheet masks, probably because they tend to not fit my face properly (small face so eye bits don't tend to match up). I thought this was okay but I didn't notice any difference afterwards.
Repurchase? No.

GAIA Body Moistruriser Pink Grapefruit and Jasmine
Like most Gaia products this smells nice, and felt nice.
Repurchase? Maybe, I like to  buy the Gaia skin care range packs which includes this.

CLAIROL Colour Radiance Shampoo sample
I don't have coloured hair but I still gave this a try. I thought that this smelt nice and seem to foam a lot than other shampoos do.
Repurchase? Since I don't colour my hair no.

PANTENE Pro V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner samples
I've had a few of these sample and they seem okay, but do not really stand out to me.
Repurchase? No

St Ives Naturally Smooth Body Lotion
I thought as a lotion is was fine and non greasy, however to be honest I didn't like the smell.
Repurchase? No, I dislike the scent.

NEUTROGENA Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunscreen  Lotion SPF30+ sample
I liked this sample because it was a great size for carrying around in my bag. I thought it was fine but don't rub your eye area when wearing this, it tends to sting.
Repurchase? Maybe.

SAVVY Make Up Remover Wipes
I brought these when they were in the clearance bin. They are okay make up wipes but I much prefer other brands. I did like the texture of these wipes.
Repurchase? Probably not.

MOR Hand Cream Neroli Clementine sample
I really liked this hand cream sample and it smells so good.
Repurchase? Possibly.

BIO OIL sample
I use to use this all the time in my early 20s, although I am not too sure if it made much of a difference at the time with my scars and sketch marks.
Repurchase? Maybe.

WOTNOT Facial Wipe sample
I have had a few of these samples and I have to admit I love getting them so I don't actually have to buy this myself. I think this wipe works well and has the right amount of wetness for my liking. This and the Fuss Free Natural wipes would have to be my favourite facial wipes.
Repurchase? Yes.

AVEENO Daily Moisturising Lotion sample
I've had a few of these Aveeno samples too but I am not so impressed with them. They are fine but nothing special in my opinion.
Repurchase? Maybe.

MODEL CO Double Sided Wipe sample
I thought this wipe was good and liked the texture of it.
Repurchase? Maybe if it was on sale, so I can give it a proper trial.

MODEL CO Exfoliating Cream facial scrub sample
I really liked this facial scrub. I do appreciate that this line is a natural skincare range so this scrub will not have nasty micro beads in it (they are bad for the environment).
Repurchase? Yes.

MODEL CO  Soothing Moisturiser day and night sample
I actually don't recall anything about using this sample, so I'm thinking that it was okay since it was not very memorable ha ha.
Repurchase? No.

LOREAL Elvive Extraordinary Oil sample
This hair oil can be used in a few different ways; before shampooing, as a mask treatment, before styling or as a finishing touch. I tried this as a hair mask treatment. I think my hair felt slightly nicer afterwards.
Repurchase? No.

PALMER"S Skin Therapy Oil rose hip fragrance sample
This smelt nice and felt nice. Too small of a sample to judge how well it works
Repurchase? Maybe