My First Innisfree World Haul

I am so excited I received my first Innisfree World haul! I was thinking of gift ideas for some of my friends, family and coworker when I heard Innisfree was doing a free shipping event on the Memebox Addicts Facebook group page. And I was also disappointed that my Memebox Innisfree box was cancelled so I ended up directing my refund money on this order instead. ^.^

Here's the products I ended up buying.

Innisfree Krabags and Krauch

The bags only cost $14 each and you get free card wallet for each bag purchase and the pouches are $7 each. I just love all the designs they have. I plan on giving this as gifts to family and friends! This are also made of leftover pieces of cloth and the proceeds of these are donated to the children of Africa so it's a nice thing to give gifts to your loved ones at the same time giving back.

Innisfree Jeju Hand Creams

I also took advantage of the buy 2 get 2 free hand creams offer that they have which would cost you around $1.13 for each, this are great for stocking stuffers for family and friends. They all smell amazing but my favorite is the Jeju lotus which reminds me of the scent of the Flower by Kenzo perfume my mom had before which I loved. I also purchased Cedar wood, Gardenia and Rose which all smells amazing too! The formula is very lightweight and it absorbs quickly on my skin and not sticky at all.

Innisfree Jejubija anti-trouble BB cream

I wanted to try this BB cream out with my acne prone blemished skin and see if it really helps plus it has SPF which is like hitting two birds with one stone! ^.^ Will post a review soon when I get the chance to play with this. And also they have a special offer of get one and give one sample kit when you purchase $50 or more where you get a sample kit of your choice and the other sample kit to give to a friend, I ended up choosing their bija anti-trouble line to test out.

You also get 5 free samples of your choice in every order. I got the anti-trouble lotion, eco science toner, eco science white C skin toner, orchid day cream, and jeju volcanic pore clay mask. I like that their samples has a screw cap so that the product doesn't dry out before it run out of it.

TOTAL REVIEW

I love how fast I got this order which only took 4 days because they had a free shipping event and I got the free EMS delivery (3-4 days) for free that cost around $30. It was a sweet deal and I suggest that take advantage when they do free shipping offers because it is worth it! They have a lot of special offers right now that you can check out here. I am very happy with my haul and I will be definitely doing another one. ^.^

Disclaimer: This post contains eternal links to the Innisfree website. The products are all paid with my own money and not at all sponsored.

Memebox Superbox #78 Dirty Gal

I was really excited with the theme of this Memebox especially when the spoilers came out. This box is supposed to contain products which are so called "dirty" which is basically skincare that are messy to deal with but so worth it with the fun ingredients they contain. This is a Superbox so I would expect 4-9 full size products inside. This was shipped Dec 4 via UPS express delivery and I received it Dec 5 which is really fast so am happy! ^.^

Here are the contents of the box.

Cleomee Natural Donkey Oil

Full size 80ml $83

What I think so far...

I am really impressed by this product it contains a lot of oils donkey oil, olive oil, annato oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, and macadamia oil. Wow! that's a lot of oils I have a really oily skin so as much as I want to try this product I may have to research more further before using this, coz if its not for my skin I may end up swap or sell this one.

Dr. MJ Real Mucin Restore Cream

Full size 50g $46

What I think so far...

 This product is suppose to be for damaged skin restoration and wrinkle-smoothing cream containing snail secretion filtrate. I am loving snail products they gentle enough for any skin type I am gonna use this as a sleeping pack at night time and see if it's light weight enough to use for day time too. I may be only be 26 years old but as early as now I am really into anti-aging skin care, the sooner the better ^.^

B&SOAP Mamie Blue

Full size 130g $29

What I think so far...

I am really excited to try this out its described as smurf facial mask because of the color and it contains peppermint and primrose oil. It like a mud mask to clear away dead skin cells and rid off skin impurities. I think this would be a fun mask to try! ^.^

Estethic House Mayo Pack

Full size 120ml $12

What I think so far...

This contains egg yolk extract and olive oil which are primary ingredients for Mayonnaise. I have never tried mayonnaise on my hair before as I think its too messy and I don't like the smell but with this product it says that their wouldn't be stickiness and bad smell, so I am really curious to try if that's the case. 

Pure Smile Muddy Girl

Full size 15g 2ea $2

What I think so far...

I am not sure which one I got from the selection of Mud Pearl and Kaolin but I am excited to try this I have seen this with other Memebox and I always wanted to try. It's nice that they included two of this very generous ^.^

TOTAL REVIEW

I got this in value set so paid $21.80 because of Memepoints and a $10 off coupon and I got $172 worth of products so I am very happy ^.^ Even though I was disappointed with the Thumb's Up Blogger's Pick when I got this box I kinda felt better. I looking forward in using everything in this box hopefully the donkey oil too! This was part of the Golden Ticket giveaway but i just ended up with a $3 coupon I never had luck with winning anyway so I wasn't expecting anything. 

Memebox Coupon Codes for January 2015

Get $3 of coupon code for $30 purchase : TICWJF

Get $3 of coupon code for next box (EXP MARCH 31 2015): GD419

Get $5 off on orders when you buy 3 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE3 

Get $8 off on orders when you buy 4 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE4

Get free shipping on purchases over $70 on only Memeshop items : FREESHIPPING

FREE shipping on all shop USA orders over $30

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I would receive a small amount of commission from this in which I redirect all funds to able to review more products and services and provide you helpful insights and reviews. All the products and services in this blog is purchased by me with my own money and some little commission I get unless otherwise specified that the product or service was given to me for review purposes.

My Black Friday Kate Spade Haul

So this happened! LOL! I don't usually splurge myself on expensive bags unless I can get them in a sale and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the best time for great deals! So when I heard that Kate Spade was doing a sale online I went and jumped in! ^.^ 

The bags are an early Christmas present from my Mom (Thanks a bunch MOM!) for me and my sister and I bought the matching wallets for my bag and my sister's. Here is the list of what I bought.

Brightwater Drive Dena $119

Brightwater Drive Neda $59

Essex Scout $129

Mikas Pond Lacey $79

This was what I paid for and I think they are having extra 30% off on top of the discounted items on the sale with code FLASH so DAMN IT! I would have save much more if I ordered today but OH WELL! I still loved my purchase and they arrived nicely packed and thru UPS ground shipping. 

Note: The items I bought are on final sale so be careful and sure when you purchase as you cannot return it or exchange for another item.

Membox Superbox #70 Thumbs Up! Bloggers Picks

I was dreading the day that I will receive this box and also in writing my review for this. I have this on regular mail and I have seen the spoilers in Instagram already so I was disappointed with this box but I have it on regular mail so it shipped on Nov 14 and I received it on Dec 2 which took 18 days to get to me which was fine as within that time my anger and disappointment for this box faded little by little but not totally gone yet.

Here are the contents of the box.

Evas Cosmetics Vitamin Cleansing Dessert in Berry Mix

Full size 130g $18

What I think so far...

This product is very interesting its like a cleansing soap but in mud pack like texture this was in the My Cute Wishlist 2 box. I am personally curious to try this product out.

Purebess Galactomyces 100%

Full size 50ml $15

What I think so far...

I bought this box because of this specific spoiler hoping that the box would contain products that I have read bloggers raved about and this was one of those products. This is like a toner which you just pat on your face like what you do with serums and essences and this is suppose to be very moisturizing on the skin but it is also lightweight. I can't wait to try this one out. This came in the Whole Grain box.

Sercret Key Color Recipe The Pink Cream 

Full size 55g $34

What I think so far...

This product I want to try too when I saw this on the Pinkaholic box which was on October. Since this moisturizer is in gel form I think this would be lightweight enough for my skin I would maybe use this on the summer as I tend to get more oilier than usual with the heat.

LadyKin Aqua Exfoliator for Body 

Full size 150 ml $14

What I think so far...

This was from the OMG 1 box back in September I didn't really hear any blogger raved about this one product but it ended up in this box anyway. Don't know how I would feel about this product aybe I would trade it of anyone wants it.

23 year old Air-laynic Pore Mask

Full size 1ea $14

What I think so far...

This was from the mask edition #3 box back in July and am not sure if I am really excited about this as from the reviews that I have read that it kinda stings the face so I don't know if I will be using this one at all.

Hair + Velvet Nutri-Injection

Full size 12ml $5

What I think so far...

I have received this product from the Jackpot box back in August while I liked this product this didn't strike me as something to raved about and I certainly didn't read any raved reviews about this particular product from other bloggers.

Croquis Dual Concealer

Full size 8.1g $27

N.S.M. ReBorn Tint in Reborn Sorbet Melting Tint R11

Full size 5g $18

What I think so far...

Another product that I never heard of blogger's raving about. I still don't now what to do with this I guess I would try it see if it's worth it to keep or just throw it away. By the way this came in Girls Night out box and Makeup Edition box respectively.

TOTAL REVIEW

I would totally say that this is not worth my money I am still disappointed about this box they shouldn't have put blogger's pick as theme of the box as clearly this is not and also putting a spoiler for the box making people believe that this would be an awesome box because of the survey they did with lots of bloggers is clearly false advertising. I admit that most of the items in this box is worth the try but half of it is MEH! I am hoping this would not happen again as this feels like a box curated for the sake of clearing out stocks on their warehouse.

Memebox Coupon Codes for January 2015

Get $3 of coupon code for $30 purchase : TICWJF

Get $3 of coupon code for next box (EXP MARCH 31 2015): GD419

Get $5 off on orders when you buy 3 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE3 

Get $8 off on orders when you buy 4 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE4

Get free shipping on purchases over $70 on only Memeshop items : FREESHIPPING

FREE shipping on all shop USA orders over $30

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I would receive a small amount of commission from this in which I redirect all funds to able to review more products and services and provide you helpful insights and reviews. All the products and services in this blog is purchased by me with my own money and some little commission I get unless otherwise specified that the product or service was given to me for review purposes.

Memebox Special Princess Edition Little Mermaid Unboxing Review

Since its The Little Mermaid I had to just get it coz she is my favorite Disney Princess of them all! I got this on standard shipping coz I wanted this one and it took 13 days to get to me which is pretty impressive I must say. This box is said to contain the best ingredients from both land and sea, I was expecting this to be like the Earth and Sea box that I really liked but missed out on.

Here are the contents of the box.

DD'ell Extra Vitalizing Serum

Full size 30ml $42

What I think so far...

I love serums especially when this particular one is free from 12 chemical ingredients such as paraben, artificial coloring, benzophenone, formaldehyde, paraffin, BHT and triethanolamide. I am not a chemist but I know for a fact that if I can't pronounce an ingredient I don't bother using it. I am looking forward in using this and its in my long list of serums to test out.

Pureplus + Bentonite Cleansing Soap

Full size $12

What I think so far...

I am not a fan of soaps coz they are messy to deal with not unlike liquid and foam cleansers but this soap smells so wonderful to me that I am really tempted to use it. It has a powder fresh scent that I like and I have never tried a products that has cocoon silk ingredient so I am looking forward in using this.

Mizon Hyaluronic Ultra Sunboon Cream

Full size 45ml $19

What I think so far...

I recently learned that Hyaluronic acid is really good for moisturizing especially if you have oily skin like me coz its lightweight enough so I am really excited using this in my skin care routine especially this winter as I tent to have an oily face but there would be some dry patches on some parts of my face. And Mizon is a very well established brand that I have always wanted to try.

Grinif Collagen Aqua Peeling Gel

Full size 120ml $20

What I think so far...

I love peeling gels coz I have blemishes and it the only way that it can fade much more faster than using brightening moisturizers. I hope this gentle enough on my face but most of the peeling gels I have gotten from Memebox are gentle and doesn't sting my face so far. I love the Grinif brand I have been using the rose water eye cream from While you were sleeping box which I got from a trade in Memebox addicts facebook group and I am really loving it.

dearberry Pure & Popular White Clay Pack

Full size 100g $12

What I think so far...

With an oily skin I love clay masks as they tend to dry my breakouts much more faster and really unclog my pores. I have never tried this particular clay mask but I am excited to try it as soon as I can. ^.^

Pure Smile Original Mask Sheet in Pearl

Full size $1

What I think so far...

I have just recently hopped on the sheet mask wagon and I am looking forward to pampering my skin at night now maybe 3 times a week so I am really excited to explore sheet masks and see what I like. I have a sheet mask haul coming from Memebox so I am really excited about that and I will be posting my reviews here on my blog as soon as I can.

TOTAL REVIEW

I paid $33.70 for this box and got $106 worth of products all of which are full size, I am really happy with the cu-ration of this box I am looking forward in using all of it. I was expecting something like the Earth and Sea box coz I missed the restock for it but I am pleased either way with getting this.

Memebox Coupon Codes for January 2015

Get $3 of coupon code for $30 purchase : TICWJF

Get $3 of coupon code for next box (EXP MARCH 31 2015): GD419

Get $5 off on orders when you buy 3 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE3 

Get $8 off on orders when you buy 4 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE4

Get free shipping on purchases over $70 on only Memeshop items : FREESHIPPING

FREE shipping on all shop USA orders over $30

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I would receive a small amount of commission from this in which I redirect all funds to able to review more products and services and provide you helpful insights and reviews. All the products and services in this blog is purchased by me with my own money and some little commission I get unless otherwise specified that the product or service was given to me for review purposes.

UNBOXING WARS Ipsy vs Birchbox Unboxing Review November 2014

Unboxing Wars time again for the month of November got a little delayed bacause I was really busy with the backlog of things that I have to do. but it's better late than never.

Here is what I got from IPSY this month.

Be a Bombshell Cosmetics Eye base in Submissive, 0.09 oz.

This eye base is a highly pigmented, long-lasting product that can be used as a single cream color or used as an eye base to build color. 

• Bombshell Application: Apply lightly with fingertip to create a natural finish. Layer for added color.

• Bombshell Tip: Create a more intense look by layering with a powder eyeshadow.

What I think so far...

I kinda like the color of this eye base but I think I might not get a lot of use with them as I do not wear makeup in a daily basis so I will end up giving this to friends and family and also I am not really gonna "miss it when its gone" type of feeling I have for this product.

Elizabeth Moth you're so fine eyeliner in Glitterati, 0.1oz

It’s not just any liquid eyeliner. With you’re so FINE’s micro-tipped brush, you can control your strokes to create dramatic, and sharp cat eyes! This brush is so control friendly that creating precise, symmetrical lines is ridiculously easy, so it’s perfect for first time liquid eyeliner users too.

The specialized, quick drying formula has intense, inky pigmentation that’s waterproof, meaning it lasts all day without smudging. Just in time for the holidays, the super flirty Glitterati formula will make you the center of attention. All eyes on you, gorgeous!

What I think so far...

I have too many eyeliner already so I not really gonna this one gonna give it away! So far it's really getting boring in my Ipsy bag this month again! I also opted out of the eyeliner option on my quiz so I wonder why they would send me an eyeliner again.

Swatches for the eye base and eyeliner.

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Volume Shine Spray, 1.5 oz

Get extra volume, shine and hold with this dual purpose hairspray; nourishing and styling in one! This argan oil, keratin and grape seed oil infused hairspray gives you strong and flexible hold plus deep nourishment, strengthening and conditioning as you style. 

The non-water based, fast drying formula freeze-frames your volume and hold without stickiness or flaking and it’s flexible finish creates workable styles for easy re-styling without crunch or heavy build-up. It creates a luminous finish and shields against humidity for longer lasting styles. Sun Protectors keep the sun and other elements from damaging your full bodied mane. What more could you want from a hairspray? 

What I think so far...

I don't really use hair spray so am gonna give this one out again that's a third item that I am not really gonna use so far in my Ipsy bag this month.

Tarte Deluxe Maracuja oil, 7ml

Not all oil is created equal. This earth-prescribed treatment oil targets your individual skin concerns and delivers harmony and moisture for firmer, brighter, smoother-looking skin. 

Rich in essential fatty acids known to recharge and replenish skin, maracuja oil helps deliver an overall rejuvenated and even-toned complexion while giving the appearance of brighter skin thanks to a high dose of vitamin C. This powerful anti-aging elixir provides instant hydration—quenching dry skin with no greasy or filmy feel. 

What I think so far...

I have oily skin it says so in my Ipsy profile so I don't know what I am suppose to do with this I guess I have to give it away again to friends and family.

Wet and Wild MegaSlicks Balm Stain in Lady & the Vamp, 0.10z

Amp up your lips with one stick for a kissable pout in no time! The MegaSlicks Balm Stain glides on smoothly while conditioning the lips, keeping you pucker-perfect. Enriched with Acai Palm Oil, this amazing formula forms a protective shield on the lips to prevent feathering. Continuous moisture formula leaves the lips with a unique minty, cooling sensation. No matter how long the kiss, this balm will last and last!

What I think so far...

The photo above shows the Megaslick balm stain that I put on top of my wine red lip stain which is too drying on my lips so the balm stain helps with moisturizing my lips and also touch ups.So far this the only product that I love and will be using this month from my glambag the color is really perfect for fall and it very moisturizing on the lips.

Now time for my Birchbox unboxing and here is what I got this month.

Amika Nourishing Mask, 20ml

Paraben-free treatment that conditons and repairs with superfruit sea buckthorn berry. Use once a week, smooth onto lengths and ends of damp hair. Leave 5-10 minutes before rinsing.

What I think so far...

I love hair masks so I am excited to try this product been using macadamia natural oil on my hair so I am curious on how this would compare to that.

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Creamy Lipstain Hearthrob 

A long-wearing stain from the NYC-based designer that gives unbeatable moisture and shine. Sweep over lips for a sheer, perfect for fall color. Layer on for a deeper shade.

What I think so far...

I love the sheer color it leaves on my lips its like a natural red color I haven't tried to layer it on and see how it looks but will definitely do that next time! ^.^ I wish that this the sample size was more bigger though coz I am really loving this shade and I am tempted to buy it from Birchbox shop.

That is what it looks lone when I put it on my lips it a sheer color but it really stains the lips.

Royal Apothic Cuppa Cuppa Firming Tea Treatment Mask
Made with antioxidant rich tea this mask firms and brightens skin in just eight minutes, Apply to face and neck. To remove, wet fingers and rub in a circular pattern, then rinse.

What I think so far...
This is what I actually choose for my sample choice and I am glad I like it sounds very interesting and really good for the skin so I am really excited to try this! ^.^

theBalm cosmetics Cindy-Lou Manizer
This shimmery, soft pink highlighter perks up your features with a natural-looking glow. Sweep onto cheekbones or eyelids, or lightly dust onto face for a luminous look.

 Sorry I have a bruise on my hand didn't know how I got it ^.^

What I think so far...
I don't really use a highlighter that much just for my eyebrow arch and cupids bow but I want to try this one and see what I can do with it maybe use it as an eye shadow instead coz I really like that it looks like rose gold on my skin! ^.^

TOTAL REVIEW

I love both my Ipsy and Birchbox subscription coz not only are they chip and only costs around $10 a month, and you get to try a lot of different products, but lately my Ipsy glambag is starting to get boring, meanwhile, I love my 2nd Birchbox and I love that they do a sample choice option with your box every month, and also I got a bonus sample of Coconut Chips which are delicious by the way!!!! <3

UNBOXING WARS WINNER!

BIRCHBOX

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Memebox Superbox #75 City Girl Unboxing Review

I was really excited when I heard that this would be a box full of Korean beauty goodies that ladies of Seoul would highly recommend so I got it on a whim.  For those that are not familiar with Memebox it is a subscription box type of service where you get to choose themed boxes catered to your specific taste may it be makeup or skincare. The box contains 4-9 a selection full sized products and deluxe samples. In this case, it is a Superbox so all contents are all full size.

Here are the contents of the box.

Migabee Pure Berry Oil Soap Honey

Full size 310ml $29

What I think so far...

I have been recently just used oil cleansers on my skin care routine and I must say I am loving it so when I got this in my memebox I was really happy! This is supposed to be an oil cleanser and soap in one so I am wondering if I can use it by itself unlike my usual oil cleanser then foam cleanser cleansing routine. Will have to test that out and I will update here on my blog how it goes. This also contains honey, bee venom propolis and acai extracts which are ingredients right up my alley so I am really excited to use this.

Migabee Verbena Cream

Full size 50ml $29

What I think so far...

I am need of a lightweight moisturizer as the weather gets colder as it seems my SNT plant stem cell cream is not really getting the job done as it is more of a summertime moisturizer. I am exited to try this as a daytime moisturizer and hopefully its lightweight enough for my oily skin.

Original Raw Multi Pigment I am Designer 

Full size 10g x 3ea

Mizon Oh! Shy Gorgeous On Liquid Cheek

Full size 8ml $16

What I think so far...

I like the colors of the tints but they don't have the longevity that I am looking for when it comes to cheek tints not unlike my Benefit cheek tint which I love up until now. So I am gonna be gifting this to family and friends instead. Swatches are below.

Shara Shara Dew Veil Primer Balm

Full size 25g $13

What I think so far...

Since the weather is getting colder and colder it seems like my skin gets dry patches so when I apply my BB cream you can see the dry patches even more so I was wondering if this could work for me and I tried using it today. While it got rid of my dry patches and I have smoother BB cream application my face, sadly, my face became much more oily than usual so this is too rich for my skin, gonna be gifting this as well.

TOTAL REVIEW

I paid $28.88 for this box as I have used a bundle coupon to get it with another box, and I got $129 worth of products. I am really happy with this box because of the Migabee oil soap and verbena cream I am little overwhelmed by the tints that came with it. You already have the Mizon tint then you still get the Original Raw pigments also, I wish they could have just put a BB cushion, powder compact or maybe the new Etude House play 101 pencil (or any products like it) with could have given the box more versatility rather than redundancy.

Memebox Coupon Codes for January 2015

Get $3 of coupon code for $30 purchase : TICWJF

Get $3 of coupon code for next box (EXP MARCH 31 2015): GD419

Get $5 off on orders when you buy 3 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE3 

Get $8 off on orders when you buy 4 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE4

Get free shipping on purchases over $70 on only Memeshop items : FREESHIPPING

FREE shipping on all shop USA orders over $30

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I would receive a small amount of commission from this in which I redirect all funds to able to review more products and services and provide you helpful insights and reviews. All the products and services in this blog is purchased by me with my own money and some little commission I get unless otherwise specified that the product or service was given to me for review purposes.