Sunday, October 5, 2014

Unboxing Review: Memebox Special #26 Hand & Nail Care

Hello guys, I have a Memebox unboxing type of post for you guys today! If you guys don't know (which I doubt), Memebox is a Korean beauty box program. But here's the catch-- it is not a subscription service. You pay for whatever box you're interested in ;) Boxes vary depending if it's a regular box or special or super box. 

Anyways. Today's box is the Special #26 Hand & Nail Care. 



When you open the box, you can see that there's a card which lists all the products included in the box as well as their respective description/instructions/price. That's what I like about Memebox, if you're unaware of what the product is or what it's used for-- you don't have to hop on google and start searching. Everything's there for you.




So the first item I have here is the Pure Plus Hydrogel Moisturizing Nail Patch which retails for $8. Holy crap guys, I did not know there's a mask type product for our own nails. I'm very excited to try this out because I always paint my nails-- it's good to let it have some treatment.

On the card it says, "Enriched with collagen, milk, pearl, powder, gold, and paraffin, this hydrogel type nail patch delivers intense moisture and nutrition deep into your nails within just 20 minutes of application, for a visible improvement in your nail condition." 

Next product I have here is Pure Skin Hand Care Pack which retails for $4. Apparently this is basically a glove which you can wear while you're doing anything! 

On the card it says, "The grape extracts, witch hazel, grapefruit extracts, collagen, baobab tree extracts, and olive leaf extracts included in the Hand Care Pack not only work to deeply moisturize and nourish your roughened hands but also to remove any excess skin and firm up signs of aging on your hands."


Next product is the Barbinie Shea Butter Hand Cream which retails for $18. I've never seen such a beautiful looking hand cream before guys *O* It is so gorgeous. The packaging, my heart. AH.

The card says, "Enriched with abundant shea butter and aloe vera extracts, this Shea Butter Hand Cream delivers deep nourishment and moisture relief and helps maintain moist, supple hands."


Next product is the Shara Shara Soft Hand Gommage which retails for $6. I think I'm moist excited about this product to be honest. It is a peeling gel for hands.

The card says, "This a gentle, moisturizing peeling gel for dry, callused hands. The Gommage works to remove any hardened calluses and skin impurities, leaving your hands soft and silky smooth."


Next up is the Sur 3D Nail Art Kit which retails for $29. I'm very picky with my nail polish colors and I typically don't like the colors I get from subscription boxes. So not really excited about this kit.

The card says, "Create gorgeous nail art in minutes with this revolutionary polish that uses a nail art pen to create an amazing nail art design."


Next is this With Shan Dr. Care which retails for $13.
I'm happy to get this in my box! My nails tend to break off, ugh. So hopefully this will help!

The card reads, "This Dr. Care set is an emergency kit for your split, broken nails. Dr. 001 strengthens from the roots of your nails and works to protect them from further damage."


                         Next product is the With Shan Baby Hand Set which retails for $9.
The card reads, "Infused with lemon juice and vitamin E, the treatment oil is gentle on the skin and helps nourish and soften the roughened calluses and cuticles on your nails. The nail wall file then works to gently file away the softened calluses and cuticles, making your hands moist and soft like a real baby."


Here's the nail file that's included in the set.

The cost of this box is $23 + shipping costs and the total value is $87. Holy crap. Now that is a deal. Be sure to check out Memebox!

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Review: Etude House Dear My Wish Lipstick (BE101 + PK003)

Hello guys! I have a very exciting review for you all today. This post will be featuring the new Etude House's lipsticks called Dear My Wish. This is supposed to be an upgraded version of their lipstick line. And I have to say, I am super impressed!

So let's start talking about these lipsticks! Here's the packaging, as usual Etude House packaging is very cute.


Another side of the packaging box.
On the side of the box, there is a description of the lipstick as well as instructions-- though it is pretty self explanatory what to do with a lipstick, right guys?

"This rich color, rich nutrition, and rich moisture lipstick comes with a new texture that melts smoothly onto lips and delivers vivid color with just one touch."


One other side shows the ingredients of the lipstick.

Here is what the actual lipstick tube looks like! I'm so happy they changed the packaging on this because, while the old packaging is cute, it is somewhat on the short and stubby side of the spectrum. However this time, the lipstick packaging is longer and slimmer. YAY -- it lost weight LOL. And they changed the bow to be in the middle.


And of course, the thing I love about this lipstick line is that it is so creamy and smooth. You literally only need a little bit and your lips will be full of color. Also, it has a shiny glossy finish so you don't need to layer a gloss on top. I can't explain how much I love how it just glides on the lips. I'M IN LOVE.

When the lipstick is new, you can see this a circle in the middle of the lipstick. 


However, as you keep using it, the circle begins to slowly disappear.


Though the lipstick formula is amazing, the thing that can be a negative is due to its creaminess and smoothness, it makes a mess in the tube. Lipstick is smeared all over :/ 


The first color we will talk about is BE101. Which in my opinion is a muted, neutral soft coral. If that even makes sense at all LOL. By the way guys, swatches are with only one swipe--talk about intense pigmentation!
 I find this color to be easier to apply on comparing to the other shade I have. Probably because it's lighter and it's hard to mess up when applying on a light color.  I recommend you guys to use this color when you're wearing a heavy smokey eye so your face will be well balanced, because this color won't be a distraction. Or, on school days or something because it's so subtle but it does give you color.

Next color is PK003, which is a bright fuchsia color. Sorry for the terrible swatches on my arm and lips guys =__= It looked okay when I took the photo..

Anyways, you guys have to be careful when applying this color because as you can see, it's easy to go out of lines with a dark color. This color is great for anyone that wants to look awake and alert. It's so bright it literally wakes you up hehe.

As I am typing this, I'm looking at websites to buy other shades in this Dear My Wish line. This is probably my favorite lip product from Etude House guys. I 100000000% recommend.


Btw, Etude House finally has an online shop! YAY *throws confetti* Please visit;
http://etudehouse.com


As always, I am proud to be an Etude House Pink Bird.