Memebox Collaboration #9 Soothing Sista

This box was a collaboration box between Stephanie Villa AKA Soothing Sista and Memebox. 

Memebox Description of the box: Soothing Sista knows how to rock a look. Most often found on the streets of San Francisco, she is taking the Youtube world by storm with her skincare, makeup and fashion tutorials. Showcasting looks for the edgier goddess in you, Soothing Sista, isn't afraid to take a risk. She hand picked hottest skincare and makeup products of the month straight from Korea, which we're sure you'll love!

This box was $23+$6.99 shipping= $30USD Here's the info card.

1. Vicioni Super Aqua Soothing Serum 30 ml $29

Product Description: No carbomer, no silicon, no artificial ingredients, and no chemical preservatives whatsoever. It’s true that Vicioni Super Aqua Soothing Serum may smell less pleasant and not as quick to absorb as that of the other brands. However, this is because Vicioni takes great care in selecting only skin beneficial, non-chemical ingredients for its 100% natural formula. It has high concentrates of ‘caulerpa racernosa’ (also known as ‘sea-grape’ and rich in sea minerals, vitamins, and nutrients), rice bran, Hyaluronic Acid, mushroom ferments, aloe vera, etc. The ocean energy will deeply replenish, brighten up, and smooth dry, dulled complexions. 

How to use: Apply directly to clean face. Pat it in for full absorbance. Apply a richer moisturizer or cream afterwards. 

This serum is quite thick but my skin drinks it up after a given time. It makes my skin more supple and plumped. There is a slight scent but I don’t really know how to describe it. I haven’t seen any brightening effect yet but I can’t wait to see the changes after I finished the bottle. 

2. Tonymoly Egg Pore Blackhead Steam Balm 30 g $11 

Product Description: A self-heating steam balm that opens up clogged pores by warming the skin with its blend of sulfur hot spring water and heating agent the more you massage it onto face. Then 3 kinds of scrubs – white salt, charcoal powders, and egg yolk – work to thoroughly remove all blackheads, whiteheads, and dead skin cells piled up inside enlarged pores. Rich in caclium, various minerals, acetic acid, amino acid, and vitamins, it also delivers deep nourishment, control excess sebum, and prevent skin dehydration. 

How to use: Apply the balm over nose area. (Make sure to towel-dry after cleansing) Gently massage for 3-5 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water when the translucent oil balm turns opaque. Recommended to be used once or twice a week. 

This steam balm has yellow beads and white specks in it. It is a thick gel with a scent of vanilla. When I used it, I didn’t really feel much heat. As you can see in the picture, when you first apply it the gel is less opaque but as you continue to massage it around your nose, it will turn white. In terms of effect, I only saw some whiteheads become more prominent for extraction, longer usage are needed to determine the overall effect. 

3. Shara Shara Miracle Capsule Cream 50 ml $18 

Product Description: This Miracle Capsule Cream is an anti-wrinkle moisturizer enriched with glacier water and nourishing capsules containing 24 kinds of oil complex. Deliver instant moisture surge and supply firmness to dry, tired face as if letting the skin take rejuvenating winter sleep! It will take care of dry patches and protect from external damages by locking in moisture within skin.

 How to use: Apply directly to face and let it absorb into skin. 

I have heard a lot of great things about this cream so I can’t wait to give it a shot. This cream has a gel consistency and it has a light floral scent. It is very hydrating but the wrinkle and firming effect still needs to be tested more. I was quite surprise that this cream is clear, my imagination before I knew about this product is that it would be a white cream. 

4. Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Primer Essence 20 ml $11 

Product Description: Quickly minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines and help makeup adhere better for a long-lasting finish. The silky, lightweight formula can be worn under makeup to fill uneven skin texture and visible pores, creating a smoother-than-smooth canvas and mattifying excessive oil and shine. Its gentle formula consists of both sebum control powder and moisturizing essence component, this it works to control excess sebum while maintaining a healthy moisture balance at the same time. 

How to use: Apply to areas of your face with visibly enlarged pores before foundation or BB application. Pat in for full absorbance.

 This pore essence is slightly beige in color and it smells kind of like baby powder. After you apply it, it will give you a silicon finish and makes your skin feels smooth and soft. I would say this product does have some oil control. As for pore coverage and minimizing fine lines, I haven’t seen much difference. I do like the package of the box that the side is a person’s face. I think that’s quite cute. 

5. Dewytree Deep Detox Black Mask 1 ea $3.00 

Product Description: A facial mask that clarifies skin pores and rejuvenantes dull skin with volcanic scoria clay from Jeju island containing rare minerals. It’s also formulated with charcoal powder, papaya extracts, grapefruit extracts, walnut shell powder, and centella asiatica extracts to detoxify and revitalize the skin. 

How to use: Wash your face to remove makeup and any environmental toxins. Gently unfold mask and place on your face, adjust the eyes, nose and mouth openings. Relax for 15-20 minutes with the mask in place. No need to rinse, massage remaining product into your face. 

Freaky looking face! haha

This mask was soaked in essence when I opened it. It has a slight floral scent to it. After I used this mask, my face was more moisture and brighter compare to before. In terms of the ability of detox effect, I don’t know how to exactly determine it with just one use but in the essence you do see some small charcoal particles. I also feel a cooling sensation when it was applied. 

6. Vivito Painting Matte Finish Lip Stick $30.00 

Randomly selected from RD01 Sour Red, RD02 Red Sun, RD03 Red Ribbon, PP01 Raspberry Purple, PP02 Orchid Purple 

Product Description: A 3-effect matte lipstick that smoothly glides on with a cream texture, stains lips with a highly pigmented, radiant color in just a single swipe, and leaves lips velvety soft and super matte without being dry and flaky. 

How to use: Apply directly to lips. Use a concealer mattify and tone down lips before application.

 I got PP01 raspberry purple with my memebox. This color is quite pink so I wouldn’t wear it on a daily bases. It has a smooth consistency, non drying and it has a matte finish. The package is quite pretty! In person, the color is more pink than the picture, just that it didn't show up when I took it.

7. Blooming Collagentox Sleeping Water Pack 90 ml $18 

Product Description: A nourishing sleeping facial pack formulated with snail mucus extracts, bird nest extracts, aloe vera leaf extracts, orange zests, Japanese prickly ash berries, pasque flower extracts, usnea extracts, and cypess water. Yellow vitamin capsules will absorb deep into skin to replenish, firm up and balance out uneven skin tone. 

How to use: Spread the overnight pack evenly over face. Gently massage it into skin until the yellow capsules are fully absorbed. Rinse off the next morning with water. 

This is my favorite product of the box! I love sleeping packs and I don’t mind getting more. The most intriguing thing about this sleeping pack is the bird's nest ingredient. I have eaten it quite a bit since I was young but I have never put it on my face. This sleeping mask is quite light and has fast absorption. When you look at the cream, you can see some small yellow capsules. My skin looks amazing afterwards! It is more hydrated, soft and glowey! 

The price for the Soothing Sista Collaboration box was $23.00, plus $6.99 for shipping with a total of value of $120.0! I absolutely adore everything in this box! It is by far the best memebox I have purchased!

Memebox Superbox #76 While You Were Sleeping Review

Memebox's description of this box: 
Say goodnight to all your imperfections with this luxurious While You Were Sleeping box! This night care recovery box bursts with skin, body and hair miracle workers that combat all signs of aging for a younger, brighter, more beautiful you. As aging and hormonal changes weaken skin, body and hair at their structural levels, even a full night's sleep can't provide optimal recovery, giving you a less than perfect look. Don't fret because this ultimate beauty box will regenerate, repair and replenish your beauty- all while you sleep! Skin will look younger and re-plumped and hair will be silkier and shinier- more beautiful than the day before!

This box was $29+$6.99 shipping= $36USD Here's the info card.

1. A.H.C: Whitening Special Gen Skin Care Kit (Solution, Serum, and Cream) | 30ml, 10ml, 10ml ($18) 

The top is a scratch of the serum, follow by the solution and cream.

Product Description: This set includes a clarifying toner solution, a soothing serum, and a moisturizing cream that's formulated with a range of ingredients that moisturize and brighten the complexion. Green tea, lavender, sage, rose hip oil, and other natural ingredients help to repair the look of fine lines, skin discolorations, and dull looking skin. 
How to use: First apply the solution on clean face, then the serum, and finally the cream to finish off a total skincare routine.

I have never tried any A.H.C products so I was quite excited about this set because I love whitening products since I am a bit tan naturally. The set is a great way to try it out before buying the whole set. The serum is very lightweight, it has fast absorption and it can be spread evenly quite easily. The toner is similar in texture but slightly thicker. The consistency and smell is almost like the Laneige white plus skin refiner. The last part of the system is the whitening cream. It also has fast absorption like the serum and solution. I haven’t noticed any brightening effect yet but it does make my skin feel softer and smoother. I will give an update once I finish the set!

2. Dr. MJ: Jasmine Sleeping Water Mask 75mL ($24) 

Product Description: Deeply moisturize, deliver rich nutrition, soothe, de-tox, and brighten the skin using this sleeping water mask. It works to reach deep into the skin for a complexion turnover, working to soften and moisturize overnight. It has a relaxing aroma scent that helps to distress both body and mind. 

How to use: Spread the sleeping mask evenly over face before heading to bed.

I just recently ran out of my Elizavecca sleeping mask so I have been waiting to get this mask to try it out. This jasmine sleeping mask is a purple gel that has a strong floral scent. I don’t mind scent products as long as it’s not too overpowering and the scent of this one is still acceptable. It’s quite lightweight compare to the Elizavecca sleeping mask I have used. It does provide the hydration like it claims. After you put it on, it will leave a bit of shine on your face and it has fast absorption as well!

3. Pure Smile: Potion Pack Hand in Hibiscus ($5) 

Product Description: This pack for hands is an easy to wear glove type of essence mask enriched with various nutrients such as collagen, allantoin, aloe vera gel, snail mucus, pearl powders, royal jelly, and hibiscus. Randomly selected from Pearl, Royal Jelly, or Hibiscus. 

How to use: Clean hands thoroughly and slide them into the pair of gloves. Massage both hands together and rest for 10-20 minutes. Remove the mask and pat in the remaining essence.

I have never tried a hand mask before so I am quite eager to see the effect. I have very dry hands in wintertime because the weather can reach up to -40C in the place that I live. After using this mask for 15 minutes, I can definitely say that my hands were softer and more moisture compare to before using it! The scent of this smell is lovely! I would love to try other hand masks.

4. Grinif: Queen of Rose Water Eye Cream 30mL ($50)

 Product Description: Formulated with rose water, collagen, peptide, macadamia seed oil, witch hazel extracts, and various amino acids for delivering deep nutrition, intensive wrinkle care, and a tone balancing effect. It fills in fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, leaving a much softer, firmer skin texture. 

How to use: Apply a small amount over and under eyes. Pat in for full absorbance

This eye cream is a bit thick compare to the ones I have used. The rose scent is quite strong in my opinion. If you don't like strong scented products, this one is definitely not for you. I wouldn’t say this cream absorbs very fast due to its thickness. When you apply it, you only need a tiny amount to cover both of your eyes and it’s a bit sticky. It provides the hydration but not much change to my dark circles.

5. Grinif: Shea Butter Multi Balm 30mL ($13) 

Product Description: Enriched with shea butter, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E. This can be used over dry patches on the face, lip, and body or on damaged ends of hair as often as needed. It helps to replenish, nourish, and create a moisture barrier for preventing future dehydration. 

How to use: Apply directly to lips, scalp, hair, and body. Gently massage the butter all over the body for full absorbance and use a steam towel on hair for 5-10 minutes to facilitate absorbance as well. It can also be melted into bath as a bath butter.

 

 

I don’t own any shea butter but I have seen it at body shop a lot of times . I never buy shea butter because I don’t like its thickness and stickiness. This one is no exception. The consistency is just like Vaseline, very thick and sticky. The only benefit is that it has great moisture. Applying a pea size would be enough for a large surface since it does take a bit of time for it to absorb.

6. Mizon: Olive Cocoa Butter Foot Cream 80mL ($9) 

Product Description: Helps to relieve, soften, and nourish dry, cracked heels with this foot cream that's packed with rich nutrients from olive oil and cacao butter. This is best applied after you've buffed away dead skin cells from the feet to help control moisture balance and to protect the skin from any further damage and dehydration. 

How to use: Apply directly to clean feet and massage it in for full absorbance. 

This is an olive cocoa cream but I smell neither of these ingredients. I apply this cream at the bottom of my foot since it’s quite dry and it has a lot of dead skin. It makes my feet quite soft. I was quite surprise by the result because I never used a foot cream before. It’s not sticky at all and the cream is quite lightweight. After I finish this bottle, I will buy a replacement! (I used it on my hand just for picture purposes.)

7. Glam Up: Highly Enriched Ampoule 13mL ($2) 

Product Description: A highly concentrated ampoule for nurturing healthy hair condition and growth. It has essential nourishment to support keratin products that helps hair appear fuller, thicker, and more lustrous. 

How to use: Apply the ampoule over wet or blow-dried hair after a shower. It is recommended to be used with a hair cap for greater results. 

I have very thin hair naturally so getting this product in the box is a plus. This ampoule is thinner compare to the other ones I have used. It has the typical hairspray smell. So far I haven’t seen much result. It does makes my hair look more shiny and healthy! 

8. Rosemine: Azulene Calming Gel 75mL ($29) 

Product Description: A blue calming gel for soothing, cooling, and moisturizing red, irritated skin, dry patches, and oily trouble skin suffering from excess blemishes. The blue formula comes from chamomile extracts and it doesn't contain any artificial coloring too. 

How to use: Apply directly over stimulated part of face or body as a soothing agent. It can also be applied as an overnight facial pack.

 I don’t have any red spots or dry patches to demonstrate the effectiveness at the moment. This gel is very light weight and it seeps into the skin very quickly. It has a bit of alcohol smell I think? It’s not sticky at all. It reminds me of my nature republic aloe vera gel. This would be a great product for the summer in case I get sunburns and stuff!

Overall, I would say this box is totally worth the price because it give me a variety of products to try! This box has an amazing value of $150. I will definitely try to finish everything as best I can!!