I have to confess, I did receive my Memebox #8 a while ago, but simply couldn’t find the time to try anything until very recently. After all, I wouldn’t want you to come to this post and see it full of descriptions like “Here’s a moisturizer, the company says it’s moisturizing, I have no idea if that’s true. Adios!” Some of these products were a hit, some were just okay, but as always, this box was a great value and introduced me to a nice variety of products. Without further ado, here’s my review of Memebox Global #8! [by the way, at the time of this review, there is only Box #13 available for purchase in addition to special edition bundles]
HOW IT WORKS
Memebox Global is not a typical subscription service. They periodically curate boxes filled with assorted beauty products popular among Koreans, and those Limited Edition bundles are sold on first come first serve basis. Prices vary depending on the type of the box. Memebox ships internationally, so make sure to check on their website and see if they ship in your country – chances are they do. All themed boxes tend to sell out fast, so by the time you read this review this particular box might not be available for sale anymore.
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| Memebox Global #8 – contents |
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| Flower Men Energy Factory Moist Boosting Sheet Mask – same size as Psy’s face! |
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| Hairich Vedacell Hair Program Shampoo |
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| Tonymoly BCDATION SPF30 PA++ in Pink Beige |
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| Heart Face Ultra Pore Care Sleeping Pack |
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| Secret Key Snow White Cream |
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| MAX Clinic Caviar Massage Oil Foam Cleanser |
Flower Men Energy Factory Moist Boosting Sheet Mask – This sheet mask contains concentrated hyaluronic acid, so it’s super moisturizing and soothing. And just look at that packaging! The sheet is supposedly the same size as Psy’s face, and the packaging can be easily converted into an actual mask with holes for strings to tie it on the back of your head, so you can have some more fun with it beyond the actual treatment. As far as the effect goes, this is a pretty average mask.
Hairich Vedacell Hair Program Shampoo – The shampoo is free of sulfates, silicones and synthetic dyes; it’s supposed to enhance the health of both the hair and scalp. The fragrance is what I’d call medicinal, it really smells like a mix of herbs and spices. It’s actually very gentle and moisturizing, I didn’t even need to use a conditioner afterward.
Tonymoly BCDATION SPF30 PA++ in Pink Beige – Memebox says that this is a BB and CC cream in one. The color was a pretty good match for me, but a tad bit bit pinker than I would prefer. The coverage is medium to medium-full, and it was fairly easy to blend. I also like when BB and CC creams include SPF, that way I feel that my skin is extra protected 🙂
Heart Face Ultra Pore Care Sleeping Pack – Sleeping packs is another Asian innovation, these are very popular with Korean women, and are as much of a staple as sheet masks and essences. This is basically a lightweight nighttime moisturizer, it felt nice on the skin, but I think I would prefer my other favorites.
Secret Key Snow White Cream – Needless to say that whitening & brightening products are very popular in Asia, which is why I’m not at all surprised that Memebox sent one. After looking at the ingredients, it seems like this moisturizer provides long-term brightening effect [thanks to Niacinamide] and a temporary whitening effect [Titanium Dioxide powder], and it also acts as a makeup base. This cream is not moisturizing, so I had to use a serum underneath.
MAX Clinic Caviar Massage Oil Foam Cleanser – This is a very generous full-size oil-foam cleanser! Memebox claims that its retail value is $73, which I am sure is just a result of inaccurate currency conversion, because if true, that puts it on the same shelf with La Mer cleansers and that just can’t be right… right? This cleanser is made with caviar oil [aka fish oil], so it’s rich in Omega-3s, which are great for the skin. It doesn’t feel sticky or greasy, and looks like a typical foaming gel cleanser, but I really like how it clears every pore on my face. Long story short: it’s a great product!
THE VERDICT
This was a well-rounded box: we got some skincare, some makeup, some hair care , and even daily and nightly skin treatments. I’m still in a bit of a shock slash disbelief about the price of that cleansing oil foam, but Memebox is actually selling them on their site for that much, so *shrug*. Regardless, it’s a really nice cleanser, and probably my favorite product from Box #8. I didn’t purchase #9, because I needed the money, but I might buy it separately later if they restock it and I like the contents.
| Product | Retail value |
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| Flower Men Energy Factory Moist Boosting Sheet Mask | $4.00 |
| Hairich Vedacell Hair Program Shampoo | $6.76 |
| Tonymoly BCDATION SPF30 PA++ | $3.78 |
| Heart Face Ultra Pore Care Sleeping Pack | $9.80 |
| Secret Key Snow White Cream | $21.00 |
| MAX Clinic Caviar Massage Oil Foam Cleanser | $73.00 |
| Box Retail Value | $118.34 |
Anastacia, I am going to get myself one of these. I LOVE Asian skincare, I used to live in Singapore and that’s all I had while I lived abroad
Hi Norah — If you are a skincare fanatic like me, then Memebox and you is a match made in heaven 🙂 The variety of the products is always very impressive, and they include some fun brands. I mean, who would have thought they’d make a mask out of Psy’s face, haha?
LMFAO I love the Psi guy
Hi Brooke — Haha, I know, right? Love the concept and the fun factor of this mask.. it’s like a mask within a mask.. a maskception? Or wait, it’s Psy’s face size within a Psy’s face… Psyception! :))
What an awesome concept. I am not big on skin care, so it doesn’t make sense for me, but I love hearing about products from other countries so thanks for posting about the box!!!
Hi Judy — I understand, not everyone gets excited over yet another jar of moisturizer. For makeup fans Memebox occasionally offers makeup-only boxes, so if you ever want to try some Korean makeup, keep your eyes open for those special deals 🙂
What an interesting box!
Hi Phyrra — Glad you find this box interesting! You’ll be happy to know that many of the brands featured in Memeboxes are certified cruelty-free.
That cleanser looks fab but that price! Yikes!
Hi Erika — Ugh, I know, right? I’m having a very hard imagining how the company came up with that price. It’s a really good cleanser though.
I’ve never tried this box but the products certainly look interesting. =)
Hi Kat — That’s a good word to describe these products, after all, many of them look so innovative. I still remember the day when I first heard about BB cream and snail slime in skincare!
I have read so many good things about Memebox. I have to order it!
Hi Leelo — Memebox is a worthy splurge if you are into skincare, or just curious to try Asian products. They recently introduced Memebox Mini, which costs $15 with free shipping.
Alright, I’m getting one of these things now!
Hi Eugenia — Awesome! I’m sure that you won’t regret this purchase.
Never heard of this box but that little cartoon character had me laughing!
-Erica
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Hi Erica — That cartoon character is Psy, the Korean singer who sings that catchy viral song “Oppa Gangnam-style”. He’s so popular, they now make sheet masks with his face, haha 🙂
Now that’s a subscription box I would like to get!
Hi Kimberly — If you are a skincare junkie like I am, then you are going to love Memebox. The best part, IMO, is that this isn’t a recurring subscription, so you can buy as many of these as you want as often as you need. And of course, it’s a really good value 🙂
this is an interesting box… things in it I have never heard of from those brands.
Hi Honey — That’s exactly what excites me the most about these boxes, there’s a very high chance that I have never heard of the brand or tried any products. I initially started subscribing to beauty boxes for the thrill of discovery, and Memebox delivers just that.
This looks like something I need to try!
Hi Kelly — I’m glad that you are also interested in these types of products. Memebox is probably the most exciting one of all the boxes I currently receive, because it offers the thrill of discovery.
It definitely looks interesting and I like that you would get products you probably wouldn’t find or choose for yourself.
Hi Kimmi — I absolutely agree with you, these Memeboxes are filled with interesting and unique products, most of which are impossible to find around here.
I have to be careful when reading these Memebox posts on your site. 🙂 I am gonna get in trouble!
Hi Laura — Trust me, this enabling goes both ways, because I’m constantly lusting over the goodies you review 🙂
This box looks awesome!!
Hello! — I’m happy that you liked this box! I’m a huge fan of Memebox myself and I’m really glad they decided to start selling these boxes overseas. And who doesn’t like a good deal, right? 😉
Haven’t heard of this one.
Hello! — Memebox has been around for a while, they have an established monthly sampling service in Korea. They recently expanded and started selling their boxes overseas, and right now they ship to US, Canada and Japan.
great products, and the gangnam psy photo,hahaha!
Hi Kath — Glad you like the products in this box! And I’m also cracking up at the Psy mask, that little guy is hilarious. I may or may not have been running around the house with it on 🙂
Great value and I love the psy cartoon!
Hi Miranda — I agree with you on the value, actually, all of the Memeboxes I’ve gotten so far have been a really good deal. That Psy mask is hilarious, whoever came up with the idea is a pure genius 🙂
You got me to buy one! lol. I haven’t received it yet, but I keep getting e-mails from Memebox that boxes have been restocked, and this is available, and look here, and look… and I want to buy them all! I am making myself wait until I actually GET my box, though, before I buy more.
Hi Nidia — Great strategy! I also keep getting Memebox emails, and I just have to hide my credit card, because I want to buy them all! And they always have all these codes and promotions and extra points… Oh brother! I hope you love the box you purchased 🙂
Dude, that is a killer box!
Hi there! — Oh yes, it is! I’ve been impressed with every single Memebox that I received so far, and I have four more on the way.
I seriously love dropping by your blog to check out your photos and box subs 🙂
Hi Betzy — Aw thank you, you are so sweet! 🙂 I can’t help it, I have a special place for subscription boxes in my heart <3
I love the Psi mask! What a great idea for a subscription box.
Hi Sheila — I know, right? That Psy mask is sooo funny, and they made it very interactive.