Tosowoong Refresh Sea Cucumber Essence Mask

I am taking on the Soko Glam 7-day sheet mask challenge and today's mask is one that was purchased on MemeBox.   What drew me to this mask was the colorful packaging (it reminds me of the sea) and since I do enjoy eating sea cucumber, I thought why not enjoy its beauty content too?  Boy was I happy that I tried it!

The mask is silky and transparent in texture.  Because it doesn't have a mask protector, the mask was so full of essence that I had to take extra care to unfold.  Once I put it on my face, the silkiness melt right into my skin.  The mask fits perfectly, especially around the nose area, which is a tricky place for most mask.  The forehead area could be bigger but it may be due to my large forehead.  There were plenty of extra essence for neck and upper chest.  The mask lasted more than 40 minutes.  I'm already thinking of getting more! 

Directions:  after double cleanse and toning, apply mask for more than 20 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased on MemeBox  

Banila Clean It Zero

Trying out a new cleanser highly recommended by my hair stylish because she has gorgeous skin and she's Korean who knows major beauty products.  I've been suffering from hormonal acne lately and not sure if it's due to stress, travels or new products (maybe all the above).  

This cleanser is beautifully packaged with a scooper that stays put in the inner lid (great packaging!). You need to scoop out just a quarter size to spread the sherbet texture like cleanser onto face.  It's easy to use and doesn't seem to be as oily as the oil cleanser (duh!!).  It cleans off easily without drying or harsh residue.  I love this product so far as it leaves my face super clean and seem to be helping with the acne.

Directions: use scooper to put quarter size portion into back of hand.  Spread across face and massage.  Wash off with water.

Where to Buy: purchased on MemeBox

Mediheal Tea Tree Healing Solution Essential Mask

After the Machu Picchu hike, my face had more breakouts and redness.  Good thing I packed the Mediheal Tea Tree Healing Solution Essential Mask to help revigorate my skin and reduce the redness.

The Mediheal Tea Tree mask is full of essence but not abundantly more like the MBD ones.  It had a nice half sheet protector so that the mask does not tear. The mask is soft and fits the face well.  I was half expecting the mask to be different such as extra soft texture or more essence but in the end it's just a nice regular mask.  Since it's cost a bit more than regular mask like MBD and innisfree, I don't think it's worth the money to repurchase.

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply to face for 15-20 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased on MemeBox

innisfree It's Real Squeeze Mask - Tea Tree

For my two week Peru trip I knew my skin would go out of wack.  To prepare, I packed some sheet masks with tea tree as preventative and follow up routines.   

I applied this innisfree It's Real Sqeeze Mask in Tea Tree in Cusco before the Machu Picchu hike.  Not only was it full of essence, the mask was soothing and soft.  This is similar to other innisfree sheet mask but the tea tree really stand out.  My face felt refreshed, a bit less red and even some spots less apparent.   It was definitely a good preventative measure to what's to come during the four day Inca Trial hike.

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply the mask to face and leave on for 15-20 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased from MemeBox

Tosowoong Dr Troubex Sparkling Mask

This is possibly the most stressful week ever - early meetings, pickup parents on Wednesday from the airport, eating out, vendor meetings, project blowup and added more projects to portfolio!  On top of that had to pack for two week trip with just 1 carry-on (is that even humane??).   Although I'm glad the work week is finally over I am freaking out about this 20 hour flight to get to Peru tomorrow.  I do hope I have all the essentials.

Given all the stress I'm surprised my face has not broken out like crazy but there has been a few more bumps along the side of the forehead.  I've had the Tosowoong Dr Troubex Sparkling Mask for a while and decided to try it out to see if it will calm my over hyper and sensitive face.   

At first glance the fact that the mask does not have a protector sheet is poor design since it's so easy to tear the sheet mask.  The mask also feels heavier and denser, not as silky and smooth as other masks. The essence level is also low because it dried out after 20 minutes while others last significantly longer.

My face felt less red and the bumps seem to have gotten smaller.  May need to use this mask for extensive time in order to see real difference though.

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply mask for 15-20 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased on MemeBox

Freeset Donkey Milk Skin Gel Mask Pack - Whitening

I noticed more pigmentation on the nose and under the eye yesterday and totally freaked out!!  I've been really diligent in applying sunscreen and wearing wide brim hat whenever I'm outside.  I blame the California sun and my daily commute for this new hyper pigmentation and freckles.  

I looked through my growing inventory of sheet mask (becoming quite the addict!) and found the Freeset Donkey Milk Whitening gel mask.  The gel mask has great silky texture filled with abundant essence.  Mask lasts more than 20 minutes and if it wasn't getting so late I would've waited longer.  

My face feels smooth and the pigmentation a bit lighter.  I just love the texture of the gel mask!  The Healing one made me a believer and this Whitening one is no different.  Will need to stock up!

Directions: after cleansing and toning, apply mask for 15-20 minutes.

Where to Buy: purchased on MemeBox

MemeBox I'm Tint Balm

I love tint balms - not only are they easy to use but they give a natural pop of color that instantly brightens the face.  I use it a lot over the weekends, traveling and days off to provide the moisture my lips crave without looking bland.  

I'm a fan of Burt's Bee tinted balm but upgraded to MemeBox I'm Tinted Balm in Rose Burgundy after reading rave reviews online.  The balm comes in a cool black case with the right angle for perfect application.  I can apply without a mirror which is often the case.  The color brings a nice pink red color that truly reminds me of rose.  This one is definitely a keeper.

Directions: apply as often as necessary.  Mirror optional.

Where to Buy:  MemeBox

Mask Galore

I was super psyched to receive my second MemeBox purchase today.  I ordered a bunch of sheet masks and some makeup products.   Here's the list:

1. Tosowoong Pore 3D Mask with Bird's Nest: my first 3D mask!  Hope it doesn't disappoint

2. Freeset Donkey Milk Skin Gel Mask in Whitening: the Healing was so superb I decided I need to try another gel mask

3. ettang Peeling Soothing Mask: this one is in two steps so may take longer than a regular sheet mask

4. Botanic Farm Rice Mask: heard great things about using rice mask so have to try it myself!

5. Mediheal Tea Tree Healing Solution Essential Mask: since my skin has been breaking out recently, thought the tea tree may help

6. Bonvivant Botanical Mask Pack in Mint + Tea Tree: it's been identified as the best seller on MemeBox so of course I had to try

7. Innisfree it's real squeeze mask in Tea Tree: ditto above about skin issues

8. Skin 79 Fresh Garden Mask in Honey: I read somewhere that Song Hye-kyo using home-made honey mask.  Since she's renowned for her beauty, it doesn't hurt to try

9. It's Skin Honey Mask: double the honey experimet

10. MemeBox I'm Tint Balm in Rose Burgundy: I've been a fan of the Burt's Bee tint balm and heard this one is similar and better

11. MemeBox Stay Put Eye Stick in Otherwise: the eye shadow I got from MemeBox was such a hit, I wanted to try the eye liner too.  It can double as eye shadow.

Will post reviews of the masks individually!  I'm becoming quite the sheet mask addict and loving it!

Where to Buy: MemeBox.com

Berrisom Lip Tint

One of the freebies I got from a recent MemeBox purchase was the Berrisom Lip Tint in Vivid Scarlet.  I've been meaning to try this lip tint/tattoo since I've seen it on Instagram and Amazon recommendations.  I may need directions in English as I didn't know how to apply.  I think the intention is to apply the tint on the lips and leave it on for 5 minute.  Afterward I am to peel off the outer layer so that the lip stain will stay.  I probably didn't put enough stain on the upper lip as my lower lip looked significantly darker.  The peeling effect is also somewhat interesting as it seem like I was getting rid of skin from the lips.

Directions: put stain on lips and leave for 5 minutes.  Peel off layer to reveal stain on lips.

Where to Buy: MemeBox, Amazon

MemeBox I'm Stick Shadow

As a working mom I'm always looking for easy makeup application so that I can look put together for work.  I found such product in MemeBox I'm Stick Shadow in Milky Way.  It's dummy proof application, great color and instantly update my eyes to be more bright eyed (covering the sleep deprivation).  I used it on Thursday and Friday and on both days, the eye shadow stayed on all day.  I will need to explore other colors =)

Directions:  after mascara, swipe shadow across eyelids.  Apply more as necessary.

Where to Buy: MemeBox exclusive online

MemeBox of Goodies

My friend introduced me to MemeBox as another venue to get curated Kbeauty products.  MemeBox has curated boxes and individual products for sale.  Since I will be traveling quite a bit over the next few months, I decided to get some travel kits and sheet masks - quite the sheet mask addict now 😁.  Here's what I got (reviews of the products will come later):

1.  Benton Mini Trial Kit

2.  MemeBox Kbeauty Starter Kit

3.  Dr. Troubex Sparkling Mask

4.  Donkey Milk Gel Mask Healing 

5.  MemeBox I'm Stick Shadow in Milky Way

6. Berrisom My Lip Tint Pack in Vivid Scarlet

The extra sample is Tosowoong Monster Pack Cocoon.  The ordering was simple and box came within a month of order.  A lot of these products are not available on Amazon and other online outlets.  As my daughter would say, 'easy peasy!'