PYMUO hasn't been following the July Beauty Challenge but since I haven't done a Friday Favorites post I figured it would be a great time to do it during the beauty challenge.

 

Welcos Miracle Argan Oil Treatment you can pick up at www.roseroseshop.com.  I literally use this every single time I get out of the shower without fail.  It is a holy grail through and through.

Lush R&B hair moisturizer.  I had a sample of this and used it all up and had to pick up a full size because it is really just that great!  I only use a tiny bit after every single shower.  If overused it will make your hair appear greasy.

I rave a lot about hair products so there are a few repeats from around the blog but that's because I really do love them and what they do.

Tokyomilk body wash and cream in the scent Yesterday.  I added this in because of the smell it has even though the product itself works really well.  If you're looking for an exotic scent that not many people have, this is where you want to go. Uh oh! It looks like they are discontinuing the Tokyomilk Dark line. 

Lush Massage Bar in Pearl.  I absolutely am in love with this scent and will repurchase until I get sick of it.  I also love how it makes my skin feel really soft and moisturized after showers for long periods of time.

Cheek Room Lip Balm in Cherry.  I got this in a memebox a while back and really love how it makes my lips really shiny but not too sticky at the same time.  I also love how after a while it will tint your lips to a nice bright but not too overpowering pink, it's a great summer color!

Mac lippies in Cyber, Sin, and Diva.  These are all fairly dark colors as my go to lip color is generally dark because I love a pop.  Sooner or later I am going to be making a post on all of my Mac lippies including swatches.

Ah, movies.  My favorite movie of all time forever and ever is Lilo & Stitch!  I have a picture of just Stitch! because I couldn't find the original movie.  But basically, I have a shrine of everything Stitch.  Divergent is one of my favorite movies as well.  Can Four and Triss just become an IRL couple, PLEASE!! I want to live Divergent.

Bath and Body Works parfum in the scent Forever Red.  I love how this is very young lady, chic and fruity smell.  It's a really nice casual perfume as well as a going out perfume.  Very versatile.

This is probably my favorite cloth face mask to date.  It adds moisture to your skin which is perfect for winter seasons and anybody in Canada knows that we have pretty bad winters and we need to be prepared at all times! NextBeau Aqua Moisture pack.

I will just add this in here because you know who you are.

Well this is an old one but I don't know where I would be without her.  She's my favorite in the whole world!

 

I received this balm in a memebox, on the bottom there is a link to www.cheekroom.com but it wasn't loading for me so maybe it isn't a website anymore? I'm sure it can be ordered on amazon or ebay though. 

This lip balm is amazing from the smell to the application and staying power! 

When I had first opened I got a very strong whiff of Cherry and let me tell you that this smells so good, just like real cherries! yummy.  

Not to mention how cute is the display, just look at that clover.  Despite wanting to keep this forever, I'm also really excited to use the product and see what type of texture the clover itself has.

I just use my fingers to apply because it's fast and easy.  It's got the look of a gloss and is moisturizing like a lip chap and not very sticky either.  There is a subtle light pink tint when you first put it on and if you keep re-applying it periodically the tint will become a very nice vibrant barbie pink that brings off the illusion that you're actually wearing lipstick while still holding the moisturizing and gloss-like affect.   I read somewhere that it is supposed to have a plumping characteristic as well but I haven't noticed that as much as everything else. 

I just did a swatch, you can't really tell that it is very tinted, this is just one layer and it will look different on your lips.  And I do find that it changes its color over time which is weird as I haven't came across a product that will do that.

I really like this product and hope to use it until I hit pan and not lose it like I usually do with balms!

Because I have always been skeptical with beauty box subscriptions not knowing what you're getting in the box for the price that you're paying, I've never really caved in and subscribed to a box before.  It should come to no surprise that with my love of everything Asian that my first box is an Asian beauty box.  

Some boxes you pay for your box but get more product than what you're actually paying, the catch is that you don't actually know what you're getting.  For some it is like a present to yourself, me on the other hand would like to see what I'm investing my money in before purchasing it. We will see what my first box has to offer and I'll give my opinion at the end on whether I think it's worth it or not.

The difference between memebox and other beauty box subscriptions is that you get to pick what type of box you would like to receive while also accommodating your financial needs. 

Let me just say that I am impressed with the shipping.  I ordered my box February 4th, and it was at my doorstep February 13th.  I hadn't even realized that it was shipped out by that time actually.  Super impressive on their behalf, it's as though they knew I was going to make an order and they shipped before I purchased!   Super fast shipping I will give them a 10/10 for that.  Also not to mention the bubble wrap is actually pink! 

This box is seriously the cutest thing!  Unfortunately it is only cardboard so you can't keep it forever! 

So this is the first thing I see when opening my Memebox.  There is a little blurb describing basically what Memebox is as well as a booklet that goes through and describes what each product is and does along with a photo of it for reference purposes. Since I got the Cutie Pie Marzia box, there is a paragraph on who she is and what she does.

Onto the goodies!

Can we just take a moment and appreciate how cute the packaging is! 

Both of these products are from Shara Shara. I've actually never tried any of their products before so it's pretty exciting to see how these will wear.  The jumbo lip pencil is called Petite Friend Matte Lip Crayon- pretty ironic how it's called 'petite'-in the color Salmon Orange.  Orange isn't really my color but we will see how it works anyway! 

The next one is called Triple Shine Color Shadow.  In the booklet you had the option to get one of four colors.  I got the shade Cobalt Blue.  I really like the fact that they have extra protectants just to be sanitary.  Korean products are good for having over the top sanitary precautions.  This is also a full sized product.

Next we have Revecen Face Control Foundation, also in full size!  

The package obviously has Korean written all over it, but they were kind enough to put English on there as well. 

'With this foundation you can cover all defects on your face perfectly and naturally.  Excellent moisturizing effect and food coverage even with thin applying.  Protects your skin from UV rays and pollution prominently.'

I have the basic understanding that different colored foundations will eliminate spots and discolorations in the skin but that is just about all that I know.  It will certainly be exciting to see how this works for me, especially as a novice!  I really like the professional look this has going on with it too.  This is in the shade 002 (Violet).

I was actually confused with this for a second because the brand is Cheek Room and I thought it was some sort of cheek tint and I wouldn't be very interested in it because I find that cheek tints have a staining quality to them.  But was I ever wrong, this is actually a lip balm!  and boy does it smell great.   This is Lip Balm Clover by Cheek Room.  In the number 05 Cherry Clover.  It smells exactly like Cherries, and quite strong as well.  When I opened the lid I got an extremely strong wiff of cherry, it was great.  I am in love with the packaging and case for this lip balm.  Because who doesn't want a hot girl on their beauty products??

And this is why it is called 'Cherry Clover'.  How cute is the product itself???  I have high expectations for this let me tell you right now.

Shout out to how careful they packaged for shipping.

Next we have yet again another full sized product.  This one is TonyMoly's Red Appletox Honey Cream(80ml). 

There is a protective cover along with a plastic spatula for sanitary purposes as well as application process.

 This smells exactly like apples.  Suitable because it is in an apple case.  Now you know what to get your favorite teacher!  At first I thought this was just a body cream but after reading what was in the supplied booklet and taking a look at the actual product it turns out that it is actually a daily facial cream!  Which is actually even better because I tend to always have a lot of hand and body creams and don't really need any more.  At first glance, this product seems to be pretty messy as well, maybe that is why there is an extra protectant on it. This product is supposed to give your skin a massage-like effect as well as have a silky finish.  I'm excited to try this out!

 Last in the box we have an all-in-one serum by The Yeon, it's called Jeju Hallabong energy.  Just look at how cute that little guy is, trying to tell us something in Korean, aw aw how sweet! This whole packaging is in Korean, even on the bottle itself!  Luckily I have my handy dandy booklet with descriptions! This works to replenish, soften and protect your skin.
"How to use:  Apply the serum evenly over your face and pat it in for full absorbance.  Can be used morning and nightly."

It applies as a spray bottle and has a gel like consistency.  It probably smells like Jeju but to me it smells strongly of oranges and citrus.

 

Let's get into the knitty gritty here with the prices.  I can't find the direct link to where this box is located so it might be no longer available unfortunately.  I paid 25.99USD in total for everything in here including shipping. 

Shara Shara Petit Friend Matte Lip Crayon (3g) $11
Shara Shara Triple Shine Color Shadow (2g) $15
Revecen Face Control Foundation (17g) $22
Cheek Room Lip Balm Clover (12g) $12
TonyMoly Red Appletox Honey Cream (80ml) $12
Jeju Hallabong Energy Mild All-in-one Serum (100ml) $20

All of these adding up to a total of $92USD not even including taxes.  This is an amazing deal!  I can only imagine what great deals the other boxes have to offer. Super impressed on the payoff on these items.  Have I mentioned that I love Korean beauty products?  

If you liked any products in your box and happen to empty them, Memebox has an online store with full sized products from your boxes that you can purchase individually! 

At first I was skeptical on beauty boxes because you are basically gambling your money on whether or not they will be full sized good quality beauty products or samples of basically garbage.  I stood corrected when I seen that they are ALL full sized products and I believe good quality as well.

I'm looking forward to making another purchase with Memebox in the near future, that is for definite.