Memebox: Dark Spots Be Gone #goodbyedarkspots [REVIEW]

It's been awhile since I've wrote on here, but I reallly reallly reallly like you (get the reference?). But really, I wanted to share this awesome box from Memebox. I've always struggled with hyperpigmentation and dark spots because of my acne scarring and me constantly picking at everything on my face, BUT FEAR NOT MEMEBOX IS HERE.

What is Memebox?

It's like "the" go-to website to keep up with current korean makeup and skincare trends! They sell makeup and skincare products but the highlight of the website has to be the subscription like boxes they have. Think Ipsy and Birchbox, but its not a monthly subscription because you buy whatever individual boxes you are interested in. ACT QUICK! because they sell out really fast unless Memebox brings them back. You get all full size items and most boxes are priced at $35 (value is double!). All the boxes have a certain theme to them like this one "Dark Spots Be Gone."

Okay enough chit chat about the company, lets open the box!!!

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5 FULL SIZED PRODUCTS: scrub, moisturizer, serum, sheet mask and concealer

Skin 79's Sweet Honey Sugar Scrub (came with a small spatula)- 100ml

Price: $14 ($12.60 on MEMEBOX WEB)

Just what I needed! I've been using a chemical scrub for a few months, but nothing feels better than a freshly scrubbed face! This big tub is 100ml and will last a good couple of months. It recommends you to use it two or three times a week so it's a gentler scrub. This scrub smells very sweet a lot like dried jujubes. 

The texture of the scrub is very thick with smaller sugar granules and bigger ones. When you spread it over your face with massage, the smaller granules will melt leaving the bigger granules left. It really scrubs away the flaky skin I have when I use too much acne products. This scrub leave my face feeling very smooth and refreshed afterwards. The only down side to this scrub is I find that it leaves a weird feeling like there's sticky film on your skin, so I run over my skin with some toner to eliminate the feeling. 

Holika Holika Skin & AC Mild Sebum-X Mirror Cream (60ml)

Price: $27 

I had no idea Holika Holika had a skincare line, but I am a huge fan of their makeup! Another huge tub of product, this moisturizer has 60ml. This moisturizer is for sebum or oil control, its suppose to hydrate the skin without making it too oily throughout the day. 

This product has an interesting texture, seeing that it is a gel I thought it would be nice and light but it's actually quite heavy and thick. This is good because it is packed with a lot of hydration for the skin but bad if you don't like a heavy moisturizer feeling. With this product you don't have to use a lot, but I don't recommend you to use this under makeup because it leaves a sticky feeling that needs some time to go away. I usually use this at night when I want my face to be nicely hydrated the next morning and it doesn't make my face shiny in the morning! A+++. I wish it came with a spatula though because a tub is very unsanitary!! It smells very refreshing and herby I can't really describe the smell, but its light so if you are bothered by things like that, it will eventually go away. 

It's Skin Power 10 Formula WH Effector with Arbutin (10ml)

Price: $13 ($11 on MEMEBOX WEB)

I have never heard of this brand until I came to Memebox and I bought makeup from this brand for really cheap and the quality is okay. BUT let me tell you that this is THE STAR of the box because it has managed to beat out all the expensive whitening products I have used in years and lightened my scars in just 1 week of use! I'm not going to say this a miracle product because what works for me may not work for you, but I do pray that you will someday find your holy grail! For now listen to praise this angel here. Note: There are over 10 different serums in this line, one for each concern (wrinkle care, hydrating, sebum, q10, etc). 

It is suppose to be a serum, but has a very light watery essence type of consistency. You only need about three drops for the whole face. To apply just spread it on your finger tips and pat into your face (Do not rub!). It leaves a slightly sticky feeling on the skin, but putting this on at night doesn't make that a problem. I haven't worn it under makeup so I don't know if it will ball up. For the price this is sooooo worth it!

Leader's InSolution Illuminating Sheet Mask $3

There is needless to say that I was super happy to receive this sheet mask because Leaders InSolution is my favorite sheet mask brand! They are really expensive when you buy them individually, but Imomoko usually has them for $1.80 if you buy 10 at one time. I've used the Teatree, Vita Brighten, and Amino AC ones but never this particular one. I'm not sure if it really "brightened" my face when I woke up the next morning, but it definitely felt hydrated. I think this is the kind of thing that you need to apply on frequently enough to notice a big difference. Otherwise, if you need a pick me up for an event then this works great!

Banila Co. Dr. Hide Concealer

Price: $22 ($19 on MEMEBOX WEB)

Finally get to try some Banila Co. makeup products!! This concealer is so small and cute, perfect for traveling and touching up! It even comes with a small brush for blending, but I never use them anyways. The consistency is creamy, but not oily. It comes in a salmon corrector color and a lighter highlight color. This is perfect for light- medium or medium skin tone girls! You can mix the concealers together or use one to correct dark circles and the other to highlight. I've only used this on my dark circles and they do crease a bit (like all concealers I've tried). It doesn't have the full coverage I want for my spots and acne so I'll stick with my Amazing Concealer for that. It's nice to just stick this into your bag for touch ups so thumbs up!!! (but i think it would have been better if one side was a powder)

Top: Salmon shade

Bottom: Light shade

Value of this box: $79 (THAT'S MORE THAN DOUBLE I PAID FOR)

Price of box: $35 

Shipping: 2-day priority shipping with USPS (orders over $30)

Conclusion: 

- the scrub is nice, but needs extra effort to wash off

- moisturizer is thick and sticky, would only use at night

- love the serum because it really made a difference in my skin
- illuminating mask is great to give your face a pick me up for special events
- concealer is good for traveling and normal skin (will slip and slide on oily skin and crease under eyes)

Thank you for reading this blog post! Please share your thoughts on this box or these products below~~

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