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MEMEBOX SPECIAL #14 ZERO COSMETICS - A RETROSPECTIVE
Yeah I know what you're thinking, that I'm real late to the party with this post but first of all you should know the party don't START 'til I walk in...
And secondly I've been using the contents of this box twice a day for the past 20 days so I've got good reason to be late to the party.
In
case you are in the same position as Brad Pitt...
Here's a pic!
MEMEBOX SPECIAL #14 ZERO COSMETICS
Zero alcohol, zero parabens, zero DEA and zero Formaldehyde, this is the ultimate zero chemical Zero Cosmetics Box!
We did some studying to create this zero chemical, zero additives, Zero Cosmetics Box! We wanted to provide you with the most natural and chemical free head to toe care so that you don’t have to put any more unnecessary additives and harsh ingredients that will cause irritation! We’ve loaded up this box with only the most gentle and natural products so that you can maintain your natural beauty.
1 Papa Recipe Bombee Full Size Soap
100g RRP $13
“No
Paraben. No Phenoxyethanol. No Triethanolamine. No mineral oils. No
artificial coloring. The Bombee Soap is a hand-made soap made from
propolis, honey extracts, jojoba oil and citron seed oil. Its gentle
and nature-derived formula helps soothe red, irritated skin and
deeply moisturize dry, sensitive skin.
Usage
Instructions
Lather
the Bombee Soap with your hands and massage the foam onto your face.
Rinse off with warm water.”
Kitty Says
Kitty Says
After
years of being sold Western cleansers boasting “soap free” as
though it's something to be proud of, the thought of getting soap all
up on my face initially prompted the response “Hellllllll no!”.
However curiosity got
the better of me and I sliced the packet open and with scant regard
to my sensitive skin slathered it all over my face. Before rinsing my
face began to tingle which then gave way to stinging and I admit I had a Ron moment.
I hurriedly rinsed away the lather and my face felt incredibly tight, not in the
good ooooh-my-pores-are-all-smooth-and-tight way but more in the
Cassandra from Doctor Who way. And my skin was definitely screaming
moisturise me moisturise me!
I expected to find dry patches around my nose and across my cheeks the next morning but to my surprise my skin looked and felt smooth with zero dryness. I decided to keep the Bombee soap in my regimen and I have been using it day and night ever since and I am amazed myself at the lack of dry skin I anticipated. It smells strongly of honey to me, I can't detect any hint of the citron seed oil which suits me fine but I imagine the honey scent might be too strong for some.
Will I replace this once it's gone?
No
I won't, I'm happy to finish it off but I won't miss it when it's gone. Kind of like some of my ex boyfriends.
2 Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream 50g Full Size RRP $18
Memebox Says
“Benton
goes by a very strict set of “Zero 8 System” which requires that
all of its products exclude the following components – paraben,
alchohol, artificial fragrance, artificial coloring, mineral oil,
benzophenone, chemical preservatives. This Snail Bee High Content
Steam Cream is enriched with snail secretion filtrate, hyaluronic
acid, argan oil, EGF, and squalane, and it works to nourish,
brighten and treat signs of wrinkles on your face.
Usage instructions
Apply
the steam cream adequately at the last stage of your skincare
routine.”
Kitty Says
I know that Benton Snail Bee products have a huge reputation and fanatical devotion from their fans so getting a tube of my own felt like a major score. I can't express with mere words how overjoyed I was to discover this cream is unscented so here's a GIF to do it for me...
I know that Benton Snail Bee products have a huge reputation and fanatical devotion from their fans so getting a tube of my own felt like a major score. I can't express with mere words how overjoyed I was to discover this cream is unscented so here's a GIF to do it for me...
I
read in another review that the reviewer didn't like the smell of
this cream which totally befuddles me as I really can't detect any
scent from my tube?!
OK so you're gonna need to proceed with caution when applying this cream don't overdo it on your first application like I did - Borrowers could have luged down my face that night whilst I slept.
I woke up expecting my face to feel like an oil slick but it felt nourished without being greasy, impressive.
OK so you're gonna need to proceed with caution when applying this cream don't overdo it on your first application like I did - Borrowers could have luged down my face that night whilst I slept.
I woke up expecting my face to feel like an oil slick but it felt nourished without being greasy, impressive.
Overall I really like this cream and so does my skin which is pretty surprising as I have combination sensitive skin that reacts to most moisturisers I've tried. My skintone definitely evened out after using this cream twice a day for two weeks and the one night I used a different moisturiser my face looked considerably more patchy the next morning.
Will I replace this once it's gone?
Does the Pope shit in the woods? The answer is of course, yes. Yes he does.
3 All Nature Organic Mask Sheet 25ml x4ea Full Size RRP $6
Memebox Says
“All Nature brings four super foods – black bean, broccoli, blueberry and huttuynia cordat – to the beauty scene with these four mask sheets consisting more than 50% organic extracts from these super foods. Replenish and renew with what Mother Nature has to offer!
Usage instructions
After
cleansing, place the mask sheet over your face and rest for 15-20
minutes. Remove the sheet and pat in the remaining mask essence onto
your skin.”
Kitty Says
OK so these are the only items in the box that I haven't used so I'm afraid you'll need to consult inspector Google for a review on these. I've personally never found a face mask that I'd bother to repurchase but I haven't used many Korean masks so perhaps I will change my mind on that some day.
Will I replace this once it's gone?
No.
OK so these are the only items in the box that I haven't used so I'm afraid you'll need to consult inspector Google for a review on these. I've personally never found a face mask that I'd bother to repurchase but I haven't used many Korean masks so perhaps I will change my mind on that some day.
Will I replace this once it's gone?
No.
4
Easydew Fresh Mild Sun Block SPF50+ PA+++ 7ml Full size 50ml RRP $51
Memebox Says
“This
Gentle, ultra light, and greaseless Sun Block provides high level of
protections against UV rays, maintains the skin nice and moist, and
strengthens the skin's innate ability to protect itself at the same
time!
Usage instructions
Pump
out 1-2 times and apply it evenly across your face at the first stage
of makeup application. It's recommended to be re-applied every 3
hours for utmost UV protection.”
Kitty Says
As sunblocks go this one is fine. Not special, not awful just fine. It didn't smell too strongly and it goes on easily without leaving a white cast across my face. I always protect my face with SPF and so should you, it's the only thing scientifically proven to prevent premature aging. See below what happens when you end up in the grip of sun damage or as I call it leatherface...
Will I replace this once it's gone?
No.
No.
5 Nature's Friend SaeHaneul Eye & Nourishing Cream 40g Full Size RRP $30
Memebox Says
“Nature's
Friend takes great pride in their gentle, non-toxic formula which
does not include any paraben, ethanol, mineral oil, silicon,
artificial fragrance and artificial coloring. Instead, the popular
Eye & Nourishing Cream is enriched with 10 different organic
plant extracts for delivering deep nourishment and facilitating skin
regeneration to treat signs of fine line and wrinkles along your eye contours.
Usage
Instructions
After
toner application, apply the cream along your eye contours or even on
other areas of your face with evident wrinkles and fine lines.”
Kitty Says
I have tried many many eye creams and I haven't liked a single one enough to repurchase it. I know when my eyes really disagree with a cream because they stream for the entire time I'm wearing it. My eyes didn't stream from the SaeHaneul cream but neither did they look any better. It's a medium textured lightly scented cream which is a HUGE 40g in size and the tube is green. Yeah that's how unremarkable this shit is, I've begun to talk about the packaging.
Will I replace this once it's gone?
I have tried many many eye creams and I haven't liked a single one enough to repurchase it. I know when my eyes really disagree with a cream because they stream for the entire time I'm wearing it. My eyes didn't stream from the SaeHaneul cream but neither did they look any better. It's a medium textured lightly scented cream which is a HUGE 40g in size and the tube is green. Yeah that's how unremarkable this shit is, I've begun to talk about the packaging.
Will I replace this once it's gone?
No.
6
Innerface Shy Blossom Soothing Serum 50ml Full Size $43
Memebox Says
“Aloe
vera and lavender oil from the serum works to instantly soothe
irritated or sensitive skin and the hyaluronic acid and the sacha
inchi oil rich in omega 3,6,9 deliver intensive hydration be creating
a protective moisture layer that locks in moisture within the skin.
The Soothing Serum is packed with herbal formula blended by New
Zealand herbalists and includes chamomile water, tea tree water,
sweet almond, evening primrose, olive, lavender, etc.
Usage Instructions
After
toner application, pump out the serum 2-3 times and apply it gently
over your face. Pat it onto the skin for full absorbance.”
Kitty Says
I don't usually bother talking about packaging but this serum came in a triangular card box which for some reason really really appealed to me. Shut up, don't judge you don't even know me. Once out of the box - which I may or may not have kept - I pretty much liked this serum from squirt one. It's more of a light cream than an oil, it smells really plant-like and soothes my easily irritatedsoul skin. I found one pump preferable over the two to three instructed (that' what she said) but whatevs.
I don't usually bother talking about packaging but this serum came in a triangular card box which for some reason really really appealed to me. Shut up, don't judge you don't even know me. Once out of the box - which I may or may not have kept - I pretty much liked this serum from squirt one. It's more of a light cream than an oil, it smells really plant-like and soothes my easily irritated
Will I replace this once it's gone?
I'm undecided on whether I'd buy another bottle, it IS my second favourite thing in the whole box but I have an awful lot of serum from other boxes that are ready to take its place.
In Summary
In Summary
I really enjoyed this box and would love to see a second version of it,
prior to Memebox I've always purchased skincare items that are free
from parabens, mineral oil, EDTA etc etc so I would definitely like to see
another selection of Korean items that fit into that ethos. You hear me Memebox? I demand a second version.
I hereby stamp Zero Cosmetics Kitty approved!
Save $5 on your order at Memebox using this code: 6L3T expires end September 2014
