MISHISBOX: April Unboxing & Review

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It's time to finally get stuck into my MISHIBOX for the month of April.

 First up we have a WANGSKIN WHITE FLOWER MASK PACK, this mask pack contains extracts from a variety of flowers, herbs and plants to visibly improve skin texture. Chamomile Flower Extract decreases inflammation, Edelweiss Plant Extract calms and protects sensitive skin. Lily Extract revitalises skin and Snow Lotus Flower Extract helps purify skin.

How To Use - After cleansing and toning, place sheet mask onto face for 15-20 minutes. Pat any remaining essence to improve absorption.

 This sheet mask smells absolutely gorgeous and is pretty easy to apply. Personally for me there was a little too much essence on the mask and I could feel it running down my nose, making my nose itch. Once removed my skin was left feeling soft, smooth and moisturised as well as my skin looking brighter.

Retail Price: $3

Rate 5/5

 Next we have a SKIN79 SEOUL GIRL'S BEAUTY SECRET MASK, the packaging for these sheet masks feature images from famous areas in Seoul, including Namsan Tower - Brightening Care, 63 Building - Vital Care, Bukchon Village - Moisturising, Han River - Soothing Care, and Kyungbok Palace - Wrinkle Care.

How To Use - After cleansing and toning, place sheet mask onto face for 15-20 minutes. Pat any remaining essence to improve absorption.

I got the Vital Care mask and it smelt really nice and was easy to apply. It fitted to my face shape pretty well and left my skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturised, although my skin was also left feeling a little itchy where the edges of the mask had been and dried. I love the packaging, it's really cute and a lovely way for a newbie to get to know of famous places in Seoul.

Pictures used for the White Flower Mask Pack may be for this mask sheet, I'm missing pictures and not sure which mask they were for.

Retail Price: $3

Rate 5/5

 Next we have DAENG GI MEO RI'S KI GOLD SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER, a little Korean and history lesson, Daeng Gi Meo Ri is a Korean word that refers to the braided hairstyle worn by young boys and girls back in the Chosun Dynasty.

The shampoo and conditioner helps you achieve shiny, luscious locks by decreasing hair loss and improving scalp and hair health. It contains 33% herbal ingredients, including Green Tea for it's antioxidant benefits and Sweetflag Plant, which has been used historically to improve hair texture.

How To Use - Apply shampoo to wet hair and work into a lather and rinse thoroughly. Apply conditioner, let sit for 3-5 minutes, then rinse. Use up to once a day.

 I thought they both had a herbal smell, which I did think smelt nice, the scent reminds me of something too but I can't out my finger on what it reminds me of. Even while still wet my hair was feeling soft and silky, once I got it brushed through, which I did find a little tough and never really have a problem with. Once dried my hair felt soft and silky and had a lovely shine to it. We got the travel size of these products, which I think is perfect to get a feel of what they are both like, I have used them both with every hair wash and I do like how my hair feels and look after but I will be returning to my previous shampoo just because I don't know if this would strip the colour from my hair once it's been dyed again.

Retail Price: $7 each

Rate 5/5

Next we have a VT COSMETICS CICA CAPSULE MASK, this is a wash-off cream type mask that is meant to be good at removing sebum, dirt and debris, it's part of the Cica Care line which decreases redness and inflammation. The smooth green clay is not meant to dry out your skin, and the patented Cicaliao ingredient improves skin health by strengthening your skin's natural barrier.

How To Use - After cleansing, apply an adequate amount onto skin, avoiding eyes and lips. Let dry for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with water and pat dry. Follow up with your regular skincare routine. Use up to twice a week.

 This clay mask smells really nice and it's really quick and easy to apply, even if it is a little messy if applying with your fingers, there is just the right amount of product in the packaging to give a nice even layer over all your face. I left the mask on for 15 minutes and once removed my skin felt soft and smooth, as well as looking and feeling deep cleansed. I did suffer from a little redness but I'm blaming that on how I removed the mask (I always use a damp flannel with these types of masks). Overall a really good mask.

Retail Price: $4

Rate 5/5

 Lastly we have HALF MOON EYES MILKY JELLY TONING ESSENCE, this is a 3-in-1 toner, booster and essence all in one. It refines, balances and hydrates skin, and is great on all skin types. The white powder that settles at the bottom of the bottle is Silica Powder, which helps control sebum and smooths skin to improve texture. It also contains Tea Tree Leaf Water which helps decrease inflammation and redness.

How To Use - After cleansing, pat skin dry. Shake bottle well. Apply an adequate amount onto cotton pad and gently wipe skin. Then pat skin using using clean fingers to help increase absorption. Use once daily in the morning.

 I love the smell of this toning essence, it smells gorgeous and I love the thickness of the cotton pads. After using this product my skin was left feeling soft, smooth and hydrated as well as looking brighter also my skin was left feeling and looking like I had deep cleaned my skin. I am definitely continuing to use this toning essence as I love how it makes my skin feel and it's the perfect skin pick me up first thing in the morning.

Retail Price: $25/£11.84

Rate 5/5

Now it's time to get down to the business side of the MISHIBOX, they offer 4 different subscription offers for this box. They offer a monthly recurring subscription which is $19.95/£15.14 a month, a 3-month recurring subscription which is $59.85/£45.41, a 6-month recurring subscription which is $119.70/£90.83, as well as an annually recurring subscription which is $239.40/£181.65, this does not include the shipping fee which for the UK is $5.95. I pay £19.85 a month including shipping for my box and I'm sure you can see from the products you get it's really worth the investment even with the extra charges for the box from my bank it's still a worthwhile subscription. You really get more than your moneys worth from the box, these boxes are extremely popular and sell out really fast so if you interested I would suggest being quick to avoid disappoint. You can even buy 3, 6 and 12 month gift subscription boxes as well as one-time-only boxes for the month they are prepping and taking subscriptions for, prices are the same as above.

If you have liked what you have seen in this post then head to the MISHIBOX website, and possibly sign up for their amazing subscription box, it's even great as a gift for a beauty enthusiast.

For the first time in a while I was a little disappointed with this box, mainly because three of the products were some sort of face mask. The upside of the box was that the products were really good and I enjoyed using them especially the VT Cosmetics Cica Capsule Mask and the Half Moon Eyes Milky Jelly Toning Essence, I loved how they both left my skin feeling and looking.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye

MISHIBOX: June Unboxing & Review

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It's time to get stuck into June's MISHIBOX goodies.

First up we have a DAYCELL DR. VITA VITAMIN MASK, these masks use specific vitamins to improve your skin. Vitamin B helps to calm and soothe skin, while Vitamin E helps to moisturise and rebuild your skin's natural barrier. The cotton tencel sheet masks adhere closely to your skin to deliver nutrients effectively.
How To Use - After cleansing and toning, place the sheet mask onto your face for 15-20 minutes. Pat any remaining essence to improve absorption.

I got the Vitamin B mask which was said to be calming, I thought this mask fit my face pretty well, I still seem to struggle to get a smooth finish with a sheet mask but, the few creases showed me that it was a pretty good fit for my face shape. 
There was a lot of essence on the mask which made me worry that it would drip down my neck and onto my clothes while I had it on, but  thankfully that didn't happen which is a bonus. 
I thought this sheet mask felt really cooling on my skin which is always a bonus if your skin is feeling irritated, the mask also left my skin feeling soft and supple. 
I really liked this mask.
Retail Price: $4/£3.04
Rate 5/5

 Next we have HALF MOON EYES NAIL.ME WATER DECAL NAIL STICKERS, these water decal nail stickers are available in 5 different designs.
How To use - Apply a base coat onto your nails and let it dry. Cut out the desired decal, soak in for water for 10-20 seconds. Using tweezers, remove the bottom paper and affix the decal onto the nail. Seal with a top coat.

It's very rare that have my nails painted and I'm not the patient type to paint or do nail art on my nails, but I do like the idea of these so maybe when I have some time off work I'll do something with my nails. Retail Price: $5/£3.79
Rate N/A

Next up we have a FLABOIS MILK BOMB/MINT BOMB, these little bombs are a wash-off hair treatment pack, designed for a single use. The mint bomb is designed for those with thin hair, and provides refreshing, lightweight conditioning. The milk bomb is designed for those with normal/thick hair, or even dyed hair, providing nutrition and locking in moisture.
How To Use - After shampooing, apply adequate amount onto your hair, focusing on damaged areas. Let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse off with water.

I absolutely loved this hair mask, I got the milk bomb which was ideal for those with normal/thick and dyed hair. As you can see my hair is dyed so I was happy and felt lucky that I got the milk bomb in my box. It smells gorgeous and reminded me of coconut, as my hair grows and is getting ready for a trip to the hairdressers again, the ends of my hair can become dry and brittle, the milk bomb left my hair feeling soft and silky as well as feeling nourished, even the ends of my hair felt soft, silky and nourished, I thought my hair looked really healthy too. I definitely think I will be re buying this so I can use it a least once a month to revitalise my hair. Retail Price: $2.50
Rate 5/5

 Next up we have a SKINEYE AC PURE SERUM, this serum is an ultra-lightweight serum that helps to control sebum production and lightly hydrates skin. it contains that patented ingredient combination of Artemisia Annua Extract, Pine Needle Extract and Citron Extract, which helps decrease inflammation and acne. The serum is also meant to be especially helpful in decreasing clogged pores and pimples.
How To Use - After cleansing and toning your skin, apply a few drops of the serum onto your face using the dropper, and spread lightly with your fingertips. Follow up with your moisturiser as needed. Use up to twice a day.

The serum absorbs pretty quickly and you don't use too much with the dropper, meaning you don't overuse and end up with greasy feeling skin.
My nose can get quite oily and this serum helped quite a lot with that after just one use.
The serum applied just like water, meaning my hands weren't left feeling greasy and horrible.
I think this is a product that needs prolonged and regular use for the effects of this this serum to be beneficial to the skin in the long run, but I have high hopes for this product.
Retail Price: $18/£13.66
Rate 5/5

Lastly we have our spotlight product PURITO DEFENCE BARRIER PH CLEANSER, this cleanser is a gentle, low pH gel cleanser, which is suitable for everyday use to effectively remove make-up, sebum, dirt and debris from your skin. This cleanser does not dry out your skin and leaves it feeling soft and refreshed. The low pH in the cleanser means that it won't strip your skin of it's natural barrier to maintain a healthy balance. The cleanser contains Tea Tree Leaf Oil and Centella Asiatica Extract to soothe skin, as well as Hydrolyzed Collagen and Royal Jelly Extracts which help with skin elasticity.
How To Use - Dispense and adequate amount onto your hands and lather to create a foam. Use to wash your face and neck. Rinse thoroughly with water and pat dry. Use up to twice a day.

I wasn't too fussed by the smell of the cleanser but it did an extremely good job of removing my make-up, the only thing it seemed to struggle with was my lipstick, as you can see the colour has slightly faded but wasn't removed. The cleanser even removed my waterproof mascara.
My skin was left feeling soft as well as looking and feeling refreshed and clean, I always think a really good cleanser leaves your skin feeling and looking like it's had a deep clean.
I'd definitely recommend this cleanser for other people to try, I now have a line of cleansers in my bathroom window and this one is at the front.
Retail Price: $14/£9.86
Rate 5/5

Now it's time to get down to the business side of the MISHIBOX, they offer 4 different subscription offers for this box. They offer a monthly recurring subscription which is $19.95/£15.14 a month, a 3-month recurring subscription which is $59.85/£45.41, a 6-month recurring subscription which is $119.70/£90.83, as well as an annually recurring subscription which is $239.40/£181.65, this does not include the shipping fee which for the UK is $5.95. I pay £19.85 a month including shipping for my box and I'm sure you can see from the products you get it's really worth the investment even with the extra charges for the box from my bank it's still a worthwhile subscription. You really get more than your moneys worth from the box, these boxes are extremely popular and sell out really fast so if you interested I would suggest being quick to avoid disappoint. You can even buy 3, 6 and 12 month gift subscription boxes as well as one-time-only boxes for the month they are prepping and taking subscriptions for, prices are the same as above.

If you have liked what you have seen in this post then head to the MISHIBOX website, and possibly sign up for their amazing subscription box, it's even great as a gift for a beauty enthusiast.

I was left feeling really happy with my June MISHIBOX, my main favourite products from the box were the AC Pure Serum, the Defence Barrier pH Cleanser and the Milk Bomb as I felt they really benefited my hair and skin the most. They are all also the main products I would buy to continue using in the future.

See you soon!

안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye

MISHIBOX: May Unboxing & Review

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It's time to get stuck into May's MISHIBOX goodies.

First up we have a PROUD MARY CEREAL MASK, these masks use plant-based ingredients which help improve your skin. There are 4 different varieties and all 4 having different benefits. The Whitening mask uses Apricot Extract and Niacinamide to brighten skin. The Pore Care mask uses Chestnut Extract to decrease the appearance of pores. The Moisture mask uses Quinoa Extract to moisturise and nourish the skin. Finally the Firming mask uses Red Bean Extract to increase elasticity and protect the skin from pollutants.

How To Use - After cleansing and toning, place the sheet mask onto your face for 15-20 minutes. Pat any remaining essence to improve absorption.

 I got the Firming mask, the mask itself smells really nice and even though the mask was saturated in essence, which is something I often dislike about some of the face masks we receive, it didn't drip off the mask at all while I was wearing it. It fit my face shape pretty well and it left my skin feeling soft, smooth and supple, I did notice for a while after removing the mask that my face felt a little tacky and the mask was still saturated with essence once removed, but I still loved the mask.

Retail Price: $3/£2.26

Rate 4.5/5

 Next up we have the COSRX CLEAR FIT MASTER PATCH, these patches are hydrocolloid patches that suck out all the gross gunk from pimples and zits. They are designed to be thinner than the COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches, and they can be worn under make-up.

How To Use - After cleansing and drying the skin, place a patch directly on top of a pimple or zit. Replace patch as needed after it becomes white.

 These patches have become my go to method when I have a pimple that I want to get rid of, I often sleep with the patches on and I notice straight away the pimples reducing in appearance and size. I was pleasantly surprised with how well these patches work.

Retail Price: $5/£3.77

Rate 5/5

Next up we have a HALF MOON EYES HOJINE SLEEPING PACK, this sleeping pack contains an abundance of polyphenols from Hojicha (parched green tea leaves) to soothe and moisturise sensitive skin. The sleeping mask also helps improve tour skin's natural barrier.

How To Use - After cleansing and toning at night, apply adequate amount onto your face and neck. Rinse off with warm water next morning.

This mask smells really nice and absorbs really quickly, my skin did look a little greasy after applying and before fully absorbing my skin did feel a little tack but soft as well. After rinsing my face the next morning my skin felt soft and smooth as well as feeling hydrated, moisturised and looking brighter. Sadly there is no way to reseal the pot meaning if you don't use it quickly it would dry out.

Retail Price: $4/£3.01

Rate 4/5

Next up we have the CHARMZONE GINGKO MAKE UP CLEANSING TISSUE, these cleansing tissues contain antioxidant- rich Gingko Extract to cleanse and revitalise skin. The thick, embossed tissues are said to effectively remove make-up, dirt and debris from your skin and gently exfoliate it too.

How To Use - Take one tissue from your skin and gently wipe off make-up and debris from skin.

 I'm not really a fan of using wipes and tissues to remove my make-up as my skin always ends up feeling sore and tender from trying to rub off the make-up. While the tissue removed most of my make-up as you can see from the pictures, even my lipstick that is meant to last 12+ hours, it wasn't the best for removing the mascara from my lashes, leaving the areas around my eyes red and feeling a little sore and tender. Sadly I wouldn't say this would be my go to make-up remover but I think I definitely will continue to use when it comes to removing my long lasting lipsticks.

Retail Price: $6/£4.52

Rate 3/5

 Lastly we have out spotlight product, SIORIS BRING THE LIGHT INTO YOUR SKIN SERUM, Sioris means "simple and original" and they pride themselves on using clean, fresh ingredients. This serum contains 99% naturally derived ingredients, and 83% organic ingredients. It is a lightweight, fast-absorbing milky fluid that can be used by itself to moisturise skin and great for warmer weather. It contains Organic Green Plum Water, Safflower Oil, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, and Alpha-Bisabolol to moisturise and brighten skin. It's light citrus scent is blended from Roman Chamomile, Geranium, and Ylang Ylang, and is designed to be non-irritating.

How To Use - After cleansing and toning, spread an adequate amount onto face and neck. Use up to twice a day.

This serum smells gorgeous and really reminds me of the yho+gurt drinks that you can buy, it applies smoothly to the skin and is fast absorbing. It left my skin feeling soft and moisturised, definitely a product I would buy again once I ran out.

Retail Price: $24/£18.08

Rate 5/5

Now it's time to get down to the business side of the MISHIBOX, it seems that they no longer off different subscription offers as the only one available now on the website is the monthly recurring subscription which is $19.95/£16.33 a month, this does not include the shipping fee which for the UK is $5.95. I pay £20 a month including shipping for my box and I'm sure you can see from the products you get it's really worth the investment even with the extra charges for the box from my bank it's still a worthwhile subscription. You really get more than your moneys worth from the box, these boxes are extremely popular and sell out really fast so if you interested I would suggest being quick to avoid disappoint.

If you have liked what you have seen in this post then head to the MISHIBOX website, and possibly sign up for their amazing subscription box, it's even great as a gift for a beauty enthusiast.

I was pretty pleased with May's box and even though it wasn't top marks for all the products, I'd happily give them another try to see what my second opinion would be. I have to say that my favourites though are the COSRX pimple patches and our spotlight product the Sioris Bring The Light Into Your Skin Serum, I'd definitely recommend them to other people especially people that suffer from pimple break outs.

See you soon!

안녕

(Annyeong)

さようなら

(Sayonara)

再见

(ZaiJian)

Bye