Korean cosmetic haul 2014

 Have you ever had that sudden urge to buy make up? Or is it just me? Okay it maybe just me haha.  I have been super bored with western cosmetics.  It seems as though all the products from different companies are all the same but with different packaging. The reason why I like Korean cosmetics better is that it is cheaper, more effective, and the packaging is just so darn cute!  Here is my 2014 Korean cosmetics haul that will last me forever!

Memebox the breakdown + coupons~

 I have only recently found out about memebox but I am already obsessed like how I was obsessed with elf cosmetics for quite a few years.  I remember when I was still in high school, I watched my first Korean drama called "My girl" with lee jun ki as the supporting character.  I think I actually fell in love with him LOL as childish as that sounded and wanted to learn Korean, the culture, the language, everything you could think of about Korea.  At that time I started to play around with make up but only in my bedroom and never left the house with any until I was in grade 10.

Just recently I have started watching running man when I watched all my regular youtubers newest videos and dove head first with "get it beauty" beauty show that teaches women great beauty, skincare and hair care tips.  There are many unique tips that I enjoy and many interesting Korean products that they have shown.  I bought the Tony moly aqua aura sleeping pack because they showed it on one of the episodes and i was sold haha.  No will power as you can tell :D. 

Interesting fact that I didn't know until I got the box, the memebox is actually created by the production team of the actual show from get it beauty! 

Unboxing: Memebox Lucky box #4 reveal

 I can't express how excited I am to get my first memebox.  It caught my attention when I was looking at Korean cosmetic and skincare products to buy and I came across a few videos on Youtube.  Every video I watched, they all loved it and the price was reasonable.  

What is memebox:

-South Korean based

-boxes range of $15, $23, $30-$50

-no subscription pre-paid based, just email subscription to keep up to date to new boxes

-all korea's most popular products

-4-8 full to deluxe sample sized product, sometimes even more then that

-never a dull moment! :D so cheesy 

The one main thing that I like about memebox is, it isn't really a subscription service, more like a shopping site where you can pick and choose what you want and won't be charged monthly. They come with 4-8 (sometimes even more products) full size or deluxe sized items.  They also have boxes called the superboxes which come with 4-8 full size products. You can choose from memebox's different boxes such as global box $23 , mini box $15 (shipping included), lucky box $23, superbox $39.99-$49.99 and some other specialty boxes.  You still need to pay shipping since it does ship from South Korea, but if you buy multiple boxes at once, you only have to pay for shipping once.

 So you wouldn't have to spend $15 every single month like Ipsy (price is for Canadians). YEY :D

Shipping wise, they have awesome and fast shipping. Shipping fee is $7.99 and it comes from South Korea. My package was shipped on April 30, they sent me a tracking number the next day by email and my package arrived today at 10:30 am, May 7.  That was only 7-8 day shipping. That is crazy fast! 

L'occitane haul

Since I have been cutting down on buying any cosmetics, I started getting obsessed with body care stuff.  I was never one to remember to moisturize my body or ever really cared enough to do something, but now I have to shift my focus on something.  I don't normally shop at L'occitane since it is really expensive.  Getting three times are already $100!  That's dropping a lot of cash for a few products.

I do like the fact that they are all organic and made actually from France.  I don't like companies claiming to be made somewhere, but in realty it is made in China or Asia.  And you are paying premium price too! *Coach cough cough*.

Body shop deals guide

Ever since I bought a few body butters from the body shop, I have been obsessed! Their scents are really nice, their prices are fair and they give back to the communities where they get their resources from which makes my heart feel warm and fluttery. 

I would never get anything full price if I don't have to and the best thing about the body shop is? There is always always always a deal and a coupon to use.  If you get their membership card, which i do recommend, you can get it for $10 which you get back on your birthday ($10 towards any purchase on your birthday month), and you collect points for every $25 you spend. 

Membership benefits:

-$10 for the card itself

-$10 reward on your birthday month

-10% off all purchases online and in stores

-exclusive discounts and sneak peeks

-points for every $25 spent (remember max 2 points per transaction...even if you spent $100, you still only get 2 points)

-every 4 points = $15 reward towards your next purchase

-8 points, card renews itself for the next year

There is an awesome deal right now where you get double points.  This means you can spend half the amount to get those rewards and even renew your card! Whooo hoo~

*BTW the picture isn't for this event, the event is only in physical stores and only until Jan. 18, 2014*