All my hauls have been pretty mini lately because I've been broke. Actually, I have quite a decent one coming from the US, but that's a story for another time...
K Beauty By K is a K Beauty store based in Melbourne, Australia. The lovely lady in charge, Kirsty, has done some pretty great boxes in the past, but EXCITING NEWS~ now she has a new retail section!
K Beauty By K's retail section opened on July 8 at 8pm! Those who ordered in the first 24 hours were teased to get a mysterious small free gift =) This arrived on July 13 - pretty fast shipping!
WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, here's what I got!
1. Sally's Box Delight Hydrogel Mask in Collagen x2 ($2.15each) [x] 2. Sally's Box Delight Hydrogel Mask in Ceramide ($2.15each) [x] 3. 3W Clinic Mask Fresh Sheet in Royal Jelly ($0.95each) [x] 4. 3W Clinic Mask Fresh Sheet in Syn-ake ($0.95each) [x]
Free samples! ♥ Tonymoly Red Appletox Cream in Honey ♥ Tonymoly Banana Hand Milk ♥ Shara Shara After-Spa Moisturising Serum ♥ Innisfree Apple Juicy Liquid Foaming Cleanser ♥ Super Aqua Refreshing Cleansing Foam
Shipping: $4
Order Total: $12.35 (AUD btw :P)
I was so pleasantly surprised by the selection and how affordable everything was! Her boxes are normally $10 flat rate shipping within Australia but her retail is $4 flat!
What impressed me the most was the Sally's Box Hydrogel Masks for $2.15. $2.15?! PER MASK. THAT'S CRAZY CHEAP. I've bought them for about $6 each before Kirsty. They're like my all time holy grail mask so I was happy to pay that much, but NOT ANYMORE FELLAS. (Kirsty please don't mark them up or I'll cry forever LOL)
I'm not sure if ALL the free samples were the free gift - will there be free samples in the future? (Just less?) Either way, I'm really happy about the free samples - they're generous and all popular products!
(Okay, except for the Missha cleansing foam - I tried a Missha cleansing foam once and my face really hated it)
So all in all - really happy with this haul! And really happy for K Beauty really growing in Australia - maybe with smaller business like K Beauty By K and Brad's K Beauty opening up, the bigger chains will step up their game! All in all will definitely recommend buying from here <3
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Until next time guys!
xx
pynkbunny
(Disclaimer: non-sponsored, purchased with my own money, etc etc)
Hi r/asianbeauty! (Just kidding, I obviously mean hi everyone :P)
Today I finally received my Master of Life mini-haul!
Thanks to this post [x] on r/asianbeauty, I managed to snag a free 2000 JPY coupon for any store on Rakuten! (It was only valid until May 31st, sorry!) Rakuten is kind of like Japanese ebay for those who haven't heard of it ^^ ~
I used it on none other than the very much recommended store Master of Life. You can check out the store here [x]! Mainly r/asianbeauty love their sunscreens (especially the much loved Biore ones), but of course they have other products!
There is also this excellent resource on how to request SAL shipping and order from Rakuten here [x]
SAL is significantly cheaper but also slower, hence why I ordered on May 29, got my shipment notification on June 9 and only received it today on July 6. (I'm in Australia BTW!)
Let's get on with my parcel! >=)
This is how it arrived! Without the pink bag of course, that's covering up my address. Nice big cardboard box!
How the box looks opened... Not sure what that mysterious piece of paper is since I can't read Japanese... X_X
I see some items peeking out!
Here we go! :D
1. Mommy UV Mild Gel 100g [x] 796 yen 2. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF50++++ [x] 679 yen 3. Hyaluronic Acid Masks [x] 916 yen
+SAL shipping (918 yen) and handling charge (117 yen)
All up: 3438 yen - 2000 yen = 1438 yen! (Around $16, and around a discount of $20 =))
So I got the Mommy bear sunscreen because it was cute basically. It's so perfect to sit on top of a vanity or something, and that pump is so convenient looking! I could easily get my whole family into sunscreen. Hehe.
The Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence is like THE most raved about sunscreen on r/asianbeauty. I just had to know what the fuss was about. So naturally, that too was purchased. Let's just ignore my huge stash of brand new, shiny, unused sunscreen. Hehe.
The third item... Well, the coupon was for 2000yen excluding shipping, and honestly I just looked on the thread and saw someone purchasing this and thought, heck I've barely tried any Hyaluronic acid products and I love masks, why not?
Overall thoughts!
All up, these three items only cost me $16 so of course I'm happy with my experience. All the items arrived safely, at expected speed, were well packaged, and I had no issues ordering and requesting SAL shipping. 10/10 would shop with them again (:
I'm so excited to use these products and thank you so much to u/Babosaur for posting the Rakuten link!
I can't wait to try everything and review everything, eek!
What did you guys get with your Rakuten coupon? Show me, I'd love to see!
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My previous kbeauty unboxing [x] (Brad's K Beauty Box - My Cute Box!)
My previous kbeauty haul [x] (Tonymoly Delight Eyeshadows)
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Two posts in a day! Whoa me, gotta slow it down :P
Most of you fellow Australian subscription box addicts have probably already heard of Violet Box's monthly subscription, but have you heard of their "Build-a-Box"?
It only lasted for 48 hours and is no longer up unfortunately - I can't find any evidence of it online! Top secret stuff guys!
It's very simple though - for $25 (including postage) you pick TWO makeup items, TWO skincare items and TWO "other" items! :) Sounds great already, right?
I wish I took screenshots of what you could choose from! There was lots of Doucce, Starlooks, Bioderma, Coastal Scents, Suki, Laqa & Co.. just to name a few brands off the top of my head =)
Here's what I picked!
The box it came in wasn't great, but oh well :P
THE VANILLA CANDLE SMELLS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND I HAVE ABSOLUTELY ZERO REGRETS. ZEROOOOOO~~
So many pretty colours in the Go Palette Beijing - can't wait to play with it a bit =)
And I am quite a big fan of my current Chella eyebrow pencil. I wanted a darker colour and a darker colour I got! Win.
Here's me talking and unboxing and stuff. :D
If you don't want to miss out, I guess you'll have to like VioletBox's facebook [x] because they posted on there when it started =)
Camirelli provides "high quality Handmade products including Soy Candles, Soaps, Coffee Scrubs and other body and candle related products." =) They're based in Australia!
This is their first subscription box EVER! It will ship out on the first of every month, so this shipped out on the 1st of July. It costs $30 + $10 shipping =) Mine arrived on July 6th - speedy!
(I got this for free because I won a giveaway, yay!)
Let's get to unboxing!
The box it came in - hand spray painted and so nice! Not the best to re-use to store products because of the structure of the box when opened though, but so pretty still~
The contents of the box! Look at all that stuff! WOW @A@
The soaps are so pretty and literally everything smells amazing. I thought that the owner chose these scents specifically for me because I love them all but turns out everyone got the same thing. :K
The information card =)
BONUS PICS OF ME WEARING THE HEADBAND LOL T.T
Pleasantly surprised that I didn't look too silly wearing it =) Not really my thing though! But it's warm and comfortable.
I LOVED THIS. So many different things to try! Mostly excited to use these candles. I don't have a melt burner but I guess it's time to invest in one xD
Do you have any recommendations for a burner for me? Preferably one I can buy online for cheaply~
And what did you guys think of the box? =)
Watch me smell everything! HAHAHA
Want a Camirelli crate of your own?
Camirelli Website [x]
Camirelli Crate purchase direct link [x]
Camirelli Facebook [x]
The rainbow in the background was so beautiful, so even though the bag was a bit crumpled from me heaving it, I took a picture like this anyway.
Drinks
1. Thank you. Lightly Sparkling Premium Spring Water 2. Coco Codka Original Coconut Water with Triple Distilled Vodka 250ml
Is the spring water really going to change my life...? I'm a little scared!
What is it going to do to me?! I had a little before I read the disclaimer, oh no ~
Okay I'm just kidding guys. The sparkling water tastes like sparkling water. It was welcome when I was thirsty on the day and didn't want to get up to the open bar to interrupt whoever was speaking. Thank you thank you!
Also, the Coco Vodka tastes a LOT like Malibu - the Coconut Rum! If you like Malibu you'll like this (:
3. Mary Kay 2015 Desk Calendar 4. Glamour Affair name tag!
Okay, these items weren't in the bag but they were on my table, and I'm going to use the calendar so it deserves a mention. They even marked glamour affair in the calendar - what a cute touch!
And they're meant to be personalised but these did not go to the right people...
FOOOOD~~
5. Hydralyte Effervescent Orange Tablets 2x 6. Skinnyme Tea 8x sachets 7. Revvies Energy Strips 8. Heads Up Hangover Tablets 9. Yelp Sugar-free Peppermints 10. Harvest box Yo Cherry 11. Fab Health Fab Iron
I love Hydralyte! It was such a lifesaver when I was ill! (Not hungover, actually ill with the flu, haha.)
Skinnyme... I don't really believe in these kinds of teas, but I'll put it in my medical cabinet to save in case I need a laxative. =)
Revvies was a very interesting concept. But unfortunately I avoid caffeine. Seriously you should go look them up if you're a fan of energy drinks or Berocca or stuff like that though.
Those Yelp mints taste really nice! I don't even like mint but they're delicious!
I already finished eating my harvest box snacks for breakfast and they too were delicious~
Onto bags within bags...
Rimmel London Bag
12. Rimmel London Rita Ora polish in 170 Sweet Retreat 13. Rimmel London 60 seconds Super Shine in 320 Rapid Ruby 14. Rimmel London Oh My Gloss 15. Rimmel Londol Scandal Eyes
I had no idea there was Rita Ora nail polish, but that colour is so me!
And I love the flowers on the top, so cute!
The black eyeliner and lipgloss went straight into my stash of makeup I reach for often. One day when I'm getting ready I'll just stumble upon it and try it. =)
I got a 10ml sample size of the brightening serum in my Priceline goody bag, so I'll give that a go before opening up this big one! The grapeseed cleanser looks extremely luxurious and like it will have an interesting texture!
When I heard Messy say An-ti-puh-dees it suddenly sounded so much fancier than how I thought it was prononuced XD Anti-poads.
Spatula! :D
Amuse Beauty Bag
18. The Body Shop Mini Cube in Strawberry
19. Benefit The Porefessional License to Blot
20. Benefit They're Real Mascara
I really wish I liked strawberry because this cube is just too cute! I guess it looks like a Christmas present because of the colours but would I be able to in good conscience gift something I got for free..? I'll probably just end up trying it and hating the scent and wallowing in regret, argh, haha.
I have the Benefit They're Real mascara already, and it's amazing.
The License to Blot, however, I haven't tried! Excited to try it because I do get pretty oily and it sounds nicer & smoother to use than blotting sheets!
What a cute letter <:
I didn't know we had so many nice cosmetics available for shopping at the airport! I always arrive at the airport at least two hours in advance, so this would be a great way to kill time!
Benefit Cosmetics
21. They're Real Push-Up Liner in Brown 22. They're Real Push-Up Liner in Blue
Oh my gosh I'm so embarrassed I didn't know what these push-up liners were in my video!
GUYS, THE COLOURS OF THE TEXT = THE COLOUR OF THE EYELINER. I'M ACTUALLY SO DUMB WHAT THE HECK HAHA.
They're going to be released in two weeks but we got them exclusively!
Great colours and both very wearable! (I'm actually giving the blue one away here, amongst some other stuff, if you want to check it out though!)
23. Purasonic Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush in White
I'M BLOWN AWAY THAT WE HAVE ONE OF THESE IN THE BAG. I'M SO SO EXCITED TO PUT THIS TO USE! Cleansing is the most important step to skincare (second most is sunscreen!), so I'm always keen to up my cleansing game.
Rosehip Plus+
24. Rosehip Plus+ Hydrating Day Cream 25. Rosehip Plus+ Nourishing Night Cream 26. Rosehip Plus+ Organic Cold Pressed Oil 27. Rosehip Plus+ Skin Boost Roll On
Literally the whole Rosehip+ range. Rosehip oil has so so so many benefits and I'm going to have so many uses for the organic oil especially! Facial massage anyone?
Rosehip+ products are cruelty free and Australian organic! ^^
28. Dirty Works Get Set Glow Mini Luxuries ;; (contents) Bare Necessity Body Lotion 100ml Buff Your Stuff Body Scrub 50ml Think of England Bath Soak 100ml All of a Lather Body Wash 50ml
A very cute gift cube of four travel bathing essentials~
The packaging to this is just too cute! I love travel samples!
Lush Cosmetics
29. Lush Cosmetics Solid Perfume in Lust 30. Lush American Cream Hair Conditioner 31. Lush Dream Cream Hand and Body Lotion 32. Lush Massage Bar in Rose
The massage bar is hands down the highlight here! Hoping to like the other things here, but to be honest I'd be really happy if I got to swap any of these for the popcorn lip scrub that I missed out on. xD The popcorn lip scrub is SERIOUSLY AMAZING and you need to try this stuff!
Philosophy
33. Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar 7ml 34. Philosophy Time in a Bottle 2ml
These are two of Philosophy's biggest sellers I think! At least, they're famous enough for me to have heard of them and really want to try them!
I'm a huge fan of Philosophy's presentation in general - it's so pretty. I hope I like their actual product as much as I like the look of it! :D
I think I've received the three kit system before! I also have the tea tree oil pore minimiser in similar tubes to those on the right. Enbacci is a nice brand and I'm excited to give these products a go~
Shanghai Suzy Gothic Chic Collection 38. in Midnight (matte) 39. in Goldie (sheer) 40. in Emerald (shimmer) 41. in Dove (matte)
Shanghai Suzy is quite raved about, and look at those pretty gothic colours! I'm excited to rock a black/midnight lip, let's see if I can do it, hmm? Glad I passed on some Nyx Wicked lipsticks I was tempted to get because I bet these will do a similar job!
Mary Kay
42. Mary Kay Nail Lacquer in Blue Lotus 43. Mary Kay Nail Lacquer in Ginseng Blossom 44. Mary Kay Lip Lacquer 45. Mary Kay Timewise Set (mini moisture renewing softener, mini moisture renewing gel mask) 46. Mary Kay Mineral Eye Colour 47. Mary Kay Cosmetic Pouch 48. Mary kay Cheer Dimensions Powder
MARY KAY WAS SO GENEROUS!
Look how gorgeous that dimensions powder is! (Turns out it's a bronzer, not a setting powder, oops!)
And look at these pretty pastel nail colours~
Elucent Whitening Range
49. Elucent Whitening Exfoliating Cleanse 50. Elucent Whitening Day Moisturiser 51. Elucent Whitening Night Moisturiser
Cute little kit of samples from the Elucent whitening range! Whitening doesn't have to be just your overall skintone - whitening is often just for brightening or whitening certain spots/pigmentation :) This is for a brightening, glowing complexion! How exciting c:
52. Impulse Perfume in an Aerosol in Illusions 75ml 53. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid 54. Batiste Dry Shampoo 50ml
A few things I'm particularly excited about! A full size of that BHA liquid! A backup of my dry shampoo! YES YES YES. :D
A few things that went straight to my makeup vanity alongside my regularly used items :) I expect to be using/trying these things and loving them, even though I haven't yet :PP
Pushed straight to the front of me to-use stash because they're amongst the particularly exciting makeup items ^^ Of course there's a lot I'm excited about but there's only so many I can try at a time!
Some lip items
59. Rimmel London Long Lasting Lipstick by Kate Moss in Rosetto 60. Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in Mayfair Red Lady 510 61. Face of Australia 'Til Plum in the Face
I don't know why I swatched only the Rimmels oops. But these are all nice colours and exciting to try! That moisture renew is seriously amazingly moisturising and creamy and pigmented and just MWAH.
Lip Balms
62. Yelp Stick Lip Balm 63. Soda & Co Lip Balm in Mint Burst 64. Caramex moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm in Pink Sheer Tint
I LOVE LIP BALMS. I've already tried the Yelp and the scent is quite nice, it's "passionfruit" but I thought it was more of a berry flavour and I asked mysteriousrandomguywhoappearsonmychanneloccasionally his opinion and he agrees that it's more of a berry scent. Unfortunately just not a big fan of berries, so it's gone to said guy whose lips are now a lot more moist ^_^ This stuff works guys!
Similarly I don't like mint... Which is a shame, because look at that adorable packaging! I've heard such good things about Soda & Co too. Maybe I'll be able to swap for another flavour, hmm.
65. Uriage Eau Thermale D'Uriage
Very exciting thermal water spray! I currently use the Skin House Aloe water as a moisturising spray, and I'm a big fan of moisturising sprays. They're so refreshing and cooling. I haven't tried a Western one before and I've heard such great reviews about this!
Oops, we received two of the wipes but I used one. They're seriously refreshing and great, kind of gross but sometimes I do wake up with gross crusty eyes and these wipes do a great job.
I've also tried the wotnot wipes before and they're fantastic! Makeup remover wipes are always a welcome addition to my stash!
68. Waxaway Strips Kit
Has a lot of stuff in here! I haven't tried these before and they're not too glamorous, honestly I'm more likely to use these to prank a friend.... -pokerface-.... So I will find out how effective they are! Testing on someone else of course, hehe. Most likely a guy friend's hairy legs. Real life friends watch out. :K
69. John Plunkett Glyco Peel
70. John Plunkett Collagen Lift Moisturiser
Yay more chemical overnight exfoliants! I'm a huge advocate of chemical exfoliants over physical ones ^_^ I wonder how this one will match up to my favourite Paula's Choice one!
How cute is this design! I'll give it a go, but I'm not too big of a fan of fake nails. Maybe this will change my mind, press-on does sound like it will take a lot less time and effort than a full manicure.
72. 1000 Hour Eyelash & Brow Dye Kit in Brown Black 73. Revitanail Keratin Strengthening Serum
I'd be very scared to try using brow dye, let alone eyelash dye! Dye near my eyes? Sounds dangerous.... But people do do it! The colour looks very nice and like it would lighten up my eyebrows just a little, make it look more manageable. =)
74. Spa Australia SOS Moitsure Balm in Frangipani & Coconut 75. Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturiser
The Spa Australia smells pretty nice! The Jergen's I already have a HUGE bottle of that is really great, but it's just too big and I have too many body lotions, and I am always trying new ones. Hence, giving this one away. I don't need to try it, already know it's fantastic ;) I'd recommend it over the classics like Sorbolene or Cetaphil. It's pretty similar, just with a lighter formula in my opinion!
76. Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash 77. Thank You Antibacterial Grapefruit Hand Sanitiser 78. Zassni carrot Tan Jam 100% Natural Sun Tan
This face wash looks extremely interesting... I've always been a huge fan of two step cleansing and actually went straight from just cleansing with cold water to two step with no in between. So maybe I should give it a try. The packaging allures me, I'm shallow like that. :D
Hair!
79. Eleven Australia Miracle Hair Treatment 80. Cedel Conditioning Foam with Argan Oil
Oh boy is my hair dry. Maybe one of these products could save it? :K
Boe Beauty/Boe Professional
81. Boe Professional Perfect Pout Lip Cream 82. Boe Professional Big Boss Lip Gloss 83. Boe Beauty Nail Enamel 84. Boe Beauty Lip Lacquer 85. Boe Professional Super Shine Lipstick 86. Boe Professional 3D Diamond Finish Lipstick 87. Boe Beauty Eyeshadow Duo
Boe was very generous! I'm especially excited for the pout lip cream, it sounds really interesting!
I have to be honest here, I'm a bit of a pricepoint snob when it comes to Western products. Oddly enough I don't have this bias with Asian products at all (-cough-EtudeHouseFANGIRL-cough-). But since I have these items, I might as well give them a try - maybe they'll shake my view on things. =)
88. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Oil sample
I'm already a decent way through my current sample from Lust Have It, which explains why I forgot to take a picture - I instantly put this in my go-to storage after I took it out of the bag. Oops. Here it is in my storage :P
89. Racinne Ultimate Hydra Perfectiom Ultimate Defense Illuminating Cream
LOOKS FANCY. YES. FANCY SKINCARE! I WILL TRY YOU.
AND I THINK WITH THAT, I THINK WE'RE FINALLY AT THE END OF THIS POST.
That was everything in my bag guys! I didn't leave out the Bioderma Micelle Solution or Buddy Raw Cacao Scrub by accident, but those are two other commons items I've noticed in other people's bags =)
89 items guys! I can't wait to try everything. At the same time I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment, but I'll definitely get around to everything eventually.
If there's anything in particular you'd like me to try/review, please let me know!
This post was absolutely exhausting to put up, eek! Making videos is so much easier :P
I hope you guys enjoyed this post and I'll talk to you guys next time!
(Here's the unbagging video in case you prefer audio/video to text. =))
