Today I'm collaborating with MaskGenie and Bangkok Face to be providing you guys with a GIVEAWAY!
My excuse for this giveaway is 400 subscribers, but honestly, MaskGenie is an awesome friend of mine and I just jumped at the opportunity to give you guys free stuff because let's be real, you guys are all awesome and deserve a chance at free stuff.
My previous MaskGenie reviews can be found here !
Visit MaskGenie here and here!
One winner will win the ENTIRE SET of FULL-SIZED Bangkok Face Sleeping Masks (Lychee, Mangosteen, Lotus)
(Disclaimer: sponsored prizes, I'm not paying anything for these prizes or being compensated for doing this post, just doing this because I want you lovely guys to have free stuff, etcetc~)
Look how pretty these masks are! So much pink!
BUUUUT you probably want to know why you want these masks, so let's give you guys some more information~
♥ Lychee Anti-Melasma Mask ♥
"Anti-what?!" You ask.
"Melasma is a patchy brown discoloration of the skin on the face. When it occurs in pregnancy, it's called chloasma." Replies Google. :D
My first thought was to my freckles! I wonder if this product would help?
According to this neat web-graphic, yes!
"What if I don't have any discoloration on my face?"
Well, you can gift it away and your friend will be eternally thankful, but you can still use the cream for a ton of other benefits.
"Nah, I want something for my acne. I'll give this product and giveaway a pass."
WAIT! HALT FIEND!
I HAVE JUST THE THING FOR YOU!
How about... their ~~
♥ Mangosteen Anti-Acne Mask ♥
Look how pretty and purple it is! Mangosteens aren't mangoes by the way, this totally reminds me of this argument I had a few years ago with a friend of mine.
"What will this AMAZING mask do for me?!" You ask.
"Mangosteens are purple, and I don't use purple ingredients on my face." You retort.
To which I would think you're being ridiculous and unreasonable, but regardless, LOOK AT ALL THESE OTHER FABULOUS INGREDIENTS in this cream that AREN'T PURPLE!
"I don't have melasma or acne, seriously I'm out."
NOPE. I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST. YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE.
BEHOLD THE UBER EPIC MAGICAL POWERS OF ~~
♥ The Lotus Sparkling Mask ♥
This seems to be their all star product!
Look at all these benefits!
HOW DO I EVEN HOLD ALL THESE BENEFITS?!
This product even has an analysis on CosDNA!
You can have a look at all these ingredients on CosDNA here.
"Wow, I really should enter this giveaway! But I'm not located in Australia!"
NO WORRIES, THIS GIVEAWAY IS OPEN INTERNATIONALLY!
This giveaway ends at midnight on 11th September. The winner will be announced once they've responded to my email on this post. If you're under 18, please get permission from your parents or caretakers.
I ordered on July 27, got my dispatch notification on July 29, and it arrived to me safely in Australia on August 5th. Pretty quick - it took nine days from ordering!
I had been eyeing some Sasa products when a kind AB soul (u/MsMacquarie) posted a PSA on the asianbeauty subreddit about the MBD sale, and I knew I had to get on it!
Free samples:
♥ SUISSE PROGRAMME Platinum Precious Luxury Up-lift Serum (3ml)
♥ SUISSE PROGRAMME CELLULAR Aqua Night Cream (2ml)
Altogether: $134.30 with free shipping!
I'm really happy I managed to get a lot of items I've been having my eye on - I've been lusting over Fairy Drops mascara since EVER, I've heard such great things about the Konjac sponge, and finally busting out my small sample of the Banila Co Clean It Zero was seriously one of the best skincare decisions I've ever made.
Everything was well-wrapped, shipping was fast, and the prices were very affordable! :D
♥ For my full impressions on my haul, I made a video!
(My university semester has started, and it's faster than typing a lot of text :P)
If you want a more in-depth review on any of the products, please let me know because I tend to be lazy and just use them and be happy with them XD
Thanks for reading/watching guys and stay beeeeautiful xxx
pynkbunny
(non-sponsored, non-affiliated, purchased with my own money, you know the drill!)
Have you heard of Brad's K Beauty box? It's one of the latest to hit the Australian market, alongside K beauty by K. Both of them are awesome awesome people and super friendly!
But I digress. Today I'm unboxing "Brad's My Cute Box"! This is the first official box that has been received in the general public!
This box was $30 + $10 for shipping. With a 10% off discount coupon code (that was available in a promotional time period upon release), I paid $37. (I'm going to have a discount code of my own for you guys at the end of this post! Stick around for that!)
Without further ado, let's get into the items!
The contents~
1. Tonymoly Fruit Princess Gloss in Peach (7USD on KoreaDepart)
2. Tonymoly Latte Art Cacao Pore Pack (11USD on KoreaDepart)
3. Etude House Wonder Pore Mixing Bowl (4USD on EtudeHouse)
4. Etude House Help My Finger Pink Nail Ampoule (2.50USD on EtudeHouse)
5. Tonymoly I'm Real Mask Sheet in Tea Tree ($1 on KoreaDepart (5 for <5USD)
6. Tonymoly Kiss Kiss Lovely Lip Patch ($2 on KoreaDepart (5 for 9USD)
7. Tonymoly Red Cheeks Girl's Patch ($2 on KoreaDepart (5 for 9USD)
+ Samples;
♥ The Face Shop Mango Seed Heart Volume Heart Butter
♥ The Face Shop Herb Day Cleansing Foam
♥ Face It BB Cream Power Perfection SPF37/ PA ++
Let's discuss the box!
Value ♥ 3/5
Unfortunately that comes about to $37 of value if you round up with exchange rates and such. $28.50USD becomes almost $37AUD exactly says a quick google search, Paypal exchange rates are more expensive though, and thus using those that 28.50USD might have cost more in AUD to buy.
You must also keep in mind these prices exclude shipping from KoreaDepart. So with $37, you can't actually afford to buy and get shipped to Australia every single item in the box.
Regardless, on paper, you are paying $37 and receiving back literally $37 in things shipped free to your door. =) Again, excluding shipping and time for research etc. Not necessarily a good or bad thing, just saying it like it is.
Theme ♥ 5/5
Everything is definitely cute! I'd have to comment that the gloss is the cutest thing there. The only thing I'd say that isn't "cute" there is maybe the bowl, but even then the colour is cute, it's small, and it's a bowl specifically for mixing products we don't even have. ie. probably useless = cute. I was discussing this with my friends this day - cute things are either small or useless once you think about it. :P Just kidding guys, I know I'll use the bowl and the material is kind of nifty and unique. The website describes it as "rubbery" and thus perfect for modelling packs. Hmm!
Curation ♥ 4/5
Slightly different to theme - this box's curation is pretty decent. Most things in there are fairly useable for everyone - lip gloss is definitely appealing and a makeup staple, even for those who don't use too much makeup. There's skincare and even nail care. The masks are different sorts for different areas!
The only thing keeping the curation from being a 5/5 is that everything is from two brands - Etude House and Tonymoly. And even though those two brands are two very well-loved brands (heck they're my two favourite Korean brands, I'm just going to come out and say it) - these boxes should be about trying new things, and although the nail ampoule is new to me, I'd like to be discovering new brands too. I know that to kbeauty newbies these of course will be new, but I know some veterans who will want to be buying these boxes too!
This might just be too close to a "My Cute TonyMoly Box" rather than just a "My Cute Box".
Presentation ♥ 4/5
Look at the cute bag everything came in!
Even a tag with a handwritten note - aww! I didn't notice that while I was unboxing in my video, oops. Everything was neatly inside, and there were even some official looking K Beauty by Brad stickers sealing the bag and the package on the outside. Really nicely done!
An information card and an actual BOX is coming soon too for future boxes so nothing more to say on presentation :D But when these things come, I'm sure I'll give the whole box a 5/51
Overall ♥ 4/5
Definitely a box I would recommend for kbeauty lovers and especially people new to the kbeauty world! I know a lot of my friends would definitely be impressed with EVERYTHING in this box.
I think I got some great items I'll definitely use. I can't wait to see my friends react to this little gloss, and Snapchat my friends with those masks on (even though I always Snapchat them really crazy masks... Who knows, maybe one of these will surprise them, haha!)
The coffee latte art is just LOVE and I can't wait to try it. The box hits all the nails and it's only just come out from a very new company! It's crazy and it's only going to get better and more amazing. ^^ I know soon it will be hitting that 5/5 =DD
My Unboxing Video as always
-coming soon-
DISCOUNT CODE
For 15% off your next order (of as many boxes as you'd like), use my code "PINKBUNNY". That spelt's PINKBUNNY, NOT pynkbunny. :) One order/use per person.
You can use them for any currently in stock or soon to be in stock boxes.
Currently in stock: [x]
Brad's Fruit and Veg Box [x]
Brad's 2 box bundle The Mask only With Brad Box & The Fruit and Veg Box [x]
Will be in stock at 7:30 AEST TONIGHT (Sydney time, 26/6):
Honey Bee Box
OMG Box
The Candy Shop Box
I'm going to be unboxing the little box I curated for one of my special subscribers (YOU GUYS!) in celebration of hitting 300 subscribers. ^__^ It could be any of you, any of you have a chance to win this box of goodies, the rafflecopter app is on the bottom of this post and you can scroll right there now if you're impatient!
Of course a pynkbunny unboxing would be incomplete without an awful unboxed picture. XD
The contents~
♥ Etude House CC Cream in Silky ($14)
♥ Re:Cipe Ice Cream Swing Gloss ($9)
♥ Ladykin Mangchee Lifting Mask ($36)
♥ Dolly Wink Nail Lacquer ($7)
♥ Xavita Goat Milk Moisturising Hand Cream ($5)
♥ Sally's Box Ceramide Hydrogel Mask ($6)
♥ DR MJ Real Mucin Sun Restore Sunscreen ($41)
♥ Camirelli Peppermint Soap ($7)
♥ Benefit They're Real Coloured Push-up Liner in Beyond Blue ($35 + UNRELEASED!)
♥ Jergen's Daily Moisturiser ($6)
♥ Neutrogena Hydroboost Mask ($5)
♥ Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes 7x wipes ($1)
♥ A few random samples from Shiseido, Loccitaine, Klara and Nuxe~
Total Retail Value of the box: $171 + samples!
For the Korean/Asian products I just went with TesterKorea prices and converted from won to AUD.
Here's me unboxing the box in a video as usual~
AND HERE'S THE GIVEAWAY APP! You need to put your names in here to enter. :)
APP MIGHT TAKE A WHILE TO LOAD, PLEASE BE PATIENT.
I finally received my Marie Claire "The Parcel" today!
The payment day was by 29th of April, and shipping dates were from 8th-24th June. Some people got theirs shipped out on the 8th! Mine shipped out right at the end, I received mine today on the 23rd!
GRR. :K
ANWAY, let's open up this bad baby!
Contents;
♥ OPI Nail Lacquer in Orange You Stylish ($20)
♥ L'oreal Paris Volume Million Lashes So Couture ($27.95)
♥ Lanolips Lemonaid Lip Aid ($15.95)
♥ Estee Lauder Revitalising Supreme Global Anti-Aging Creme, 5ml sample ($13.33)
♥ Neutrogena Hydroboost Masks x3 ($15)
♥ Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towlettes ($4)
♥ John Frieda Beach Blonde Cool Dip Shampoo 50ml sample ($3) ($17 for 300ml)
♥ John Frieda Smooth Seas Detangling Shampoo 50ml sample ($3)
♥ John Frieda Ocean Waves Sea Salt Spray 30ml sample ($3) ($17 for 150ml)
♥ Woolworths Select Quick & Easy Nail Remover Wipes 30x ($2)
Altogether - $107!
Information card:
I'M SO EXCITED TO TRY THE LANOLIPS. & so happy it's in this box!
I know I'll use the Neutrogena masks, Neutrogena makeup wipes, the Estee Lauder cream, and the Woolworths wipes eventually =)
Also happy to put the OPI in my ever-growing nail polish collection.
The only products I'm meh about is the mascara and the John Frieda, and even then I might be pleasantly surprised, so this is a really great value box, both in $$ monetary terms and usability terms too!
Did you know Priceline does regular "destash" goody bags, just like we try to do with our own makeup/skincare? :P
This skincare goody bag was the biggest one yet, so I knew I had to be in on it!
It started today (Thursday 16th June 2015) and there were fliers everywhere~
To get it, you had to buy $69 or more on participating brands~
Participating Brands: Antipodes, Biore, Burts Bees, Avene, Bondi Sands, Dr. Lewinns, Innoxa, Pure Paw Paw, Lanolips, Model Co, Jergens, Laboratoire Pharmaceutique, Le Tan, Montagne Jeunesse, Nuxe, Physiogel, Rosken, Swisspers, Palmers, Essano, Sukin, Thursday Plantation, Formula 10.0.6, Key Sun, lOreal, Neutrogena, Oxa, Bioderma, Nivea, Garnier.
(In store, a lot of these brands were on sale too!)
Without further ado, I''m going to show you what came in my bag...
SO MUCH STUFF! This is excluding the four free vouchers - ModelCo Cleanser of your choice, Innoxa Cleanser of your choice, Physiogel Cream and Garnier Skin Cream. ALL FULL SIZE.
Let's have a breakdown...
Tanning items
1. Bondi Sands Mitts (RRP $10) 2. Le Tan Instant Tan in Dark Bronze 110ml (RRP $13.50)
I don't tan, but definitely know some tanning junkies would be all over it. :P A miss for me personally though.
Especially excited for the Sukin clay mask! The rest though.. I'm very set (as in, have too much of) on cleansers in general...
Hand creams
7. Essano Rosehip Nourishing Hand Creme in Wild Rose and Jojoba 120ml (RRP $15) 8. Rosken Intensive Moisture Hand Cream 75ml (RRP $4)
The Essano hand creme looks really nice! Loving the pink packaging, it looks sleek and cute at the same time. Rosehip oil is a much-loved ingredient and I'm curious to know what it'll do for my hands! The other hand cream I'll probably give away though.
I repeat - RRP $60?! For this Antipodes Serum? It's also sold in Myer for $59, so the story checks out. We have a fancy pants item here guys. :K who doesn't love free expensive skincare? How do people justify spending this much on a product they've never tried before?! Excited!
Moisturiser
12. Antipodes Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream (one use sample) 13. Dr Lewinn's Multi-Moisture Balm 50g (RRP. $30) 14. Jergens Daily Moisture 250ml (RRP $6) 15. Palmer's Shea Butter Formula With Vitamin E Lotion 250ml (RRP. $7.50)
Palmer's! YAY!
That Antipodes sachet also sounds nice. The rest I'll probably use to see how it goes, but don't know much/currently have no strong feelings about.
Again, no strong feelings. I should mention that you also get a voucher for the full size of the Garnier, but more on that later.
Lips
18. Pure Paw Paw Ointment in Strawberry 25g (RRP $6) 19. Lanolips 101 Ointment in Rose SPF15 12.5ml(RRP $14) 20. Nivea Lip Butter Unscented 16.7g (RRP $5.69) 21. Key Sunn Zinke SPF50+ in Pink 12g (RRP $4) 22. La Roche Posay Cicaplast Soothing Repairing Balm 7.5ml sample (RRP $16 for 40ml, ~$3)
SO MANY LIP ITEMS. I LOVE LIPCARE. I WILL LOVE AND USE ALL OF THIS.
The Zinke does confuse me just a little bit though - I don't feel like I've ever seen this item in Priceline, and even search the Priceline website doesn't offer any Key Sun items... Weird..
And hey... isn't there meant to be a Burt's Bees lip product here?! D:
Face wipes
23. Swisspers Original Unscented Facial Cleansing Wipes (25 wipes) (RRP $6.30) 24. Formula 10.0.6 Wipe Your Face off Make-up Removing Facial Wipes in Pink Grapefruit and Apple (25 wipes) (RRP $7)
I know that Formula 10.0.6 is very popular - I love the packaging of this wipe and make-up removal wipes are always welcome! I will give both a go, both sound really nice!
I needed new cotton tips! I really wanted the pads pictured in the sample bag but seeing other people's unbaggings - no one was getting the cotton pads and everyone was getting the tips, which was a shame. The Avene is such a perfect summer item (it's currently freezing in Sydney though) but a welcome addition to my stash. The Innoxa Organic Eye Creme is probably one of the highlights of the bag for me! My dark circles are my main problem area!
Vouchers!
28. ModelCo Cleanser - choose from their Gel Cleanser, Cream Cleanser or Cleansing Foam (RRP $15) 29. Innoxa Cleanser - choose from Innoxa's Renew Triple Action Gel Wash, Renew Anti-Ageing Exfoliator, or Super Sensitive Creme Cleansing Milk (RRP $18) 30. Physiogel Calming Relief Cream 50ml sample (RRP. $13 for 100ml, $6.50 sample) 31. Garnier Miracle Skin Cream 50ml (RRP $20)
So these vouchers work the same as the Priceline Sister Club ones would I assume. There's a barcode and you take it in store and let them scan it to redeem your free product. :)
So what was the total value of this bag?
$321
(*thank you Benscrub Indonesia for drawing my attention to things and helping me fix this number up!)
Excluding the Garnier sample ($2) and the Nuxe (not sure what to value this at.)
Over $400? $323 seems hardly. Then again, they will probably just claim the bag itself is worth over $80...? =/
Meh! I'm still really happy with the bag, just amused that it doesn't calculate to be over $400. Even if I was rather generous with the RRPs (I mean $5.80 for a pack of cotton buds? pls Priceline)
If you assume everything was 40% off (like the typical skincare sale that Priceline does have semi-regularly), then everything in this bag could have been purchased with $192.60.
Still great value. And you still got the original $69+ of things you bought in the first place. :)
Anyway, this was a LOOOOONG POST. It took a look amount of time because I had to individually search up the prices of everything, but you guys are worth it ;) I would've loved something like this for when I was deciding if I was going to get the bag or not, so I hope someone finds this helpful.
Of course be sensible - even though it's a lot of stuff, if you'll use only one item worth $20 in here it's not worth your money. I'm a sucker for gift with purchase promotions too, but I knew I'd definitely get my money's worth from this bag from looking at the picture.
Personally, I thought this was a fantastic bag with lots of products that I personally will use or have been wanting to try. The value is pretty great and the item selection and range of things is HUGE! Very well-rounded bag that covers most aspects of Western skincare.
If you want to see my first impressions of it as I was unbagging, here's my video as always!
Here's what you add to your cart online once you've carted your $69 or more of qualifying item. HERE
The promotion started on June 18 and technically runs until July 1st, but I think they will definitely run out by then, so be quick if you want one to avoid disappointment!
Hope you guys enjoyed and I'll talk to you guys again very soon!
xoxo
pynkbunny~
-x- A QUICK UPDATE to this post:
Priceline did quote the RRP of the bag itself to be $40. They have also been fantastic in sending replacement items, so that the value of the bag did end up reaching just over $400. If you had any missing items with your own bag, contact their customer service! It's quite excellent :)
I have an ebay haul for you guys today - this blogpost is just a supplement to my little youtube video review on some of the items I've been buying in the past few months. (More easily clickable links, etc.)
If you're going to skip my review, then just know I recommend heavily against the beauty blender and micro USB cables, and mildly against the Jessup brushes. Everything else is good and you should totally go for it!
I love these posts from other people because the world of ebay is so big! I found quite a few of these items by myself going through pages upon pages of random search terms, so I hope you guys find something you're interested in buying from my hard work ;)
Without furter ado, here's the video ~
Items in order of mention (with clickable links that lead you straight to buying!):
Here's a direct link to the seller of this beautiful Liz Lisa - zakkaya-bancho ♥
I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED THAT THIS STORE SELLS FAKES. NOT AUTHENTIC LIZ LISA. =(
11. I don't have links for the exact micro USB cables I bought, sorry! I'd recommend you avoid buying them off ebay and get them from a local reputable electronics store anyway!
A Lust Have It May 2015 (not-box) for you guys today!
I say not box because this is the thing the contents came in...
What happened?! Did I miss the memo?!
My last LustHaveIt was in November 2011, and it was actually my first subscription box ever. It cost $10, I did a very crappy unboxing video in my ex-boyfriend's room with 10pm lighting, and I had no idea what I was talking about. I promptly unsubscribed to LHI after that because although the box was great for $10, I wouldn't pay $20 for it and I did not have nearly as much disposable income back then as I do today.
So it's actually a little sentimental for me to have my second box when my blog has just hit 30,000views... Even though it's low to some people, it's a big number to me and it really makes me feel like I've learnt so much between then and now :)
So since it's been so long, I got emailed a coupon for "$10 for my first box." After carting it, it became $8, which I did not mind at all!
I was very impressed with the contents of this box!
That's a LOT of good items for $8, and even though half the box are repeat items from other boxes, there are two very new items that are full sized and are more than enough to make up for it.
The brush and the Hola are worth at least $53 already. Add in the masks, $20. Add in the samples and you have something like another $8.
That's $81 value for an $8 box.
I would have happily paid the full $20 for this, this box was insane!
It was more skincare than makeup focused, which I personally like, but some people don't tend to. Either way, they probably chose the foundation stick instead, which still would have paid off the value of the box by itself.
(You could choose the foundation stick or foundation brush via emailed survey - otherwise it was randomly chosen for you.)
I don't see how anyone could complain about this box. It's probably one of the best value Australia boxes I've received so far. (Big claim!)
It shipped and arrived on time, it had a great spoiler item with options, it had a little something in there for everyone, and it had fantastic value.
My only complaint is.... Where is the physical box?!
I'm a cardboard box junkie and I love my boxes to store things in and collect! -grr-
This probably has been something ongoing for a while that I just didn't know about because I wasn't staying updated with LustHaveIt news. All I knew is they were having issues before May, and now they seem to be getting their act together again.
As always, here's my unboxing video!
Here's the link I used to get an $8 box if you're interested - click here.
Even though my review and experience with this box is good, you must keep in mind that LustHaveIt has recently been undergoing legal issues, heavy delays with shipping times and other issues that have not affected me personally. Please consider this before you buy, and always pay with Paypal so you are protected.
I'm here today with a small Testerkorea haul :D As well as a quick review on the Etude House Princess Makeup Table.
I ordered on May 15, it shipped out on May 19, and it arrived on May 28 - I live in Australia so I'm very impressed with the fast shipping time! It seems like TK really has gotten their act together!
The huge box cardboard box! Seemed very excessive for what I ordered, I wondered why...
Opening the box up made it clear why the box was huge... There was so much foam and bubble wrap omg.
Here are all my things wrapped up! No free samples unfortunately :( Boo.
Everything out of one layer of packaging =3
Here's what I got: (with clickable links straight to TesterKorea!)
How cute is the big cardboard box? That's the Etude House Princess Makeup Table in there!
I really struggled with it - I originally filmed a video but it was a complete failure :c
The instructions...
My version! HOW TO PUT TOGETHER AN ETUDE HOUSE PRINCESS MAKEUP TABLE! C;
Step 1: Put the long things in the base
Step 2: After you understand how the things click, use the glue included!
Step 3: Put the top on
Step 4: Put the other top thing on
Step 5: Insert the triangles into however high you'd like them
The triangles are quite weak so after you've experimented with them a bit, you should glue those on too.
And just like that, you're done!
I'm pretty pleased I figured it out - even with my repetitive failing and confusion at fairly easy to follow instructions, it only took me about 10 minutes.
I thought a picture guide would help other people like me. I tried looking for one at some point because I was a bit lost :P
I love this! The top is deceptively deep and I can reach for everything so much more easily than my clunky previous system,
And it looks so cute and pink! I'M SO IN LOVE WITH THIS.
Expect a how-to on the DIY Cushion Pact soon! If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, you should subscribe to me here to get updated ;) or Follow my blog with Bloglovin~ I only joined just today!
I post videos pretty regularly, and I would have had a TK haul video... I just have the flu, haha.
As for my experiences with TesterKorea - I'm surprised at how fast they shipped out after hearing horror stories. I ordered from Jolse on the same day (only one item) and my TK order arrived faster! No free samples though :'( I cry a little inside. I think I got some good items at a price I was very happy to pay though!
Thanks for reading everyone and hope you all enjoyed!
Do you have the Etude House Princess Makeup Table? I'd love to see yours! Show meeee ^^ ~
With lots of love,
pynkbunny
(PS - AB mods - I am also pynkbunny on Reddit and r/asianbeauty)
