Lately, a lot of korea based online shop are giving away a lot of make up box promo. Koreabuys offers surprised box with a very cheap price and huge money saving bait. The only downside of the promo is that you got no choice on what you get. There are some mixed review about this surprise boxes, but even before reading the review, I already decided not to buy the box. For the sole reason of not into buying cats in the bags. I love things that offers insurance on what you will get, and giving you free access on comparing the real prices with the price you need to pay. And that is when I kinda come across Althea's limited edition box.
Granted, it wasn't as cheap as what koreabuys offered you. But it worth all the securities that comes with knowing exactly what you will get. They called it Althea Box #01; Life-Proof Makeup Box (as I am writing this, they already released #02 with it's own cutesy theme), promising a lot of makeup products that will last you all day with great coverage. Now, I didn't know the quality of the products yet as this is only unboxing post. But maybe I will try to review the products one by one later on.
It comes in a neatly wrapped box. Although I know that a lot of online store with similar concept as Althea provide boxes as they shipped your order, but I was kinda surprised by the quality of Althea box. It's a small but sturdy box. I shopped at berrybenka once before, and they shipped my order with a weak ass box, it's no different with shipping in brown envelope bag *crycry*
Below are the breakdown of item that you get when you ordered this box.
#01 Etude House Face Conditioning Fixer
Basically a setting spray, promising cool and moist feeling on your face, along with the benefit of long lasting makeup.
#02 Mineral 100 HD Powder
Can't find the exact price for this, but it's twins retailed at Rp. 166.700,00 with discount price Rp. 70.000,00
It's a loose powder with a consistency of powdered sugar. I can't believe it's not powdered sugar??
#03 It's My Magic Sponge
Rp. 41.000,00 ; Discount price Rp. 28.000,00
A beauty blender dupe.
#04 Rire Luxe Gel Tatoo in No.2 - Grey Brown
Rp, 220.000,00 ; Discount Price Rp. 91.000,00
A peel of eyebrow stuff. It will probably be the only thing I will not try from this box. Not because it's a bogus or what of it, it's just that I don't care that much about prettyfying if that even a word my eyebrow. I shaved my eyebrows, and that's it. I'm giving this away to my friend, so maybe I'll just ask her about it.
#05 It's My Bong Cealer in Cool Brown
Rp. 205.600,00 ; Discounted price Rp. 77.800,00
basically a concealer. With some funny name. LOL. It seems very practical with the push out concept, so maybe I'll try it out.
#06 Rire Lip Powder in Fashion Red
Rp. 204.600,00 ; Discount Price Rp. 79.500,00
Now this, is exciting. I saw Shu An reviewing this on youtube and I thought it was funny. Cause this is basically a lipstick in powder form. Like hell??? A concept I couldn't grasp at all. But Shu An is giving this a good thumbs up, so I can't wait to try it.
#07 Chica Y Chico Mat Fix Matt Cushion in No.23
Rp. 424.200,00 ; Discount price Rp. 192.000,00
The sole reason of me buying this box. I've been wanting to try a cushion foundation for a while now, but i never really get into it just because. When I saw this box offers a cushion, I immediately went to see the review, and they are all pretty much good review. I didn't try it yet, but it sounds promising.
Bonus item: Chica Y Chico Urban Princess Mask
Original Price: Rp 1.379.100,00
Discounted Price: Rp. 655.300,00
What you paid: p. 360.000,00
With or without the discount, it is still quite a catch. Shipping time are pretty much fast. Basically, after you are finished with your order and paid them, they'll send you a confirmation email, letting you know that they will mail you with the tracking number as soon as your items are ready to be shipped to Indonesia. I got my tracking number on 10th October, and received my Packaging on 18th October. If I exclude Saturday and Sunday, that means I got my items in about one week? Pretty fast if you considered the fact that it was sent to you directly from Korea.
10 out of 10 gonna buy stuff from Althea even without the promotion :)
