My First KiraKira Beauty Box!
For those of you who are looking for best of Japanese beauty boxes, look no further! Im my fervent search for more of Japan's highly recommended beauty products, I chanced upon KiraKira Crate, another company based in Tokyo offering monthly beauty boxes (the other being NMNL NoMakeNoLife). After unboxing my first KiraKira box, I'm hooked!
KiraKira Crate is another Japanese subscription beauty box that offers 6-8 full sized beauty products for USD$29 monthly (shipping included). Best thing is, they ship worldwide! So none of us will ever feel left out.
I feel so special every month when I get my delivery. It's like a present waiting at the end of the month full of beauty surprises. Always work hard, and treat yourself!
Quick Tip: Sign Up By 14th to Get Early Shipping!
One thing to note is to sign up early so that you get your package earlier! I actually missed out on last month's box because I did not keep track of the dates and it was too late to sign up.
But this time, I made sure I signed up before the 14th of the month so I qualified for Early Shipping & received my box on 20th (which is earlier than NMNL's delivery schedule). Yes!
KiraKira delivery is divided into 3 waves of shipping. Best thing is to subscribe before the 14th, if you are an eager beaver like me. But fret not, if you sign up for the monthly subscription plan from 15th-23rd of the month, you will still be able to receive your beauty box by 28th of the same month.
Perk up the last week of your month with KiraKira!
A Peek Inside April's Box
With no further ado, let's get into the most exciting part for us beauty junkies! I don't know about any one else, but the first thing I will always reach for is the product description booklet!
KiraKira beauty box comes with a tiny magazine with translations included. It is like a product catalogue with directions on how to use the products as well. On the last page, there's even a Pretty Tomboy Makeup Tutorial to help us get the kawaii look.
KiraKira products is split into 4 main categories:
Daily Care
Jewelry Scrub - Diamond/Sapphire
Cosmetics
Fuwa Marsh Eyebrow Powder in 03 Angel Baby
Disney Minnie Mouse Nail Decals
Pamper
Hello Kitty Sakura and Green Tea Face Mask 8 Sheets set
Bath & Spa
Super Mild Shampoo & Conditioner
Light Liebe Milk Bath Salts in Mango Flavour
I will be reviewing each one of these wonderful products once I have used them after a week, so click to read my reviews!
KiraKira Booklet Contents
The fun part about subscribing to beauty boxes is that, sometimes they put in the same product but in a different color or series, and it's so fun to find out which one you will get!
Note: All written descriptions that follows below are from the booklet.
1. Jewelry Scrub: Diamond or Sapphire
This scrub will have you feeling classy and sophisticated - each scrub contains a unique precious gem powder! You'll receive either the diamond or sapphire scrub both of which contain glittery sugar particles for exfoliating. They also have a wonderful sweet scent!
Directions: Cleanse face and gently massage scrub all over the skin, being careful to avoid the eyes. Rinse off with lukewarm water.
2. Fuwa Marsh Eyebrow Powder in 03 Angel Baby
Keep your eyebrows on fleek with this eyebrow powder palette specially made or the perfect gradient brows! The palette also comes with a template with 3 different eyebrow shapes to help you achieve your most flattering eyebrow shape! You'll be as cute as a "soft marshmallow", which is the name of this brand (Fuwa Marsh)!
Directions: If you are using the template, place that over your eyebrows first. Then begin by using Shade D at the tail end of your eyebrow. After, continue working inward by applying Shade C then Shade B, making sure to gently blend them so that they transition well like a gradient. Apply Shade A to the inner corner of your eyebrow. Finish by blending any shadows that need better transitioning. If you used a template, you can remove it now.
3. Shiseido Super Mild Shampoo & Conditioner
Super Mild Shampoo and Conditioner are cult favorites in Japan, popular for their gentleness suitable for all hair types. It's especially great for those of us with sensitive skin and fine hair! Vitamin E and other ingredients have been especially formulated to moisturize and protect hair, locking all important nutrients within your cuticle. This clean and mild fragrance make it perfect for all occasions. You know you can trust Super Mild because it also comes to you from Shiseido, Japan's leading luxury makeup brand, loved by many for their attention to beauty health!
Directions: Dampen hair, Lather shampoo and massage through hair. Rinse. Then apply conditioner for 2-5 minutes and rinse.
4. Light Liebe Milk Bath Salts in Mango Flavour
This mango scented bath will have you feeling like you're on a tropical island in summer in not time! Three moisturizing ingredients - lactoferrin, lactobacillus, and mango extract - will also help make your skin smooth and soft.
Directions: Add contents to a bath full of hot water.
5. Hello Kitty Face Mask: Cherry Blossom or Green Tea
The Hello Kitty print on these masks is too kawaii! And they come in 2 different colors and scents: pink with a cherry blossom fragrance or green with a green tea fragrance, of which you'll receive one pack (Bonus: One pack has 2 masks of that color/scent! Both masks also contain collagen and hyaluronic acid which will help to moisturize and improve the elasticity of your skin.
Directions: Cleanse face, pat dry, and apply masks to face. After 15-20 minutes, removed the sheet mask and massage the leftover liquid into the skin. No need to rinse.
6. Disney Minnie Mouse Nail Decals
Minnie is always looking kawaii whether she's out on a date with Mickey or out on the town with Daisy. Whenever she's in Japan she's also sure to have her nails done, as many Japanese fashionistas do, with sticker decals! These nail decals emblazoned with images of Minnis's classic style and cuteness make manicures effortless and beautiful.
Directions: Cut each sticker with cuticle scissors to fit the size of the corresponding nail first. Then apply to the nail, making sure to avoid any air bubbles or wrinkles. To remove ant excess sticker, use a nail file. Add a top coat (especially at the tips your nails!) to make your manicure last even longer.
Feedback Time!
Delivery was prompt & I received my parcel without damage!
And I think this month's box has standout products like Hello Kitty Face Mask for the Sakura season & the Jewelry scrub, where we can get a surprise from getting either the Sapphire or Diamond version.
So, overall, I'm pretty impressed with KiraKira Beauty Box!
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