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PinkSeoul Plus K-Beauty Review + Coupon – December 2018

Jessica Hapak
ByJessica HapakDec 16, 2018 | 3 comments

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Box

PinkSeoul PLUS Box
4.3 overall rating
4 Ratings | 1 Reviews

PinkSeoul is a monthly Korean beauty subscription box curated to your skin type. They focus on customized, full-sized, and curated products that are designed to guide you in your K-beauty journey of discovery. You can also shop their online store for more K-beauty goodies!

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Open Box

PinkSeoul offers 3 subscription types. The PinkSeoul Box is $39.95 every two months with a retail value of over $60. The PinkSeoul Plus Box is recommended for subscribers age 35+ and costs $49.95 every two months with a retail value of over $80. These two boxes are shipped bi-monthly and each box contains at least 4 full-sized items plus an accessory item. The PinkSeoul Mask Box is $29.95 every month with 10 customized mask products and an accessory item.

This review is of the Oily Skin Type, PinkSeoul Plus box, which costs $49.95 every two months. 

This box was sent to us at no cost to review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Group Shot

About PinkSeoul K-Beauty Subscription Box

The Subscription Box: PinkSeoul Plus

The Cost: $49.95 bi-monthly + free US shipping

COUPON: Save 10% off your first box with code MSA10!

The Products: At least 4 full-sized K-beauty products customized to your skin type and an accessory item.

Good to know: PinkSeoul and PinkSeoul Plus boxes are delivered every two months depending on which month you signed up. For example, if you signed up in June, your next box will be in July; if you signed up in July your next box will be in August. The boxes are the same for the July/August period, just shipped out at different times.

Ships to: US (free shipping), Canada ($8.95 shipping), and other countries listed here ($15.95 shipping)

Pink Seoul Plus Box September/October 2018 Review

Prior to purchasing a subscription, PinkSeoul will ask you several customization questions. Some products are more appropriate/recommended for a particular skin type, so be sure to figure out your skin type.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Info Sheet

Here is the info sheet detailing the products included in this box.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Bonus 1

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Bonus 2

At the bottom of the info sheet was a note that they included two bonus sheet masks as a holiday gift - how sweet!

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Hyaqua 1

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Hyaqua 2

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Hyaqua 3

From Nature Hyaqua Moisture Soothing Cream, Full-Size! Retail Value $18

I loved that this box frequently includes full-size moisturizers- it feels so luxurious to receive full-size skincare! This moisturizer is perfect for my combo-oily skin, as the water-gel texture sinks into my skin quickly and leaves me feeling hydrated but not greasy.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Lipstick 1

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Lisptick 2

The Saem Kissaholic Lipstick, Full-Size! Retail Value $11

This bright red lipstick has a semi-matte finish and is nourishing thanks to the multiple butters used in the formula (shea butter, cacao seed butter, and babassu seed butter). This would be a good lipstick to wear in these colder months while the winter air tries to suck all of the moisture from our bodies because this won't be as drying as a fully matte lip.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Oxygen 1

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Oxygen 2

9 Wishes Oxygen Ampoule Serum, 0.85 oz Full Size! Retail Value $20

PinkSeoul Plus usually includes a serum, and this one is great for hydrating skin in these colder months. This is packed with hydrating glycerin and butylene glycol and it absorbed into my skin quickly.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Snail 1

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Snail 2

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Snail 3

Mizon Snail Wrinkle Care Sleeping Pack, 2.70 oz Full Size! Retail Value $21

This snail sleeping mask is STICKY. It has a very thick texture that still spread easily, and I woke up the next day with deeply hydrated skin. I did top this with a skin care oil, though, because the stickiness would have been too weird otherwise. This has snail secretion filtrate as the first ingredient, which means the product is packed with goodies like peptides and hyaluronic acid that naturally occur in snail slime. While I wouldn’t let a snail slither in my face, in the name of skincare I have no issues with it in my products.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Toner 1

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Toner 2

Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner, 8.45 oz Full Size! Retail Value $11.70

This toner is designed to decrease oils on your skin thanks to the alcohol and peppermint extract and it seems to be pretty popular on Instagram. Peppermint extract actually really irritates my skin (some people have no issues with essential oils in skincare products but peppermint and my cheeks do not get along), so I’ll be passing this along to a friend.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Monster

Etude House Monster Cleansing Water, 3.38 oz - Estimated Value $4.40 (buy the full-size version for $13.20, on sale for $6.60)

This micellar water is made with aloe, bamboo, and green tea to be nourishing while cleansing your skin. I enjoyed how gentle this was, too.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Leaders 1

Leaders AC Calming Sheet Mask – Retail Value $4

This sheet mask is designed to sooth troubled and irritated skin, so I reached for it when I had a few small pimples trying to fight their way to my skin's surface. I can't really say that this was exceptionally soothing, but I have worn worse masks.

Pink Seoul Plus Box September 2018 - Innisfree

Innisfree It’s Real Green Tea Squeeze Mask – Retail Value $1.80

This is a solid sheet mask given the price - it was gentle, hydrating, and fit well. I also am impressed with the ingredients list for this, as I see good ones like Centella Asiatica (Tiger grass!) and aloe in addition to glycerin and green tea.

The Verdict: I seriously look forward to my PinkSeoul Plus box so much! I love that I get a full skincare routine with enough time between boxes to actually use them. When I take a look at my skincare routines over the past few months, I am consistently using the majority of the products I receive in this box, and the same can’t be said for some other skincare boxes. This box promises a value of at least $80, and I calculated a value of $91.90.

The Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? The November/December box is currently sold out, but you can sign up for the January/February box here.

Coupon – Save 10% off your first box with code MSA10!

Value Breakdown: At $49.95 for this box, you are paying approximately $6.24 per item.

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PinkSeoul PLUS Box is a customized, curated, full-sized and bi-monthly Korean skincare and makeup subscription box for women (recommended for those over 35) that sends you at least 4 full-sized products and an accessory item (i.e. hair/cosmetic accessory) every other month. Each box is customized... read more.

Jessica Hapak
Jessica Hapak
I am a staunch believer that pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza and when I’m not working as a family law attorney I enjoy hiking the Louisiana trails (alligator sightings are a favorite!) or relaxing with Duchess, my cat. I’m a sucker for anything labeled a mystery box and I’ve never met a bath bomb I didn’t like.

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3 comments

Kris

I absolutely LOVE my Pink Seoul Plus box! I have been a subscriber for over a year and I love receiving full sized products that are customized for my skin. The customer service is top notch as well! I’ve subbed to several different K beauty boxes in the past and Pink Seoul is hands down the best! I highly recommend it and will continue subbing for the foreseeable future!

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Stephanie

I absolutely love this subscription. I use most of the products, if not all, and the quality is usually great. I look forward to it every time.

Favorite Korea beauty sub I have.

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Emilia

Doesn’t everybody know by now that alcohol-based toners are bad for any skin, especially oily?

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