PinkSeoul Mask Subscription Box Review + Coupon – May 2019

Update 6/21: the Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Jelly Sheet Mask and the A’Pieu Pore Deep Clear Black Charcoal Mask were added to this review.

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!

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+, $49.95 every two months with a retail value 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 Sensitive Skin Type, PinkSeoul Mask, $29.95 a month, box.

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

About PinkSeoul

The Subscription Box: PinkSeoul Mask Box

The Cost: $29.95 per month + free US shipping

The Products: 10 K-beauty mask products customized to your skin type plus an accessory item or full-size cosmetic/skincare item

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

PinkSeoul Mask May 2019 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 what your skin type is!

Here is the info sheet for this month’s box.

From Nature Biosystem Embossing Cotton Pads – Retail Value $5

These may be basic, but wow, do I hate paying for things like cotton pads, so I am always happy to see functional items like this in subscription boxes. They are 100% cotton with embossed sides, and they’re soft.

The Saem Saemmul Browcara – Retail Value $8 (found here for $6.99)

I love a good brow gel, and while this wasn’t my favorite it wasn’t bad. It has a lot of pigment on the brush, so I applied a tiny bit and then used a different eyebrow brush to distribute it evenly through my brows for more definition and a light hold.

Holika Holika Green Tea Hydro Gel Mask – Retail Value $8

I will happily take ALL of the hydrogel masks- they always feel so soothing and lovely on my skin, and that is before I stick them in the fridge. Green tea is the star ingredient, though it does have other botanicals, and my skin felt plump and happy after wearing.

A’Pieu Hamamelis Sheet Mask – Retail Value $4

I had no idea what Hamamelis was and thought it was a fancy new ingredient- but nah, its just witch hazel. Witch hazel is great for oily skin and pores, but this mask is also gentle thanks to nourishing botanicals like sage, sesame, and rice extract. This also has peptides in the ingredients list, and overall for $4 I thought this was a powerhouse of a sheet mask- perfect for these humid summer days.

Holika Holika Aloe 99% Soothing Jelly Sheet Mask – Retail Value $4

Full Stop, this I one of the best sheet masks I have ever used. When you look at the number of sheet masks I try on a regular basis, they kind of start to run together- but this one stood out. Not only is the ingredients list absolutely spectacular and full of skin-soothers, but this also left my skin noticeably softer once I was done wearing it. I don't really know why they call this a gel mask when the serum was the same texture as a regular sheet mask, but the mask itself was thin and hugged the contours of my face with ease while also being slightly stretchy so I could get the perfect fit.

A’Pieu Pore Deep Clear Black Charcoal Mask – Listed Value $4

This sheet mask was alright- it wasn’t bad, but nothing about it made me feel like I needed to get my hands on another one. It actually is a black mask instead of the typical white, and even though it is made with charcoal and designed to help with oil control, my skin still felt hydrated after wearing. This also had a ton of essence that dripped down my neck while I wore this, which isn’t my favorite.

Holika Holika Superfood Capsule Pack in Blackberry – Retail Value $5.50

Holika Holika Superfood Capsule Pack in Lentils – Retail Value $5.50

Holika Holika Superfood Capsule Pack in Peppermint – Retail Value $5.50

I love getting non-sheet masks in this subscription, and these little capsules are perfect for masking while traveling. The blackberry version is a brightening sleeping mask, the lentils version is firming sleeping mask, and the peppermint is a soothing wash-off mask. I had a traumatic incident in my first semester of law school that involved lentils and a final exam, so I haven’t been able to bring myself to pop that one open yet- but the peppermint one was soothing and refreshing, perfect after being outside on a hot day.

Nature Republic Real Comforting Sheet Mask in Tea Tree – Retail Value $2

Nature Republic Real Comforting Sheet Mask in AHA/BHA – Retail Value $2

These are really good sheet masks for the price. I was happy with the amount of essence and the fit of the sheet masks themselves, and I hope I get to try the ceramide and madecassoside (two ingredients my skin loves!) versions in the future.

Nature Republic Around The Nature Mask in Deep Sea Water – Retail Value $2

This was another good mask for the price. This had saltwater in the ingredients, but it did really hydrate my skin and make it plump and happy after wearing. This fit my face well, and it didn’t drip down my neck (which is a bit of a pet peeve of mine).

The Verdict: PinkSeoul is a mask subscription I have realized that I can constantly rely on to provide a good assortment of sheet masks with a variety of textures and ingredients. This box is on the pricier end for sheet masks, but the value is consistently about $20 (or more) above the cost of the box, and I almost always find a new mask I love every month. I calculated a total value of $55.50 for the items in this month’s box, which I think is fair.

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, you will receive the July box.

Value Breakdown: At $29.95 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:

• From Nature Cotton Pads: $2.70
• The Saem Browcara: $4.32
• Holika Holika Hydrogel Mask: $4.32
• A’Pieu Hamamelis: $2.16
• Holika Holika Aloe: $2.16
• A’Pieu Charcoal Mask: $2.16
• Holika Holika Blackberry: $2.97
• Holika Holika Lentils: $2.97
• Holika Holika Peppermint: $2.97
• Nature Republic Tea Tree: $1.08
• Nature Republic AHA/BHA: $1.08
• Nature Republic Deep Sea Water: $1.08

Alternatively, each of the 12 items has an average cost of $2.49.

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