BomiBox is a monthly Korean beauty subscription box. Each month you get eight full-size and deluxe sample-size Korean skincare, makeup, beauty, and body products.
This is a review of BomiBox Luxe, which is $44.99 per month.
This box was sent to us at no cost to review. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes.)
First Impressions
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This box doesn't come with an info sheet, but it does have a card with a QR code you can scan. The contents of the box are snuggly packaged. And it's always nice to see full-size products inside.
BomiBox "Nature's Touch" Box Review
Innisfree Jejubija Anti-trouble Facial Foam, 150 mL - Retail Value $12
Innisfree is now sold at Sephora, and I always love when a product (like this cleanser) that is sold at Sephora shows up in a subscription box. This is. Designed for combination and oily skin and is formulated with the BHA willow bark extract and bija seed oil. This isn’t a good match for my skin type personally, but I have been loving using it as a body wash on my fiancé who has been getting quite a few breakouts on his chest and back. It creates a creamy lather and doesn’t leave his skin feeling tight, and I do think his active pimples look better after using this a few times.
Pyunkang Yul Mist Toner, 100 mL - Retail Value $12.30
This is one of my favorite K-Beauty brands that I never would have discovered if it wasn’t for subscription boxes. I’ve used this mist before, and it is a lovely, hydrating spray that feels great on my skin-especially after a hot shower or if I am dealing with a rosacea flare. The formula has a high percentage of barberry root extract which is great for sensitive skin, and this also has glycerin and hyaluronic acid (and only 5 ingredients total!).
Enough (Renew) Collagen Moisture Essential Cream, 50 mL - Retail Value $12
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I’ve tried the toner from this product line, and this moisturizer is quite nice. It has green tea extract, hyaluronic acid, and allantoin which is designed to help firm the appearance of wrinkles, but even if wrinkles aren’t a concern of yours this is just a solid, hydrating moisturizer that isn’t too heavy on your skin.
Real Barrier 2023 Trial Kit - Estimated Value $11.25 (linked to similar set)
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Real Barrier is another brand I quite like and most likely would never have known about it if it weren’t for subscription boxes like Bomibox. I received a different variation of a trial kit from this brand last year, and it was perfect for storing in my office drawer on days I may have needed to wash my face or apply extra moisturizer at work (which happened more times than you may think..). Since I work from home now, I’ll be keeping this until my next trip (which is my upcoming honeymoon!) so I can just toss it in my suitcase. It features a cleaning foam, three types of creams, an essence toner, and a toner pad, so it’ll be great for cleansing and moisturizing my sensitive skin on the go.
Mediheal Tea Tree Biome Blemish Cica Toner, 20 mL - Estimated Value $1.37 (buy the 320 mL version for $22)
Mediheal is one of those brands where I always know the product will be good if it comes from them. I love their sheet masks and was interested in trying out this toner. I love the smell of tea tree but I don't typically reach for it in my skincare. I really like that this has both madecassoside, centella, and aloe and I love that it's alcohol-free! This was nice to use after cleansing on a cotton pad to make sure my skin was ready for my serum applications.
SOMEBYMI Real Aha Bha Pha Calming Care Mask - Retail Value $1.30
SOMEBYMI Real Cica Calming Care Mask - Retail Value $1.10
Sometimes you use a sheet mask that's a dollar and you can tell by the texture of the mask material and performance it cost a dollar, and sometimes you use one that costs a dollar and it has the same performance as masks double or triple the cost. This mask line by SomeByMi is the latter- I've tried a bunch, but I haven't gotten tired of using them. My favorite of the two is definitely the Cica Calming mask (it's great for my sensitive skin), but I love that the AHA mask is very gentle.
Value – Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $44.99
Value Breakdown:
- Innisfree: $12
- Pyunkang Yul: $12.30
- Enough: $12
- Real Barrier: $11.25
- Mediheal: $1.37
- SomeByMi PHA Mask: $1.30
- SomeByMi Cica Mask: $1.10
Everything in the box adds up to $51.32!
Key Takeaways
I thought this month's BomiBox subscription was nice, but the value was a little lower than I've come to expect- I think a larger-sized Mediheal toner or something like that would have helped to round out the box nicely. I love that so many familiar brands were inside the box this month- it really increases my personal value with the box. I also think it is important to keep in mind that the values need to be taken with a grain of salt, because I have to get the values from websites that ship directly from Korea and they can vary wildly (and then you have to wait for international shipping). I've been reviewing BomiBox for years, and I definitely recommend this subscription if you're a fan of Korean skincare. If you're looking for a monthly beauty box comprised exclusively of K-Beauty products, BomiBox is one of the best out there.
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