Althea Superfood Box Unboxing - My Very First Haul from Althea

Althea's signature pink box <3

Althea Korea is a wildly-popular one-stop online shopping destination for authentic Korean products. I am aware of Althea for a while now. Ever since their launch, Althea has been getting lots of good reviews. They offer free shipping for orders above Php 999 straight from Korea, plus they have lots of freebies and run promos every month.

I visit Althea's website occasionaly to window-shop (LOL) but except for a few items, nothing has really caught my fancy. That changed when they recently launched their curated beauty boxes. You'll get a themed beauty box for a very discounted price compared to buying them individually. Unlike surprise beauty boxes, all the items inside are disclosed so you can really choose which set you'd like to get. Their beauty sets sell out pretty quickly, so if you spy something you want, make up your mind quick!

When I saw the Superfood Box banner at Althea's website, I instantly thought I have to get it. Sure enough, the box sold out after a few days. Phew! Not surprised because the Superfood collection consists of eight full-sized products that will "hydrate, rejuvenate and detoxify the skin". This box have a little something for every part of the body - the lips, face, the body, even something for the hair & scalp!

my Althea box all wrapped up

Here is how I received my Althea box - bubble wrapped inside a pink Althea plastic pouch (not pictured). All the products inside are bubble wrapped too. There are a few dents on the box but nothing drastic. All the items inside were secured and nothing was spilled or broken.

What's Inside The Box

Althea Skinfood Box items + a few of my Althea picks

Anyway, a quick disclaimer: I haven't tried all the items yet so I can't really give my own feedback but I'll post full reviews once I have tried and tested each item. This is also not a sponsored post. I bought everything with my money. Now that's out of the way, let's proceed, shall we?

1. Skinfood Avocado Lip Scrub (14g) 

Product description:
Avocado, rich in vitamins and minerals, firms and gives skin a healthy glow.
This special ingredient full of antioxidant properties also moisturizes dry skin and lips.

This lip scrub is so cute! It looks just like an avocado! The base is flat though so you don't need to worry if it will roll away when you put it on a flat surface.

It's fairly simple how to use this. Just take some and rub it onto the lips to exfoliate. Afterwards, just rinse off or wipe with tissue. I have already tried this and I like it enough. Stay tuned for the upcoming full review! It's original price is 4,900 Korean Won or approximately 240+ PHP.

2. Missha Juicy Farm Body Shower (300ml)

Product description:

Blueberries are one of the most well-known fruits that have plentiful

antioxidants and vitamins. Anthocyanins helps relax and firm your body skin.

Apply to a loofah, work to a lather, massage to skin and rinse thoroughly.

I usually use two soaps when showering. First, I use an anti-bacterial soap to wash away dirt and grime and then I follow it up with a beauty soap (usually a lightening soap). I replaced the anti-bacterial soap with this body shower and have been using this every day. My first impression is that this is a very mild body wash. The blueberry scent is very delicate, it doesn't lather up much (sign of less sulfates) and it's not stripping. This product is okay for me but I don't see myself repurchasing this. It's original price is 5,500 Korean won or approximately 225+ PHP.

3. B&Soap Fun Shampoo Bar (100g)

Product Description:
 Coconut protects hair from outside pollution and boosts immunity. It is one of the
best moisturizer that your skin will drink up like water and deep cleanse your hair.

Shampoo bars are an interesting alternative to traditional shampoos. This B&Soap Shampoo bar in particular claims it is made only with natural ingredients and is free from harmful chemicals. This is available at Althea for 320 PHP. I can't find the original Korean price but I saw this priced 20 pesos lower on shopee and instagram local sellers.

The first time I tried this shampoo bar, my hair really felt rough and stripped off. According to reviews I read online, this is normal if your hair is badly damaged. I get my hair rebonded regularly because I have very fine, very thin, frizzy hair. I also have my hair colored from time to time so I think that explains the damage? The shampoo has a very strong lemon scent. It is quite overpowering but thankfully, the scent quickly fades in the hair. I split the bar into two and have already used half of it. I think my transition period is almost over. When I rinse off the shampoo, my hair still feels rough but when it dries, my hair is less frizzy, feels smooth and stays put. My hair is still not shiny though - they said the shine will show in about two months. I think it will help if I brush my hair to distribute the oils from my scalp. Will report back about my experience when I finish using this shampoo.

4. Calmia Oatmeal Cleansing Foam (150ml)

Product description:
Oatmeal is nominated in Times' 10 Super Healthy Foods, known for its rich nutrition value including fibre and
amino acids. Calmia Oatmeal Cleansing Foam does mild exfoliation for daily use and also gives deep hydration.

Yaasss, a facial cleanser! I just finished my Daiso Charcoal Foam Cleanser (read my review here) and this came at the right time!  This Calmia Oatmeal cleansing foam is made from oatmeal, moringa and other vegetable and herb extracts to deeply cleanse the face.This is suitable for all skin types. I haven't used this much yet but my first impression is it removed dirt and excess oil from my face but it didn't strip my skin dry. Original Korean price is 4,900 won or approximately 200 PHP.

5. Half Moon Eyes Milky Jelly Toning Essence (180ml)

Product Description:
Did you know that Cleopatra loved figs for her ever-lasting beauty? Rich in fiber, minerals and
polyphenols, fig's antioxidant properties not only clarifies your skin but also prevents skin aging.

This Milky Jelly Toning Essence from Half Moon Eyes is quite intriguing! It has clear liquid layer on top and a white jelly-like layer at the bottom. Shake it and the two layers will mix to form a cloudy milky solution. Aside from its 3-in-1 (toner + booster + essence) benefits, I find this very interesting because you can use this in other ways too. Use it as a toner or you can also use this as a facial mist or as a facial mask. Just pour some into a spray bottle to use as a facial mist or soak a dry sheet mask in some essence. This toner is available at Althea for 750 PHP (with cotton pad). I can't locate the original price but its price ranges from 16-22 USD online.

6. Innisfree Moisture Green Tea Essence (50ml)

Product description:
Green tea is well-known for having 20 times more antioxidants than that of vitamin C.
Catechins help refine pores and brighten skin, which make green tea beloved by Miranda Kerr!

The green tea line from Innisfree is quite popular but I haven't tried any of their items yet. This product is a moisture essence made with green tea and green tea seeds for deep hydration and nourishment. Tried this a couple of times as an essence but I think this works more like a moisturizer. I also think this is more suited for people with dry skin. True enough because when I checked, this particular product is from Innisfree's Green Tea Moisture line made for people with dry skin. Innisfree also has a "Fresh" version suitable for people with oily skin. Again, I'll review once I tried this fully. This essence is priced 964.04 PHP at Innisfree's website.

7. Monstory Cool Cool Mon Slow-Aging Sleeping Mask (100ml)

Product description:
Caulerpa racemosa is so-called green caviar. It is concentrated with deep sea nutrients such as hyaluronic acid
and fucoidan which heal and relieve skin. While you are asleep, green caviar sleeping mask will renew your skin.

This is one of my favorites in this box! Such a large tub of sleeping mask! <3 According to Monstory, Cool Cool Mon Mask brings down the temperature of skin which has been suffering from heat all day long. By doing that, it brings back elasticity of skin, supplies moisture to the skin, and makes skin soft and supple.

It has grains inside which easily dissolves when applied on skin

This has 2-years shelf life but must be used 3 months after opening. Like I said, this is such a large tub, I've been using this every other day. I refrigerate it to get more cooling effect. My face feels so soft and smooth the next day!

This retails for about 25 USD or approximately 1,200 PHP. Althea sells this at 1,500 PHP but it is currently on sale for only 1,000 PHP (purchase 2 to avail of their buy 1 take 1 promo) at the Althea website.

8. Nine Point Blackberry and Bay Body Mist (100ml)

Product description:
Blackberry is a natural multi-nutritional supplement. It purifies any toxins from active oxygen which causes fine lines and aging. Anti-aging treatment for your body, not only face

Note: image grabbed from Beauty Enthusiast from Cebu

Not really sure if this is functions like a hydrating facial mist but the blurb in front of the bottle says "It gives elasticity and animation on skin, leaves delicate scent." I tried this as a regular body mist and the scent is too delicate and herb-ish for my liking. Gave it away before I realized I haven't taken solo pics of it yet. Fail, I know lol. This is 390 PHP at Althea.

These are not part of the Superfood box but I got a few additional items from Althea:

I've been curious about the tattoo phenomenon lately so I decided to buy Secret Key's Tattoo Eye Brow Tint Pack in Shade #3 Choco Frappuccino and try it myself. It was Secret Key's grand opening in Althea that time so they also sent me this Gold Wrapping Foil Mask as a gift. I also availed myself of the free A'Pieu Base Maker worth 270 PHP. What a steal!

Delivery

I ordered this box on November 18 and immediately got an email from Althea confirming my purchase. I received another email on November 21 saying my order has been shipped. I finally got my box on December 3, Saturday (13 days after I got the "Already Shipped" email.)

Rincos Center is Althea's courier for this order.
They gave me a tracking number to track my shipment progress

I waited 2 weeks plus to get my order. I think that's not terrible at all considering the box is shipped by sea from Korea to Manila and then Manila to Cagayan de Oro, which is where I'm from. Whenever I buy items abroad from Lazada, the waiting time is also the same.

Was this box worth it?

Hell yeah! From my own calculations, this box is worth 4,049 PHP - so worth it! It is lower than the 5,790 PHP value given by Althea because I used the current sale prices of the individual items. I got the Superfood box for only 1,610 PHP, about 2.5 times more than my own calculated price! With free shipping to boot! I am extremely happy with my purchase and will definitely purchase from Althea again!

Anyway, that's it for this blog. Hope you like it. Til next time!

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