Update: I’m out of codes, but enjoy the hamster butts anyway!
There are a lot of things I didn’t realize I’d end up doing when I first started this blog. Purchasing an actual camera, for one thing; learning how to take (and edit) a decent product photo. Letting the Internet see my mishaps and mistakes. And–one of the big ones–fielding emails from shops and brands. Most of those emails are the usual offer of product in exchange for possible review, which I’ve gotten used to. But sometimes I get a different kind: the shop asking me to write a post about a particular topic.
It’s an interesting strategy. My friend Tracy (you might know of her from Fanserviced-B or maybe the Snailcast) wrote about Glossier’s use of it over on Racked. I’ve gotten a few such emails before, not always from beauty or skincare brands, and I’ve so far not felt compelled to take any of them up on the idea. I kind of started this blog so I could have full control of what I choose to write. Editorial suggestions from outsiders aren’t really where I’m at. But then I got an email with a topic idea that I couldn’t resist, so here we are.
(Also, I have Memebox codes to give out, and this seems like a good place for them.)
Affiliate links in this post are marked with an asterisk(*).
The email came from the Holy Snails shop, which is run by another of my good friends and fellow bloggers, Chel of Holy Snails. I think the reason it worked is because Chel actually knows me and my interests. Here it is.

So a shop wants me to write about hamsters? I’ll go one step further and show you my favorite hamsters from my favorite angle. Behold. Courtesy of Holy Snails, the best hamster butts I’ve found on Instagram. I like to look at the #hamstagram tag when I’m lying down with a sheet mask on.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BO5w6a6hkqQ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BO6Qgu-gJSX/
Oh, and here’s a bunny bod.
And Lil Bub!
WHAT? Nobody can be all skincare, all the time!
If you’re just here for the coupon codes, thanks for scrolling anyway and I’m sorry about all those fluffy chubby little hamster butts with the teeny tiny tails that you had to look at on the way down. If you want a $10 Memebox* code, leave a comment, and I’ll pass out as many as I can tomorrow–first come first served. If you’d rather have a $5 Beautibi code, let me know in your comment. I have a few of those I can give out, too.
If you like hamster butts, you should probably go look at that #hamstagram tag. Yet another Snailcaster, Cat from Snow White and the Asian Pear, turned me on to it, and my life hasn’t been the same since. It’s been much better.
Oh! One last note before I go! If you like the Snailcast and you like or want to try Shark Sauce and you also enjoy juvenile body part humor as much as we do, you should probably enter the Snailcast first anniversary giveaway. We’re giving away Chel’s latest creation, Snailcast Nightshade. Check the details here.
I’m going to go look at hamsters now.
Oh my goodness. Left my phone on my desk while this article is on and my kids cannot let go of it anymore after seeing all the cute “hammers” and “ats” (youngest can’t enunciate the “r” yet)! 🙂
Could I get a memebox code pls? TIA.
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Hahaha! Here you go! 0WAXKHX6
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I’m always forcing people to look at my fur baby’s pictures so I love those fluffy butts!! I would love a MEMEBOX code if you have one please? Thank you and have a wonderful year.
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Here you go and you have a wonderful year too! SXNWX2Q9
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Could you please enter me for a Beautibi code? You’ve gotten me hooked on Taiwanese masks!
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Aren’t they awesome! 6a15ff8c2546-3s3bctbt
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Thank you for the early morning floof! I’d love a coffee if there are any left.
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Er, code. Stupid autocorrect. But both apply, I suppose.
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Here you go! 5M9N8OPM
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Oh man not the usual post! If there’s any MEMEBOX left I’ll take one!
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Here you are! UKQ21GOZ
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I would love a $10 memebox code! (:
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Here you are! YDKK6YN9
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Oh, I do NOT need a code, because I don’t need another excuse to buy stuff, but I do love hamsters. We recently decided we were done with hamsters, though, because of their relatively short lifespans and it’s so heartbreaking. So we went to a dog rescue organization and brought home a (well, yet another) dog. But hamsters will always make me say, “Awwww, so cute!”
I do definitely need to enter the Snailcast giveaway. I haven’t found anything I don’t like from Holy Snails.
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I totally agree on the short lifespan. It’s one of the reasons I can’t pull the trigger in getting any 😦
Good luck in the Snailcast giveaway!
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I would love a membox code! It’s about time for me to re stock on my ID my favorite Cosrx products, discovered through your blog 🙂
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Here you go! 935TITTK
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If there are any Beautibi codes left I’d love one!
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Here you go! 6a15ff8c2546-sd8as9d3
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If you’ve still got codes, I will look at any amount of hamster butts 😻😻 I am living for your blog!
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Here you go! 42NIGTHU
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I’d love a Memebox code if there are any!
I look for bunnies while sheet masking 🙂 I’ll have to add hamsters to my search!
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The bunnies are awesome! Do you like Worried Potato on Instagram? OYY924IF
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Oooo memebox code please!
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Here you are! LOMPU8GK
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Loved the hamsters!! 🙂 I would love a memebox code if you have any left..!
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Here you go! CP79AETA
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Hamsters have such silly tails.. 🙂 If there are any memebox codes left I’d love one. Thanks!
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There sure are! 2M6HEL24
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I’m a big bunny person but hamsters are like smaller versions of it 😂 hamster butts are awesome! Corgi butts too
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Yes corgi butts are amazing! DJAEQSXX
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Oof there are a ton of asks already but if there are any more Memebox codes, I’d love one 🙂
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Here you go! O7UILNNB
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Hey Fiddy, could you actually delete my previous comment, please? Autocorrect made me write buttons instead of butts and I spaced and used my full name. Thank you.
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Hey fiddy! You might be out but I’d love a memebox code if you still have any left 🙂 Also thank you for the morning hamster butt entertainment 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Hamster butts are good at any time ❤ W3SCZZZC
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Ahhh! Cute! And so are beautibi codes!
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They sure are! 6a15ff8c2546-4299f33b
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Hi, thank you very much for all the good work you and your Snailcast colleagues. I would like to have a memebox code.
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Oh, sorry! I meant to say you and your Snaicast colleagues are doing! Your blogs and the podcast help me to figure out what to do with my neglected and quickly maturing skin 😉
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Here you go and I totally get what you’re saying ❤ WEI87J6K
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Would love the memebox code if any r left!
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I’ve got plenty! HMEEMI9P
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Omg I love tiny animals! And I would love a memebox code! ♡
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Tiny animals are the best! 5S2Q3CFN
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I’d love a Memebox code! Thanks for the buttZ.
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Always welcome for the buttz! XBOBD7XR
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Would love a code!
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Uhm, a Memebox code. Hit post too fast! ❤
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Here you go! STKOTP1V
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Omg hamster butts. I’m dyyyyyiiiiinnnngggg!
Also, I would love a memebox code if you still have any :).
Camilla (@gracefulface)
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Of course! 90SPVNV9
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I love reading your blog! Thank you for hamster butss and making my day ❤ I would really appreciate a memebox code if you have any because they’re my favorite american retailer of k beauty!
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I love the hamsters! If there are Memebox codes left, I would love one. Thank you either way!
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Here you are!! ZFYK151X
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Thank you so much! I’m excited to try some new things 🙂
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If any are left I’d love a code!
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Here you are! AW46FIDL
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How have I lived this long without knowing there’s a not so secret society coveting hamster butts? I feel so marginalized. Thank you (and Chel) for being so inclusive. I feel loved. Ba ha ha. Thanks Fiddy. If you have any Beautibi codes left, there’s a Hyggee toner hanging out in my cart. Big love to you.
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Here you go! 6a15ff8c2546-8b3a3s3b
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Is it too late to ask for a memebox code?
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Are we out of Memebox codes yet T_____T
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Awww! I loaf those fluffy butts xD
May I have Memebox code? I’m going to make some order and then… I found your blog 🙂
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Those hamsters are amazing! Are there memebox codes left? I’d love one!
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Funny 😄😄, love the Holy Snails email too!
Do you have any ibbi codes left, please?
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Would love a Memebox code if you still have any left!
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You’re like the Tina Belcher of hamsters. I want this to become the next big trend in beauty blogging.
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Can I have a memebox code please !
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Can I have a memebox code please and thank you!
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Can I have a memebox code please and thank you!
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Any Beautibi codes left? I’m over Memebox after a number of disasters. Beautibi is much lovelier to order from!
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Haha!! I love the hamster butts! Just getting started with the K-beauty and your blog has been incredibly helpful! If you have any Memebox codes left, I would love to try them out! Thanks again for all your great reviews!
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I reopened this outside of the WordPress app JUST so I could see the hamster butts. I feel dirtier yet happier for having done so. –Angela
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LOL, those pictures made my day! Love your blog and IG!! Would you happen to have any Beautibi codes left? 🙂
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Can I please get a memebox code? Thanks!
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Any memebox codes left? pretty please?
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I am dying to hear your thoughts on the Stratia Liquid Gold lotion! ^_____^
I just absolutely love your blog and have a many carts filled with delicious snaily goodness!
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Hey! I recently found your blog at a time when I was at my wits end w my skin (adult-onset acne & rapidly approaching 30 = panic!) & wanted to explore the 10-step skincare routine I’ve heard so much about. I’m in LOVE. My big question is how do you know if you’re overdoing it w/ essences & serums? I’ve got the acids under control (I’m going to add in Vit C) & I think I’m going to order the COSRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence & COSRX 96 Snail essences. I would use them in this order, correct? Should I also add in something like Hadalabo JAPAN Skin Institute Gokujun premium hyaluronic solution for extra hydration? Is that overkill? And if it’s NOT overkill, when in my routine would I use it? Before, between or after the other essences? I’m not using any toners bc I’m using so many actives after I double cleanse. I currently have some different moisturizers and cleansers I need to use up, so I’m only adding to my routine for now. THANKS in advance 🙂
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It’s different for everybody, but for me I think I reach overkill if my skin just stops absorbing layers 🙂
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OOO if there are any more Memebox codes 🙂
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You missed all the good pancake hamster pics!!!
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Next time!
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Those hamster butts are so cute! I love your blog! 🙂
Could I get a beautibi code if you have any left?
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