Sephora Play! January 2019 Subscription Box Review

Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.00 monthly + tax

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month our favorite money sucking store Sephora sends out a curated box of higher end samples to try out.  Every month you receive 5 samples and a perfume sample.  The boxes are customized with a few different variations being sent out each month.

There is a small survey that Sephora has you take that helps Sephora curate a box to your needs. There is also a card included in the box for a complimentary mini makeover (which are complimentary any way so I don’t really get that) and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store.


Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

Full Size: 75 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $5.20

This is a really good face mask I am just really really sick of seeing it in boxes I am pretty damn sure I have received the equivalent of a full size of this in like that past year or two. This is a good skin clearing mask nothing against it just would like to see something new or different

Smashbox Photofinish Primer Water

Full Size: 115 ml

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.39

I don’t like primer sprays I don’t see a whole lot of point in them but I will definitely use this as a setting/refreshing spray to make my makeup look more melded together. This tiny little bottle should be done pretty quick.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Full Size: 70 ml

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $3.57

I don’t really like the Laneige Water Sleeping mask it is kinda sticky and I don’t find it super hydrating. This is not a favorite of mine. Also something I am kind of sick of seeing in boxes.

Bite Beauty Lip Crayon in Glace

Full Size: 1.56 g

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 0.89 g

Value: $13.69

This is obviously used because I own one of these in the exact same size as what came in the box so no need to spoil the new one I can pass that on to someone else. I like these ok they are pretty drying for not giving a lot of staying power but they are pretty and opaque. Swatched Below.

Hum Daily Cleanse Vitamins

Full Size: 60 capsules/30 days

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 6 capsules/3 days

Value: $2.50

I have been dying to try Hum Nutrition Vitamins so this is the most exciting thing in the box for me I can’t wait to give these a go! I know alot of people probably wouldn’t be happy to see vitamins in a beauty box but I like getting to try them with out buying them first.

Marajo Nourishing Cleansing Cream

Full Size: 250 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $0.81

Marajo Deep Treatment Butter

Full Size: 155 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $1.31

I love this cleansing cream and hair mask so I like having these they are perfect for travel for me so I can have a something I like for my hair when I am traveling. This makes my hair so smooth and soft. I actually have a full size of the Deep Treatment Butter. That is how much I like these.


There were so many repeat type products this month and the value was fairly low in my opinion so definitely not the best box we have gotten from Sephora Play!.

Total Value: $28.47

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 2

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 6

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Sephora Play! December 2018 Subscription Box Review

Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.00 monthly + tax

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month our favorite money sucking store Sephora sends out a curated box of higher end samples to try out.  Every month you receive 5 samples and a perfume sample.  The boxes are customized with a few different variations being sent out each month.

There is a small survey that Sephora has you take that helps Sephora curate a box to your needs. There is also a card included in the box for a complimentary mini makeover (which are complimentary any way so I don’t really get that) and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store.


Best Box EVER! lol I liked this one alot.

This is my girlfriend’s cat Stubby, he really really wanted to be in the picture. So much so that he promptly fell asleep once I told him he could. So Stubby meet Everyone, Everyone meet Stubby he makes a guest appearance in most of these pictures because he is far to cute to crop out.

Sephora Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $7.50

Sample Size: 25 ml

Value: $3.75

Aw teeny kitty nose. This is my favorite liquid eye makeup remover I wish they sold it in this size but they don’t it gets everything off easily and it doesn’t sting or feel really oily and residuey. I usually buy the 50 ml size which is why I am using that as the full size price.

Fresh Sugar Lip Caramel Hydrating Balm

Full Size: 6

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 2 g

Value: $6

This was really nice I have wanted to try this for awhile but was worried it would be too caramel but it is just perfect. Hydrating sweet and not overly sticky.

MoroccanOil Moroccan Oil Treatment

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $6.80

I like this hair oil it makes my hair really soft and smooth. This box has two of my favorite things to get from these Sephora boxes so it is a win for me.

Sephora Rouge Gel Lip Liner in 02 Nothin’ but Nude

Full Size: 0.5

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 0.25 g

Value: $6

This is a very soft lip liner. Where the swatch pic went I have no idea. But Stubby approves.

Too Faced Primed & Peachy Primer

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $4.25

I am excited to try this primer. Even though I have so many primers I need to try. The “cooling” effect on this feels really interesting.

Tarte Lights Camera Lashes

Full Size: 7 ml

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $9.86

This is just a meh mascara its ok but not great. I feel like it is too light and natural of a look on the eyes to justify the price.


I really enjoyed this box because it is things I know I love and will use and then something I have wanted to try. This was probably the best box of the year for me.

Total Value: $36.66

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume:

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample:

Sample: 3

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Sephora Play! November 2018 Subscription Box Review

Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.00 monthly + tax

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month our favorite money sucking store Sephora sends out a curated box of higher end samples to try out.  Every month you receive 5 samples and a perfume sample.  The boxes are customized with a few different variations being sent out each month.

There is a small survey that Sephora has you take that helps Sephora curate a box to your needs. There is also a card included in the box for a complimentary mini makeover (which are complimentary any way so I don’t really get that) and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store.


This has been the worst Sephora Play box of the year so far for me. Like the choices were all just wrong.

Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumizing Paste

Full Size: 250 ml

Full Size Cost: $53

Sample Size: 40 ml

Value: $8.48

I like what I have tried from Christophe Robin but this is rose and I am allergic so fail number one. This also like knocks you over with the scent of rose like I opened it just to look at it and thought I was going to die just opening.

Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $26.50

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $5.30

They have definitely sent this out before and I don’t really like it I find the applicator method not good and the formula to not really do all that much. I will probably still use it but I know I don’t prefer it. Fail number two.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Loose Powder

Full Size: 8.5 g

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 1 g

Value: $4.24


The last thing I need is more setting powder. I rarely use it but this is a very nice super silky fine loose setting powder. Sorta fail 3.

Viktor Rolf Flowerbomb Bloom Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $95

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.28

This is just too floral for me I actually like the original flowerbomb and wish this was that. Fail 4.

Sephora Cream Lip Stain in 40 Pink Tea

Full Size: 5 ml

Full Size Cost: $14

Sample Size: 1.3 ml

Value: $3.64

This was the tiniest little tube (missing pic sorry) This is a very brown pink not my preferred color so I don’t know about this one but I am happy that they went for a color that wasn’t red or pink like every box does.

First Aid Beauty Coconut Micellar Makeup Melter

Full Size:  5.6 oz

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size:  1 oz

Value: $4.81

I don’t really like First Aid Beauty products they just are pretty meh to me and alot of them smell terrible.



I just was not really happy with this month it just is a bunch of products that do not work for me or that I can’t use or don’t like. 🙁 The value was also super low.

Total Value: $28.75

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup