Sephora Play!
Cost: $10.70 monthly
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. Even one used to receive the same samples but they have now it seems officially switched into using box variations.
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.
Once again we have a different style bag. Its like a weird plasticy canvas type fabric with a mesh back.
The mess is see thru and there is a cute message on the front as usual. This would be cute in a gym bag and intend to give this to my friend who actually goes to the gym unlike my lazy ass.
There was a really good assortment of products this month so let’s get into it.
It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream in Medium
Full Size: 32 ml
Full Size Cost: $38
Sample Size: 4 ml
Value: $4.75
This is a tiny tube about a third of the size of the travel size that they sell but should still be good for at least 5 uses if not more. This is a very full coverage CC cream I do own this in a full size it is very nice and natural looking but does feel very heavy on the skin. Swatched below.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
Full Size: 2 g
Full Size Cost: $17
Sample Size: Not listed About 1/3
Value: $5.70
So this actually arrived broken. I contacted Sephora and they got back to me within a few hours. Their customer service is always really good, they credited my account with 100 points. I was able to get the lipstick out of the cap and use a lighter to melt it back together. It actually seems to be just fine it just looks pretty beat up not.
After I melted it back together.
This is a ok color but not my favorite. It is very sheer and not very long lasting. It does feel nice and moisturizing on the lips and is not sticky
Swatches of lipstick and foundation.
Ouai Treatment Mask
Full Size: 72 ml
Full Size Cost: $32
Sample Size: 15 ml
Value: $6.67
So the full size of this actually comes in foil packets, a set of 8 at 9 ml each. I would never buy something so expensive in a foil packet. For that price they should at least be putting them in small tubes like this one or one giant tube. This tube should be good for 1-2 uses depending on hair type and length. Idk when I’m gona get around to using this so check my future empties posts for an update.
Drunk Elephant LaLa Retro Whipped Cream
Full Size: 49.98 ml
Full Size Cost: $60
Sample Size: 5 ml
Value: $6.00
Another Drunk Elephant product. They are so ridiculously expensive that I get super excited to try them. The Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum I received back in my Oct 2016 box did not really do anything for my skin but I was excited for a new product. This has a really warm comforting scent like oatmeal or something but not oatmeal, I don’t know how to describe it but it is really comforting and nice. This is a really thick moisturizer that does not absorb super quickly. Normally I would not put something like this on my oily face but i gave it a go and it did not leave my face feeling greasy just soft and hydrated. Time will tell if this clogs my pores like most moisturizers do.
Tarte Frxxxtion Stick Exfoliating Cleanser
Full Size: 1 oz
Full Size Cost: $22
Sample Size: 0.22 oz
Value: $4.84
This thing is so fucking cool. It is really easy to apply just kinda swipe it all over your face and then add water and scrub. It has a fine grain but powerful exfoliator and really made my skin feel clean and exfoliated and even a little dry which is rare for me. If you have dry or sensitive skin you may not like this but if you have normal to oily skin I think you will really enjoy this and it is so convenient. And it isn’t even that expensive I was expecting a much higher price and was pleasantly surprised I will definitely be buying this in a full size. And it is black which makes me love it more. Have I raved about this enough? Everyone needs this in their life. I’m in love.
Tory Burch Perfume in Love Relentlessly
Full Size: 1 oz
Full Size Cost: $68
Sample Size: 0.05 oz
Value: $3.40
This is actually a nice scent very fresh but warm almost floral it is very adult with out being stuffy.
So this was a pretty low value this month but these are all products I will use and enjoy, except for maybe the lipstick. I also discovered a new life need in that Frxxxtion stick.
Quick Summary:
Total Value: $31.36
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
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