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.

Everything about this post is going to be kinda shitty and subdued. It is not a good day for me.

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $40

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $4

This does not smell good for starters. I don’t really love Josie Maran products.  This actually sunk into my skin really nicely and didn’t leave me feeling greasy. To be honest though I have so many face creams that this one is just pulling me to use it as hand cream because I like how it made my hands feel after I applied it so that is what I am going to do with it because I make my own rules.

Rahua Freestyle Texturizer

Full Size: 105 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.62

I rarely use texturizers and when I do I only use sprays so this cream one I’ll never use.

Caudalíe Vinoperfect Essence

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.40

I have the matching serum to this so I am going to pair these and see what kind of results I can get from them using a matching “system”.

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Deep Dive Makeup Removing Gel Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $1.25

This smells just like the mist which I love it smells so good and spa like and really makes me happy. I have to go away for the week for a funeral so I am going to take this cleanser so I can have a little happy scent boost at the end of the day.

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy in Dream

Full Size: 4.3 g

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 2.2 g

Value: $13.30

I only like the advanced therapy line of their balms because the other ones are super messy on the lips but this is nice and sheer pink so it should work out fine. I also always love the packaging because it feels like metal and the cap screws on. This is also a great size compared to everything else so far. Swatched Below.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Paaarty

Full Size: 5.6 g

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $7.77

Two Tarte products that it kinda interesting. I don’t use blush but this is a pretty light pink. Swatched Below.

You can barely see either of these shades on me sorry. These colors are just very light.

I feel like the sizes and value really sucked this month. I’m not unhappy with the products just the sizes they are extra tiny this month.

Total Value: $29.34

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

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.

I see we are really going with an 80s theme this month.

Personally doesn’t appeal to me but most of the Sephora bags are pretty meh to me.

Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover

Full Size: 125 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $4.56

I love Clinique makeup removers they don’t sting my eyes and they get the job done and this is a perfect small size so we are off to a good start.

Cover Fx Perfect Setting Powder Translucent Light

Full Size: 4 g (Travel Size)

Full Size Cost: $14

Sample Size: 1 g

Value: $3.50

Oh good more setting powder feel like i get one every month. I am drowning in setting powder and I rarely every use it. This is moving to a better home because I just can’t with how much setting powder I have. I figured I use a travel size price since I have never used up a whole loose powder in my life.

Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Style Cream

Full Size: 118 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $7.12

I like this styling cream makes my hair feel smooth I don’t know about how much frizz it really repels but it does make my hair smoother.

Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream

Full Size: 240 ml

Full Size Cost: $45

Sample Size: 25 ml

Value: $4.69

Same thoughts I got this in my Boxycharm this month as well check that out HERE.

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 have gotten these before I think also in Sephora Play I liked these they are not my favorite cleansing cream and treatment I have ever used but they are good and these are again great for me when I travel and need to wash my hair since I don’t like using shampoo. I do actually need and use travel sized products alot.

Too Faced Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in Queen B

Full Size: 11.8 ml

Full Size Cost: $21

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $5.34

So I don’t like the melted lipsticks so I never was brave enough to try the melted mattes so now is my chance. It feels really light weight which is nice but I don;t know about wear time yet. This is a nice purple based nude right up my alley.

Pretty happy with this box other then the setting powder despite the lower than average value. I liked when we get the dual hair care sample because I feel like we are getting an extra item.

Total Value: $27.33

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 3

Perfume: 0

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 6

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup