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PLAY! by Sephora is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. Each month, Sephora sends you a mix of six samples (including cosmetics, haircare, skincare, fragrances, and other beauty products) personalized to match your preferences and a PLAY! BOOK of tips and tricks.
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It would be nice if we could actually leave Sephora comments/reviews on the play boxes, because this month I’d tell them how much it Sucks and what a huge miss for all us redheads! Fushia lipstick, Really ?!?! For redheads, umm NO!!! Time to cancel, I just got notification for my first Boxycharm and can’t wait to get it, for 10 bucks more than Sephora this is a no brainer m, BYE SEPHORA PLAY!!!
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merrygc
I totally agree. The box 498 would have been perfect but I am getting 704 also. The vice I would have loved to try but fushia?? REALLY??!! I never wear that. I always stick to natural neutral colors and thats in my profile also.Plus going by my profile I surely should have got either algenist but got neither. I got moisturizer by the belief?? This was my 1st box and def am disappointed some. People got 498 needed/wanted 704 and we get 704 and should have got 498. They are not going by profiles it looks like. They seem to give everyone the opposite box they need. I guess when more and more unsubscribe maybe then they’ll take notice!
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Lyndsey
I know. I’m super disappointed this month. resubscribed because last month was so cute and looked awesome. Hoping next month is better…boxycharm on the other hand is incredible.
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Bwitched
Anyone else notice that box numbers 051, 555, 514 and 704 (my box) are the same except for the perfume samples? Actually 051 and 514 are EXACTLY THE SAME! Why bother making it appear as if there are so many box variations when in fact, there honestly aren’t that many. Is there a method to the madness Sephora? I for one am confused.
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Melanie
Did anybody get the blue tansy by herbivore? Don’t even see it in the spoilers. Figures best item doesn’t make it into anyone’s box. Hmmm, Sephora.
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TK
I no longer sub to this box. I decided I was getting too many products that I couldn’t use or were repeats. I still like to shop Sephora online and in store but the last few times I shopped on line the 3 bonus samples they sent were nothing like the ones I selected! Why do they ask you to select your bonus samples and then send random junk??? Looks like I will be buying on line at Nordstrom. They send nice samples and the ones you choose.
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Melanie
I’m so done with this box!! I have super light skin and hair. Last month I got the tan concealer and the tan foundation stick in Golden Almond!! My Ipsy even matches my light skin. This box started out pretty good and I’m really disappointed with it now. Uggh
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Jan
Just canceled. 704 was the last straw. Awful box, with nothing matching my profile. Been underwhelmed with their boxes for months.
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MR
This is the first Play box that I’ve been really annoyed with. Like others it’s the opposite of my profile. I’m fair, blonde, thin hair that needs volume. If it really is color 3 I’m going to have a hissy fit because it’s not just a color preference, I can’t even try it. I got a Tarte product a few months ago in medium when I have fair in my profile and they sent light in another box. They shouldn’t send such specific color products if they aren’t going to match profiles anywhere in the ballpark.
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Shelby
I just picked up my skin wonderland kit at Sephora. The kits are being sent to stores now, but aren’t going out onto the sales floor until Oct. 6th. However, if the Sephora website or app shows that your local Sephora has the kits, you might be able to get one sooner.
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AmyM
Really, Sephora? DevaCurl?! I literally have *the* straightest hair imaginable. UGH. Not gonna lie. I’m irritated.
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Amanda81778
Sephora site says it can be used to moisturize straight hair as well. I was annoyed at first because I have had it that won’t curl
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Suz
Is there a box #760, or am i reading the order number wrong?
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Jules
Its not the order number it’s the last three digits of the item number that you need
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BK
Receiving box 704. Just unsubscribed. The boxes I get are so boring, repetitive and not worth $10. I hate pink lipsticks and get them almost every month. Sephora, how about sending people nude lipsticks??
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chris
I am box 704 and I think i’m the only one- but I like it. My hair color is red, but I dye it. Never tried the gimme brow- shade 3 is perfect for me. The Laura Mercier lippy in happy is very pretty on- metallic and sparkly- non drying too. The perfume smells nice. Have’nt tried the belief moisture bomb yet- got the gel in last month’s Ipsy. I think i’ll like the conditioner because my hair has a natural wave to it. I have to learn how to use liquid eyeliner, I usually use urban decay pencils. The bag is adorable. So, even though I wanted other things, I am happy. It is great for a $10 box! To those of you that wanted to try the algerist genius line- if you are a new customer and set up an account- they sent me an offer today for the moisturizer,eye cream and cleanser for 5.95 just paying shipping! What a deal RTV $60.00!!!
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Jodie
How do I get that set up? I would love that?!
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chris
algenist.com- gotta be a new customer and set up an account. The trio is Free- just pay $5.95 shipping. The sent me an email with the offer the next morning.
chris
algenist.com- you have to be a new customer- set up an account. The next day, they sent me an email that I would get the trio of genius products- deluxe size for FREE- just pay $5.95 shipping. They include a makeup bag and 20% off coupon for your next order. It included eye cream, cleanser and the genius moisturizer. It costs $60 otherwise! I ordered yesterday and it already shipped out! I am so stoked! That’s probably why I didn’t mind not getting it in my play box cuz I wanted it as soon as I saw it. They seem to give lots of points/loyalty rewards too.
Wendy B
The Stila liner is one of the absolute best liquid liners.
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chris
Good to know. Thank you!
Kim
704 is my box. Would have preferred 498 instead. Maybe it will be better next month.
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judy
I got 506, and I totally think this month’s box sucks. It’s not worth $10. if this continues, I will be canceling my subscription.
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Kristen
booooo i have 704 and not really excited for any of the items… u win some u lose some
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Alex
I have box 514 if anyone would like to swap for any other box.
My email is missyerable @ yahoo . com
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Lynn
Well, I was hoping for one of the Algenist products or the Fresh face cream. I don’t use liquid liner, brow products, fuschia lipstick or perfumes, and that DevaCurl does not sound like a good idea for my straight fine hair. I have been loving my Play boxes, but this one is not doing it for me.
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Anna
Gah! How many variations are there?! There use to be four or five. It just creates a lot of box envy.
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Veronica
I like my box 514 , except I’m getting 2 of them with completely different profiles. I’m cool with it , i can’t use the true cream product but my wife will have 2 and she doesn’t wear lipstick so i will have 2 so it equals out.
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Hailee
Waiting on 578. I haven’t seen or heard anything about it. I haven’t seen that anyone else has it either!
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Jaime
If anyone has the aqua bomb and doesn’t want it I will trade my moisture bomb, I can’t use creams on my face, only gel moisturizers.
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Beccah
I am really unhappy! Only color lippie I didn’t want was that pink! I don’t wear liquid liner! I have straight thin hair so can’t use devacurl! Really would have liked an algenist! Horrible box!!
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Ashley
So agree! I’m super unhappy with this month. If next month is this awful I’m canceling. My hair is stick straight, red and fine. Why they’d put a product for curly hair in my box is beyond me.
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clusby
Same here, red fine hair, would never wear pink lipstick, this box sucks 😩😵
Dani
I agree completely! Only lip shade I didn’t want, don’t wear liquid liner, have super fine hair that does NOT need additional moisture, was really hoping for the algenist sample. 🙁
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Jules
I know it’s a long shot but do you want to trade it for my ciate London red one?
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Michelle
Agreed – I have no idea how this was a good pick for people with fine straight hair and skin that isn’t dry. I’m *thisclose* to cancelling. What a disappointment.
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Beccah
Horrible!!!! I get the only lip color I hate! This is my least favorite box ever!!!!!
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Setzie
WTF?? If we are all fair receiving 704—why on Earth are we getting color 3 for our eyebrows?????
ANOTHER poor, stupid, boring, over 20 years old, black eyeliner.
I really wanted that eye shadow- scam
I call SCAM!
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Teresa
Not a single box with the Touch In Sol Metallist Liquid Foil & Glitter Eye Shadow Duo. This is the most interesting item to me.
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Sara
That’s what I was thinking! Were are they? I actually purchased the silver one and it’s pretty amazing. I wanted another shade!
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Michelle
Right?! I have two boxes and was hoping one would get it! But instead I’m getting two Devacurl and I have straight hair.
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j
how did you get 2 subscriptions?
Sara
I think that mask is really for all hair…just a conditioning mask.
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