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ByLiz CadmanNov 15, 2016 | 145 comments

Sephora Play Spoilers

Play! by Sephora

3.8 overall rating

564 Ratings | 55 Reviews

UPDATE! We have the FULL SPOILERS for all of the November 2016 Play! By Sephora subscription boxes!

How to find out which box you are receiving:

If you log in through a browser, not the app, and go to my account > account details > online orders and open the play! Order Details (it was dated 11/1 for me), you can see the “item number” next to the image.

(Thanks, April!)

The theme is Best in Glow, and here are the four box variations:

Box ending in 322:

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Instagram Source: printesadaniela

Box ending in 985:

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Instagram Source: makeupandbookgirl

Box ending in 314:

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Instagram Source: rebekahmtzjohnson

Box ending in 977 :

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(Instagram source: ree_michele)

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Play! by Sephora

3.8 overall rating

564 Ratings | 55 Reviews

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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Liz Cadman

Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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145 comments

Amy

I scooped out my product and measured it and it measured in at .15 not .33 it was closer to .14 but I erred on the side of caution I got a sample of naobay that is 5 ml .16 FL oz and it’s container is just a little smaller when you compare them side by side without the lids on because caudaile has I larger cap im done talking about this I just said that that’s not .33 oz like advertised I measured it and I was right so unless everyone is wrong and you are right then face it we got shorted and that’s something i will check before ever buying a full size item from that company

ALyce

Amy,
I agree. The discrepancies are very frustrating. Excellent job being thorough in your investigation and tenacious in spirit.

I wrote a note to Sephora stating that their acquisition department may want to consider this fact, as it reflects on their BB’s reputation.

I received a very nice reply, thanking me for bringing this to their attention and stating that they strive for consumer trust and respect.

EVERYONE – consider sending a note to Sephora’s Play! team if you are frustrated. Not accusing them of cheating you, but informing them that Caudalie may not be fulfilling their promise to Sephora. Grant Sephora a pass, they have great CS, are fairly new to the BB industry. They cannot improve or remedy a situation if they are not made aware of this problem.

My one email is a snowflake, collectively we can send informative and accurate information to them to build a fort.

Stay warm, HAPPY Thanksgiving to all.

Cassie

Alyce, what a wonderful post and a great idea! Thank you!

Amy

I e-mailed them as well and they thanked me for bringing it to their attention they can’t check every sample so it is up to us to bring it to their attention it don’t reflect badly on them it looks bad in the company sending out half full samples I would never buy a product from them online and I like their line I agree that Sephora should be aware and it’s not on them I love their box and trying new things and I hope they keep it to the level we expect from Sephora

Ellen

I received my box 322 today and I’m really disappointed that two products were missing in the bag. Of course it had to be the Laura Mercier eye stick and the Caudalie moisturizer, the ones I am most interested in trying. I see I’m not the only one that had this happen too. I got a refund, even though I asked them to just replace the missing items. How hard is it to place 6 items in a bag correctly, jeez.

Mary K

I got my box today and quite liked it. Then I came here and read the variations possible and wasn’t quite as happy because I would’ve preferred a couple of different bags more. That is why I hate variations. It’s like, great, I got a new pair of slippers I love! Then I look around, and everyone else has gotten shoes…or just cuter slippers, really, as this isn’t a retail value issue. I don’t care if box is a few bucks more or less in RV, I just want the stuff I want most, like anyone would. But, as variations seem to be the way all the beauty boxes are going now, even Boxycharm and Glossybox, I guess I should accept it or get outta the game. Hmmm….

Terrisa

Well- no news from Sephora and no tracking update but my box came today and I am glad- seems like really nice products this month!

Terrisa

starting to get a little concerned about my shipment. Finally got shipping information on my account on Nov 16th. USPS does not recognize the tracking # ( yet) expect a label has been created and no movement. I have reached out to Sephora twice regarding date of shipment with NO response- that is concerning!

Bekkah

I received shipping info on the 17th. When i checked the tracking it still has no movement showed and says it will be updated as tracking becomes available, however i got the Play box today in the mail! Your box will probably just show up soon without any updated tracking. The mail service seems to be having problems updating any tracking info and it has nothing to do with Sephora.

Cheyenne

Just got mine today which was a nice surprise.
I have to say, I am living for this Caviar Stick. I can’t wait to use it tomorrow!
I’m also super excited about trying the primer since I have yet to find one I like and my big Sephora shopping day is coming up in a couple of weeks.
Also, Glamglow, yes. So much yes. I am hoping to swap for more but don’t necessarily agree with a 17 dollar RV that some people are putting it at.

This is only my second month of Play but I am loving it so far.

Tamara

I got my box 985 today and got the shipping email several hours after I picked it up at the post office. I’m pleased with most of what I got but the Caudalie moisturizer felt really light so I held a flashlight up to the back of it and it’s practically empty…only about 10% full at the very most! Second month in a row that I’ve received empty or nearly empty samples from Sephora. Last month it was the Too Cool for School moisturizer that was completely empty. I love my Ipsy and Boxycharm subs, but I’m about done with Sephora Play 🙁

lori

mine was nearly empty as well

Kate

Same thing, I just checked my caudalie sample and I would say no more than 1/5 full, now I don’t think I should even trade it. Ridiculous.

Bekkah

It really isn’t Sephoras fault. They have nothing to do with the packaging other brands send as samples. You should contact Caudalie about why their samples are misleading. This isn’t the first time I have gotten a Caudalie sample that was basically empty. There was an eye cream they sent that was a tiny tube but it wasn’t even full. There was literally enough product for use on one eye one time.

Amilita

I just held a flashlight to the back of mine I have not used it yet and left it sitting up all day I kid you not there was maybe enough product to fill the bottom fifth of the package I thought half full maybe but it’s not even close I checked glamglow and it was almost full I understand things settle but it’s not even a quarter of what should be in it

Amy

That’s why I hate samples without the silver seal

Urbangirl_Je'

It’s the 18th & I still haven’t received my box!! I received a shipping email on the 16th unlike some ppl who have gotten their boxes & didn’t receive their tracking information! My box on the tracking says it hasn’t left the warehouse but it’s shipped! That doesn’t make since, I called Sephora today to see what the problem was & she said “I would receive mine by next week” I’m like ummm next week is a holiday & there will already be major delays from that! SMH I don’t know whats going on with Sephora but I have never received my box this late & I feeling a certain way because ppl have received their boxes already & I’ve have tracking information that says mine is just sitting in a warehouse WEIRD! Anyhoo just needed to vent to my fellow subscription addicted ppl as my honey doesn’t understand my frustration! lol

Cindy H

It’s 11/18 and I JUST received a shipping notification email. I thought we are supposed to receive the box around the 10th like Birchbox. I am not sure what’s going on with Sephora either.

OhhhItsJennifuh

Same thing going on here. I sent them an email but haven’t gotten a response yet. I’ve never gotten mine this late yet either. It hasn’t updated and I have no estimated delivery date. Ridiculous. Idk what is going on with them. I read someplace else last month a girl never got a box & got the run around because they “ran out” even though they already took her monthly payment so they gave her points for their mistake. Idk if that’s true or not but I hope that’s not happening here 🙁

Kaitlynn Marie

I’m getting 314 and I could not be happier! I was really worried because most glamglow products have aloe but none of the products in my bag have aloe ? This is literally the first time I’ve had a fully aloe-free subscription box!

Amanda

Just know the thirsty mud smells like coconut if you hate coconut don’t bother with it.

LadyL

I got 985. This is probably the first time I’ve been pleased with a Play! box.

LadyL

I got the box today and also received a shipping notice from Sephora today after the box arrived. They seem to be having issues keeping track of their shipments. I didn’t receive a shipping notice the last couple of months.

Kate

Just got mine. My account showed 314, and I got the same items as shown above as 314. No shipping date or tracking number on the sephora website. And the Glamglow tube has a silver safety seal on it, and it doesn’t seem completely full. The primer wasn’t sealed and you sure have to squeeze a while before it starts coming out.

Leslie

The tubes both tell you how much product is in them they are never full. The Glam Glow is only 0.5 oz. and the Caudalie is only .33 oz. I would rather have a half full tube than a foil packet that is only one use. I would love to have full tubes, but I realize for ten dollars that would be unrealistic. Most other sub boxes I have do the same thing. BB uses the small tubes with about the same amount of product as others, and then everybody complains about their teeny tiny samples. Sometimes I feel these sub companies can’t win no matter what they do. Boxy Charm gives full size products, and than everybody complains about not getting the products they wanted. I appreciate having the choice to try the products out at such cheap prices if I want full size products I will buy them for what they’re worth $60 plus dollars.

Tamara

My Caudalie sample did not have .33 oz in it…no way. It also didn’t have a seal. I’d be surprised if it contained .1oz. I prefer the tubes as well, but it’s intentionally deceiving on their part.

Amilita

I don’t always think they have as much product in them as they say. When they have a silver seal on them it seems like they are mostly full but ones without that are in squeeze tubes you can hold up to the light and they can be less than half full so unless they are putting the actual amount it says into a bigger package to make you think the the sample is bigger than we are being shorted

Amilita

I don’t like when they don’t have the silver seal and I had to squeeze the caudaile moisturizer almost flat before anything came out it makes me feel we are not getting the advertised amount at least we can see the perfumes are only 2/3 full but other than that I am very happy with my box I got #322 and even though i thought oh no another horrible neon pink lippie it is more sheer and I can actually use it

Uhh my last numbers are 778

Lol looked at wrong number

Maria

I had the 314 box registered since the beginning, I ‘ll receive my box this Friday, and today sephora change my item number to:1850122. ?

Mel

I was so excited when I found out that all the boxes were containing glamglow. I’m getting box 977 by the way. Unfortunately this was the one box I didn’t want. Anything with the word illuminating is not good for someone with oily skin like me. I’m also allergic to eucalyptus so the glam glow can’t be used. Overall I’m disappointed because I don’t have acne or blackheads checked, but I do have redness, ageing, and sensitivity.

Jessica

Hi Mel. Everyone should have some Glamglow in her life. I got box 985 with the youthmud, which I think is eucalyptus free. I’m not on the swap site yet, but if you want to trade Glamglow samples, please feel free to E-mail me at eric1953 AT umn DOT edu.

Patricia

I received 314 today. You have 322 on314 I know Since I received it.

Amilita

The boxes are numbered wrong? I’m getting 322 but am I getting what’s listed in 314? I was really wanting the silver mask

Kate

I got 314 today and it was exactly what is pictured above.

Leslie

I got box 314 today, and it’s exactly the same as whats pictured for 314.

Amanda

wait so you got the gravity mud instead of the thirsty mud?

Victoria

Got my box today #977 and it only had 3 items in it. 🙁

Ellen

Mine had 4 🙁 Im getting a refund but really rather had the products.

Mira Aguir

Contact Sephora. They will fix it. Nothing we can do.

Amilita

From what I hear they don’t replace missing or damaged items anyways

Emily

My box (985) showed up today with no tracking email or info showing up on my account. I got a tracking email AFTER my box was delivered. I think this is the second month that this has happened. The eyeshadow stick though IS PERFECTION! I love it and will probably buy the full size!

Brittany

This happened to me too! I knew my ipsy bag was supposed to be here on Wednesday, and I saw the black and white box and did a little shriek and dance for my neighbors to witness…because who doesn’t love an extra box to open???

I got a tracking email a couple hours ago…and I’m sure as heck not gonna complain if I somehow get two boxes…these samples are sooo tiny this month! Which made me sad, because I really wanted to try everything in there more than for a week or so. 🙁
I ended up cancelling so I could sign up for boxycharm instead. Extra 10 bucks, but sooo worth it in my book.

Lily

Okay totally agree! Everything is soooo small. Will take the December box and then off to a new sub!

I got 322 today and I’m much happier this month than last month. The perfume is different but nice. I always love masks. The caviar eye color stick is really pretty.

Cheyenne

I’m super excited to be getting 977!

Kelly

I got 314. I am super happy with my bag. I added up how much it is worth and I got just under $70. That is amazing for a $10 box.

Toni

I’m fine with my box but how do you even come up with that amount these are tiny samples most say not for resale, you could get them for free if you had the time to run around and get them.Other boxes offer deluxe sizes and even full size but not play

I would agree. I don’t feel the value is good. I think I’ll get Dec then leave

Sharon

You can buy the Glam Glow mask (same size at 0.5 oz, different packaging), and it costs $22. As for the others, I’m not sure, but that alone makes the box worth it for me!

Kelly

I meant 322

Misha

Got 322 today and the fragrance is completely empty and soaked into the bag 🙁 Have any of you had luck getting a damaged product replaced?

Alissa

I haven’t tried it for the Play box yet, but Sephora CS is usually great. I had luck through email, although calling may be faster.

Helen

I hope the lip gloss is Pin Up Pink – it’s the one I usually buy and it’d be nice to have a Extra! ?

Alyce

I received Pin Up Pink! You are right, love it. I wasn’t sure how I felt about my box, but I do love everything. The goodies are truly high end deluxe samples.

I have always received a shipping notice the day before or day of delivery. LOL. That’s fine, I LOVE Sephora.

Toni

I received my box today 522 ,I never received any shipping notice and it still doesn’t show up on the Sephora site.So I tried the perfume and I smell like a man,hopefully my husband will like it.The Laura mercier caviar stick doesn’t show up on my skin and I’m a pretty light person considering I’m not allowed In The sun for longer than 5 min.Thank gid the lip product is a gloss and not hot pink lipstick and it feels really nice on.ill use the other two products ,but I have so many moisturizers and mask that I’m making baskets for Christmas. So all In all ehhhh but I fell perfectly fine because I went online and bought what I really wanted so Im a happy camper?

Maria

Wich mask do you receive?

Toni

Gravitymud the purple one

Kay

I haven’t received my shipping notification yet, but I am happy to get 322. This month, I think Sephora did a much better job of doing the variation although not sure the mystery behind who gets moisturizer or make up remover… This box also fits my profile of normal skin and anti-aging concern. I wish they add fragrance profile since they are sending a couple of variation. I do enjoy perfume samples and so far my favorite is Tory Burch.

Patricia

My Glamglow had A Safety seal on it,Someone mentioned there was empty so I thought I’d just let you know about the safety seals I received my bag today and I love it it was 314 I believe

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