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This is likely one box variation (probably the version for any subscribers who didn't indicate skin tone colors in their profile for customization), and according to Anonymous, here are 3 other items that may be sampled in January in different box variations:
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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I got my Play box in the mail today, I am box 450. This is what I got in mine:
tarte FRXXXTION stick
OUAI Treatment Masque
TORY BURCH “Love Relentlessly” perfume
FARMACY Home Potion Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask
CLINIQUE Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
AmorePacific Color Control Cusion Compact Broad Spectrum SPF50+
When I opened my items, my Clinique lipstick was broken. 🙁 I called customer service and they mentioned it was common and a lot of people called in inquiring about it. SAD FACE cause this is one of the items I actually wanted to try. The beauty adviser credited my VIB acct 100 points for the trouble (yay!). The perfume: not for me, its very strong and musty for my taste; i’m more of a fresh scent person. I’ll probably just chuck the perfume, unfortunately.
Overall, I cant wait to try the rest of the items in my box.
Cant wait until next months…
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Lisa Wakely
I received 468 and when my box arrived the perfume had completely smashed open in the bag so the box smelled nice but the glass was everywhere. I contacted Sephora and they put 100 points in my account. The Amore Pacific is a little off for me and not overly thrilled with the black honey since it’s not a color I would ever wear, but I think my mom might like it. This is my first box so we shall see.
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Sheila
By now I’m sure a lot of you have received your boxes. I received mine today. I absolutely LOVE this box!! My box number was 1889476, but no letter designation. I got the tarte frxxxtion stick, drunk elephant Layla retro whipped cream, ouai treatment mask, Clinique black honey lipstick, IT cosmetics “your skin but better cc+ cream” in medium, and Tory burch “love relentlessly” perfume.
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b
I think I’m in the minority with not liking Clinique’s “Black Honey,” but I’m still looking forward to receiving whatever will be included in my box. My box is showing as “450,” and I have “light” skin tone.
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b
I think I’m in the minority with not liking Clinique’s Black Honey, but I’m still looking forward to whatever is included in my box. My box is showing as “450,” and I have “light” skin tone.
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Maria
I hate this box. I have box #1889468 . I really wanted Farmacy Honey Potion, DERMABLEND Loose Setting Powder or Caudalie Reservatol Lift Moisturizer. The Youth To The People Kale+Spinach+Hyaluronic Acid Age Prevention Cream is HORRIBLE. Also the AmorePacific Cushion Compact packs are NOT even my skin tone. Worst box ever.
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Nicole broskey
Are you in any of the swap groups on Fb? I’m sure someone in one of the group’s would swap with you😊 out of all the sub boxes I get every month the only ones that actually have products I WILL use is my Sephora play bag and my SoChoix box ( with SoChoix you get to pick your own samples, so I know I will always like what I get lol) my boxycharm, birchbox and Ipsy was crap this month for me👎😝
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Rose
Ugh, wish we could have switched. I’m getting the powder and have no use for it.
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b
I’ve tried submitting comments twice, but they haven’t posted, so I’ll just trying replying to a post, and hope it works. 😉
I think I’m in the minority with not liking Clinique’s Black Honey, but I’m still looking forward to receiving whatever will be included in my box. My box is showing as “450,” and I’m “light” skin tone.
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Teri
I received box 468 today and here are the contents:
Ouai Treatment Masque
Tarte FRXXXTION Stick
Youth To The People Kale+Spinach+Hyaluronic Acid Age Prevention Cream
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey
AmorePacific Cushion Compact – Does not come in a compact. Received 2 pads – 104 Tan Blush and 106 Almond Blush.
New Tory Burch Fragrance – Scent Love Relentlessly (Floral Family) – I like that it’s a spray sample, however, this scent is not for me.
Nice bag overall but was hoping for the DERMABLEND Loose Setting Powder.
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here_we_are987
Yea! I am getting box 468, too! So, I’m getting the Block Honey! Thank you for posting the contents.
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Siren
I really love my Play boxes. It only became available in my area about a year ago, so I’ve had maybe 12 boxes, maybe 11? I’ve loved each one. I love that they have luxury samples, and I enjoy that they are skincare based, with a perfume and maybe a lip color. Perfect for me! It always seems like each one has a product that I’ve been wanting to try. I live in a rural area and don’t have a big Sephora store locally – the nearest one is a 3 hour drive. I have a JC Penney Sephora type store but that isn’t really the same and they have different restrictions and so forth. Even that store only fairly recently opened. (I think I have more makeup then that store) 🙂
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here_we_are987
Totally agree. I am lucky that at the mall 3 miles from me I have both a big Sephora store and a Sephora inside JC Penney. I am really glad they recetly opened the big Sephora. The JC Penney Sephora almost never had the samples advertised/showcased in the emails and I can’t trade in the scent certificates there.
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Laura
Same! The Sephora in J.C. Penney’s is NOT the same
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Beth
I’m getting box 450, and I hope I get the AmorePacific. I already have the black honey (it’s lovely) and I have some translucent powder that I never use, so if I get those, my Mom will be the recipient and very happy! Really excited about the Tarte and any of the skincare products! Another great month! I’ve gotten a sample of the hair mask before and didn’t notice a difference, but it was a little foil packet, and I’ve got a lot of hair, hopefully it’s a more substantial sample.
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Renee
Funny; I’m 450 and (probably) futilely hoping not to get the AmorePacific. I’d love the Drunk Elephant or the Caudalie. Always prefer skincare, but wouldn’t mind the black honey.
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Miriam
i’m 450 also. Reading everyone’s comments, I had no idea there was so many different options out there for the boxes! I just can’t wait to see mine, I see it shipped and waiting! The Caudalie and and Tarte products i’m really excited about! The derma powder sounds good too.
Ks
Great box but I’m glad I unsubscribed. I’m on such an overload right now 😰
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Marie
I’m getting box #476 I’m wondering what’s going to be in it. Any guesses, ladies? The lip gloss is gorgeous and I love Caudelie! I never get loose powder in any of my other subs so I wouldn’t mind that. Not interested in the Cushion Compact, I have medium skin but it’s golden and not easy to match online. Besides that it looks like a good bag! Guess I’ll find out.
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Nicole broskey
I am also getting box #476. I hope it’s a good one lol I really want to try the drunk elephant, I’ve been eyeing that since I saw it lol. I should be getting my box soon, so when it comes I will comment back to list contents of the box 😊
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Erin
I’m getting 476 as well and have medium skin.
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Judi
476 medium skin for me too.
Tara
I’m getting 443 and have fair skin. I’m hoping for a setting powder because I’ve never gotten one with a box but I’m sure I’ll get the compact.
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Monique
I’m getting 443 too. I am the 2nd shade from left, the second lightest color. I had a B next to my # and it is now gone. I also want a setting powder desperately. Fingers crossed!
Sara
I would love to get the setting powder too! I never get them in boxes either and that’s one of the main things I want. I’m super pale and getting box 435.
Monica
I hope the black honey lipstick is in my bag. I love it.
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Khaleesi
Absolutely love all of the items pictured in the spoiler! Hope I’m not disappointed 🙂
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Lunalee
I just wanted to ask, if the waitlist is open and I signed up today what month would I get? Thanks.
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Liz Cadman
Your first box would be the February box. Hope that helps! 🙂
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Lunalee
Yes Liz, thanks.
Sam
This is insane because I was just about to order the black honey balm and scrub duo, so this sample will give me a chance to see if I like the color beforehand.
I’ve also just finished up my belif moisturizer so I’m glad I’m getting another soon. Not sure what the Tarte stick does though… is it for contouring?
Overall I feel like Play is superior to all the others. I never feel the need to subscribe elsewhere.
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Jen
The tarte friction stick is for exfoliation
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Shanda
Thanks, I was wondering as well!
mikayla
i love this box! i would definitely prefer a box with the honey potion or drunk elephant product in it, but this box looks great too! for a second i thought that cuadalie product was the eye cream that i got in my july (i think) box, and i was super excited because i just ran out of that sample last week, after 5 months of using it multiple times a week! im a fan of the brand tho so i will accept moisturizer tho ill be mildly upset if the variations have that product vs the honey potion or drunk elephant, since i feel the other two are better options (id love a mask over a moisturizer, and drunk elephant brand ive been dying to try plus it would i assume be higher value). that tarte stick looks so fun ive never heard of it but after looking it up i really hope i get it! i would be excited for setting powder as well because i dont have any i just use setting spray so im excited to try. very happy that the hair product is a mask and not a spray or something. hair masks are usually the only hair product i use (minus shampoo and conditioner of course) the perfume looks good too and ive heard good things about the lip balm/stick!
cant wait to see other variations!!
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Michelle
The last several months I get a email saying its left the warehouse only to go home and its been delivered. Not complaining, I like it. I am praying I don’t get all lotions and mask. I want the Clinique lipstick and Tarte stick bad. I think when it opens I am going to get a 2nd sub too.
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MzBev
I’m excited about all but one of these products! The only one I wouldn’t want is the Black Honey. I looked up reviews on it and it seems to need to be reapplied often. Anything else I’ll be thrilled to get!
A few months ago, I was considering cancelling this one but they’ve got better since then! I hope they continue to keep us excited!
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Lunasol
I used to wear black honey many years ago. It’s a sheer wash of color and it’s amazing. Flatters everyone. With any sheer lip color you have to reapply but you wouldn’t be disappointed. It has a cult following for a reason!
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Patti
You do have to reapply it pretty often but I still love it. Leaves a lovely stain on your lips.
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Jennifer
This is my first Sephora play box. I was finally able to sign up last month after 15 months of trying. So excited.
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Liz Cadman
Yay!! Excited for you! 🙂
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here_we_are987
It would be awesome if I got the Clinique Black Honey lip tint! I LOVE it! My box is #468, so I’ll be watching to see if it is in my box.
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Deana Kish
I have box 468 as well and I’m excited to see what it is. Everything looks good and I would love the Black Honey lipstick.
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Laura
I’m so hoping I get black honey and the Perfect setting powder! Both are in my cart but this would be so nice to sample before! I’m 468 as well! Fingers crossed.
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Tara
I’m so excited! I would be thrilled to get any of these. I wonder if there’s any chance I could get the foundation and the setting powder! That would be amazing!
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AmySoup777
I was REALLY hoping that the new Korres primer (yogurt smoothie primer thing) would be in the box. Maybe it’s too new? Hopefully next month. It sounds like it would be good for all skin types.
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Patti
CLINIQUE BLACK HONEY FOR THE WIN!! Sephora’s box just gets better and better!
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cbarbeau
Black Honey is amazing! It is my go-to tinted lip balm. I just bought a brand new full-size. Looking forward to trying the tarte stick. I was contemplating cancelling. This looks like a good one!
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Chrystal
I’m seriously flirting with the idea of adding a second Sephora Play sub once the waitlist opens back up. Is there anyone who has had luck with receiving different variations with multiple subscriptions?
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Kyla
I have two different profiles and every single month I receive different boxes. It’s been great! However, I have seen a lot of people say they have two “completely different” profiles and don’t receive different boxes. Mine aren’t completely different, just different in certain areas.
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here_we_are987
How do you get a second subscription? I logged into my account and got a message saying there is only one subscription per person.
Luna
I fall into that category of having completely opposite profiles, with no overlap with the exception of my skin tone, eye & hair color, and 2 out 3 months since I started to do that (this month included) I have received the exact same box. It worked the first month (which was awesome!), but not after that. 🙁 I’ll still keep the two subs, and play it out for a while.
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