Play! by Sephora is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription. Each month they send you six samples, a PLAY! BOOK of tips and tricks, and a PLAY! PASS for in-store learning.
My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
Every month they ship all of the samples a drawstring bag with a different design.
FYI – There are variations of this box. This review is for the box # ending in 051.
To find out which box you’re receiving at the beginning of each month, follow these instructions:
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.
The Subscription Box: Play! by Sephora
The Cost: $10
The Products: Five deluxe samples plus a fragrance sample, a PLAY! BOOK of tips and tricks, and a PLAY! PASS for in-store learning.
Ships to: US
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Each box comes with a Play! Pass, which is a card you can use at Sephora (in-store) to get 50 extra rewards points, and you can also get one-on-one tutorials and tips of products from a Sephora consultant.
This month’s theme is “Happy You Year.” Now, on to the items!
L’OCCITANE Almond Smoothing and Beautifying Milk Concentrate - 20 ml Value $5
This is a fragrant, lightweight lotion has a sweet almond scent, absorbs quickly, and left my skin feeling hydrated but not greasy at all. I thought it was nice to see a body lotion in a Winter Sephora box, my skin is so dry lately! (A word of caution though for anyone is sensitive to fragrances, this scent lingers and only was completely gone once I showered.)
CLINIQUE Pep-Start Eye Cream –3 ml Value $5.30
(This item will be in all Sephora Play box variations this month.)
This little eye cream was perfect for hydrating the delicate skin under my eyes without causing any irritation. I used it before applying makeup this morning, and I appreciated how quickly it absorbed. I didn't notice any brightening or de-puffing, but I'm still happy with just a great eye area moisturizer!
NARS Orgasm Lipstick - .05 oz Value $11.67
This lipstick is a peachy pink shimmer that goes on somewhat sheer, with a satin finish. I'll be using this over my matte liquid lipstick!
Here it is swatched:
So pretty!
GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ Clearing Cream-to-Foam Cleanser – .5 oz Value $3.20
(This item will be in all Sephora Play box variations this month.)
This cleanser smells like licorice! It's a creamy charcoal formula that is designed to help purify and detox skin. It did a great job of removing makeup and my skin felt clean and clear without stripping it of any moisture.
SMASHBOX Photo Finish Primerizer - 4 ml Value $4
I've been using primer/moisturizer hybrids lately since my skin is so dry, and I really liked this one. It feels great on my skin, it gave me just a little bit of hydration, and my foundation has stayed put all day.
ALTERNA HAIRCARE CAVIAR CC Cream for Hair 10-in-1 Complete Correction - 7 ml Value $2.46
Alterna products are ingredient-conscious, smell fab, and work great, so I was happy to see this sample in the box. I've used this cream many times before and I love that it works on both damp and dry hair, and doesn't weigh down hair at all. A+ styling cream for me!
Verdict: This box has a value of about $31.63. I think that's good for a $10 beauty box, especially since the box will always include high-end brands. I liked everything in the box, and I'm not a perfume wearer, so I was happy to receive a hair care product instead for this month!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No. You have to sign up by the 15th to receive that month's box, so as of today (1/24), your first box will be the February box.
Coupon – No coupons available for this subscription.
Value Breakdown: At $10 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- L’OCCITANE: $1.58
- Clinique: $1.67
- NARS: $3.69
- GLAMGLOW: $1.01
- Smashbox: $1.26
- Alterna: $.78
What do you think about the January Play! by Sephora box? What variation did you get?
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