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We have full spoilers for the February Play! By Sephora box #169 thanks to redditor MarsFire! (Thanks, Frances, for the heads up!).
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.
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 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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Well, add me to the list of folks that received a damaged lipstick in this box. To me, it looks like Sephora realized that these mini lipsticks didn’t pass quality control for standard bonus distribution so they just threw them into out boxed. The top half was completely smashed in and the lipstick wasn’t even stuck to the base. It’s a shame because the Rebel Chic color looks like something I might actually like (and not another identical red- again).
Overall I have been enjoying the boxes, but seriously- putting out this much damaged goods is right up there with Ulta selling used makeup….
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justmissjamey
My rebel chick was smashed in the top and not attached to the bottom. I’ve had so many issues with my sephora orders that I didn’t even bother to contract them.
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Kim
Why is box 169 getting 2 sephora lippies while all the other boxes get a sephora and a high end brand? Also out of 5 of my sub boxes this month I am getting 3 mascaras . Thinking of canceling. I already cancelled one of my others.
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Toni
Not only do we get two Sephora lip products but they’re both red yayyy ….. not
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Mary K
I know. SO TIRED of bold red lipsticks when I only wear red on special occasions. I have TONS of reds from sub boxes and so few mauves and cool-toned pinks or nudes. Ah well. My cream lipstick arrived broken anyway, so I guess that’s only one red, but still…
Melissa B.
177 is getting 2 Sephora lip products, too. The first spoiler said you would get one OR the other… 🙄 Really annoyed to be getting 2 Sephora line lip products in the same box, especially when there are sooo many brands!! And when they have stated OR!! I think I’m about to cancel this. They could do so much better, and we never get even one full size product… I get it’s only $10, but I can’t imagine the value of this box is much over that.
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mila
Yah, I think I’m cancelling this month. I really wish that instead of monthly themes, they had product themes for each month. Maybe 3 options like a skin/hair care box, a box for women who only want make-up and a variety box like they do now.
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Cassandra
Box #201 soooo makes up for last month! I’m so excited to try every product this month!! I do hope the MUFE lipstick is red though!
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Chelsea
Does anyone else have 227 as the last 3 numbers of their item number? My Box doesn’t show any spoilers yet and I’m dying to know what I will be getting in my February box! There are so many variations this month!
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Liz
I’m getting box #177, but I’ve received much of it in previous boxes. If anyone wants to trade for #144, let me know!
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Sherry Michelle Mashburn
How do you know which box u will get?
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Carolyn
I was having some FOMO but I am glad I canceled. The Flowerbomb was nice but since not guaranteed and so was the Tory Burch but since you can’t pick I am so glad to save $10 and not have a bigger pile of useless samples.
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mila
Is it the first 3 digits or the last 3 digits of your order number?
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Lane
The last three of the item number, not the order number.
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Jeanette
WHere is the item number? The last three of my order number are 504
Lane
The last three.
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Amy
I have 441 and haven’t read anything about it either!
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Abigail
Ok, so that’s 8 variations. Anyone know how many there are in total?
I have 185 and haven’t seen that spoiler yet.
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Tamara Dungan
I’m 185 as well…my Box is the last to show spoilers every single month! 😫. I wonder if it’s bc I pay with PayPal? Any other box 185ers pay with PP?
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Cookie
I pay with PayPal too
Chelsey
Yes! Hmm not sure how this would affect spoilers though
Amy
I am 441 and haven’t seen one yet!
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Lane
I have 185 too! I was beginning to think I looked at the wrong number.
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Brenda
Me to 185 I thought the exact same thing, maybe I have the number wrong. I almost want to live chat with them and find out what’s in the box!
Brandi
Why do I always get red lipstick? Every. Single. Month. Box #177
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Pink5
I wish. I get pink/nude
WAY TOO OFTEN
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Snowhitetwin
I’m loving my box #201. It’s like Sephora knew I hate black liquid eyeliner and red lipstick.
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Melissa
True I’m hoping no Barbie pink as well, the rebel looks dark, I’m blonde and light skin so dark stand out to much.
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Hanna
Hi, i have brown eyes and brown hair and fair complexion. I always get very bold reds and neon strong pink colors. And I like nude rose colored lipstick and gloss or red with a shade that doesn’t look like Ferrari. Is this what I will always get because according to whatever it matches me and there is no chance for something more subtele? Girls are you having same problem, or with the same combo of look you also getting different shades of stuff and I shouldn’t worry yet? Let me know
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Laurie
I can only pull off dusty rose and mauve lip products too. Reds and bright pinks are a bust for me. And I need moisture – matte lip products are awfully dry. Ugh
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Pink5
Play! is like that. I like reds and never get them. They say it’s “curated for you” but I think that’s PR nonsense or our curators are illiterate and color blind.
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Snowhitetwin
I believe they are going to give you whatever sample lipstick color they have available at the time. While I’ve been happy with my boxes, I honestly do not believe it’s tailored to my beauty profile. In other words, Ferrari red and Barbie hot pink are fair game to anyone who subscribes. Hey Sephora! Rose and mauve colors are ok to include, too!
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Veronica
I got #169 and I’m so happy! While the perfect box would have been #177 since I’m actually in need of buying a new eyeliner I’m still happy.
Now what I wish I would see in a future box is a makeup brush cleaner or a make up remover.
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Emily
Box 169 (my box) is getting the short end of the stick! No Nars or Laura Mercier?! Boo. Box 177 also got cheated. How do we end up with the better quality boxes?! I’ve been a member for a long time and it seems 9/10 I don’t get the best of the best. Allure Box knocked Sephora outta the game last month with that full size Sunday Riley. Looks like Allure with get the win 2 months in a row for me.
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Elysia
Anyone willing to trade #193 with my #136? I’m ready to trade anything on #136 with that smashbox eyeshadow. Lemme know if interested.
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Elysia
Anyone interested to trade #193 for #136 ? Ready to trade anything on #136 for the Smashbox eyeshadows
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Jen
If anyone wants to trade for 136 let me know
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Hannah
Someone from my play group forum for box 227 on the Sephora play community emailed Sephora for the items of box 227!
Make Up Forever Artist Rouge
Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Peeling Gel
First Aid Beauty Ginger Tumeric Mask
Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara
Sephora Collection Ultra Shine Shade in Perfect Nude
Philosophy Amazing Grace
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Tanya
I’ll be giving that lipstick away. Depending what color the lipstain is, I may give that away too. That mascara sucks. I’ve bought it before and had to throw it away after 2 weeks. It’s so thick on the wand and clumps up. No matter if you clean the wand or not. I’m excited about getting a perfume though. I wanted to try the eye bomb and mask, after seeing other boxes get it. Hope the lipstain isn’t any shade of Barbie Pink though. I’m fairskinned with auburn hair.
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Sandy
I was hoping for the nude lip gloss rather than the rebel chip lip… anyone want to trade?
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janajudd
I honestly can’t believe another red lipstick. I believe that’s 5 in 6 months. I Hate red 💄!
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cookie
Nice. The only thing I’m a little disappointed in is the mascara. Would have loved the eyeshadow duo, but oh well. I can live with it.
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Toni
The mascara is what disappointed me also, but who know what color that lip stain will be hopefully not fuchsia pink
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