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.
I used to work at Sephora so I naturally couldn’t resist this subscription!
My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
Every month they include all of the samples in a mini bag with a different design.
FYI - The box variation I received this month is box ending in #364. 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.
About Play! by Sephora
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: U.S.
Play! by Sephora March 2018 #364 Review
Each box comes with a foldable info sheet. The front always has a design related to the theme (Festival Beauty Vibe this month), and the Play! Pass.
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.
The opposite side of the info sheet has pictures of each item and details about what they are, how to use them, and why they think you’ll love them.
Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, .08 fl oz – Estimated Value $11 (buy a full-size liner for $22)
This is one of my top liquid liners! My #1, ride or die liquid liner is Kat Von D’s Tattoo Liner. This Stila liner has a nice, opaque formula and a fine felt tip that allows for a lot of control and precision.
The reason I prefer the Kat Von D over this Stila is that I do notice some bleeding into creases with Stila’s formula – although it bleeds much less applied to the eye than here on my wrist. (Also, FYI, Kat Von D’s liners have a brush tip vs Stila’s felt tip. It’s a small difference but I personally prefer the brush tip.)
Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm, .17 fl oz – Estimated Value $11.56 (buy a full-size bottle for $68)
I adore illuminating products like this for my dry skin. This moisturizer has a subtle, pretty radiance to it that doesn’t come off as glittery at all. This moisture balm felt really nice on my skin and I loved the naturally dewy finish it left on my skin.
Amika: Soulfood Nourishing Mask, .7 fl oz – Estimated Value $4.20 (buy a full-size tube for $12)
I feel like hair masks are something I should get more into. I love good hair products that make my hair smell great. This product smells great, but I honestly wouldn’t say it’s any more amazing as a mask than as a general conditioner. In fact, it’s “How to Use” tab on Sephora’s website says you can use it as a mask OR as a daily conditioner, which tells me that the formula may not be as concentrated or intensely treating as a mask should be. But, as a conditioner, this product worked well! Something to keep in mind.
Korres Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser, .68 fl oz – Estimated Value $3.49 (buy a full-size tube for $26)
I love this cleanser! It’s really great for my dry skin because it feels hydrating and it doesn’t dry my face out one bit! It feels luxurious and changes from a cream to a foam while washing.
Supergoop Defense Refresh Setting Mist Broad Spectrum SPF 50, .5 fl oz – Estimated Value $6 (buy a 1 oz. bottle for $12)
I love the summer season for subscription boxes because there’s so much SPF sent out! This is a sprayable sunscreen refresh with SPF 50, and I love how it smells. This is great for touch-up defense on the go or at the beach or pool. It applied well and didn’t mess up my makeup, either.
I have to say that I wouldn’t recommend relying on this for your only SPF when sprayed over makeup. Make sure you’re using a moisturizer or foundation with SPF underneath your cosmetics as well, or apply this to your face before applying your foundation as well as for touch-ups throughout the day.
Mia Mistress Hydrating Hair Balm, .5 fl oz – Estimated Value $4.41 (buy a full-size tube for $15)
I’ve never tried this product before getting in this month’s Play! by Sephora box, but I actually really like it! It smells really nice, and it’s free of sulfates, phthalates, and parabens. The formula has coconut oil, argan oil, and shea butter to make your hair soft, frizz-free, and shiny! I thought the results were great when I used it on my towel-dried hair before blow-drying, but you can use it on dry hair, too!
Verdict: This box has a value of about $40.66. I think that’s great for a $10 beauty box, especially since the box will always include high-end brands. I love trying new things from brands I love and I trust Sephora’s curation of new brands, as well.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, you will receive next month's samples, curated based on your Play! Profile. Get email alerts for monthly spoilers!
Value Breakdown: At $10 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Eyeliner: $2.71
- Illuminating Balm: $2.84
- Hair Mask: $1.03
- Korres Cleanser: $0.86
- Supergoop Spray: $1.48
- Hair Balm: $1.08
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