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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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SPOILER. I received mine Wed. afternoon. Contents: YSL Liquid Matte Lips Stain in Rouge Tatouage, Georgio Armani Eyes to Kill mascara, Guerlain L’Or Radiance Primer, SK-II RNA Power face cream, La Mer Eye Concentrate and Atelier Cologne Iris Rebelle
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Jamie
I really need to stop buying these things! Ugh…
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MK
The spoilers:
2.5 ml sk2
3 ml lamer eye cream
Giorgio Armani mascara sample
Yves Saint Laurent lip sample.
5ml Guerlain’s primer with pure gold (biggest)
Altier cologne
Everything is super small
There is a picture of spoilers on Sephora site in reviews
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Misti
I went to Sephora with intentions to buy this such expensive Luxe products and then I read the reviews on all the products they were low scored products customers said they are way overpriced because of the names and many had zero results and skin irritations from from products .
I am gonna pass just from the bad reviews many 1 star
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Tara
Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow anyone have theirs coming today!?! I’m dying to know the contents. I’m assuming Liz already knows cause it seems like they’re sending her things early and she didn’t post the picture of the 3 products shown asking her sleuths for clues!
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Jana
Been waiting for this to happen! Couldn’t resist! They had me at La Mer and SK-II. Thanks for the heads up!
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Teresa
Nope I’m passing on this. Same Size Samples in a Nicer Bag?? Why not at least make them deluxe sample size???
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mtvb
Although a la mer product is tempting, even if it’s a sample, I’m passing on this. The last time I got a la mer sample (Saks beauty event), the amount was embarrassingly microscopic. The deceivingly huge container had about half a teaspoon of cream—not even enough for one application.
I hope those buying this box get more la mer and nice samples but I’m sitting this one out.
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Luna
Oh no… it almost sounds like you got a bum sample, because even the tiny .12oz (or maybe it’s .17oz) jar samples have enough product for a few uses. But then again, I know that all depends on how much is used. I don’t feel like I ever skimp on my products (but I’m not heavy handed either), and I’ve gone through many of those tiny jar samples, and I usually get ~5-8 uses out of them.
Last time they included a La Mer sample it was in a .25oz jar, which is their “large” sized sample, but I’ve read a lot of people are saying that they’re seeing a green tube this time around, so I’m thinking it’s either an eye product or a face serum sample. I’m not sure how much use the face sample would produce, but I know if it’s an eye sample, everyone should get quite a few uses out of it.
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Lee Ann
Ordered-especially with le mer being in it. I’ve got to quit going to msa. This is the second surprise box I’ve ordered within a week.
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Annie S.
Has it officially launched on Sephora’s website? When i tried to go through the regular website, it still says ‘coming soon’. When I went through the link on this page, it took me straight to the page to buy it.
I just want to make sure that I receive one. I can’t download the app on my phone (space issues) and I want to make sure that my order will be processed. I have FOMO and don’t want my order cancelled because it wasn’t live yet.
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Lola
I managed to buy it on my monile. And I didn’t use the app.
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Lola
Mobile not monile and now my auto correct doesn’t work. Lol.
Nancyisshopping
I went into the app to load it then opened my account on my laptop and it was still in my cart. This way I was able to order it using PayPal. Hopefully we will both be fine.
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Kim
I ordered through the MSA link on my computer, not the app, and my order went through.
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Liz Cadman
We posted about the Play! by Sephora Smarts Glitter Eyes when it was introduced first on the app, and there were no issues with orders shipping, so you should be fine to order online through our link! Hope that helps 🙂
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Jamie
It’s officially launched and for sale on the app only. You can’t get it through the regular website. You could just delete another app, download Sephora, place your order, delete Sephora and reinstall your other app if you want it that badly 🙂
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Betty
I bought 2 on the regular website. It is way faster than using their slow app.
Aarjullor
I ordered it through sephora’s website, not the app.
Annie S.
Thanks, everyone!
That Sephora app takes up a lot of space. I have an older phone with pre loaded apps and I am still trying to get rid of some.
I also want to thank Liz for her wonderful site and for helping us decide which boxes are best for us. We really appreciate all your hard work!
Ally
I wasn’t intending to buy this. However since La Mer is in the box. I am in!!
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Marcie McCombs
I just ordered mine!!! Thanks for the reminder 🙂
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K 86
I think I am going to pass on this one… I got one last year and although the bag was nice I don’t think it was worth it. I mean I discovered Tatcha silk moisturizer from it that I loved, but the rest of stuff was blah… I’ll much rather buy the Norvina palette 😀
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Lydea
Nope- I am going to get an extra Boxwalla Beauty box instead!
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Jan
Some things are really got downhill with this lux box. 25$ for a 110$ value when last year for this box we paid 20$ for a 140$ value..
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Luna
Don’t let past boxes jade your perception of what’s a good deal (value-wise, which is what appears to be what you’re referencing), because getting products valued at more than 4x what you’re paying is still really good! (of course, it’s not a good deal if you won’t use most of it, but that’s a different type of “value”)
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Lana
As you have said it’s not about the value but for 25$ samples should be a delux size not a regular tiny samples we can get for free with the purchase. They may have a greatest value but if I can’t get enough to test it than it should cost less. The increased price should follow with bigger sample amount imho
Jamie
I got one. I have a gift card that I won a month ago so I used that, got 2 100 point perks, got a FGWP of $25 and my 3 samples. I feel ok abt this. No real money spent 🙂
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Hillary
Collectible cards!? Is that a joke? What adult would want that?
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Iggy'sRock
What your friends don’t all share those?
lol
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Nancyisshopping
I agree. That is ridiculous. (my opinion of course)
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Annie S.
I bought. Does anyone know what they mean by volume 1?
I went back and looked at the items in the previous versions of the ‘luxe’ boxes (the Beauty Remedy edition) and it seems like a mishmash of products from both boxes. Hopefully the products are different than what was in these boxes.
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Emilia
I suppose “volume 1” means there’s gonna be more of these boxes throughout the year.
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Laura
La mer? Yes please! Just grabbed one. Thanks Liz!
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Liz Cadman
Haha “La mer? Yes please!” was literally my thought process, too! I bought immediately bought one for myself and one for a giveaway 🙂
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Iren
I can see on the spoiler from app that we will get L’Or make up primer, can’t tell what is the la mer green tube and can’t tell what’s sk ll product is but it’s in the red little jar and have a consistency of a cream. My guess for Armani would be lipstick or mascara and ysl lipstick or eyeliner..
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Jay
That would be the Guerlain gold L’or concentrate primer. Also looksnlike a sk11 eye cream.
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Emilia
I was so hoping the Guerlain product would NOT be this primer – I have one already and dislike it immensely. I also hope for no eyeliners.
Jen
Would be good if it was an eye cream but they are known to stick face creams in the tiny jars as well..
Claire
I was able to order it through Liz’s link so I am assuming it will work for others.
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Luna
The product listing sounds pretty similar to a past luxe box, but eh… might as well! 😀
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Danielle
I’m debating on ordering .. but the shipping is making me hesitate lol
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Claire
Thanks MSA for the info. I just ordered it with the addition of $10 flash ship. Plus 4 free gifts. Heck, if $5.95 is the shipping price I might as well upgrade. I bought it because 1) I’m sick (virus) 2) I needed a pick me up. It sure is cheaper than going to a therapist! I feel a lot better now and will probably find a great new product. Shopping therapy can’t be beat, within your budget of course!
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Lane
Got one! I really wanted one last year, but they sold out very quickly. I am super interested in the La Mer product!
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Nan
Yeah, I didn’t even bother to check what might be in it. Just ordered it in case it runs out.
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Trisha
My order is in- I like these type of boxes. Not expecting to be overwhelmed by huge samples- those days are long gone.
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