Sephora released some new Favorites Kits recently, including this Festival Faves Kit!
FYI - this kit is still available for purchase!
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About Sephora
The Box: Sephora Favorites: Festival Faves
The Cost: $35 ($95 Value)
COUPON: Pick your free gift COUPON from this page.
The Products: A curated assortment inspired by or formulated with roses
Ships to: US for $5.95 (VIB Rouge get free shipping, and this may be available at your local Sephora, too!)
Sephora Favorites: Festival Faves Kit Review
On the back of the kit was a list of the products and their sizes.
Amika Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray, 1 oz - Retail Value $10
I have to be particular about when and where I use texture sprays for my curls, but sometimes it’s the perfect thing to finish a Friday night look. A few blasts of this targeted at the roots really lifts my curls when I am wearing it down, and I also like the volume it adds when I am trying to pull off a polished bun. I definitely recommend keeping this away from the ends of your hair unless it's fine, otherwise, you're going to need some extra elbow grease the next time you comb your locks.
Bumble and bumble Pret-à-powder Très Invisible Dry Shampoo, 0.85 oz – Retail Value $14
I don’t normally use dry shampoo, but now that I am trying to exercise more, I don’t always have the time to wash my hair after. This works perfectly at helping my scalp to feel clean after a workout, and I like the volume it adds to my roots. I didn’t need to use a ton, but I didn’t experience any white residue on my dark hair.
IGK First Class Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo, 2 oz – Retail Value $14
This dry shampoo is more heavy duty than the Bumble and Bumble thanks to being formulated with charcoal powder. Since my scalp isn’t particularly oily I will be passing this on to a friend, but I was happy that it didn’t leave a white residue.
Milk Makeup Highlighter In Turnt, 0.1 oz – Estimated Value $6.67 (buy the 0.21 oz version for $14)
This rose gold highlighter provides a subtle sheen that would be perfect at a festival, or just on a regular Tuesday morning when you want to feel pretty. I thought it blended out easily, too.
Ouai Rose Hair & Body Oil, 0.33 oz – Estimated Value $3.52 (Buy the 1.5 oz version for $16)
I have been wanting to try this product for a while- I have seriously loved every Ouai product I have tried, and since I already love rose I knew this had the potential to be love at first use. I wasn’t wrong, and now I will need to buy the full-size during the spring Sephora sale. As expected, this smells amazing- it is their signature “Melrose Place” fragrance, which is notes of rose, lychee, bergamot, cedarwood, and white musk. Plus, since this is made with ingredients like shea oil, rosehip oil, and sunflower seed oil it provides tons of moisture to both your hair and body.
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Crush Body Fragrance Mist, 1.01 oz – Estimated Value $6.31 (buy the 3.04 oz version for $19)
The Bum Bum cream from Sol De Janeiro is a cult classic thanks to its pistachio and salted caramel scent, and this body spray is the same Bum Bum scent that you can spray all over. I actually adore this body spray, and I love to spray it on after a shower before I get dressed so my entire body can smell great without being overpowering. On days my hair is up and I’m in yoga pants I don’t reach for my higher end perfumes, and this spray is perfect for being low maintenance and still smelling great. This doesn’t last as long as a perfume, but I still feel like it satisfies my needs.
stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow In Perlina, 0.07 oz – Estimated Value $12.44 (buy the full-size version for $24)
I absolutely adore the glitter and glow eyeshadows from stila - I own several full-size tubes, even more minis, and I would honestly be in heaven if I owned every shade. Perlina is a new shade for me, and it is a white duochrome pearl with flashes of blue, purple, and pink. This fun shade fits right in with the festival theme, but I will definitely rock it whenever I want some extra sparkle.
Here is the eyeshadow swatched to the right of the highlighter.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40, 0.5 oz – Retail Value $16
Right about a year ago is when I really started taking sunscreen seriously (as in, wear it every day and not just when I’m going swimming). Supergoop! Is one of the brands I have really enjoyed using, and the unseen sunscreen reminds me a lot of my Smashbox primer thanks to the silicone base- only it gives me SPF 40 protection! I wouldn't want to wear makeup on top of this, but I have been reaching for it on my makeup-free mornings.
Verb Ghost Dry Oil™ Disco Edition, 1.3 oz – Retail Value $8
I loved the way this dry oil felt in my hair (which is no surprise, because I love the regular oil, too), and I was excited about having sparkly hair. This never really made my hair sparkle, however, and I just felt it made my hair look like it had random white flecks that could have been dandruff or paper or really anything other than glitter. This is a miss for me, but I’m seriously contemplating picking up the regular dry oil.
Here is my hair with the verb ghost oil and the amika volume spray.
The Verdict: I think Sephora hit a home run with their Festival Faves Kit - so many of the products were the mini versions of their full-size counterparts (rather than being just samples), and I think they covered all the bases with hair, sunscreen, and pretty makeup. Value-wise, Sephora promised a total value of $95 with this kit, and my math adds up to $90.94.
The Wrap Up
Can you get this box if you sign up today? Yes, as of publication, this kit is still available!
Coupon: Pick your free gift COUPON from this page.
Value Breakdown: This box cost $40.95 ($35 + $5.95 shipping), and I calculated a total value of $90.94. That means you’re paying approximately the following per item:
- Amika: $4.50
- Bumble and Bumble: $6.30
- IGK: $6.30
- Milk: $3.00
- Ouai:$1.59
- Sol de Janeiro: $2.84
- Stila: $5.60
- Supergoop!: $7.20
- Verb: $3.60
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