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The Cool Cut ~October 2016 Sephora Play!~

I'm not gonna lie I'm super behind on posts. With that being said I'm not gonna lolly gag around with an opener. Is that how you spell lolly gag or is it lally? Who knows. All I can say is that October 2016 for Sephora Play was a hit. I think they may even survive cancellation.

 Smashbox Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick in Driver's Seat (Full-size $24): I had actually just returned this product in a separate color because I wasn't happy with the formula. I either got a bad batch or I was using it wrong because this applies fantastically. I thought the color was going to pull fairly orange on me because it's such a warm pinky nude, but it looks really great on. As far as comfort goes liquid lipsticks are not the most comfortable things for me to wear, but I can work with this one because if how light it feels. Final Grade: A-

Erborian Bamboo Creme Frappe Skin Reviving Fresh Gel (Full-size $43): This should've been in a summer box, it was so light and refreshing. I loved the smell and I think this could double as a primer if you have combo or slightly oily skin. The very oily should still apply their mattifying primer. The sample is all gone and I will remember this for a future purchase. Final Grade: A+
P.S. Things don't get an A+ a lot around here, so this is a really big endorsement for me. 
My cat Sadie (AKA Munchkin, shortened to Munch) wanted to help with pics this month
Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil (Full-size $71): I'm currently obsessed with a Christophe Robin hair scrub I got over the summer and I was so happy to try more. It does smell a little old ladyish, so the smell could be off putting to some, but I don't mind. I think it's an interesting mask because you actually lather it up at the roots and then leave it on for 2 minutes. I thought it might be too heavy for my fine oily hair, but it works like a charm. I so want a full-size. Christophe Robin you are a man after my own hair obsessed heart. Another thing to add is if you hate lingering scents skip, because you'll be smelling this all day. That doesn't bother me, and ladies with thick hair may find this a little hard to work with.  Final Grade: A

The Estee Edit by Estee Lauder Flash Photo Gloss (Full-size $20): Really excited to try something from the Estee Edit line because my first foray into the line got returned. This didn't fair any better. I feel like the applicator doesn't pick up enough product, it certainly doesn't whiten my teeth, and the feel on the lips isn't that great. I'll use it up, but really it's not worth the price or anyone's time. Final Grade: C-

Farmacy Skin Dew Mist (Full-size $44): Me and the word "dewy" don't really mix, but I really liked this! The sample is already gone, and it wasn't all that dewy. I would buy a full-size, but the sprayer was kinda wonky. I wouldn't use this to set you're makeup like the bottle says, but it is really good to spritz on before you apply any acne products. Final Grade: B+

Fragrance of the Month: Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris (Full-size $29-122): My gosh Sephora, you just get me when it comes to fragrances. This. Smelled. So. Good. I'm almost through with the vile and I already have my eyes on a set at Ulta that has the small 1 oz bottle and a purse spray included. I feel like I should be traipsing around Paris having a grand old time with my chic friends while wearing this. Highly recommend if you like fruity, sweet floral fragrances. Final Grade A+

I'm not gonna lie Sephora Play, you knocked it out of the park. There were quite a few variations if the box this month and I'm happy with the one I received. Unfortunately none of these made it into my Sephora VIB sale haul, but maybe next year. Actually I would probably never buy anything from this box because I'm cheap, but hey a girl can dream. 
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