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February 2017 Sephora Play The Soft Side

The last subscription box standing. I hope you like it Sephora Play! You volunteered as tribute and have been declared the victor. Just wait for the quarter quell that will be coming in a month or two. BTW have I ever told you I LOVE The Hunger Games? 

Clinique Pep-Start Hydroblur Moisturizer (Full-size $29.50): I'm on a quest to try everything I get in my box at least 3x before I review it and I have now been using this for about a week. This is something I had my eye on trying, so I'm happy that I got it. It's an interesting texture of a moisturizer. It almost feels like a pore filling primer mixed with a moisturizer. I'm really into this. Final Grade: B+

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Quench Lip Rescue in Nude (Full-size $19): I'm not really into this. I'm not sure why, it's just an okay thing for me. It is really moisturizing, but the color isn't as saturated as I'd like (even though I know it's supposed to be sheer) and there's just too much slip for something with pigment. The description says it's just supposed to be a hydrating treatment. Uh that's expensive for just a chapstick. Final Grade: C

Too Faced Lip Injection in Milkshake (Full-size $22): I'm a fan of lip plumpers. I have an incredibly small thinner upper lip (that's also uneven) so they're kinda made for me. I'm a big fan of the Buxom Full On Lip Polishes, so I thought this would be a more beige version of my HG White Russian. While I was right about the color I was wrong about the actual product. This stuff hurt, like a lot. And it's not just on the thin skin of my lips it's also very irritating when swatched on the back of my hand. I had a swatch for pictures and after had a raised red bump on my hand from the swatch. What the heck is in this?? It even claims to improve the fullness of your lips with continuing use. Who was able to make it that far into a trial? I'm unsure how I feel about this. Final Grade: C?

Sephora Colllection Lashcraft Length & Volume Mascara (Full-size $12): I love getting to try items from the Sephora Collection! The wand is flat, but natural and it deposits a good amount of color. The size of the sample is a little hard to maneuver, but I enjoyed the first time I used it. For some reason the second time I used it, it got worse. It really didn't do much for curling and my lashes all stuck together. If you want sexy bedroom eyes, a la Too Faced's Better Than Sex mascara, then buy that. This does not compare. Final Grade: C-

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream (Full-size $30): This is an eye cream that used to be my holy grail! And then I was unemployed and could no longer afford it and moved onto cheaper options. I'm happy to test this out again, but I am currently working my way through 2 different samples. If you're in the market for a good eye cream that's illuminating and actually works with de-puffing then you've found it. It'll also last you 6 months, so you'll only buy 2 jars a year. Trust me it's worth it. Final Grade: A

Fragrance of the Month: Prada Candy (Full-size $28-120): I've actually sampled this before and own a cute deluxe sized sample of this perfume. The initial spritz is sweet and very cotton candy like. That top note transitions into a powdery musk that's reminiscent of old school designer fragrances. It's not my favorite, but it also isn't strong enough to give me a headache. I don't see myself ever buying a full-size of this fragrance, but I'll use the samples up. Final Grade: C

I think 4 out of the 6 items in this box matched the theme extremely well. When I think of sexiness in makeup I think of lush lashes, pouty lips and silky fabrics. Something this box did very well in curation. Now that Sephora Play is opening up more and more spots I suggest snagging one for yourself. It's very worth it for the $10.63 a month I think it's a great deal for what you're trying. You're trying items that Sephora sells and you get fun little extras. The 50 extra points a month with a purchase, the Play! Dates, and the online tutorials. Very worth it in my opinion. That's all for now!
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