Just sitting here on a rainy day catching up on some blog posts (I seriously need to do this) avoiding packing for my upcoming trip while binge-watching Outlander Season 2. It's Watchathon week on Xfinity and I am taking full advantage on my next 2 days off. I've got 3 book reviews coming up after this and then another post on a special little event that I'm going too. Lot's of good things coming up this month! Until then let's hear about the starting lineup for The Gleam Team!
Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer (Full-size $49): Ahh my monthly moisturizer sample. I wasn't necessarily excited to try this because I knew it was going to look super illuminating. While using this for a week I noticed that my skin was getting extremely red and starting to break out. Then while masking this past Sunday I noticed how sensitive my skin got. My skin doesn't irritate easily, so I'm not 100% sure if it w as this or a primer I've been using with SPF, but I tossed both. I think if you have super dry skin, this would be a great priming moisturizer for you. Sensitive skin and oily skin, and probably even combo skin I would stay away. Final Grade: D
Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer (Full-size $49): Ahh my monthly moisturizer sample. I wasn't necessarily excited to try this because I knew it was going to look super illuminating. While using this for a week I noticed that my skin was getting extremely red and starting to break out. Then while masking this past Sunday I noticed how sensitive my skin got. My skin doesn't irritate easily, so I'm not 100% sure if it w as this or a primer I've been using with SPF, but I tossed both. I think if you have super dry skin, this would be a great priming moisturizer for you. Sensitive skin and oily skin, and probably even combo skin I would stay away. Final Grade: D
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer in Original (Full-size $20): When I first started dabbling in makeup (hardcore not my foundation and mascara routine in High School) this was one of the first products I tried. I didn't like it then and now a decade later I still am not 100% into it. It works for me during short term wears of shadow (under 4 hours), but other than that it's no match for my oily lids. I still have not found anything that works incredibly well for my lids. Final Grade: C-
Benefit Cosmetics Watt's Up! Cream to Powder Highlighter (Full-size $30): I'm not going to lie
this is one of my all time favorite products. I think this is such a great highlighter. It can be a bit chunky if you don't sheer it out enough, but it adds such a nice glow. Don't be scared of the stick form because it blends into a powder finish. I think this is a really nice addition to this box because I feel like it isn't talked about enough in the beauty community. Final Grade: A
Verb Ghost Oil (Full-size $14): I love a good hair oil. After I dry my hair, but before I continue on with the styling I always run some oil through just to smooth it out. This one works well, but Marula Light is still my favorite of all time. If you're looking for a hair oil with a cool name that does the same as every other hair oil I'd go with this one. Works well, but nothing special. Final Grade: B
Josie Maran Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm (Full-size $36): Unlike the other moisturizer I got in this box this one is rather nice. Some people on Reddit complained that their sample wasn't full enough, but mine completely covered the bottom and I've been using it for about a week and still have some left. I feel like this is a pretty hydrating, yet balancing moisturizer. I don't feel super oily when I use it and it sits well under makeup. The price isn't too bad for a moisturizer, but I'm not sure I will be purchasing a full-size. Final Grade: B
Fragrance of the Month: Atelier Cologne in Clementine California (Full-size $25-195):
For some reason I feel like Atelier Cologne has a common theme with their scents, they all smell soapy. I'm not sure what it is, but it smells like soap to me. I do get a subtle citrus scent that's rather sweet. I think it's a nice sample, but I wouldn't ever bother to purchase a full-size. Final Grade: B
And that's that, my March Sephora Play box. I think these boxes are still good, but I'm still looking for a bit more variety in products. Samples like Watt's Up and Urban Decay's primer have been around forever and most beauty fanatics have tried them before. Especially if you've been with any subscription box for any amount of time. My skin is finally getting back to normal from the Glamglow moisturizer. Here's hoping we only go up from here in April!
For some reason I feel like Atelier Cologne has a common theme with their scents, they all smell soapy. I'm not sure what it is, but it smells like soap to me. I do get a subtle citrus scent that's rather sweet. I think it's a nice sample, but I wouldn't ever bother to purchase a full-size. Final Grade: B
And that's that, my March Sephora Play box. I think these boxes are still good, but I'm still looking for a bit more variety in products. Samples like Watt's Up and Urban Decay's primer have been around forever and most beauty fanatics have tried them before. Especially if you've been with any subscription box for any amount of time. My skin is finally getting back to normal from the Glamglow moisturizer. Here's hoping we only go up from here in April!
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