PLAY! BY SEPHORA 🐚 JULY 2017 🐚

PLAY! BY SEPHORA

JULY 2017

"Glamp out"

This is box #072 for reference. July's box has a beauty staycation theme. I like the look of this box so far. Has a mix of beauty and skincare.

1. It cosmetics superhero elastic stretch volumising mascara.

The brush shape seems to be average and doesnt have a special curve or thin separative combs, however, on the first swipe it already gives me definition and thicker looking lashes. I have naturally thin short lashes hence i needed something to darken and lengthen. This helped in that area, im pretty sure its the formula. I usually apply mascara after curling and the curl still sticks. Compared to better than sex, it doesnt smudge as often as bts does. 

2. Fresh rose face mask.

The website claims this product hydrates and tones the complexion to restore radiance and suppleness to all skin types. Upon opening the sample jar, you will notice the strong rose scent immediately. If you are very sensitive to scents on products meant for face, this might not be good for you. Application was simple, dip and spread. Not so hygienic unless theres a spatula included. There are rose petals in the gel, and when spread on the face it sort of melts away. It leaves a tacky feeling after applying, which i leave on for 10minutes, after washing away, i couldnt feel a significant difference but it does make your skin feel a bit fresher. 

3. Tarte rainforest of the sea lipstick.

I received this in the shade 'set sail', the colour was a verly close mlbb shade, so when i wear it i almost couldnt realise the point where it begins to fade off, if it was a brighter colour im pretty sure it would be more obvious. I was quite happy to have received this in this month's box tho, always happy to receive tarte products. But i know for sure that im still not going back to bullet lipsticks eversince the liquid mattes arrival. 

4. Madam CJ walker beauty culture deep conditioning hair masque.

From the reviews i read, this has very good positive feedbacks especially for curly thick hair. The cream is thick and covera enough for the thickest of hair. My hair is pixie short average thickness. And i rarely have the time to do hair masque that requires me to walk around with a towel on my head after shower. At most i only have time to nourish my hair when its a 2in1 step like a conditioner+mask kinda thing. So i will clear out one of my days to try this out.

5. Clinique pep start 2-in-1 exfoliating cleanser.

I have not tried this cleanser yet as at the moment i am on a anti acne skincare regime that im not about to break yet. Hence this is going to have to wait for when im done with the routine. As it is i have a few more cleansers that are lined up to be tried too. 

6. Mon guerlain eau de parfum.

I like this perfume sample! It is not too strong yet it has a distinctive scent that can set you apart from the sea of smells in the morning train ride to work. With notes of lavender, jasmine, sandalwood and vanilla. Whats not to love? I have already used the mini sample bottle to its end. 

Overall review of July's box, i liked 3/6 of the items so thats actually half of the box. The other half is part of skincare/haircare routine that i rarely have time for. It will be the least to get finished up hence i will probably still have it for a long period of time. Looking forward for better use of products in the next box.