Hey! I’ve been gone for…awhile. But I decided to commit to this again for a second time, and hopefully I put out a new post every Sunday! #goal 😁
I’m sure a lot of you have heard of the new Play by Sephora monthly box you can subscribe to that includes beauty products for you to try out. It’s super similar to ipsy, Birchbox and the Beauty Box but will come with things you probably have seen in Sephora and wanted to try. Which is what is appealing to me. I want to be sent something that I will actually use and from brands that I know I can go into a store and find again. It’s around $10.00 a month and the box is automatically shipped to you. My first box was the November box and along with a small booklet explaining each thing, here’s what it contained:
- Make Up For Ever Step 1 Skin Equalizer Hydraring Primer
- Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in Rhubarb
- Buxom Full-on Lip Cream in Dolly
- Sephora Collection Contour Eye Pencil 12HR Wear Waterproof in My Boyfriend’s Jeans
- Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
- Stella McCartney Stella EDP fragrance
I feel like six products for the monthly subscription price is a great deal! Considering that they’re much larger than sample size and are products I have already had my eyes on.
First up is the MUFE Hydrating Primer. I am obsessed with primers, especially those that I feel should help my skin because of how dry it is. 
This product is just 1 of the 10 formulas that is offered in the Step 1 Skin Equalizer primer collection. This one is specifically targeted to those with normal skin, and is designed to just smooth and hydrate lightly before applying your foundation. I dabbed a bit of this on my face and it did leave a refreshing feeling. I have yet to wear it under my foundation but just based on what it felt like on its own I think I would like it. 😍 And using a primer on its own can keep your skin looking young and rested 😉
I think MUFE is a great brand and is super clever for creating and making available soooooo many different options for each of their products. I look forward to trying this under my makeup and maybe buying it in the future! You can pick this full size product up for $36.00 and choose which of the 10 options is best for you and your skin.
Now the Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil. I have previously tried a few of the lipsticks that these guys put out and the pigment is great!
I really like this pencil for an everyday application. It left a super soft and dewy finish and reminded me a lot of the Laura Geller Lip Crayons. The pigment wasn’t as dark as I was expecting based on just looking at the color but still was a nice shade of rose. The size the box sent is great and will last quite awhile. This is probably one of those products I would keep in my purse for days that I don’t have lipstick on and just want to add a bit of color and moisture to my lips.
The Buxom Full-on Lip Cream is a great little lip gloss! I loved the tingly sensation it gives that most lip plumpers do. The tingly feeling lasted quite awhile and I noticed a small change in what in lips looked like. They seemed a bit fuller but like most similar products that fades away quickly. The pencil costs $24.00 and there are nearly 19 other colors you can add to your collection! This is a deluxe sample and I’m super pleased with it!
I loved the tingly sensation it gives that most lip plumpers do. The tingly feeling lasted quite awhile and I noticed a small change in what in lips looked like. They seems a bit fuller but like most similar products that fades away quickly. This is a deluxe sample and I’m super pleased with it! The standard product is $19.00 and there are 14 shades to choose from. This color, Dolly, is perfect for everyday, natural looks and can be used over any other lip product too. Maybe over the Rhubarb pencil from Bite? 😁
Who doesn’t love the Sephora Collection? This little sample pencil doesn’t fail you. The color is super BLUE and gorgeous!
Nothing super exciting or extravagant but definitely a nice pencil to have in your collection. The regular price for these pencils will run you $10.00, which is below average for any eyeliner. You never can have enough eyeliners after all!
This next product was what I got the MOST excited about. I mean, you can’t go wrong with Josie Maran and you definitely can’t go wrong with a beauty oil. I’m super happy to be adding this to my beauty routine. It doesn’t get any better than 100% Pure Argan Oil.
You can utilize this product in sooooo many ways! Josie Maran herself even adds a few drops to her morning smoothies. 🙌🏻 Argan Oil is one of the richest forms of essential fatty acids and vitamin E. It’s also one of the rarest oils, giving her 4 oz. bottle a price tag of $96.00. But definitely worth it! There is cheaper options too ranging from $16-$48.
Last but not least, the Stella McCartney Stella EDP fragrance. It smells sooooo amazing! Lots of rose and hints of peony, amber and manadarin! Spray it on you for a perfect pick me up as rose scent is a great antidepressant!
This could quite possible be my next fragrance purchase, since I really like it!
Have you subscribed to Play by Sephora? What are your thoughts on the November box? Which product was your favorite? Which one will you buy again? I can’t wait for my December box! And until next Sunday y’all! ✌🏼✌🏼 Thanks for reading!
Beauty Cin 