November was one of the months, where I was really looking forward to Sephora Play Box. The sneak peek which had come in my email, had me anxious with excitement almost. Glam Glow, Laura Mercier and Caudalie are three brands I had been meaning to try out for a long time. My last Sephora Haul, had me reaching out For Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation. Click Here to read a complete review. But I was yet to try my hands on products from the other two brands.
The theme of this month was - Glow Getters(Best in Glow). Products which help you retain a healthy glow in your skin, despite the harsh Winter temps.
Glam Glow Masks have been loved an draved about all across the beauty world, for the last few years. Its available in quite a few formulas, depending on the skin type and the type of treatment it offers. As I have dry skin, Glam Glow Thirsty Mud Hydrating Treatment was sent in my box. The Sephora Play boxes are often sent out with some variations, depending on skin type. In this month, there were a few variations of the Box items. But there was a Glam Glow product in each box.
As the name suggests, its a hydrating mask. You have to apply a thin layer on your face, and keep it for around 10 to 20 minutes. I wiped it off with a warm wash cloth. Maybe I was a bit heavy handed in my application, but the sample tube, only lasted me for two applications. Glam Glow Masks are known to be on the expensive side. Felt good to finally try out a product from this cult line.
Laura Mercier Caviar Stick have been quite a favorite of the beauty world for the last few years. I am personally not a fan of cream or stick eye shadows, as I have very oily lids, despite having dry facial skin. Maybe thats why I never purchased it myself. The color sent to me was Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in Rose Gold. I have a warm complexion and have a weakness for everything rose gold. The color swatched well, and had quite a shimmery payoff. The product glides on easily over the lids, and I used my fingers to blend it. Paired with some thick eyeliner(which is a part of signature look), its a good shimmer product. Although its a good product, and in a trendy color, I feel the color washes me out. I would have loved the formula in a different shade, maybe a brownish copper, or a plum.
I love Pink Lipsticks, but I am not a fan of pink lipglosses. The next product was the Sephora Collection Ultra Shine Lip Gel in Pin Up Pink. I love the Sephora Collection Matte Lipglosses and swear by their color pay off . But this shade reminded me of my teenage years somehow. Maybe beacuse I am more of a Matte lip color person. Its a nice bubble gum pink and would be great for Spring - Summer.
Caudalie was the third rand which I had been lusting for in this box. I have read so much about this skin care brand from the Bordeaux region of Framce, and their luxurious spas. Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet came in this pretty pink tube. caudalie claims to harness the anti xidant powers of wine grapes, in their skin care line. And its quite evident in the name itself. Dont get me wrong, but there was very less product in the pretty pink tube. It was a gel moisturizer and claimed to be easy on over sensitive skin. I must say, it was a very luxurious product to use.
Cover FX Illuminating Primer was another product in the November box. I dont use primers regularly, so these boxes are a good way of trying them out. Its a silicone free illuminating primer, which has a light tint to it. I used it below my regular foundation routine, for a few days. and quite liked the finish it gave off. Its a good product to use, under your foundation if you are getting your pictures taken. It gives off that subtle glow without making your face look like a disco ball. As I have dry skin, I could do with all the glow at this time of the year.
Last but not the least, was the perfume sample of the month. Maison Margiela 'Replica' Lipstick on is a good unisex perfume. The brand asks its patrons to layer perfumes to create your own signature scent. It reminded me of creating your Bespoke Scent with Jo Malone.
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