Finally getting back on track with my monthly reviews of Sephora Play. I must add, that after using the subscription service for a year., I can seriously add, that its worth it. I was initially skeptical, when I had signed up. But a year on, and I am still loving it.
The them for the month of March was "Get The Glow." With warmer weather not far from the horizon, this box was well timed for March. It was a mix of products, which brought in glow, from across the spectrum. From high shine, to a subtle glint, there was quite a lot to choose from. From make up to hair, to even skin care and fragrance, we had our hands full.
I always love a box which has a lip color. I am a self confessed lip color junkie. This lip color was spceial. I had been following all the rave about Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks and how they were promoted by some social media influencers. I had been eyeing urban Decay Vice in Rust, which was worn by Lily Pebbles. The color which came in the March Sephora Box was Urban Decay Vice in Big Bang. I love bright colors on my lips, but this was a let down at first sight. It was 80s in a lipstick tube. Bright pink, frosted. Not the color I was expecting to be honest, when I was finally trying out Urban Decay Vice Lipstick. Dont get me wrong, its a great color, but not just for me. The forumal was great. It was true to its claim for being pigmented and packing a shine. Maybe I will pick up Rust.
GlamGlow is another brand which is a favorite of mine, but I know how insanely priced their products are. So its always good to try out products from their line, before you make the final commitment of investing in a full size. I have loved their Glam Glow Thirsty Mud Hydrating Treatment,which had come in the November Play Box. It has found a permanent place in my bed side vanity as a choice of my favorite overnight facial.
GlamGlow Mega Illuminating Moisturizer, in its pretty pink packgaing was in teh March box. It claims to be a two in one moisturizer and lumizer, which hydrates, blurs and enhnaces the complexion, with a lit from within finish. I used it as a luminizing primer, below my foundation. I have dry skin, so I love luminizing products. It was good, but I still prefer my Laura Mercier Luminizing Primer, if I had to buy a full size product.
I have dry hair, which is long, and fine and colored. So I love hair oils. But I am always on the fence, as my hair is fine. I dont like hair oils which are too heavy. Verb Ghost Oil, was light weight , and worked well, in my weekly hair oil sessions. Its an Austin based line, which has used many exotic ingredients, like Moringa Seeds, from India, to create a salon worthy product.
The fragrance sample of the month was Atelier Cologne - Clementine California. I prefer colognes, when the weather starts turning warmer. It had prominent citrus notes, and would fit very well, if I made plans to go to the beach.
Josie Maran Surreal Skin Argan Finishing Balm is a whipped formula. Jose Maran is a well known name, and Argan Oil has been an IT product for some time now. I am usually not a fan of products, which cliam to do many things. But this product did woo me. It can be used either as a first step in make up below your foundation, or as a last step, as a cream luminizer, over the cheek bones.
Last but not the least, is another favorite product of mine. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal. No one makes highlighters quite like Becca. I have Opal in two different formulas - Pressed and Poured and now it was time, to try out the liquid version. I mix it in with my foundation if i want an overall glow, or use my fingertips to tap onto my cheek bones, for a highlighter. Its a full proof product, just ideal through out the year. You can build up the pigment with this product and it wont look cakey.
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