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The July Sephora Play Box is here! It always comes on the same day on the month and I appreciate that consistency. Since I have not been disappointed by any of the previous Sephora Play boxes, I always find myself looking forward to this one more than Ipsy, which is more of a hit or miss.
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Want to know more about Play by Sephora? Find it here.
It is almost the middle of Summer, so it comes as no surprise what the July Sephora Play box has been themed on. The theme of the July Sephora Play box is Effortless Summer. It is all about the sunny standouts and warm weather essentials. All the products this month are for giving a chic look on the haute long days.
The little pouch in the July Sephora Play box is freakishly cute with a pink popcicle. It just screams Summer.
Getting on the products of the July Sephora Play box:
BeautyBlender Blotterazzi
This catches my attention first, being so pink and big. It is a reusable cushion blotter for absorbing all the facial oils without disturbing makeup. What?? Is it for real? It is a revolutionary item by BeautyBlender and I was not aware such a product existed. It has the shape of the BeautyBlender, just flat. It has been designed to reach even the hardest of corners on the face. It has to be used dry and cleaned weekly. Super useful for a person with oily face like me. In the Blotterazzi goes in my purse to help me sail through a long haute day.
Ouai Wave Spray
It is a hairspray, by the brand Ouai, for adding volume to the hair and moisturizing it. It can be used on wet or dry hair. It has a fresh lemon-y scent. I am not a fan of these kind of hairsprays because I have frizzy and curly hair which have been straightened. So, no curls to enhance, really. This is one big disadvantage of beauty boxes not being customized based on the profile of the subscribers.
Sun Rescue Deep Cleanser By First Aid Beauty
It is a gel facial cleanser with Red Clay for removing excess oil. Anything with clay is straight up my alley. I love products like this, travel size packs of cleansers. These are super handy for travelling as the regular facial cleansers are always so big and heavy. What I love about this cleanser is it almost doubles up as a mini mask when used without water. This cleanser instantly leaves the skin feeling clean and devoid of impurities.
Soleil Matte Bronzer by Too Faced
This is a Too Faced Matte bronzer in the shade Chocolate and made with cocoa powder, which accounts for the yummy chocolaty scent. It is very light-weight and gives a natural look. As much as I am excited to have received a Too Faced product, I am sad that it is a bronzer. Bronzing is that one thing I do not like, need and do. Hence I never invest in bronzers. But since I have received this sample I will give it a shot, or just use it as an eyeshadow!
Soleil Matte Bronzer by Too Faced
This is a Too Faced Matte bronzer in the shade Chocolate and made with cocoa powder, which accounts for the yummy chocolaty scent. It is very light-weight and gives a natural look. As much as I am excited to have received a Too Faced product, I am sad that it is a bronzer. Bronzing is that one thing I do not like, need and do. Hence I never invest in bronzers. But since I have received this sample I will give it a shot, or just use it as an eyeshadow!
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
As always, I was saving the best for last. Yes, it is THE Smashbox Photo Finish Primer that social media is gaga over, and rightly so. I am glad Smashbox decided to send out a sample of an already popular product. I am a huge fan of Smashbox. Everything I have tried so far has impressed me a lot. And much like the other Smashbox products, this primer has blown me away. It mattifies the skin and controls shine; it minimizes the look of pores and locks in the makeup. Now, this has become my favorite face primer too. Try it to believe it.
Citrine by Nest Fragrances
The bonus perfume! It is always exciting to receive perfume samples. And you can never have too many perfume samples especially in the summer. This month has Citrine by Nest Fragrances. I have not heard about this brand before, but the scent has my attention. How do I describe it? It is flowery. It is citrusy. It is made from Lotus extracts and it smells really nice. I love all things citrusy so this is perfect for me in the Summer.
Overall, this is the first Sephora Play Box that has disappointed me a little with the hair spray and the bronzer. These two type of products do not work for me, personally, and I will not find any use out of them. It can work for others, not me. However, the inclusion of the Smashbox Photo Finish Face Primer has compensated for all the other disappointments. I am so happy with it. I love the Blotterazzi as well. The perfume in the July Sephora Play is also great. So, although there are 2 misses, the hits outnumbered them.
Read more about the products in the May Sephora Play box and June Sephora Play box.
As always, I was saving the best for last. Yes, it is THE Smashbox Photo Finish Primer that social media is gaga over, and rightly so. I am glad Smashbox decided to send out a sample of an already popular product. I am a huge fan of Smashbox. Everything I have tried so far has impressed me a lot. And much like the other Smashbox products, this primer has blown me away. It mattifies the skin and controls shine; it minimizes the look of pores and locks in the makeup. Now, this has become my favorite face primer too. Try it to believe it.
Citrine by Nest Fragrances
The bonus perfume! It is always exciting to receive perfume samples. And you can never have too many perfume samples especially in the summer. This month has Citrine by Nest Fragrances. I have not heard about this brand before, but the scent has my attention. How do I describe it? It is flowery. It is citrusy. It is made from Lotus extracts and it smells really nice. I love all things citrusy so this is perfect for me in the Summer.
Overall, this is the first Sephora Play Box that has disappointed me a little with the hair spray and the bronzer. These two type of products do not work for me, personally, and I will not find any use out of them. It can work for others, not me. However, the inclusion of the Smashbox Photo Finish Face Primer has compensated for all the other disappointments. I am so happy with it. I love the Blotterazzi as well. The perfume in the July Sephora Play is also great. So, although there are 2 misses, the hits outnumbered them.
Read more about the products in the May Sephora Play box and June Sephora Play box.
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