Public Display of Complexion with Sephora Play October 2017

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation in Y415
C$52.00 • SIZE 1.01 oz • ITEM 1708866

What Is It?
A bestselling HD foundation with an ultra-lightweight texture that melts into skin for unfiltered perfection in every light.

Good For: All Skin Types, Medium Coverage with Natural Finish

Other Niceties
This product is an Allure Reader’s Choice award winner.

First Impression & Application Reflection
Always wanted to give this foundation a try and the shade match was perfect. Felt relatively lightweight, easy to apply and gave exactly as promised medium coverage and a very natural looking finish.

Love It, Leave It, Try It, Buy It
Definitely Try it – There is a reason it is such a beloved foundation. This foundation is a good foundation -  I was impressed with its overall texture and wear. It also does photograph well but I would not say it produces a “flawless complexion” as touted. Unfortunately it just falls short of other foundations I love more like Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk.  I may revisit it when I need a change.

Sephora Collection Instant Moisturizer + Cream
C$29.00 • ITEM 1259621

What Is It?
A bestselling moisturizer that provides up to 24-hour hydration, now reformulated with a healthy supply of Hyaluronic Acid Booster Complex to support natural moisture levels.

Good For: Dry and Sensitive Skin
Solutions For: Helps diminish first signs of aging while smoothing and refining skin's appearance.
Formulated Without: Parabens

What’s Nice About It?
This bestselling formula hydrates and nourishes skin for up to 24 hours. It recharges skin with hyaluronic acid for intense hydration with a weightless feel. It also supports skin’s natural hyaluronic acid.. Light-reflecting pigments even skin tone and illuminate the complexion, while antioxidants protect against environmental aggressors to keep skin looking beautiful.

Other Niceties
This product non-comedogenic and is clinically proven suitable for sensitive skin.

First Impression & Application Reflection
I am always up for more moisture in my skin care this time of year. Never tried a Sephora brand skincare product – very curious. It did feel smooth and creamy to the touch and not heavy at all. I did not however notice any significant light reflecting luminosity or a smoother skin appearance.

Love It, Leave It, Try It, Buy It
Leave It – It just isn’t worth the hype for the price. It just doesn’t make the cut for me- I would rather spend a little bit more that gives me more results.

Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops- Shade: Moonlight
C$52.00 • SIZE 0.5 oz • ITEM 1826940

Moonlight - imparts a soft, silver glow

What Is It?
Ultra-concentrated, illuminating drops to customize your ideal glow with a liquid metal finish.

Formulated Without: Parabens

What’s Nice About It?
These customizable drops can be used to create a buildable highlight. Use them alone for a light reflective strobing even on top of powder, or add them to your favorite liquid foundation or skincare product for an all-over glow. Formulated with a high concentration of ultra-refined pearls, the four illuminating drops produce a liquid metal finish. The more drops you use, the more luminosity you’ll get, allowing you to customize your glow.

Other Niceties
This product vegan, clinically tested, and free of fragrance, gluten, mineral oil, and talc.

First Impression & Application Reflection
Holy intense pigment – they were not kidding – if you want some serious glow this stuff is intense. I find it a bit intense to wear on its own and my preference is mixing it in with my foundation to add some additional glow. I probably would choose another colour because this is a little too silver for me.

Love It, Leave It, Try It, Buy It
Love It – A great unique product. If you want to get your glow on Buy It. This product is completely in a league of its own and a worthwhile addition to your makeup drawer. If you want to glow – this product is a must have.

Stellar Cosmic Face Finishing Powder- Shade: Haze
C$36.00 • SIZE 0.28 oz/ 8 g • ITEM 1903434
COLOR: Haze - universal perfecting super-powder

What Is It?
A translucent powder with powerful blurring and perfecting properties.

Formulated Without: Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates

What’s Nice About It?
Cosmic Face Haze Finishing Powder is a universal translucent loose powder that perfects every complexion. It can be used as a setting or finishing powder or both for a mattified, yet radiant finish that results in an airbrushed, poreless look. It completely disappears on skin and won’t cause flashback when used sparingly. Just sweep it on for a water-resistant, flawless finish.

Other Niceties
This product is vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and it’s free of mineral oil and fragrance.

First Impression & Application Reflection
Another face powder only this one is purple? Interesting.  I will be honest here, I did not have high expectations that it would challenge or replace my RCMA No Color Powder or my MUFE HD Finishing Powder. It looked similar to other powders I have tried but extremely finely milled. I could not believe how soft it felt when I applied it. It does produce a very soft and natural finish.

Love It, Leave It, Try It, Buy It
Try It – It was great product to try and I will continue to use it up. I am not sure if it is worth a repurchase for the price. I did find it interesting that it is not advised for baking techniques and mentions that it is meant to be used sparingly for best results – sparingly in my mind also means saving a few more dollars and making the product last.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Luminizer Primer
C$48.00 • SIZE 1 oz/ 30 mL • ITEM 1898717

What Is It?
An illuminating primer that refines the look of pores while giving skin a natural glow and creating the perfect canvas for makeup application.

Good For: All Skin Types Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry
Solutions For: Pores, Dullness and uneven texture

What’s Nice About It?
Luminizer Primer lights up your complexion with a combination of optical diffusers, illuminating crushed stardust pearls, and pore-perfecting ingredients to help refine and lessen the look of pores, providing a subtle sheen and a smoother canvas. Light-reflecting illuminators create a natural-looking luminescence, while soft-focus technology helps visibly blur imperfections—leaving skin youthful-looking and glowing. Lentil seed extract helps visibly tighten pores, strengthen pore walls, and improve skin’s texture.

First Impression & Application Reflection
I have heard great things about this product -  tiny size of sample – wonder if this will give me a good test run of this product. I was left underwhelmed. I had very high hopes for this product as so many people seem to love it and the reviews sounded so promising. It applied nicely and evenly and felt comfortable on my skin.  In produced a slight luminosity upon application which seemed to fade quickly.

Love It, Leave It, Try It, Buy It
Leave It – There are better products that just create a better finish. This was unfortunately another product that I just do not think is worth the hype – sure it felt nice but it did absolutely nothing for me. Perhaps it may create a more noticeable difference for someone that is in need of more correction for their skin type.

Tory Burch Fragrance Bel Azur
C$108.00 • SIZE 1.7 oz/ 50 mL • ITEM 1957372

Fragrance Family: Fresh
Scent Type: Fresh Citrus & Fruits
Key Notes: Mandarin, Tuberose, Vetiver

What Is It?
Bel Azur transports you to the Côte d’Azur, a legendary paradise on the French Riviera. Inspired by Tory’s love of the sea, this refreshing fragrance exudes the golden sun shimmering on clear blue waters. A solar burst of bergamot washes over breezy floral notes of neroli and peony to rejuvenate the senses, while creamy cedarwood and earthy vetiver melt into a lingering sunkissed warmth.

Where I Stand
This perfume is as promised light and fresh. It is a beautiful scent but I would prefer it for the spring and summer months – not sure why this was selected for a fall box.

If you love a good fresh scent, but make sure you love it for the price - this one is definitely a TRY IT.

Overall

I did enjoy getting to try out a foundation and primer I had heard rave reviews about – even if one turned out to be a dud I am glad I did not spend the money. I was pleasantly surprised by the face powder and custom enhancer drops and would not have purchased them on my own. I was disappointed to see the perfume sample back – I much preferred the hair care sample instead and wish you could set a preference for that.  Overall, this box was okay but not my favorite.

What did you get in your box this month? Are any of these products your faves? Let me know below.

With Nice Things & My Complexion Companions,
Andrea

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