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I just received my first Play! by Sephora box. Play! by Sephora is a monthly subscription beauty box. For ten dollars, you receive five deluxe samples of beauty products sold at Sephora as well as a perfume sample and card to redeem in Sephora stores for 50 extra beauty insider points.
A number of years ago I subscribed to a different beauty box and wasn’t overly impressed with what I received each month and have been skeptical of subscription boxes ever since. The Sephora box has been getting good reviews on products received so I decided to give it a try. Here’s what was in my January box:

Tarte frxxxtion stick – exfoliating gel cleanser in a unique twist-up format transforms from a solid gel to a cleansing lather that gently sloughs away impurities. I actually tried this a couple of months ago and really liked it. It left my skin really soft. I’m excited to have another sample.
Farmacy honey potion renewing antioxidant hydration mask – honey-based warming gel mask transforms into a decadent cream while evening skin tone, hydrating, and brightening. I am not familiar with this brand but am really excited to try this one!
Ouai treatment masque – restorative mask helps to care for damaged hair and leaves strands feeling smooth and touchably soft. Another brand I am not familiar with but am really excited to have a hair mask. My hair can always usea good deep condition.
Clinique almost lipstick in black honey – sheer lip color with a glossy finish in the bestselling, cult-classic black honey shade. This is the product I am most excited to have in my box this month. I’ve almost purchased this product multiple times and am so happy to finally have it. I love that it’s a deluxe sample size because it’s so hard to actually finish a lip product.
AmorePacific color control cushion compact broad spectrum spa 50+ – cushion format CC cream hydrates, protects skin and delivers build able, weightless coverage in two bendable shades. I really wish the color I received was lighter. The color is much too dark for me to wear as a CC cream, maybe it will work as a bronzer.
Tory Burch love relentlessly – unabashedly feminine and tender, this delicate scent features notes of pink pepper, orris and patchouli.
Overall, I am really excited to try these products. Have you used any of them? I would love to hear your thoughts!

The top three are my current top choices for Lexi’s room and the bottom three are what I have my eye on for Dylan’s room. We will be keeping the kids existing furniture but both need updated decor and Dylan needs new bedding. I have a pretty good idea of exactly what Lexi’s room will look like and I think she will absolutely love it, but am very undecided Dylan’s room.
We had a wonderful Christmas season: We made a gingerbread house, rode the Polar Express and Lex had her Christmas program at daycare.
December in Arizona, I don’t hate it 🙂

Lex is killing her potty training and is super excited that she can go all day without an accident. I love seeing the kids so proud of themselves when they accomplish something new.










