Sephora Favorites - Refresh, Set, Glow!

Sephora Favorites - Refresh, Set, Glow!

Boost Your Beauty Anytime, Anywhere!

This was more of a put together mini-travel sized pouch.

It has everything from makeup wipes to hair to perfume to lip balm

Bumble and bumble - BB. Repair Blow Dry

Olehenriksen clean truth cleansing cloths

Clean Rain Rollerball

Clinique Pep-start Hydroblur Moisturizer

Farmacy Hydrating Coconut Gel Mask with Echinacea GreenEnvy - Deep Moisture Cucumber - this is a hydro gel mask and after 30 minutes it was still functional

Foreo LUNA play in Mint/T-Sonic facial cleansing device with up to 100 uses

Fresh Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen SPF15 - nice lip balm for the summer

Origins Ginzing Energy Boosting Moisturizer - one of my favorite moisturizers

Sephora Set of 2 Mesh Hair Ties - mediocre

SuperGoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50 - nice setting spray

TooFaced Better than Sex Mascara - it has fallouts

Sephora Favorites Skin Saviors

Why did I get another one of these Sephora Favorites box?
Because I couldn't help it and the Kate Somerville product was something that I have yet to try.

Score makeup-ready skin with the latest in hydration

Good-for-you ingredients,amped way up.

Experience the skin-boosting benefits from light yet luxurious goat milk, soothing honey, rejuvenating sugar, and more with these five deliciously nourishing finds. 

Korres Pomegrante balancing cream-gel moisturizer with not much of anticipation. Soothing and best for the spring/summertime.

Farmacy sleep tight firming night balm - with echinacea green envy, It's nice as to all farmacy products are.

Olehenriksen truth sugar glow polishing mask - mediocre exfoliator, not great for dry skin. I even tried using it in the shower and it was still harsh on the skin.

Kate Somerville goat milk moisturizing cleanser - this was the product that drove me to purchase it because I haven't used an Kate Somerville product.

Origins drink up intensive overnight mask - this is my second time buying this product. I used it when I was in Taiwan during the humid weather and I loved it and I loved it while using this in the cold Philly weather. So best for all weather conditions.

Sephora Favorites Get Glowing!

This Sephora Favorites Box has been my favorite so far.
I think there is a trend where I prefer the Sephora inside JCPenny Sephora Favorites boxes over the regular Sephora boxes.

I have also noticed that I prefer the skincare boxes over the makeup boxes.

Lit-from-within starts with more flawless skin

Rev up the radiance for a brighter, more youthful-looking complexion. 

These products have many natural ingredients such as ginseng, lemon, basil, ginger, gold, jojoba, grapefruit just to name a few.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal - a really nice tinted moisturizer

Beauty blender in nude - interesting that they put this in the box. Maybe the color.
Origins GinZing Refreshing Scrub Cleanser - can never go wrong with cleansers from Origins.
Korres Rose vitamin C active brightening Oil - I've been loving this oil during this winter.
Boscia Sake cleansing Water - I really like how this fells on the skin.
Baremineral skinlongevity vital power infusion - nice mini serum
PeterThomas 24k gold mask pure luxury lift and firm mask - this mask does firm and tightens the skin.
ole Henriksen truth serum collagen booster - great serum for the winter since we lack vitamins.
Farmacy skin dew hydrating essence mist and setting spray - great mist plus a Farmacy brand in a Favorites box is a plus.

Sephora Favorites - Glow, Body, Glow

Sephora Favorites - Glow, Body, Glow - $42

Decadent Formulas for a Soft, Smooth, and Bronzed Body

Slather, soak, scrub and suds up to 9 sumptuous formula.




This is perfect for those that love to be pampered

Clean Warm Cotton perfume - the scent is very soothing and nice.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Gentle Cleansing Bar - this comes in handy when I'm done with my Bath and Body works bath soap.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter in Honeysuckle Vanilla - great body cream for this winter.
Karuna Exfoliating + Foot Mask - I'm not new to foot and hand mask because I have been exposed to the Korean versions but it's next to know that the western brands are slowly catching up.
Karuna Hydrating+ Hand Mask
Korres Yoghurt Body Butter - another body cream for this winter.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream - I do like these hand creams and I keep them in my work drawer.
Origins Ginger Incredible Spreadable Smoothing Ginger Body Scrub - every time I get something from Origins, I smile. Great Bath soap alternative.
St Tropez Gradual Tan in Shower - I will either save this for the summer or past this one to a friend.

Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set

Sephora Favorites - Sephora Favorites Customizable Skin Care & Hair Gift Set - $25

You can pick 5 products from about 10 items so that is why it is called "customizable".
There were products from skincare to hair, but mostly skincare.

1. Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment - I have used this for the dry winter, I have used it all in a week, but it didn't do enough for you to notice any drastic change. But I do have thin fine hair and my ends look pretty nourished after a week's use. 
2. REN Glyco Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask - disappointed that's its so small. I was expecting something beigger for a wash-off mask. And for a tiny sample sized for $5 is a bit pricey for the REN brand.
3. COOLA Mineral Face SPF 30 - Matte Tint - sunscreen and BB cream that I will save for next summer.  On the website, it states that it is "A mineral face sunscreen featuring broad-spectrum UVA/UVB plus environmental protection and antiaging benefits".         
4. Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream - something that I was looking forward to a long time. I haven't been a fan of any of their oils probably due to the heavy scent that it has but this is "an advanced brightening, refining treatment infused into a next-generation water cream". Just seems like a regular cream to me. 
5. belif Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist - On the website, it states that it is a vitamin-C packed creamy foam cleanser with natural herbs that gently yet effectively remove makeup and impurities while hydrating the skin. This luxurious cleanser is a unique blend of time-tested apothecary herbs that are rich in vitamin C: wormwood to prevent breakouts, soapberry to detoxify, and sweet flag to cleanse and soften. These botanical ingredients are effective, natural, gentle, and non-stripping cleansing agents. Ideal for normal to dry skin, the creamy lather immediately removes impurities while respecting skin's natural moisture barrier." I'm not picky about cleansers but since it's from belif than it must be good.     

Sephora Favorites - Quench Your Skin

Sephora Favorites - Quench Your Skin - $50
I have used this on my trip to Taiwan.

1. Belif the true cream - moisturizing bomb deluxe, just a great cream in warm climates.
2. Boscia - Sake Treatment Water - I really wanted to try this line and I enjoyed it much.
3. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Oil Balm - typical balm.
4. First Aid beauty - Ultra Repair Cream -  A bit thick for combination skin.
5. Fresh Seaberry Moisturuizing Face Oil - not a fan of.
6. Korres - Wild Rose Advanced Brightening 24 Hr Moisturizer - great cream.
7. L'Occitane - Pure Shea Butter - always great for the lips.
8. Nude Skincare - ProGenius Omega Treatment Rescue Oil - stinky-not a fan
9. Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask - creamy and left skin moisturizing.
10. Peter Thomas Roth - Marine Algae Mask - light mask.
11. Shiseido Benefiance WrinkleResist24 Intensive Eye Contour Cream
12. Too Cool For School - Egg Cream Sheet Mask - typical sheet mask.

For about $5 per product, the price is ok to see if you will like it much to purchase the full-sized product. 

Sephora Favorites - Soko to Tokyo

I have been eyeing this Sephora Favorites for a month since it came out.
Been to 5 Physical Sephora stores and not one carried it so my last resort was buying it online.

I was highly disappointed.
Half the products (Japanese ones) was reactive for my sensitive skin and the Korean brands that Sephora chose for this box was very exciting.

Blame me for using Korean products for over a year so I'm picky for the brands and products that I use. There is definitely room for improvement.

I guess for Sephora I will stick to the non-Asian brands.
However, this box is great for those that are new to Asian brands.

- 0.2 oz/ 7 g AmorePacific Treatment Enzyme Peel
- 0.34 oz/ 10 mL belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb
- 0.84 oz/ 25 mL boscia Charcoal Pore Pudding Intensive Wash-Off Treatment
- 0.49 oz/ 14 g Caolion Premium Blackhead Steam Pore Pack
- 0.17 oz/ 5 mL Dr. Jart+ BB Cream in Light to Medium
- 1 oz/ 30 mL Erboran Yuza Double Lotion
- 0.33 oz/ 10 mL Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
- 0.68 oz/ 20 mL Skin Inc. Pure Revival Peel
- 0.4 oz/ 12 mL Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
- 0.23 oz/ 6 g Too Cool For School Egg Mellow Cream

Sephora Favorites - Skin-Fatuations

Sephora Favorites - Skin-Fatuations

A Super-Collection for Skin Perfection

Clear, Hydrated, Youthful- Looking Skin Inside

At first, I wasn't looking for this one, but was looking for the Soko to Tokyo one but this bag caught my eye and I know that I will use more than half of the things in here..

1. Boscia White Charcoal Mattifying MakeUp Setting Spray (this is a full-sized or close enough to me!)
2. Algenist Splash Absolute Hydration Replenishing Sleeping Pack - good thing this comes in handy because I am running low on my current sleeping pack
3. First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel - as long as it's not the red clay cleanser than I am fine
4. GlamGlow SuperMud Clearing Treatment - this stuff works wonders, it gets rid of your blackheads and whiteheads!!!
5. Kate Somerville Skincare - Oil Free Moisturizer
6. Marula Foaming Cleansing Oil Exfoliating Facial Towelettes - 10 count - perfect during travel
7. Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15/PA++
8. Origins VitaZing SPF 15 Energy-Boosting Moisturizer with Mangosteen
9. Philosophy purity made simple - I have the full size and I really don't like it so I will pass this along to my sister
10. Sephora Collection Green Tea Face Mask - surprised that this was in here but looking forward to see how Sephora sheet mask differ from the Asia ones that I have always been using.
11. Shiseido Ibuki Quick FixMist - I was so exciting to see this product in this bag!

Sephora Favorites - Summer Hair Saviors

Sephora Favorites - Summer Hair Saviors
I got this dring the July 4th weekend in Philadelhipa
I wanted to finish all the products before writing a review.

I have never been into hair products and I thought that I should start somewhere considering that I am prone to split ends so why not start with this bag.

1.8 oz Living Proof No-Frizz Humidity Shield
Hairspray that I tried to use daily, but I didn't reach for it much.


1 oz Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk from France
Dry Shampoo that I tried will always be compared to the Batiste Dry Shampoo and up to this day no other brand can compare.


0.5 oz Madam CJ Walker Scent & Shine Coconut Oil 
Best for dry curly hair, but not a fan of this.


0.5 oz DryBar Bay Breeze Hydrating Shot 
This serum was new to me, but to stand in the shower for 10 minutes to wait for this. It does hydrate your hair and makes your hair feels extra soft, but it's just too much work. I rather use conditioner.


1 oz dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Raise 
holy shyt! This stinks!!! Smells like ammonia. I used it 5 more times to finish it, but it was painful to smell this chemical scent as you were trying to wash your hair.


1 oz Bumble And Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer 
A primer for your hair. Just too much for my hair.

0.5 oz IGK Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel 
Someone suggested this and I did, but will pass.

2.4 oz VERB Sea Spray 
Totally didn't like it. It did give you a little bit of beach waves but it was hard to run your hands through your hair after a while.


1 oz Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask 
Smelled bad after 2 washes, but hair was soft afterwards.


1.35 oz Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt 
The only one that I didn't expect anything from and the sea salt shampoo made me love this product. Exfoliate my scalp and my hair, this was something new. This is the only product that I enjoyed in this bag and that I will re-purchase this product alone.