Massive Sephora Skincare Haul

My skin has been going through a rough time this past month. Needless to say, the skincare promotion at Sephora could not have come at a better time! If you're not sure what I'm talking about, Sephora was offering 2x the points on all skincare products for a couple weeks in January.

I feel like I did a pretty good job in this haul as I only purchased 3 items. I was only able to a ton of samples as I am VIB Rouge. After spending over $1000 in less than a year (insert monkey covering its eyes emoji here), I'm definitely going to take advantage of that free shipping and all the free samples that allows.

The Great Cleanse

The first thing I got was The Great Cleanse from Sephora. I read a ton of reviews on this and it sounded like you really get your bang for your buck with this set. If anyone is interested, I'd be happy to do a post just on this set. Then you can see what the products look like and how much you're actually getting. Nothing is worse than purchasing something and realizing it's half the size you thought it would be. A majority of the products are at least an ounce. I believe the biggest item is the Caudalie makeup remover, coming in at just over 3 ounces.

First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Instant Oatmeal Mask

The next thing I got was the Instant Oatmeal mask from First Aid Beauty. I have heard so many people rave about this mask. Unfortunately, the Sephoras in my city don't carry FAB (besides the face cleanser and radiance pads in the aisle of doom), so I haven't been able to try out too many of their products. The amount of positive reviews I've seen about this product was enough for me to go ahead and order one for myself.

Boscia's Multi-Masking Medley 

Lastly, I ordered the Multi-Medley Face Mask set from Boscia. The set includes 4 packets each containing one of their peel-off masks. I've developed a thing for peel-off masks so I'm really excited to give these a shot. The masks in this set include the Green Tea Oil-Control mask, the Luminizing Black mask, the Bright White mask, and the Cool Blue Calming mask.

I think this set is great for anyone who is unsure of their skin issues, have multiple skin issues, or is a beginner with masks. Buying the full sizes of these masks can be a bit of a commitment. Being able to try each mask out a couple of times could really help someone decide which one bests suits their skin. If you find your skin issues change every so often, this set would be great as well as you aren't stuck with the full size of one type of mask. I've tried the Black one before but I haven't gotten the chance to try any of their other peel-off masks. I'm definitely excited to see how these fair with my skin!

Boscia 500 Point Redemption

I've been waiting to splurge my points on a 500 point perk for a while, but the options had been pretty disappointing until now. I went ahead and redeemed this Boscia Pore Purifying Black Magic set. I'm pretty happy with my decision as I have tried a few of the products before and liked them. I'm a little disappointed with the size of the samples considering I pretty much paid $500 to get them, but then again, what can you expect considering its "free"?

Free Samples

This sample was one of the main reasons why I decided to place two orders. I had heard Zoe and Tanya rave about the Sunday Riley Good Genes Treatment and have been wanting to try it out for myself. However, I couldn't justify spending over $100 on a product that was only 1oz. and i can't sample in store. 

After watching their videos, I was amazed to find that this was actually available as a sample on Sephora's site with the code "discover" (need to spend at least CAD$35 to redeem). This bottle is super tiny but considering how much you need to spend to get only an ounce, I'd say this sample is a steal!

I then decided to place a second order as I couldn't give up this plethora of samples. Like this is honestly a free samples lover's version of heaven... 12 free samples of well-known, highly recommended skincare products? Yes please! Also, that customized ziplock bag.. enough said. I can't get enough. Did anyone else get their hands on this crazy sample bundle?! 

The goodie-filled ziplock bag contains eight cleansers and four masks. I really like how they included a number of brands that are rather expensive and some that are more affordable. It allows you to indulge in the higher priced items but still get a sense for products that won't break the bank. However, being exposed to more expensive products could encourage shoppers (like me) to purchase the more expensive products, as they are given the chance to try them out and see how well the products work with their skin. (I see what you did there Sephora!)

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the free samples you get when ordering online? I hate when the sample section only contains perfume as they are usually hit or miss with me. Plus, i can always sniff the perfumes in store! They just don't seem that special to me. I'd rather get a sample of a product that I would be able to use and test out. 

I have to say, I think I definitely lucked out on this one! I mean, how often does a mascara make it as an online sample (it's not an individual use one)? Or a face wash that comes with a muslin cloth? That's insane! Clearly I went a little overboard and ordered two of each but I honestly couldn't resist. Plus most of the other samples were perfumes so.... that's my way of justifying my decisions.. Also, who could pass up a little bit of Lancome?

Did you take advantage of the double the points skincare event? Are there any new skincare items you've bought recently that you're dying to try? Are you going to take advantage of the 3x the points fragrance event at Sephora? 

- Amelia