Phyto-cosmetology is the concept at the center of Sisley’s creations and relates to using the best plant-based extracts in order to create the best cosmetics. Their success is built on its laboratories’ innovative strength. Products are only put on the market once it has been satisfactorily proven at the term of a long research process that a product is both safe and effective.
With Sisley Paris’s Beauty Subscription, you’ll receive five samples each month, delivered straight to your door, to help consumers discover the whole Sisley product range, based on a theme which changes from month to month.
A six-month subscription costs $60 and a one-year subscription is only $100. Gold and Platinum members of My Sisley Club receive the subscription complimentary as a special thank-you for their loyalty.
The box arrives innocuously enough in an unassuming, black box. Inside is a card describing the month’s theme and product selection and an ivory satin drawstring pouch that carries the items. March’s theme is “All Eyes On You.” Here are the products:
Eye Contour Mask (30ml full-size: $145, 3ml sample: $14.50)
An express smoothing mask used to reduce under-eye puffiness. Specifically formulated for the fragile skin of the eye contour. Works within 10 minutes to hydrate and reduce signs of fatigue. Fine lines around the eye are visibly smoothed, and puffiness and dark circles appear reduced.
Key ingredients: Ginkgo biloba tones and protects. Arnica tones and soothes. Horse chestnut reduces puffiness. Linden blossom softens and soothes. Rose freshens and softens. Provitamin B5 and Vitamin E acetate softens and maintains the skin’s moisture. Malachite and Chlorella (oligo-elements) heals and slows aging. Plant-origin glycerin hydrates.
MY THOUGHTS: This smells so nice. It left my under-eye area crazy soft and smooth.
Sisleÿa L’Integral Eye & Lip Contour Cream (15ml full-size: $210, 2ml sample: $28)
Addresses the visible signs associated with the three types of aging: genetic and environmental aging, and now, those linked to personal lifestyle. Persian Acacia and Lindera extracts, combined with Yeast and Soy Protein Complex, help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines for a more youthful look. Enriched with Soy peptide extract, the formula visibly firms the upper eyelids. The combination of Atlas Cedar extract and Pomegranate fermented extract helps to lighten the appearance of blue and brown dark circles: the eyes look visibly brighter. Finally, Passion Fruit extract works to reduce the look of under eye puffiness. Tolerance tested under dermatological and ophthalmological conditions. Formulated without essential oils. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
MY THOUGHTS: This left my skin feeling incredibly hydrated. It’s thicker than most eye creams I use, but it is a higher quality moisturizer and has a light scent.
Addresses the visible signs associated with the three types of aging: genetic and environmental aging, and now, those linked to personal lifestyle. Persian Acacia and Lindera extracts, combined with Yeast and Soy Protein Complex, help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines for a more youthful look. Enriched with Soy peptide extract, the formula visibly firms the upper eyelids. The combination of Atlas Cedar extract and Pomegranate fermented extract helps to lighten the appearance of blue and brown dark circles: the eyes look visibly brighter. Finally, Passion Fruit extract works to reduce the look of under eye puffiness. Tolerance tested under dermatological and ophthalmological conditions. Formulated without essential oils. Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.
MY THOUGHTS: This left my skin feeling incredibly hydrated. It’s thicker than most eye creams I use, but it is a higher quality moisturizer and has a light scent.
Phyto-Cernes Eclat Eye Concealer in shade 2 (15ml full-size: $107, 0.5ml sample: ~$3.57)
Masks dark circles and shadowy areas (ultra-pure pigments) and targets puffiness and signs of fatigue. It visibly smooths the look of wrinkles and fine lines while enhancing the beauty of the area around the eye. The metal massage tip creates an immediate cooling effect and the included brush allows for a customized application. Helps to reduce the appearance of under-eye bags. The supple, creamy formula ensures an easy application, natural finish, and a long wear.
Masks dark circles and shadowy areas (ultra-pure pigments) and targets puffiness and signs of fatigue. It visibly smooths the look of wrinkles and fine lines while enhancing the beauty of the area around the eye. The metal massage tip creates an immediate cooling effect and the included brush allows for a customized application. Helps to reduce the appearance of under-eye bags. The supple, creamy formula ensures an easy application, natural finish, and a long wear.
MY THOUGHTS: The sample I was provided doesn’t have the applicator brush so I can’t speak to that. The color wasn’t a great match for me. I make pale insecure about its tan. But the formula was a fabulous silky, creamy consistency and provided good coverage.
Phyto-Eye Twist Eye Pencil in topaze (full-size: $50, trial-size: ~$25)
All-in-one eye makeup solution: eyeshadow + eyeliner. The “jumbo” tip blends and glides to color the eyelids, easily applying graphic makeup or drawing an XXL line. The skincare formula is enriched with plant-based ingredients (green tea, white lily, camellia) and protects the delicate eyelids. The gliding, waterproof texture allows for an ultra-easy application and a flawless hold all day. No need to sharpen.
All-in-one eye makeup solution: eyeshadow + eyeliner. The “jumbo” tip blends and glides to color the eyelids, easily applying graphic makeup or drawing an XXL line. The skincare formula is enriched with plant-based ingredients (green tea, white lily, camellia) and protects the delicate eyelids. The gliding, waterproof texture allows for an ultra-easy application and a flawless hold all day. No need to sharpen.
MY THOUGHTS: I love giant eyeshadow crayons! The formula in this one is creamy and moisturizing and blends easily. The color I received is classic and will look good on anyone. This is a big win for me.
So Intense Mascara in black (2.7ml full-size: $67, 1.5ml trial-size: $37.22)
Provides the look of instant visible volumizing. The unique formula (enriched with vitamin-rich peptide) helps lashes appear longer and thicker. Its ultra-pure, double-coated pigments provide long wear and intense color. The innovative comb-brush applicator perfectly distributes the product. It covers and separates lashes for an extra-voluminous effect.
MY THOUGHTS: This may be my new favorite mascara, honestly. The formula did not clump and the brush brilliantly separated my lashes for a dramatic look.
BONUS:
Hair Rituel Discovery Kit
Included with this month’s skincare samples is a Discovery Kit containing five samples of Sisley’s new hair care line products.
Revitalizing Volumizing Shampoo with Camellia Oil (200ml full-size: $75.00, 8ml sample: $3.00)
Gently cleanses while providing the necessary vitamins and minerals for the vitality of the scalp and the hair. Its formula benefits from a combination of effective key ingredients (Hazelnut oil, Camellia oil, Shea oil, zinc, copper, magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E acetate, Pro-vitamin B5, arginine, Alpha-Bisabolol, and cotton proteins) targeting the scalp and hair. The fluid texture transforms into a fine and rich foam upon contact with water. Hair looks more voluminous and has more body.
Revitalizing Smoothing Shampoo with Macadamia Oil (200ml full-size: $75.00, 8ml sample: $3.00)
Gently cleanses while providing the necessary vitamins and minerals for the vitality of the scalp and the hair. Its formula benefits from a combination of effective key ingredients (Moringa oil, Macadamia oil, Shea oil, zinc, copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E acetate, Pro-vitamin B5, arginine, Alpha-Bisabolol, and cotton proteins) targeting the scalp and the hair. The fluid texture transforms into a fine and rich foam upon contact with water. Hair is nourished and visibly smoothed.
Restructuring Conditioner with Cotton Proteins (200ml full-size: $75.00, 8ml sample: $3.00)
Provides instant conditioning for the hair. Highly concentrated in key ingredients (Pro-vitamin B5, Shea oil, Hazelnut oil, and cotton proteins), its detangling formula smooths the cuticle and increases shine. The core fragrance contains essential oils that provide both an appealing scent, as well as energize and support hair vitality. Instantly detangled and sheathed, hair feels silkier and is easier to style.
Regenerating Hair Care Mask with Four Botanical Oils (200ml full-size: $95.00, 8ml sample: $3.80)
Allows overall nourishment of the scalp and hair. The formula is highly concentrated in key plant-based extracts, proteins, vitamins and minerals that energize the scalp to address damaged hair. Shea, Macadamia, Camellia and Hazelnut oils envelope and intensely nourish the hair fiber. The core fragrance contains essential oils that provide both an appealing scent, as well as support hair vitality. The light and creamy texture is ideal for massage and can be easily distributed from roots to ends. Hair immediately feels softer and looks shiner.
Precious Hair Care Oil (100ml full-size: $100.00, 1ml sample: $1.00)
Provides nutrition, radiance, and softness to the hair. A blend of Passion Fruit oil, Shea oil, Cotton oil and Moringa oil smooth and envelope the hair to bounce light across the fiber and to create shine. The light texture does not weight hair down. Smoothed and nourished, hair is immediately enhanced.
MY THOUGHTS: Each of these products has a gentle, clean, classic shampoo scent. I don’t know which one was the miracle product, but my hair is softer and silkier than it has ever been! My husband even said (before he touched it) that it looked softer. And usually, when I insert oils into my post-wash routine, they give my hair a greasy appearance. Not this stuff. Only downside… my hair is so soft, I can hardly manage it!
Value? Based on quantity, these ten samples have an approximate value of $122.09. This subscription only costs $10 a month, and shipping is free. That's unbelievable!
Quality-wise, I can certainly understand Sisley’s prices. I have nice skin for my age, but those tiny lines that have plagued me are gone after only five days. I want more and am willing to pay for results I see.
This may be the best subscription out there. If you care about your skin as much as I do, this is well worth a measly $10 a month. The only downside is… you will want to pay full-price for these products once you’ve used them, and that’s sorta the point, right?
