Sisley Paris Beauty Subscription (April 2018)

Sisley’s strong values are built on its family culture, its place in the grand tradition of French cosmetics, and its international ambitions. Skincare, makeup, and perfume… By bringing together its expertise, its consultation know-how, and its creativity, they have created a specific approach for each of its product lines.

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.

April’s theme is “French Beauty Tips.” Here are the products:

Eau Efficace (300ml full-size: $125, 30ml deluxe sample: $12.50)

A micellar water that removes makeup from the face and eyes, cleanses, and tones skin. Formulated with plant-based saponins with strong cleansing powers, it removes impurities and traces of pollution accumulated over the course of the day along with even the most stubborn makeup from the face and eyes. Its soothing and softening ingredients create a pleasant sensation of well-being and freshness.

MY THOUGHTS: I have super-sensitive skin, so believe me when I tell you this is for everyone. It took off the most stubborn mascara and left behind no fragrance or irritation.

Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream (50ml full-size: $195, 4ml deluxe sample: $15.60)

Alkekengi calyx extract and Padina pavonica combine to visibly plump skin creating a more youthful appearance. Black Rose aqueous extract helps the complexion’s texture appear smoother to improve reflection of light. Hibiscus flower extract and Alpine Rose extract boost radiance and combat dulling of the complexion. The silky texture transforms into micro-droplets of water and permeates the skin. Hydrated, the skin is infused with moisture. The combination of oil Black Rose extract, May Rose water and Shea and Camelina oils leaves the skin soft, bringing an instant sensation of freshness and long-lasting comfort.

MY THOUGHTS: This cream is incredibly hydrating and leaves behind a nice, light rose fragrance.

All Day All Year (50ml full-size: $410, 10ml deluxe sample: $82)

Acts as a dual-purpose protective shield, protecting skin from external aggressions. The anti-UVA/UVB shield’s encapsulated filters protect skin to limit oxidative stress. A powerful synergy of plant extracts with anti-free radical properties protect the skin from harmful external factors. Kept inside this protective bubble till night, the skin appears more radiant, toned and dense. Wrinkles are visibly diminished over time.

MY THOUGHTS: My skin felt moisturized and refreshed. The scent is like fresh-cut pine trees.

Instant Eclat (30ml full-size: $90, 1.5ml sample: $4.50)

An illuminating primer with radiance-boosting skin care benefits. The unique formula allows you to easily achieve a luminous complexion without the help of a professional makeup artist. It instantly creates a radiant appearance, minimizes shadowy areas, and reduces signs of tiredness. A complex of skin care ingredients (Kiwi extract, Butcher’s Broom extract, and Padina pavonica extract) moisturize, energize, tone, and give a plumped-up appearance. It’s formulated to be applied immediately before or after makeup without any wait time between.

MY THOUGHTS: Nice thin, creamy texture and beautiful color that makes skin glowy. Leaves a smooth, matte finish so that makeup application is simple. It also has a delightful, fresh fragrance.

Izia Eau de Parfum (50ml full-size: $150, 1.4ml sample: $4.20)

A fragrance built around a rose with a unique scent. This rose, like a rendezvous, only blooms for a short time, only once a year. The heart of a modern and multi-faceted fragrance. Top notes: White Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes. Middle notes: Rose d’Ornano accord, Jasmine, Peony, Lily of the Valley, Angelica. Base notes: Cedar, Amber accord, Musks.

MY THOUGHTS: I love this perfume. It is crazy seductive. You can really distinguish the rose and it’s so sexy against the woodiness and musk. This may be my new favorite date-night fragrance.

                                                                                                                    

Value? Based on quantity, these five samples have a value of $118.80. 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 I watched some fine lines on my face disappear in a week using the L’Integral Anti-Age cream so I know their stuff works in ways others only claim. I want more and am willing to pay for the 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?