I would like to share my thoughts on 8 new skincare items all available at Sephora. I received this 8 skincare samples from Brands Scouted by Sephora with any $25 purchase (used code SCOUTED). See these items in the skincare sample bag here and enjoy!

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  1. SUNDAY RILEY Luna Sleeping Night Oil | Full size $105
  2. SUNDAY RILEY Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream | Full size $65
  3. DRUNK ELEPHANT C-Firma Day Serum | Full size $80
  4. DRUNK ELEPHANT B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel | Full size $52
  5. TATCHA Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder | Full size $65 (Travel size $15 at Sephora here)
  6. TATCHA Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil | Full size $48 (Travel size $12 at Sephora here)
  7. TATA HARPER Regenerating Cleanser | Full size $40 – $78
  8. TATA HARPER Resurfacing Mask | Full size $58 Also available at Nordstrom here.

Let’s see the review!

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SUNDAY RILEY Luna Sleeping Night Oil Review

A next-generation retinoid oil that improves skin plumpness and helps fight the appearance of wrinkles, redness, and pores for visibly clearer, younger-looking skin.

“Luna Sleeping Night Oil is my personal ‘holy grail,’ must-have product. It instantly calms and smooths my skin and I see results overnight in my fine lines and wrinkles. I’m a mother of three, I work full time, and I don’t get as much sleep and exercise as a I should. Luna is my secret weapon to keep people from knowing that!”—Sunday Riley

IcanGWP: See the size of this sample? I was so delighted to get so many of them! Thanks Sephora! It’s great! We all know it.

See Sunday Riley products: (11 skincare items and 1 makeup item) at Sephora, (6 skincare items and 9 makeup items) at Nordstrom 9 items at Birchbox and 8 items Bloomingdale’s.

SUNDAY RILEY Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream Review

An advanced brightening, refining treatment infused into a next-generation water cream.

Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream is an advanced brightening treatment infused into a next-generation water cream. It delivers an intense water drench with two forms of hyaluronic acid and tamarind extract, for visibly hydrated and plumped skin. Tidal increases hydration by 68 percent within 15 minutes for over 24 hours of continuous moisture.
Alpha-arbutin is more powerful than the more commonly used beta-arbutin (also called bearberry or uva ursi). Alpha-arbutin is a glycoside of hydroquinone, and like hydroquinone, alpha-arbutin is one of the few ingredients scientifcally proven in published journals to improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation spots.

IcanGWP: Sunday Riley knows how to make heavenly smell products. It’s divine! This lightweight gel is so smooth and keeps my skin hydrate but not leaving any shine. Its main purpose is to brighten your skin with Alpha-arbutin. You can try this product if the ingredient is new to you. It’s more popular in Asia. The average review is 4.2.

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DRUNK ELEPHANT C-Firma Day Serum Review

A newly reformulated, refreshing gel formula featuring a clinically effective vitamin C and ferulic acid combination to correct past UV damage while preventing additional future damage for a youthful appearance.
This new and improved C-Firma™ formulation has been thickened slightly to improve the overall user experience as it relates to application and texture, while the updated airless pump prevents the high percentage of vitamin C from losing its efficacy. This everyday serum delivers advanced protection against damaging free radicals while replenishing lipids to visibly reduce wrinkles, firm, and brighten the skin. Jam-packed with a game-changing antioxidant complex and an antiaging chronopeptide that transforms into vitamin D—plus pumpkin ferment and pomegranate enzymes that gently dissolve unwanted surface skin cells—it supports natural collagen production and cell regeneration. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer delivers intense hydration—allowing the formula to absorb quickly and easily into the skin with a reservoir effect, meaning it remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours. The result is incredible radiance and luminosity.

IcanGWP: This Drunk Elephant contains 15% ascorbic acid and ferulic acid like famous Skinceuticals C E Ferulic. Its smell is a little bit better. Their ingredients are superb and suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. Combination/oily skin type may prefer lighter serum. Highly recommend!! The average review is 4.2.  FYI – it’s a good idea to finish it within the recommend period and dump it once the color is changed.

DRUNK ELEPHANT B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel Review

An antiaging vitamin B5 gel that replenishes, brightens, and improves the appearance of skin texture and tone while delivering intense moisture.
B-Hydra™ is like a cool glass of water for your thirsty skin. Uniquely formulated with provitamin B and pineapple ceramide, it attracts and holds moisture to leave skin looking healthy and illuminated. Watermelon rind/apple/lentil complex provides up to 24 hours of hydration and significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines. Swertia chirata extract supports the appearance of skin thickness, and bearberry extract naturally brings antioxidant and skin-lightening properties to the formulation. Finally, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer soaks in easily to provide unsurpassed moisture through the slow delivery of water. It also acts as a powerful antioxidant. This lightweight, hard-hitting gel is ideal for all skin types and maximizes the benefits of a daily moisturizer. Drabness, dryness, uneven texture, and fine lines appear diminished, and skin appears brighter and more youthful upon every application.

IcanGWP: Finally, Drunk Elephant offers some product for combination/oily skin! It doesn’t contain “Marula Seed Oil” like the others. Actually, this water-based moisturizer is an oil-free, silicone-free, fragrance-free and cruelty-free product! It leaves some sheen on my skin. Otherwise, so much to love. The average review is 4.2. I would not recommend this product for dry/very dry skin, it’s not enough moisturizer.

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TATCHA Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder Review

A creamy, water-activated enzyme powder effortlessly releases debris from skin, leaving it polished and baby soft in an instant.
The second step in the Kyoto Cleanse for Geisha pure skin, the Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder is a creamy, water-activated exfoliant that polishes skin daily for a radiant finish. Formulated with nourishing Japanese rice bran blended with papaya extracts, it reduces the look of fine lines and addresses uneven skintone, hyperpigmentation, and breakouts. Pearl protein extract conditions and balances your skin while natural exfoliants gently polish away dullness and dead skin cells, leaving your skin prepared for any follow-up treatments.
The true secret to the geisha’s radiant skin is gentle, daily exfoliation. The Polished Classic Rice Enzyme Powder softens, exfoliates, and conditions, revealing baby-soft skin every day. Your purchase of a Tatcha skin care item will send an incredible girl to school for day through our Beautiful Faces, Beautiful Futures partnership.”—Victoria Tsai
This product is non-sensitizing, non-irritating, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested. Ideal for normal skin types, the effective but gentle formula does not contain harsh abrasives.

IcanGWP: The package and its green powder are so cute. My skin is softer and feel so clean after using this product. This product doesn’t contain any AHA or BHA. If you are looking for an alternative scrub and want to test enzyme papain, this product is a must-try item!

FYI – The gentle version of this product is called Tatcha Polished Gentle Rice Enzyme Powder $15 – $65. They are almost identical except an addition of polyethylene scrub agent and less anti-irritant ingredient. For those that love extreme version, there’s Tatcha Polished Deep Rice Enzyme Powder (online only) $64. If you have tried them all, let us know what do you think of these three products.

TATCHA Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil Review

A gentle, two-in-one makeup remover and cleanser.
Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil contains a blend of botanical oils that thoroughly cleanse the skin without stripping it of its natural moisture—an essential first step for any skincare ritual. It is formulated with Japanese camellia oil (tsubaki), prized in Asia for centuries for its ultimate moisturizing and antioxidant benefits. It also contains Tatcha’s Hadasei-3 Anti-Aging Complex, a proprietary antioxidant, antiaging blend of green tea, Okinawa red algae, and Japanese rice bran extracts. It easily rinses away makeup completely, leaving skin fresh and pure without double cleansing.

IcanGWP: This lightweight oil cleanser has a lovely floral scent. From its ingredient, it is certainly a good oil-soluble cleanser. It is gentle and should work great but (for me) it can’t even remove regular mascara. A combination of this product and Drunk elephant gel broke me out into two pimples after the first use. It leaves a greasy film after cleanser and toner. It’s just not for my skin. It is a better option for those with normal/dry skin type, winter skincare regimen or use to remove water-resistant sunscreen.

The average review is 4.5. Most reviewers love using this product to remove their eye makeup. I am biased here because I hardly like any cleansing oil except Lancome Bi-facil $15 (which is not really oil). I also want to try Dior Instant Gentle Cleansing Oil for All Skin Types $39 because it doesn’t actually contain any oil! If you like this oil, QVC is offering it in 3 sets starting from $54 here.

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TATA HARPER Regenerating Cleanser Review

A gentle, daily exfoliating cleanser that acts as a four-in-one product to purify, minimize the appearance of pores, improve glow, and protect skin’s natural hydration balance.
This highly-effective four-in-one cleanser improves skin’s radiance while purifying, minimizing the look of enlarged pores, and deeply hydrating. It soothes the skin while clarifying with fresh enzymes, clays, and essential oils. Microspherical beads polish the skin and reduce the appearance of blackheads—without stripping the skin of essential moisture.

Regenerating Cleanser is free of soaps, alcohols, and detergents. This product is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner.

IcanGWP: This is an interesting item to try in this sample bag. It is a true multi-tasking product with interesting scrub beads. It has a light citrus + floral scent. This light weight (pale orange) gel contains very fine beads – not noticeable! Apply it to dry skin and massage gently to activate the enzymes and exfoliate the skin, then rinse thoroughly with warm water (no lather). I can feel the microspherical beads polish the skin. Exfoliate, Cleanse, Hydrate and Improve Glow – good job in such a short time.

You can apply this product and apply the Resurfacing Mask (below) on top and leave for 5 – 10 minutes for a deeper exfoliation treatment. I won’t recommend using this product around your eyes. The ground apricot seed may make this product too abrasive for sensitive skin. The average review is 4.3. Full size is $40 – $78, it’s such a good offer to try this product in Scouted Sample Bag!

See 7pc Tata Harper Skincare ‘Daily Essentials’ Set $70 at Nordstrom (including this cleanser).

TATA HARPER Resurfacing Mask Review

A beta-hydroxy treatment for smooth, radiant skin.
This powerful Resurfacing Mask works like a traditional peel to provide an instant solution for dull skin—without causing downtime or irritation. Formulated to deeply purify and help decongest surface debris and dead skin for a refreshed, revitalized appearance, it minimizes the appearance of pores for smooth, glowing skin.

As a spot treatment, apply a small dab on blemish and leave overnight; reapply as necessary.

Tata’s tip: “I sleep in this mask! I wake up, cleanse with my Regenerating Cleanser, revealing radiant and clear skin!”

IcanGWP: The average review is 4.3. Its scent is my favorite in this sample bag. This lightweight gel is fresh, floral and refreshing. This mask/exfoliant targets oily/combination skin (not recommend for sensitive skin or rosacea). I leave it for 10 minutes. When it is dried, it’s tightening the skin (contains kaolin). My pores refined and skin felt clean the next day. I am regretted that I haven’t tried it for as an overnight spot treatment. Many reviewers love it as the spot treatment.

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What I though?

I am absolutely excited to try this highly recommended skincare samples. They worth the high price-tag. If I have to buy these full-size luxurious skincare items, it will cost more than $500! I have found several makeup items have a dupe but not skincare. They are expensive because of the ingredients. I love this skincare sample bag from Sephora.

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