Allure Beauty Box is a monthly beauty subscription from Allure Magazine. Each month they send out a mix of deluxe and full-size samples from mostly high-end brands. (It was named one of the best beauty subscription boxes by MSA readers in the 2019 Subscription Box Awards.)
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
About this Box
The Subscription Box: Allure Beauty Box
The Cost: $15 a month + free shipping. Save with a yearly subscription.
The Products: Deluxe and full-size beauty and makeup samples.
Ships to: The US and Puerto Rico for free
Allure Beauty Box October 2019 Review
A handy booklet has all the product info inside.
There was also a $20 off code to use at Gorjana.
ModelCo Eyelites in Granite, 5 ml - Full Size! Retail Value $12.00
This is a little more dramatic than I generally wear on my lids and I didn't exactly love how dry it was. What I can say for it is that it is sparkle city! I actually might give this a try as a liner instead of an eyeshadow for that very reason. If you gravitate towards more dramatic lids, this will be a great shade for you, especially as we start to drift towards the holiday season.
Loads of shimmer in a deep charcoal base.
M-61 PowerGlow Peel, 3 pads - Estimated Value $6.60 (Buy 30 pads for $66.00)
I always tend to enjoy these individual peel pack-type of products and this was no exception. It couldn't be easier to do some deep facial exfoliation from home! These pads have a potent combo of glycolic and salicylic acids which pack a whole slew of skin benefits such as smoothing your skin's texture, reducing the size of your pores, softening fine lines (over time), and more. You just rub these all over a clean face for about a minute then follow up with a good moisturizer. No need to rinse! I tend to use these at night because my face tends to get red with any exfoliating product. I noticed smoother skin instantly!
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, 25 ml "purse size" - Retail Value $10.00
Everyone I know raves about this stuff but I have never really given it a fair shot because it smells so incredibly edible and I am not wild about "food" scents. My curiosity got the better of me with this sample, and though I really disliked the scent at first, it did kind of grow on me. Even better, I loved the velvet finish from this cream! I did try it on my "bum bum" and it did look noticeably smoother. I probably won't continue to use it there since I am not that worried about that end, but I did love how smooth it made my thighs and upper arms look. Am I a convert? Maybe!
ModelCo Metallic Eyeshadow Trio in St. Tropez, 3 g - Retail Value $18.00
These shades are so fall appropriate. I am actually really relieved to go back to more natural shades after a summer filled with '80s-inspired brights in so many boxes. You basically have a complete eye look in this little palette, complete with a pretty vanilla, warm bronze, and deep spiced brown. They are all well pigmented, smooth, and blend beautifully.
A very pretty fall trio, indeed.
Mini Valerian & Hops Mineral Bath Salts, 2.1 oz - Retail Value $4.00
I have sampled these before and I enjoy them for a few reasons. First, they smell so blissfully relaxing! Valerian is an herb that is closely tied to better sleep, so these are a total dream before bed. These salts also turn your water a deep blue, adding to the magic! I recommend enjoying these at night, with enough candlelight to enjoy a book while you soak.
Bausch + Lomb LUMIFY Eye Drops, 2.5 ml - Retail Value $11.99
I previously reviewed this product pretty thoroughly and since I have some sort of odd eye issue happening right now I am going to share those thoughts here:
I don't regularly suffer from red eyes and I had never looked in the mirror before and thought that the whites of my eyes could be whiter. I have heard that a lot of people like this product because it makes your eyes look brighter in pictures so I thought I would give it a go. I am a contact lens wearer, so I waited to put them in until 10 minutes after using these drops. I chose to use them in one eye at first so I could see any difference. They do not burn, and actually feel nice and hydrating! Although the box says you can see results in as little as a minute, I didn't notice anything for closer to 15. I had pretty much given up on this product but then my husband peered and me and triumphantly announced: "It is happening!" Sure enough, one eye was absolutely more white. It wasn't that the actual surface was whiter, but more like all the red veins had shrunk or disappeared. Honestly, it was incredibly weird. The effect only lasted about 4 hours for me, but I did notice a difference. Would I buy this product again? Probably not, as I don't usually have red eyes and I don't spend much time thinking about the whites of my eyes. I could see using this product before having photos taken, or for some other random event where you want to look extra bright though! It wasn't a "smack you in the face" type of difference, at least for me.
Left: No Lumify, Right: Lumify after 15 minutes.
I feel like it is important to mention that you absolutely should not use these drops when you have contacts in your eyes.
Verdict: This Allure box has a total value of around $72.99, which is a good value for a $15 box. As expected, the new Sunday Riley ICE cream was my favorite item. I love trying out new formulas from higher-end brands, but especially that one. I also finally made peace with the fact that I actually really like that Bum Bum cream, against all scent-related odds. It just really works! The ModelCo products were nice too, though I will probably get a lot more use from the eyeshadow trio than the eyelite. The peel pads were awesome and though I won't use the Lumify, I will pass it along to someone who may need it more than I do. The salts were a nice treat after an incredibly over-scheduled week! All in all, I am pretty happy with this box and its contents. The variety was great!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! Scroll down this page to see what items you will get when you first sign up.
Value Breakdown: At $15 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Sunday Riley ICE Cream $2.14
- ModelCo Eyelites $2.47
- M-61 Peel Pads $1.36
- Sol De Janerio Bum Bum Cream $2.06
- Model Co. Shadow Trio $3.70
- Kneipp Salts $0.82
- Lumify Drops $2.46
Alternatively, each of the 7 items has an average cost of $2.14.
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