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 and one of the best subscription boxes under $15 by MSA readers in the 2020 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 May 2020 Review
A handy booklet has all the product info inside.
AHC Essential Real Eye Cream For Face, 1 fl oz – Full Size! Retail Value $28.99
I feel really 'seen' with this product. "Eye cream for face" speaks to me, because I always end up applying eye cream all over my face. Why should my eyes have all the fun? Sure, you can use this just for your eyes, but you can also use it anywhere on your face and you are going to love it! It has a light creamy feel that absorbs with ease and has enough slip to apply gently. The smell is great and I love the finish it leaves on my skin. It is the perfect sort of primer finish, but let's be real, I haven't worn foundation in like a month. BUT when I do, I will be reaching for this. Until then, I am going to try and save it for my eye area only (yeah right).
VDL Lumilayer Primer, 0.16 fl oz - Estimated Value $5.07 (Buy a full-size 1.01 fl oz version for $32.00)
FYI: Subscribers will receive either this or a tube of Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Gel in 'Clear'.
Again, totally not wearing a ton of makeup these days. Why do I still love this primer? Because it has this gorgeous shine inside that totally diffuses light on my face to create a soft blue effect. It reminds me a lot of MAC's Strobe Cream, but somehow more radiant. This is a fresh-faced dream. That is not to say the radiance wouldn't also benefit your full face look! It is the perfect first step for a glassy skin look.
Curology Smooth Sailing Moisturizer, 0.5 fl oz
I am a Curology enthusiast, but I find their custom blends more exciting than their cleanser or moisturizer. These are certainly good all-around products, but they are 100% geared towards sensitive skin. That means an effective product, but I find I like a little more going on. You also can't buy them without subscribing to Curology (which I DO recommend like 10000%) but it makes it a little frustrating if you are looking to replace this as a solo item. I love this moisturizer for keeping in my purse because it has a really nice texture and gives me just a little moisture boost whenever I might need one.
Acure Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser, 0.67 fl oz - Estimated Value $2.18 (Buy a full-size 4 fl oz for $12.99)
I own loads of cleansers and go through them pretty fast, especially since I have been working from home. Why? I have become a massive fan of the midday shower break, where I like to double or triple cleanse my face because I have been oilier than ever lately. As someone with dry skin, what is happening?? This cleanser is absolutely awesome. It has a very cool pearly look to it and lathers up great! Inside is glycolic acid and unicorn root (it's a thing!), both of which serve to brighten skin. The full size is only $12.99, making this a no-brainer buy for me. I would pay double for it.
When Glamour Base Sheet Mask - Retail Value $7.00
Finally, our last item is a bio-cellulose sheet mask. These are the sort that is kind of gooey but also looks like a transparent sheet of skin, so you can wear these without completely looking too crazy to get the mail while it is on. These types never feel like they are really moisturizing until I peel them off and my skin feels like velvet. Inside, there is hyaluronic acid, collagen, and peptides, which is basically the moisture and texture boosting trifecta. Loved this!
Verdict: This Allure box has a total value of at least $108.24 even without the Curology moisturizer value, which I could not calculate. This was a pretty stellar box! I appreciate how everything is kind of vibing with my WFH lifestyle right now too. In addition to everything else, it looks like I now also have a new favorite (and affordable!!) cleanser too!
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, each of the 6 items has an average cost of $2.50.
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