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FYI – Allure Beauty Box May 2020 Curology Moisturizer Update

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ByMSAMay 23, 2020 | 98 comments

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FYI - Some subscribers received the incorrect Curology product in the May 2020 Allure Beauty Box:

Dear Beauty Box member,

Due to a manufacturing error, some customers may receive a mislabeled product from Curology in their May Box. The tube of the Smooth Sailing Moisturizer may contain Curology's cleanser instead. Please test the product before applying. A good indicator that you may have received a cleanser instead of the moisturizer is that the cream will suds up if water is added to where you have applied the product.

We apologize for this unexpected error and have worked with the brand to ensure that customers who received the wrong product can request a replacement. Please complete the form at this link for Curology’s Customer Care team by June 30th in order to request your replacement: check your email for the link

For Allure customers who choose to take advantage of Curology's free trial offer (S&H not included), they will also be offering an additional $10 off the customers second order as an apology, if they sign up through - check your email for the link. 

We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your loyalty.

Should you have any other questions about your Allure Beauty Box, please reach out to our Customer Care team at BeautyBox@allure.com or 1-800-274-1603.

The May box includes:

  • Skin Inc My Daily Dose of Glow Illuminate & Brightening Serum (Full Size)
  • AHC Essential Real Eye Cream For Face (Full Size)
  • VDL Lumilayer Primer OR Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
  • When Glamour Base Firming Sheet Mask
  • Acure Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser
  • Curology Smooth Sailing Moisturizer

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98 comments

Nat

Came home to a surprise moisturizer in my mailbox. Thanks Allure. I sub through Amazon

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Lee

I received my replacement today. Never got a tracking number though.

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Annette

Wow, I go the email yesterday saying my upgraded moisturizer was on its way to replace the cleanser mix up. Checked the tracking this morning and its going to be delivered today!!! NICE!!!!!

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Tat

If you subscribe via Amazon, check your email. Amazon will send you a replacement box.
With everything going on in the world, that’s impressive.
cureology stepped up.
Well done Amazon and Cureology.

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Nat

Don’t think they’ll replace the whole box. My email said they will replaced just Curology product if you fill out info on Amazon site

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Tat

I misread the email. They will replace the box, just the moisturizer.

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Barbara

This is disappointing, but I’m not so sure the sample is worth all of the form filling and waiting for Amazon to make good on this.

That said, it most certainly does impact the way I see the brand…

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Tat

Anyone get their replacement yet?

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Sherri

I don’t believe they ever promised a full sized bottle as a replacement, just a size larger than what we were originally supposed to get in our box. My email says “To say we’re sorry for the mix-up with your Allure Beauty Box, we’ve upgraded you from the trial-size (15 ml) to the larger (25 ml) moisturizer. ” Mine is on the way.

Jennifer

I got my supposed full size replacement. Granted the bottle is full size but it’s only about a quarter full.

Izzie

Not a replacement, but just got an email from Curology saying that the moisturizer has shipped. They are also including a 10$ credit.

Nat

I haven’t received a replacement, and actually I was just going to let it go and forget about it. But I just got an email from Amazon since I sub through them. There were some instructions on how to submit a problem with order through Amazon so I did that

Courtney L.

OMG… I am sooo glad you guys told me… I used it twice so far & was wondering why the consistently was so weird, when i applied it, it did not sink into my skin, it just smeared around & wouldn’t dry, i thought it was because it was a gel cream but this explains it all. Will def fill out that email asap. Thank you!

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JesCro

I got the cleanser, too, but thankfully tested it out after seeing the email. The smell was terrible. I used a little of it this morning and tossed the rest in the trash. If this is an example of the brand, I am definitely not missing much.

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Kelsey

We’re so sorry about this. As I’m sure you now know, this was a manufacturer error and we’re working to make this right. I know it is frustrating.

I would love for you to still try our moisturizer. If you need help with the form or have any questions about our product send me a message on Facebook or Instagram and I will help.

Best,
Kelsey & Team

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Nat

I sub through Amazon. Where do I get a link to fill out?

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Kelsey

Hi Nat!

I am so sorry about this. We’re working to make sure those who subscribe via Amazon also get a replacement. Can you please send me a note on the Curology Facebook or Instagram page? As soon as I have further information, I will let you know.

Best,
Kelsey

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Denise

Any word on when we will be getting them I haven’t heard anything

Luna

Here is the link that was in the email:
https://curologygift.typeform . com/to/fOYcV3
(there’s an added space since I wasn’t sure if it would post without it)

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Nat

Thanks Luna! But I wonder if Amazon customers can even use this. I started filling it out, but then it said use the address associated with you Allure subscription. It feels like anyone from the street can fill this out to get free product. I mean, does Allure even have my shipping address? I would think they don’t and Amazon does.

Denise Atkinson

Yes I opened and tried mine and its definitely cleanser. I will go to the updated page now to see about entering my info. I did not want to put anything into a blank page because anything could have been written around it as I’m sure you can understand. I sub through amazon and didn’t receive an email or any notice, this page is the only way I found out (thank you MSA !!) And thank you Kelsey for responding.

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Dinah

I’m confused now. So yesterday I clicked on the email link that Allure sent me and the website only had spaces for my contact info, which I filled out. No other explanation. So now that that page is updated with more info, do I have to go and fill it out again? Or did they get my info the first time I filled it out? Ugh, what confusion!

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Luna

I just filled it out again just in case 🙂

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Liz

I appreciate the reply but there are a lot of Allure subscribers through Amazon. Amazon has not contacted its customers, nor has Allure reached out to the Amazon subscribers. So the only way they would know is if they are seeing things like this post.

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Kelsey

Liz,

Thank you for letting me know that! I’m passing this along to my team so they are aware and we can coordinate with Allure/Amazon!

Best,
Kelsey

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Denise

On having the same issue. I have nothing to fill out. Please help

Kelsey

Hi Luna,

We are so sorry about this and are working to make this right. If you haven’t filled out the form yet for a replacement moisturizer, send me a message on the Curology Facebook or Instagram.

I am happy to hear that the cleanser made your hand soft. I hope you enjoy it!

Best,
Kelsey & The Curology Team

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Kinnon

Hi, I sub through Amazon and didn’t get any email regarding this issue, I also don’t have a Facebook or Instagram account. Is there some other way for me to get the link to the form for a replacement? I tried the link that Luna listed in a previous reply, but it didn’t work for me. Thank you

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Sherri

Just in case I resubmitted my info now that they have updated the form. I noticed at the end that they plan to send a larger size moisturizer out as the replacement: “We are so sorry for our mistake! Thank you for letting us know you received our cleanser instead of our moisturizer. We are working on getting you a new, larger 25 mL bottle of our moisturizer and will keep you updated via email.” (The one in the box is 15 mL, well, 15 mL of cleanser, lol.)

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Megan A Rosini

Well this sure explains a lot!! Used twice and wondered why it felt so weird! Just saw this a s tested and sure enough it’s the cleanser!!

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Kelsey

Hi Megan,

We are really sorry about this manufacturing error. Please let me know if I can help with the form or answer questions regarding this – just send me a message on the Curology Facebook or Instagram page.

Thank you,
Kelsey & The Curology Team

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Desertcape

Other than that it was a great box this month. Lots of awesome skincare

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Redhed36

Glad I haven’t used mine yet. I need to remember to put it in the correct basket b/c I will forget.

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Gina M.

They changed the Curology contact form. The added an explanation now compared to when the e-mail first went out linking you to just a blank form. I filled it out again.

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Donna

Thanks for letting us know. Like you, I had completed the form that just asked for mailing information. I am much more confident now, with their new form, that my information will correctly be applied. That said, while I got the cleanser in the moisturizer tube, it is a nice cleanser!

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Gabriela

What if we didn’t get the email?

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Kelsey

Hi Gabriela,

I am so sorry for this. Please send me a message on the Curology Facebook or Instagram page and I can help you with the form for a replacement moisturizer.

Best,
Kelsey

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Toni Marie

I signed up to allure through amazon in order to get my box earlier than when allure sent it out. I didnt use the product yet from.alluren it was still in the box when I checked it out. It was the cleanser. I filled out the form.and they statement after I filled out the form.claimed that they would.mail.be a large bottle of the moisturizer.

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Liz

I also subscribe through Amazon. How did you get a link to the new form? I have never received an email from Allure directly.

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Mary A

I used the link to request a new one, but after reading some of the comments I’m a little nervous about it now. Did anyone else fill out the form?

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Kelsey

Hi Mary,

Completely understand that concern! We won’t use your personal data for anything other than sending you a free moisturizer.

If you have questions about the form or your product you can always reach out to me over Facebook or Instagram and I would be happy to help.

Best,
Kelsey & The Curology Team

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Amber W.

I filled out the form and it seemed fine to me. I’m not sure what everyone is worried about exactly.

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J

Yeah, same. Everything seemed fine to me but I don’t know

Tanya M

I’m glad both had a safety deal. I had not used the earlier tube either but both are cleansers. Seems very mild and I can use with my French girl powder. I will try alone but seems so gentle not sure if it will remove sunscreen. I can never have too many cleansers and one can go in my pandemic purse kit.

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Kelsey

Hi Tanya,

This was a very unfortunate manufacturing error and we are so sorry! But I do hope that you can enjoy our cleanser – it is the perfect size for a kit.

Thank you,
Kelsey & Team

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Tanya M.

Thank you for reaching out. Mistakes happen in life and manufacturing regardless of the quality control. It is definitely the perfect size for my carry kit.

Steph

LOL

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Karreen

I used this as an overnight moisturizer last week and couldn’t figure out why my face broke out everywhere, since I’m not prone to breakouts at all, even when I try new skincare. Just checked it and sure enough, it suds up when I add water. So disappointed! I’ve had to skip wearing makeup for a whole week because of this.

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Kelsey

Hi Karreen,

I am so sorry about this and understand the frustration.

Our cleanser is mild, but of course cleansers are designed to be rinsed off rather than left on, so mild temporary skin irritation may result in some people who have more sensitive skin.
If you your have any irritation, treat your skin gently until this clears up. You may want to avoid any products with active ingredients for several days.
I hope that you will give us another chance and have completed the form to request your replacement.

If I can help in any other way please send me a message on the Curology Facebook or Instagram account.

Apologies,
Kelsey & The Curology Team

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Amber W.

Same happened to me! The breakout on my chin in particular looks and feels like a chemical burn. I also had used it as an overnight moisturizer 🙁

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Tati

Unfortunately, I put mine on as soon as I opened my box because I happened to go downstairs while my serum sank in. Hubby had put the mail on the kitchen table that evening. I slathered it on my face and neck and told him it felt weird lol. I slept with it on…yikes! That was maybe 3 days ago? Tested by mine today after getting this email, in the palms of my hands, and I had lots of bubbles.

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Kelsey

Hi Tati,

I really apologize about this. If I can help with the form and getting you a replacement moisturizer, don’t hesitate to reach out over Facebook or Instagram.

Best,
Kelsey & Team

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SusanY

Agree that it is Allure who needs to make this right. The landing page for the Curology link is not clear & not something I feel good about typing my information into. Instead of the guessing game, Allure needs to fix the flub.

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Kelsey

Hi Susan,

I’m so sorry about this! Due to a manufacturing error, some Allure Beauty Box customers might have gotten a mislabeled Curology product in their May Box.

We would love the chance to make this right – if you have any questions about the form please send me a message on the Curology Facebook or Instagram page so I can help!

Thank you,
Kelsey & The Curology Team

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Randie

Why Allure? They have no control over whether a company sends them mislabeled products for distribution. If boxes were missing products or the products were packed in a faulty way, that would be on Allure, but this seems to be clearly on Curology. To my mind, all Allure should be responsible fornis reaching out to subscribers and directing them to Curology.

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SusanY

Because my contract is with Allure, not Curology. And yes, it is Allure’s responsibility to make sure what they are purchasing from outside vendors is safe and correctly labeled before Allure sends it out to subscribers.