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 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 February 2020 Review
A handy booklet has all the product info inside.
NYX Pro Powder Brush – Retail Value $17.00
FYI: Subscribers will receive either the Nyx Pro Contour Brush OR Nyx Multi-Purpose Buffing Brush OR Nyx Pro Powder Brush
I am completely aware of the fact that I am now a brush hoarder. I am not quite at 100 brushes, but I am embarrassingly close. Am I sick of brushes? Nope. I freaking love them. I think this is because I also have a painting background, so I have always collected brushes for that purpose and this feels like an extension of that sort of collecting, but for my face instead of a canvas. Even with all of my brushes, this is my first NYX brush and I am very impressed. I love the solid plastic handle and matte black ferrule. The bristles are synthetic and feel so soft and wonderful against my skin. They also grab up the right amount of product and diffuse powders across my skin beautifully. Did you know if you buy these brushes from the NYX site you can have them custom engraved for a $2 upcharge? I love that! Not that I need more brushes, but... I kind of need an 'MSA Megan' brush, right? Or three?
bareMinerals Skinlongevity Vital Power Infusion Serum, 7.5 ml - Estimated Value $8.70 (Buy a full-size 50 ml version for $58.00)
Though this wasn't my favorite serum, it does have some great stuff inside! Scanning through the ingredient list revealed niacinamide, squalane, poppy extract, and ginseng. I was less crazy about the alcohol which was also on that list, but I have drier skin and try to avoid alcohol in my regular-use products. I did really like the texture this stuff left behind on my face. It worked really well under makeup and felt like almost a primer finish. It also had a really great scent. What did you think of this?
belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask, 10 ml - Estimated Value $4.53 (Buy a full-size 75 ml for $34.00)
FYI: Subscribers will receive either the belif Peat Miracle Revital Eye Cream OR belif Aqua Bomb Sleeping Mask OR belif True Cream Aqua Bomb
Um, how cute and helpful is this little blue lid? I know I always get frustrated when I get a peel open sample and then I have to either toss it or store it in a zip-lock bag to continue to use it without exposing it to the open air. This lid really solved that problem, and it is a good thing too because there are quite a few uses inside this lil' pot! In fact, if I had to guess, I would say I could easily get about 10 applications without even being too careful. This heavier gel goes a long way! I loved slathering it on before bed last night and waking up to soft and calm looking skin. The hydration locked in all night and I even went easier on my moisturizer the next day. Add in the yummy fresh scent and I liked this very, very much!
Honey Jarret Super Beau'tea Mask - Retail Value $3.00
I sheet mask all the freaking time, so I am always happy to get a new formula to try. This one is made of a well-fitting soft pink fiber sheet covered in clear serum with just a barely-there rose scent. I didn't notice anything super groundbreaking here, but I also don't need a sheet mask to blow my mind. I just expect it to calm my skin, add hydration, and be relaxing, all of which this one did well.
Appeal Cosmetics Luxurious Lipstick in 'Muse' - Listed Value $21.00
It looks like Appeal has changed up their lipstick packaging and I like this look. I also like the springy pink shade inside the clear and gold tube. It had great coverage and a nice satin finish. Not hours and hours worth of wear here, but I generally don't get that sort of longevity from a creamy finish anyways, and I never mind reapplying. The pink is very girly but in a sophisticated and wearable way, meaning even if you aren't into pinks, you might end up enjoying this.
Is it spring yet?
Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer, 5 g - Estimated Value $4.06 (Buy a full-size 48 g for $38.99)
Our final item was a little pot of Olay night cream. I don't use Olay, but my mom and grandmother have for decades, and they both look great, so I am certainly not knocking it. I tried this night cream after a really long day full of snow and wind, and I was pleasantly surprised at how soft and smooth my skin looked the next morning. I am also really, really appreciate that this formula is fragrance-free, and lacks that very distinct Olay small that I don't like very much. The box also came with a $3 coupon, which is always nice.
Verdict: This Allure box has a total value of at least $51.29 even without the value of the lipstick, which I could not verify elsewhere online. Considering the lipstick is full size, I feel like there is some good value this month for sure. I think my favorite thing was that makeup brush. (I know, I know...) I also really liked the lipstick and highlighter, and I was so impressed by the sample quality of the belif sleeping mask. The sheet mask was another win, and I was surprised at how much I liked the Olay sample. All in all, I quite enjoyed this box and think it was well rounded and fun.
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 7 items has an average cost of $2.14.
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