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 April 2020 Review
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A handy booklet has all the product info inside.
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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment, 5 ml – Estimated Value $5.20 (Buy a full-size 50 ml for $52.00)
This would be one of my legit favorite products ever if I was just a little less fair. It is a cream that looks a little green in the pot but turns into a soft beige when applied to skin. The cicapair inside helps nix any redness and it even has SPF30! Alas, it is just a tad warm for me (though maybe in the summer I can change that?) otherwise it would be a forever replacement for my foundation or BB cream.
Maybe if I just sit in my window more often?
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Thrive Causemetics Lip Liner in 'Kackie', 0.012 oz – Full Size! Retail Value $20.00
FYI: Subscribers will receive either this shade or one called 'Valisia'.
This is almost too brown for me, but it actually has enough pink to be pretty when used as a lipstick, especially topped off with a rosy gloss. It is also the perfect brown shade for a darker lined '90s look when combined with a nude gloss. This stuff has really great staying power and applied so smoothly.
Buttery smooth!
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Eva NYC Man Magic 10-in-1 Primer, 1 fl oz - Estimated Value $2.00 (Buy a full-size 6 fl oz version for $11.99)
The scent of this brand's formulas takes be back to college in a really good way! I was obsessed with Eva NYC back then, and I still have mad love for this label. This spray is really great for those of us who like a little bit of a messier look, but still don't want to be frizzy. I like to apply to damp but towel-dried hair and finger comb it through. When my hair dried it looks much healthier and my flyaways are less wild. My natural wave is also enhanced by this spray, and I like to even spritz it on dry hair if the day is especially humid.
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Lue by Jean Seo Balance Hydrating and Calming Serum, 1 fl oz - Full Size! Retail Value $15.00
So, I didn't love this product, but that is likely because I just need more moisture from a serum than this delivered. It has a super short ingredient list and no scent to speak of, and the texture feels a little slimy at first, then fantastic as it absorbs. My skin just seemed to feel exactly the same after it was fully absorbed and I like to notice some sort of difference when I use a product. I did see inside the info booklet that the editor mentioned she loved it for her oily skin, so maybe this just isn't for me!
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AKAR Skin Balance Toner, 1 fl oz - Estimated Value $22.92 (Buy a full-size 2.4 fl oz for $55.00 )
Give me a sample of an expensive toner and I get SO excited. Add in some sort of fermentation concentrate inside? I am over the moon. A blend of neroli, rose, willow bark, radish root ferment, and saffron, this stuff smells herbal and earthy. Normally I like to mist toners onto my face to use just what I need, but for this, I put a few drops in my hands then pat my face between cleansing and moisturizing. How does something so thin and liquidy make my face feel immediately softer?
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Primera Alpine Berry Water Cream, 5 ml - Estimated Value $4.00 (Buy a full-size 50 ml for $40.00)
FYI: Subscribers will this item OR a Purlisse Matcha Green Tear OR Watermelon Sheet Mask.
I have sampled this cream before and I love it! It smells like chamomile tea and is so soft and rich on my skin. It is one of those medium weights that I could use in the daytime or right before bed, making it very versatile if you prefer a more minimal routine. While this is a godsend for dry skin, I can only imagine anyone would love it because it just absorbs so well!
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Ciaté London Dewy Stix, 0.17 oz. - Full size! Retail Value $26.00
Subscribers will either receive this item OR a mini coffret of Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Perfume OR a Natasha Denona Mono Eye Shadow.
This is not a product I personally love, but it is one that I have gotten like 3-4 of in the last few months. I get the draw of this product: a dewy look without shimmer. I think my skin is just too textured and it makes me look a little shinier than dewy. It does look a lot nicer highlighting my collarbone though, I will say!
This is a harder product to photograph, but I wanted to try and show you the sheen.
Verdict: This Allure box has a total value of around $95.12 which is pretty awesome for a $15 box. This was a really well-rounded box, IMO! There was skincare, makeup, and hair goodies. If I had to pick a favorite, it would by far be that AKAR toner. SWOON! I also loved the lip pencil, water cream, and hair primer so much. Everything in here will either get used or gifted, so I am pretty happy!
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 is what you are paying approximately per item:
- Dr. Jart+ Cica Cream $0.82
- Thrive Causemetics Lipliner $3.15
- Eva NYC Hair Primer $0.32
- Lue Serum $2.37
- AKAR Toner $3.61
- Primera Cream $0.63
- Ciaté London Dewy Stix $4.10
Alternatively, each of the 7 items has an average cost of $2.14.
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