Allure Beauty Box is a $25 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 2023 Subscription Box Awards.)
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes.)
First Impression
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The box arrives beautifully packaged in the classic Allure white and red box. There was also a helpful mini-magazine with more info on the products and a note from Allure's deputy beauty director Elizabeth Siegel.
New subscribers in the month of June received either a sunscreen or serum from Necessaire.
What's Inside the July 2023 Allure Beauty Box
Ole Henriksen Banana Bright+ Eye Crème, 0.5 oz - Retail Value $42
This is a classic product from Ole Henriksen- if you struggle with dark circles under your eyes it’s definitely worth giving a try! This eye cream has a touch of a tint to it, and it’s made with a vitamin C complex, real gold, and antioxidants. It’s been recently reformulated (denoted by the + in Bright+) and is now fragrance-free. I don’t struggle with super bad dark circles, but I do see a difference when I use this product, and I’m excited for others to have the chance to use it for the first time through their Allure subscription- this eye cream alone costs more than the entire subscription box!
Sachajuan Hair After The Sun, 3.4 oz - Retail Value $37
This is a hair treatment you apply after sun exposure (like spending all day at the beach), and you can use it as a leave-in treatment or wash it out. The top layer of my hair always feels a little crusty when I spend too much time in the sun, so this treatment sounds perfect. It’s made with hydrating glycerin, castor oil, pantheon, and red algae extract to hydrate and nourish your strands.
Pound Cake Cosmetics Red Velvet Cake Batter Lipstick - Retail Value $24
This is a high-intensity matte red lipstick if I have ever seen one- and if you’re sensitive to scents/flavors in your lip products, you’re probably not going to like this one as it is flavored with the brand’s cake batter with vanilla icing scent and it is strong. This is a long-lasting matte lipstick formula and the red velvet shade has a bit of blue undertones to it, making it a shade that should work well for anyone who likes a bold red lip.
Here it is swatched.
Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser, 30 mL - Estimated Value $2.06 (buy the 175 mL version for $11.99)
Byoma is a relatively new brand on the skincare scene, and this jelly cleanser was a fun introduction. It has a nice texture that is lightweight and easy to spread across my skin, and when water is added a frothy lather starts to form. This is formulated with ceramides and licorice root so my sensitive skin really enjoyed it, and it didn’t leave my skin feeling dry or tight.
Neogen Probiotics Youth Repair Cream, 15 g - Estimated Value $14.40 (buy the 50g version for $48)
I am a big fan of Neogen, and I am always happy when I see the brand in subscription boxes that aren’t focused exclusively on K-beauty- more people deserve to discover them! This moisturizer has a really nice texture. It’s hydrating without being too heavy, and it’s made with 11 different peptides, probiotics, Hyaluronic acid, and ceramide. My skin soaked it up when I applied it after cleansing and using the Acaderma serum, and it provided enough moisture to last me all night.
Acaderma The Oasis Barrier Booster Serum, 8 mL - Retail Value $20
This serum is really nice (and one would hope so, for the price). It features an ingredient that is 20% nice effective than resveratrol and boasts higher antioxidant levels than green tea, and that’s paired with cactus and Centella asiatica. My sensitive skin really enjoys this, and I like that it’s lightweight and layers nicely under heavier moisturizers.
Value – Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $25 (save more with a longer subscription- 3 months prepaid is $60 and an annual subscription is $228)
Value Breakdown:
- Ole Henriksen: $42 → $7.53
- Sachajuan: $37 → $6.63
- Pound Cake: $24 → $4.30
- Byoma: $2.06 → $0.37
- Neogen: $14.40 → $2.58
- Acaderma: $20 → $3.58
Key Takeaways
The July Allure Beauty Box was another great box for me. With the full-size Ole Henriksen and Sachajuan hair treatment, this box was destined for happy subscribers. While I enjoyed trying out the Pound Cake lipstick, I just don't think it's something I am going to be reaching for often given the bold color and equally bold scent. The remaining products from Byoma, Neogen, and Acaderma are all going to be used up easily. Value-wise, Allure promises a monthly value of at least $100, and everything in the box added up to $139.46.
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To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No. If you sign up in August, you should receive the August box.
What do you think of the July Allure Beauty Box? What was your favorite product in the box?
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