When I received my August Allure Beauty Box it got me thinking. Is it worth the $15 monthly price tag? I am here to give you the pros and cons and will also go into detail of what came inside the August Box. This way you get a closer look into this monthly subscription.
The Pros:
- The only Editor curated subscription box: I am a very loyal Allure Magazine reader so to have their editors pick out products makes me feel like I am apart of Allure.
- 5-6 products each month. Usually are true deluxe size samples and they have included full size as well
- The Mini Magazine that is included goes into great detail about each product in the box (What the product is, What is does, Ingredients, How it feels/looks, Why the editors like it, the price and where to buy it!)
- Able to try out different products for a fraction of the cost
- The packaging: It comes in a glossy red box that gives this subscription a luxurious feeling
- New Beauty Blogger? This is a great way to start a blog on a budget while testing and reviewing some of the hottest products on the market!
The Cons:
- $15 monthly price tag where other boxes that are a bit similar are $10
- End up with a stash of sample size products that never get used: This is my biggest issue right now. Allure offers a good amount of skincare samples. As most of you know I am going through a revamp of my skin care routine so I can not just try something out in the middle of trying to figure out current triggers ect.
- Sensitive Skin? Probably not the best option since there are so many skincare options each month.
- Expensive Full Price Products: Although I love beauty products when I see a sample of La Mer Soft cream that retails on the low end for $85.00 for .5 oz I know I will not try this because if I fall in love I can not justify this price point. I am all for beauty investments when the quality and performance is there but I am a very practical person as well. Case in point: $10 OR LESS TUESDAY on my Instagram.
Product details for the August Allure Beauty Box: All information provided below is from the Mini Mag that comes with the box for product reference.
Supergoop Defense Refresh Setting Mist SPF 50: Mattifying makeup-setting spray that will keep makeup in place, minimize shine and SPF. $28 Supergoop.com
Freeze 24-7 Anti Aging Eye Serum: Line Smoothing eye cream that makes skin look smoother and tighter for a few hours. $115 Freeze247.com
Pur – Lisse Blue Lotus Balancing Moisturizer: Lightweight hydrating lotion for normal, dry and sensitive skin. $55 Purlisse.com
Burberry Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base in Nude Radiance: Lightweight luminizing lotion that is champagne colored with a slight cooling effect on the skin. $48 Sephora.com
Cargo Swimmables Eye Pencil in Pebble Beach: A black brown color that glides over lids that is waterproof $18 Cargocosmetics.com
Wet Brush Midi Brush: Cushion Brush with long, flexible plastic brisles $8.99 Thewetbrush.com
Garnier New Whole Blends Honey Treasures Shampoo and Conditioner: $4.99 Garnier.com
I hope this helps you decide if you want to join in on this Subscription box. I will continue with this subscription for now as I look forward to it every month. My biggest con is the skincare concerns so some products are being pushed aside for the moment. What subscription boxes do you have? I would love to hear about them in the comments.
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I do not do subscription boxes. The real reason is that I am a control freak. I don’t want hair care products. I have skin products that I like a LOT and am satisfied with price point. So all I would want would be make up and I don’t think anyone does that. See? Control freak. Lolololol
I tend to accumulate a whole heap of samples as well! Especially the skin care ones because if I change my routine too much, I break out!
Besides which if there are other lyrics one or two applications it’s hard to be sure of the results.
The Supergoop must is amazing Vanessa! I’ve always found them to be a hit or a miss. Thanks for sharing!
Dom
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Ah, I was just thinking about subscribing to Allure’s box so I’m glad I saw this 🙂 I had to cancel my Ipsy bag bc I just didn’t like the products. I have super crazy skin that I’ve finally gotten under control so I don’t think I would like a box full of skincare I don’t want to use :/ Thanks for the review!