JULY 2017
Allure beauty box
The first box i received, came with a complimentary freematic eye shadow palette. Allure beauty box is pretty straightforward, there isnt much personal customisation but they always bring in the best in beauty for their boxes.
8 items in total:
-Burt's bees facial oil
-Beauty for real lip scrub
-Cargo blush in Bali
-Wander beauty bullet lipstick
-Redken sea salt spray
-Briogeo Rosarco blow dry perfection & protection creme.
-Feel bamboo charcoal facial sheet mask.
-Freematic eye shadow doucce
1. Cargo blush in Bali.
Most of cargo cosmetics blushers/eyeshadow/bronzers comes in the signature metallic tin. Bali is a Rosey pink with a satin texture, it is mot matte nor is it too shimmery which is why it is currently my favourite blusher to go for. It gives a very natural glow and highly pigmented. I really do love cargo cosmetics, i discovered the brand purely from subscription boxes and is one of the brands that i look forward to receiving.
(Swatches in pics below)
2. Wander beauty lipstick in Barely there.
I notice this brand coming out often in beauty boxes such as sephora playbox. Ive yet to see it instores, so my first view is from allure. This is a rosy mauve shade thats a natural mlbb look. Highly pigmented and leaves a satin sheen, not matte nor too creamy. (Swatches in pics below)
Down here are the swatches for the blush and the lipstick:
3. Beauty for real lip scrub.
This is a really fun scrub to use on the lips, the sugar granules are not coarse yet it doesnt easily melt into softness either. It has a strong scent of cinnamon tho it also has orange and vanilla in the ingredients list. After using, lips do feel softer and smoother, but i still had some dead skin hanging so you might still want to use a toothbrush to brush off.
4. Burt's bees complete nourishment facial oil.
This is a product targeted for dry skin, it has vitamin E for nourishment and also Jojoba oil and evening primrose oil which helps in hydrating. I am personally scared to use oils due to the fact that i have oily-combi skin hence it might really break the heck out of my face. So i do not plan to keep this for myself, however reviews from allure editors says its a really good product for people with dry skin or if you've just cane back from cold dry winter countries.
5. Redken sea salt spray.
Now this is one of those products that i wished i got earlier on at the start of the year where i still had my mid shoulder length hair. Now that i have pixie hair, i honestly cannot try to make a beach wave with my non existence locks. So instead i tried it on my girl who has curly hair and truly, sea salt does help enhance the curl and also helps in taming the waves. This is a good product!
6. Briogeo Rosarco blow dry perfection & protection creme.
Based on the web, the key benefits of the product is to protect against heat damage up to 425°F, smooths hair and tames frizz & enhances shine and softness. It is also meant for all hair types and is perfect for blow dry users and if you live in extra hot humid weather.
7. Feel bamboo charcoal facial sheet mask.
This is an all black charcoal mask which claims to have pore minimizing properties and acts as a powerful detoxifier. I like the colour difference of the mask as it makes it seems more real like it really is full of active charcoal goodness. After using the mask, i dare say that it does tightens and face feels detoxed after use. It doesn't have a sticky residue after wear which i like.
8. Freematic eye shadow doucce
This is a bonus free item uthat i received for signing up as a new subscriber. It is a magnetic palette that has changeable eyeshadow units inside. The case comes with 4 shades below:
A shimmer rose, matte black, pearlescent white & shimmer grey. Swatches here:
Based on the first swatches, the shimmer grey is much more pigmented compared to the matte black at the last swatch which is really patchy and does not glide on well and not as pigmented. The shimmer rose and pearlescent white works well, are soft and also easily blendable. I have never heard of this brand before, maybe it is only allure exclusive. But i doubt that subscribers would be missing much with this palette.
Overall thoughts on my first Allure beauty box:
Priced at $15/month i think its still a cheap subscription box and an alternative for a most recent box that i quit on (lip monthly $12.95/month).
I get more products inside, roughly 5-6 products minus the free gift. Great information booklet on each product and uses!
Allure has an outstanding beauty news department and articles on various beauty product hence its a learning experience trying out the products they rave about.
I like the box packaging that it comes in, simple yet easily contained the products without flaps and fuss.
I can easily see myself still subscribed for at least a year as the products are worthy. Hence i highly recommend normal everyday makeup/skincare enthusiast to give Allure beauty box a go. 👍🏾
