My
Allure Sample Society box for March 2015 arrived today and I was so excited to dig in. This is one of my favorite boxes because the brands are always so good. I've been subscribed for over a year now and I think there've only two months where I considered the box a dud. That's an amazing track record! It's also super affordable and while there aren't usually coupons or points for reviews like Birchbox has, I still think this is a great subscription.
The Cost: $15/month
What You Get: Five deluxe-size beauty samples from a curated mix of skin, hair, and makeup products, as well as fragrance. You'll also receive $10 BeautyBar.com gift card to redeem on any $50 Beauty Bar purchase every month.
Juice Beauty Green Apple Age Defy Moisturizer-.5oz- I don't really care for this product. I don't find it moisturizing in the slightest and it stinks. I know some people love it but this and my skin do not get along.
Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray- I adore this spray. It's my favorite volumizing spray. I have thin, fine hair and this works fantastically well, giving me the oompf I want without getting sticky or greasy. I'm currently out and have been waiting for this box so I wouldn't have to buy more.
Benefit Roller Lash Mascara- Yay!! I got one! I've been wanting to try this since it's new and it's Benefit, of course. At first use, I love it!! Long, dark and glorious lashes!! Since I just used it, I still have to test it for longevity, fall out and smudgyness. It's got a weird rubbery brush but it totally works for me.
Cargo Essentials Lip Gloss in Taos- This is a sheer moisturizing lip gloss. I like Cargo but am not super thrilled with this Taupe color. I like the pink I got in Birchbox much better. Nothing wrong with the formula, it's nice and sheer without much shine.
Value: $16
Malin + Goetz Mojito Lip Balm- This is a clear, super moisturizing lip balm. I love it. This smells good, glides on and will make your lips happy. I think this is my third tube and I'm hoarding it, that's how much I like it. It's too expensive to just run out and buy so I always love getting them in my boxes. I was very generous and gave one to my mom for Christmas. Haha! It was hard to part with but I knew she'd love it and I can't be that greedy!
Value: $12
VERDICT: For $15 a month, getting a whopping $40 worth of products is pretty awesome. I've always liked the brands that
Sample Society tends to send and this box really was no exception. I will never have enough of the Oscar Blandi and Malin + Goetz. My new favorite mascara might be the Benefit Roller Lash (still testing longevity) and while the color is blah on the Cargo, it's a full size lip gloss!
If you would like to sign up for Allure's Sample Society,
you can do that here. If it's your first time subscribing you can use code
5FORYOU to get $5 off your first box.
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This is a great assortment! I got the Roller Lash in my Birchbox and it didn't work that well for me--I mean, it worked fine as a "normal" mascara, but it didn't give me the advertised curl. I'm glad that it is working well for you, though! I also am not a fan of the Juice Beauty moisturizer because of the way it smells :/
ReplyDeleteI can't say that I noticed any curling but I did like how it applied and stayed without flaking. I think there was a little clumping but not too bad and I like how it separated all my lashes. So basically like a regular mascara but better than some. I still like my Hope Girl 140 SuperLash better than anything else I've encountered. :D
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