Allure Sample Society: August 2014

Yeah, it's true. I subscribed to a new box...however, I have cancelled two and will soon be canceling another!

After seeing my friend's awesome box last month I immediately went and signed up for the Allure Sample Society box. It is much like the other beauty boxes, but there is one sample from each category: nails, hair, lips, skin, and lashes. The cost is $15 a month, plus any applicable taxes. Subscribers also receive a code each month for $10 off a purchase of at least $50 on www.beautybar.com.

Each box comes with a little magazine detailing the products:

First look!

Ciaté Paint Pots

Nail Polish - Cha Cha Cha

Sample size: 0.17 fl oz (full size: $15)

Wow, is this orange! And, per the magazine, it is even brighter on the nail.

Being that I don't love orange, this will be off to the swap site.

Oribe

Surfcomber Tousseled Textured Mousse

Full size sample! Sample size: 2.5oz (full size: $21.50-$37)

This product was the spoiler and yet another convincing reason to subscribe. I've heard good things about the brand, so I am excited to test it out. This is the "purse size" which retails for $21.50 - worth more than the cost of the box!

I'm hoping the beachy waves look works for me!

Two Faced

Melted Liquified Longwear Lipstick - Melted Peony

Sample size: 0.16 fl oz (full size: $21)

I love lip products, especially pink ones, so this was a great item for me!

I haven't tried this yet, but the matte finish is intriguing.

Kate Somerville

Dilo Oil Restorative Treatment

Same size: 0.1 fl oz (full size: $65)

So, um, yeah. At first glance I thought this item had an interesting name. Then I looked more closely. Dilo. Strange word. I'm not sure how I am feeling about this sample, mostly because I don't quite get how to use it.

The sample doesn't have a dropper, so do I just put some in my hands and rub onto my face? Or drip some into my face and work in? I may just swap this away...

Jane Iredale

Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara - Black Ice

Sample size: 0.1 oz (full size: $33)

Based on the packaging I totally didn't realize this was a mascara at first! Not super thrilled for another black mascara, and the magazine description isn't helping...

Caterpillar brush? Fibers? A dozen passes? This may also be headed to the swap shop.

Summary: I didn't love this box as much as my friend's box from July. That said, I like the concept of the categories and the little magazine with detailed information. I'll definitely be keeping this subscription for a few months and see how I like it.