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Unboxing! The First Allure Beauty Box July 2015: Winning Is Everything!

What it is: The Allure Beauty Box (formerly Sample Society from BeautyBar.com)
Where to get it: Allure.com/thebeautybox
How much is it?: $15.00 monthly + tax
Types of Products: General skin, hair, body, and beauty products and make up.
What are the Perks?!:  NOTHING as of yet???

The First Allure Beauty Box July 2015: 

 

Winning Is Everything!

 

Unboxing and Review!

As I mentioned in my previous Sample Society post, Allure finally broke off from Beautybar.com to do their beauty box on their own. Here I have my very first one. Off the bat, the box doesn't seem much different from Sample Society. The packaging and booklet is basically the same and it costs the same as well. The only noticeable differences are we no longer receive the $10 beautybar coupon and there is no referral link.

Let's take a look:

The Haul!

1. Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer:

Sample Sized at 1 oz., Approx. $3.20. Full Size Listed at 8.5 oz. for $27.00

Significantly larger than the last Sample Society Bumble and Bumble product, I'm interested in giving this a shot. It smells awesome and seems really useful. Nice start.

2. Supergoop Defense Refresh Setting Mist Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50:

Sample Sized at .5 oz., Approx. $4.12. Full Sized Listed at 3.4 oz for $28.00

For all the years of beauty boxing, I have some how been able to avoid supergoop up until this month- where I got two items. Like I stated in my July Birchbox unboxing - I'm interested in trying this stuff. But, I'm not really going to go out and spend $30/$40 on sunscreen...

3. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Synchronized Complex II:

Sample Sized at .14 oz., Approx. $18.00. Full Sized Listed at .5 oz. for $65.00.

WOW! An $18 sample? I can dig that. However, I think I've enough of Estee Lauder eye stuff in any Allure beauty box. I want to try some NEW stuff!

4. Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray:

Sample Sized at 1.4 oz., Approx. $7.00. Full Sized Listed at 5 oz. for $25.00

Although this is supposed to be a "new" box- I'm not seeing anything really new. This would technically be the 3rd time I received an Oscar Blandi from Allure and I still haven't gotten rid of or used the first two!! UGH!!

5. Invisibobble Hair Ties:

$8.00 for a set of 3

I think these are really cool! I'm constantly losing hair things and I will take as many as I can get. They look like old school telephone chords. I can dig it!

6. Estee Lauder Sumptuous Infinite Daring Length + Volume Mascara in Black:

Sample Size unknown, Approximating $10.00 value 

I just mentioned above that I'm getting sick of getting the same things from Allure. But two have two items from the same company in one box is pushing it for me. Meh

 

 The Final Verdict!

Box Value: Approx $50.00?

 Box Score: 7/10

Final Thoughts:  Lots of products, crazy high value, stuff I'll actually use. The only problem I see is such repetitive companies and products. I hope for more originality in the future.

What did you think of the first Allure Beauty Box?

PSA: NEW!! 500 point Ipsy Points Perks Are Available!

I know I'm a little late on this (busy with Christmas!!)

But Ipsy has released some new 500 Point Perks!!

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Anything on your wishlist here?

Unboxing! Ipsy Glam Bag December 2014: Thinking of You- Inspiring Original!

What it is: Ipsy Glam Bag
Where to get it: Ipsy.com
How much is it?: $10.00 monthly + tax
Types of Products: Skin, hair, body, and beauty products and make up.
What are the Perks?!: By reviewing items and sharing Ipsy info on Facebook, rack up Ipsy points to redeem for free beauty products.

My Ipsy December Glam Bag that I was INSANELY excited about has FINALLY arrived! Without further ado...

Ipsy Glam Bag December 2014: Thinking of You- 

Inspiring Original 

Unboxing and Review!

There was a whole lot of buzz around Ipsy's December 2014 Glam Bag. Some crazy spoilers and a lot of guessing games. That totally added to my excitement for my Glam Bag and rightfully so. Let's take a look...

Upon Opening:

The Bag:

My bag was kind of smushed. But, it's adorable, classic looking, and will definitely be used!

The Haul!

1. Bumble and bumble Repair Blow Dry Cream:

Sample Sized at .5 oz (Approx $3). Full Sized listed at 5 oz for $30.00

My hair is SO damaged from dying and styling. So, I will always invite a new repair cream into my life- especially a heat protection one. I've actually never had to actually buy full bottles of any hair repair items because these samples go a LONG way. It smells great and is a substantial size sample- you just need a TINY bit. Love it!

2. Cailyn Cosmetics Just Mineral Eye Polish in Orchid:

FULL SIZED! 2.5 g listed at $15.00!

THIS was what I've been waiting for from the spoiler! I was SO excited to try this shadow and was amazed I actually got it in my bag. Ipsy has gotten me addicted to Cailyn. I was a bit worried when I opened my Glam Bag and the shadow seemed a little bit darker than what I expected. But, it swatches a bit lighter. It is incredibly smooth, pigmented, and freaking STAYS IN PLACE! The packaging and applicator are fantastic. I'm even more in love with this bag. I think it will go VERY well with my new Vasanti Kajal Rose-Gold Liner!

3. Nourish Organic Renewing Eye Cream:

I have NO idea how much the full sized product is- as I can't find it. I will approx the .5 oz sample at $3.00

This sample I'm not too keen on. I do really like Nourish Organics. But, I probably won't use this eye cream and although I appreciate a preview of items- I can't understand why I can't find more info on this...?

4. NYX Cosmetics Butter Lip Balm in Parfait:

FULL SIZED! Listed at 4g for $4.00

I was really worried about this lip gloss. I didn't care for a lot of the colors Ipsy was releasing in the bags. However, I feel I lucked out with Parfait. It is a VERY sheer pink. The balm has a very nice texture and scent and goes on nicely. Thank you Ipsy for NOT sending me another useless red and electric pink lip item. Thank you!

5. Tarte Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes 4 in 1 Mascara:

Sample Sized at .1m oz (Approx $8). Full Size listed at .24 oz for $20

This was the only throw away for me. I appreciate that people really like Tarte and this mascara. I have tried it before and had a full sized years ago. And, hated it. Such is life. But, many people do like it and I think it is a great addition for the Glam Bag.

The Final Verdict!

Box Value: Approx $33.00- not bad

 Box Score: 8/10

Final Thoughts: I really think Ipsy did well with this bag. They had a great selection this month and awesome variety of items. I'm not really going to use the mascara (PLEASE STOP SEND ME MASCARA!) or the eye cream. But, I LOVE the other products I received! Good show Ipsy!