Hello! I am a little late posting my Allure Beauty Box Subscription not only because I have been busy, but my box also always arrives the 3rd week of the month. I've been a subscriber for almost a year now, so I was surprised and delighted when I received an email that I would be receiving a "special gift" for being a loyal Beauty Box member.
They chose to send me two of their (Allure) favorite products from Paula's Choice Skincare; completely separate items from what I would be receiving in my normal box. I never knew they treated their subscribers to extra goodies! This is surprising, since by comparison I have been with Birchbox for 6 years and never received anything like this from them.
So let's get into all the goodies I received this month:
Nudestix Gel Color Lip & Cheek Balm
The Original Makeup Eraser
RAHUA Classic Shampoo
RAHUA Classic Conditioner
Stellar Brilliant Primer
Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturizer
Extras
Paula's Choice Skincare Resist Vitamin C Treatment
Paula's Choice Skincare Self-Tanning Concentrate
Nudestix Gel Color Lip & Cheek Balm
Nudestix Gel lippie in the shade J Mama is a warm-toned blush nude that glides easily, and with it's glossy sheen, provides hydration without the stickiness. It also contains lip-protecting plant oils taken from sunflower, rapeseed, cottenseed and soybean. Since it's rich in antioxidants from Vitamin E, the balm feels great on both your lips or your cheeks. I was hesitant putting wet, glossy balm on my cheeks in fear it would make my skin look oily, but once lightly blended on the cheeks the sheen is gone and leaves a light matte shade. Overall, it gives wonderful coverage and barely-there feel.
Price $24
Full Size Product
Find J Mama shade here
The Original Makeup Eraser
This is a finely fibered wash cloth that gently removes any and all makeup. In the box I received a 4" x 4" sample size of the original that can fray because it's not lined, but I found it's great for throwing in your travel bag. This super fuzzy and soft cloth feels great on your skin. Just add warm water and wipe! Care instructions are simple in that it's machine washable and will last (3-5 years) for the original full sized cloth, which measures at 8" x 16". Think clean, think green. Replace throw-away makeup wipes or liquid makeup removers with this reusable cloth.
Price $20
Sample Size
Purchase here
RAHUA Classic Shampoo
Rahua Classic Shampoo contains sustainably sourced Amazonian ingredients that help to restore and revitalize your hair. It works great with all hair types, even colored like mine, to leave hair feeling soft, luminous and repaired. Earthy aromas fill up the shower as you gently lather it into the hair that are derived from the Palo Santo Oil. I think it's perfect for sensitive skin with it's beneficial ingredients like vitamin E and aloe to help maintain a healthy scalp. It's also sulfate free.
Price $34
Sample Size 22ml
Purchase here
RAHUA Classic Conditioner
Rahua Classic Conditioner works great when paired with Rahua Classic Shampoo to hydrate and lock-in moisture. The conditioner smells amazing with it's earthy notes and just a hint of mint. I am fussy when it comes to conditioners because there seems to be a hard line that they either do or don't work. With this, my hair instantly soaked up the creamy formula leaving it soft and manageable. This conditioner passed my biggest test by detangling my frustrating, pin-straight hair. Furthermore, it contains amazing ingredients like jojoba oil, quinoa, and aloe.
Price $36
Sample Size 22ml
Purchase here
Stellar Brilliant Primer
It's in my nature to dive right into trying a product out before doing complete research, so to my surprise the white tube fooled me into thinking this would be a classic white-to-clear primer. Think again! Stellar Brilliant Primer is a shimmery, light pink hue that has tiny luminescent glitter. Just a little bit goes a long way, and it glides easy over face to blur imperfections and fine lines whether you wear makeup or not. It's got a silky finish with beneficial ingredients that include grape seed oil, aloe, safflower seed oil and ginseng root extract.
Price $42
Sample Size 7ml
Purchase here
Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturizer
Korres Pomegranate Moisturizer is perfect for oily to combination skin, which in my case makes it a perfect moisturizer to turn to. I immediately fell in love with the soft pomegranate scent and how it instantly soaked in, leaving my skin soft and moisturized. This is a stark contrast to other moisturizers that claim to tackle oily skin, but ultimately leave my face feeling dry. It also combats acne with hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid to leave skin hydrated and without irritation. This has be one of my new favorite skin care finds!
Price $34
Sample Size 20ml
Purchase here
EXTRAS
Paula's Choice Skincare Resist Vitamin C Treatment
Paula's Choice RESIST is a spot treatment that targets problem areas such as hyperpigmentation, dullness, wrinkles and fine lines. It claims to visibly reduce brown spots and I would suggest continued use to see that over time. I have some minor spots and fine lines that I will target with this product as I use it for my nightly routine. It's fragrance free, cruelty free and has no dyes added. If you are going to use this in the morning, always follow it up with a sunscreen (SPF 25 or greater) to boost the effectiveness.
Price $55
Full Size Product
Purchase here
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Paula's Choice Skincare Self-Tanning Concentrate
Paula's Choice Self-Tanning Concentrate is a unique product since it can turn any facial or body moisturizer into a self-tanner. Easily control how much how much color you want by adjusting the amount you mix in. Inside contains a good amount of dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a common ingredient used in self-tanners. I love this idea since I don't tan and have no interest, but I do occasionally like to dabble in self-tanning products to boost my skins color during the warmer months. The color develops over several hours and provides a long lasting natural tone without sun exposure. This product has been discontinued, but you can still find it and purchase it before it's all gone!
Price $18
Full Size Product
Purchase here
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The pomade sets fairly quickly, but not so much so that you can’t blend it out. I love that this lasted an entire day, and even through my oily skin problems and sweating it out at the gym, my brows didn't budge. I'll be looking forward to using this during hot summer days. Overall, it's an outstanding brow product that is easy to use, affordable and has incredible staying power.
