Disclosure: If you make a purchase through the links posted below, I may receive a small compensation. Read the full disclosure.
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.
Allure Sample Society
Cost: $15/month
Ships To: Continental US.
I hd been hearing so much about the revamped Sample Society by Allure that I just had to see what all the fuss was about. And once I saw the contents of the box (they revealed it before the box was shipped), I was sold.
If you aren’t familiar, Sample Society is the brainchild of the editors of Allure Magazine. Each month they select a curated mix of five deluxe skin, hair makeup and fragrance samples and deliver them to your door. Yyour subscription also includes a $10 off $50 BeautyBar purchase each month and an Allure penned “mini-magazine” which gives you the details on all the samples.
Sample Society ships via UPS and took only a few days to arrive. I don’t get too many subscription boxes directly from UPS but I like when I do!
Ohh, I love these red boxes! They are a great size to use to send beauty products and samples that I can’t use to friends.
Although I knew exactly what was in this box, I was so anxious to get my hands on it. And you can probably see why. The first look was amazing!
Everyone received the same products in the July 2014 Sample Society Box, but as I understand it boxes will be customized again beginning in August. Here is what the July box contained:
~Fekkai PrX Reparatives Intense Fortifying Masque ($8): This is a once a week deep conditioning treatment. I’ve used this in the past and have always been happy with the results. It smells great and since you only have to do it once a week for a few minutes it’s a pretty easy routine to follow.
~Butter London Nail Lacquer (The Old Bill) ($15): There were three different variations of Butter London sent out. They were all metallics and I am pretty happy with “The Old Bill” which is a coppery bronze. The card says you can get away with only one coat of polish, but I never find this to be the case – no matter what the polish brand is. I always need two. Always.
~Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette ($4.38): B received this in his Men’s Bergdorf Goodman GOSSYBOX and I have been trying to steal it ever since. I absolutely love it. It’s incredible. It’s a citrus scent, but has a warm “musky” base. At least that’s how it’s described. I just think it’s amazing!
~L’Oreal Paris Extraordinaire by Colour Riche Liquid Lipcolor (Ruby Opera) ($9.99): I don’t think I realized that this was a gloss until I tried to open it up. I thought it was a lipstick and was shocked that I had unscrew it. It’s glossy / shiny, not sticky and the color is very pigmented.
~Laura Mercier Matte Radiance Baked Powder (Highlighter 01 – Golden Nude) ($8.31): I briefly tested this with my finger and they are so right, a little does go a long way! It’s gives a great shimmer though! But I wonder, do I need to go get a special highlighter brush for this? I am fairly certain that I do not own one, but maybe I should?
All totaled I came up with a value of $45.68 for the July 2014 Allure Sample Society box. I was thrilled with my first ever box from them and I cannot wait to see what they do next month. It’s going to be hard to beat this month, but you never know!
Did you get Sample Society this month? What’d you think? If you are interested in signing up or just want to learn more, click here!
