Ahh fall, otherwise known as when company's actually out the good stuff in their boxes. That's right, you get the good stuff September-January. That's how they hook ya and then keep you wanting more. That's right I have been around the subscription box block and know the drill. With that being said, Allure did well this month. Not everything was a win, but I would say the box as a whole got a solid final grade!
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask (Full-size $36): This was a product I had actually already owned and I'm not gonna lie I rather enjoy it. It's kind of a strange mask, at least to me. You leave it on anywhere from 5-10 minutes and it somehow soaks into your hair and doesn't take long to wash out. Leaving you with luxurious hair all in the time it takes you to soap up and nair your legs. I agree that it isn't thick, but the floral fragrance is nauseating to me. It doesn't even smell like flowers it more smells like raw honey and flowers. To me it's not a good combo. Final Grade; A-
Spongelle Freesia Pear Body Wash Infused Buffer (Full-size $15): This item scent was made exclusively for this month's box and I like it. The smell is overpowering, but freesia is more of a softer scented flower, at least to me anyways. I like that it's wrapped because I don't plan on using it right away, but I'm a little annoyed that it doesn't have an attached string for hanging. I don't want it touching anything when it dries. I've got a germ issue, so that may not matter to anyone but me. Final Grade: TBD
Doucce Freematic Eyeshadow Single in Kristi (Full-size $10): Doucce is actually a brand I had never heard of and I'm interested in what else they have to offer. They look like click and go palettes, even the back of this shadow pan is magnetized, so theoretically you could just pop this into whatever Z or Uni palette you have. The shadow is a really great bright copper bronze. I love those types of shades, especially if you have any blue or green in your eyes this will make them pop. I still haven't gotten around to using it, but it swatches nicely. Final Grade: TBD
Update: While this shadow swatches beautifully and the color is fantastic, it does not pick up very well with a shadow brush. I tried 2 different brushes and neither of them had a good enough result. My final grade is a D+, I like the color but this will probably never get used now that I know how it works.
Tatcha Indigo Soothing Silk Hand Cream (Full-size $38): Yeah no, not ever going to buy a $38 hand lotion! This is nice enough, it's a pretty color, but it's nothing special. Final Grade: C
Mally Volumizing Mascara (Full-size $20): While I'm happy that we got a full-size product in the box, I'm not super pleased it's this. This mascara is okay, but it's definitely not my favorite. I feel like this does nothing for me, other than make my lashes black and not weigh them down. Some people swear by it, but I find it to be absolutely average. Final Grade: C
Klorane Dry-Shampoo with Nettle (Full-size $20): THIS IS MY FAVORITE DRY SHAMPOO EVER! I actually ordered this from Birchbox on accident once and fell in love with it. This is made specifically for oily hair and to condition said oily hair to produce less oil over time. I've always used it so sparingly that I've never seen it happen, but I totally believe it. If I could afford to buy 2+ bottles of this a month, which is what I would go through I totz would. Until then I'll use Batiste. Final Grade: A+
You did well in October Allure, but I can tell you right now that I'm not excited for November. There are currently 2 box variations, but I'm sure they'll come out with more once they've realized they don't have enough for said boxes. Right now, me cancelling them is looking pretty good and I most likely will. I'm getting to the point of not liking subscription boxes anymore. Although I did ask for a Mishibox subscription for Christmas...what can I say I have a problem!
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