The May Allure Beauty Box is a Spring Refresh
Spring showers have nothing on the May Allure Beauty Box. The products inside are packed with moisture delivered in the most elegant formulas for dewy skin, radiant hair, and smooth, plump lips. You’ll get 6 total products (8 for new members) — delivered right to your door. Plus, our new member box is valued at $328 — and this month, new members can get their first monthly box for only $15 with the code VIP15. For a limited time, receive two full size new member gifts when you sign up: Topicals Like Butter Hydrating Mask and Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Mascara.
Use code VIP15 to get your first monthly box for only $15.
Boxes vary, but we always try to deliver new and exciting products to every member, to bring you beauty products you'll love.
1/22New member gift 1: Topicals Like Butter Hydrating Mask (full size)
Why you’ll love it: I’m verklempt! If you get that reference, you will appreciate the name of this moisturizing face and body mask. The ceramide-, squalane-, and shea butter-packed mask makes skin so smooth — like, well, butter — but unlike its namesake food, the mask melts into skin without any greasiness.
How you’ll use it: Apply a thin layer wherever you’re looking for a dose of hydration (the mask is meant for face and body) and leave it on for 20 minutes—or overnight when you want more moisture. Our editors love using this twice a week to keep skin soft during cold winter months.
2/22New member gift 2: Rare Beauty Perfect Strokes Universal Volumizing Mascara (full size)
Why you’ll love it: Hello, va-va-voom lashes! This (very appropriately named) mascara leaves lashes fluttery, soft, and clump-free. The long-wearing, pitch-black formula spiked with lash-conditioning castor oil doesn’t dry too quickly, so you can easily go in with a second layer to up the drama. And the thick brush coats every lash with ease. It’s why Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty is one celebrity beauty brand that our editors actually can’t get enough of.
How you’ll use it: Apply two coats and marvel at the thick, lustrous results. One editor even skips the lash primer she usually uses to prevent smudges on her oily lids.
4/22U Beauty Resurfacing Compound (full size)
Why you’ll love it: Meet the multitasking serum with a loyal following. Before its official launch, preview samples were as coveted as Chanel bags at Paris Fashion Week, and now its devoted following includes many of Allure’s most senior editors. The light formula is so popular because it is a “one-and-done” product that actually works: “After a few days of continuous use, it brightens skin and smooths texture,” says senior editor Dianna Mazzone. And this serum is packed with tried-and-true brightening, smoothing ingredients like vitamin C, alpha hydroxy acids, and retinol; clarifying witch hazel; and hydrating vitamin E — all in a formula that’s designed not to irritate skin.
How you’ll use it: Spread on a few pumps each morning and/or night and top it with a basic moisturizer. (Don’t use this, or any retinol, if you’re pregnant or nursing.)
5/22BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream (full size)
Why you’ll love it: Cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson has made moisturizers and serums for the world’s fanciest skin-care brands and now he’s bottling his years of skin-smoothing, glow-inducing knowledge into his own line, BeautyStat. You are getting a full-size jar of his soothing gel-cream — a $50 value — that floods skin with hyaluronic acid and ceramides for a bouncy, dewy complexion.
How you’ll use it: The formula is richly hydrating but light in texture, so it layers well with other products (like your new U Beauty serum!). You can use it on its own, morning and night, topped with sunscreen in the morning, or over serums or toners. It creates a nice, smooth base for makeup.
6/22Christophe Robin Hydrating Leave-In Mist with Aloe Vera (full size)
Why you’ll love it: No product can take the place of a haircut, but this one comes pretty close: It’s so good at making ends and lengths look healthy, one editor forgot she was due for a trim. The lightweight but incredibly nourishing blend of aloe vera and flaxseed extract adds tons of shine, even on damaged hair.
How you’ll use it: Spritz down the lengths of dry or just-washed damp hair before air-drying or blow-drying. The nozzle dispenses the perfect amount of product, so it’s almost impossible to overdo it — even editors with fine hair can use this without weighing down their roots.
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7/22First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Why you’ll love it: Everyone’s skin needs are different, but the importance of removing your makeup before bed is a universal truth. With calming aloe, this fragrance-free cleanser turns that to-do-list item into a soothing ritual. But it’s not too laid-back — it also has the power to whisk away oil, grime, and every last speck of foundation.
How you’ll use it: Every single night. When you find a cleanser you love as much as this one, it’s less tempting to prioritize your bed over your cleansing routine.
8/22True + Luscious Super Moisture Lipstick (full size)
Why you’ll love it: This bullet glides on so smoothly that one editor briefly thought it had started melting. It’s packed with hydrating ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, and definitely lives up to its “Super Moisture” name. It is lightweight, vegan, and cruelty-free, and has a nice, dewy finish that looks as great in pictures and on Zoom as it does in person.
How you’ll use it: Wear this lipstick with any look, to any place. Its hydrating wash of opaque color keeps lips as moisturized and smooth as a lip balm would.
9/22Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
Why you’ll love it: First things first: This isn’t the toner of your teenage years. Black rice extract and hyaluronic acid top the ingredient list of this supremely hydrating, brightening formula that gives skin a dose of radiance. This bottle delivers immediate moisture and dewiness — a perfect prep step for the rest of your routine.
How you’ll use it: After cleansing, pour a few drops into the palm of your hand and then gently press it into your skin from your forehead to your neck.
10/22Ahava Mineral Hand Cream Cactus & Pink Pepper (full size)
Why you’ll love it: A 20-second wash will keep your hands clean...and a five-second massage with Ahava Mineral Hand Cream Cactus & Pink Pepper right after will keep them silky. The lotion feels light on skin but is infused with lots of hydrating ingredients: minerals from the Dead Sea, glycerin, and smoothing witch hazel. After rubbing in a small dollop, skin feels soft, never the least bit sticky.
How you’ll use it: Thanks to its portable size, this tube is a handy addition to any work bag. But it also looks pretty sitting on your sink — a pink, floral-scented reminder to moisturize your hands after washing them.
11/22Avant Collagen Intense Radiance Activator Serum (full size)
Why you’ll love it: The laundry list of ingredients displayed on the tube may be a little incomprehensible without a chemistry degree, but there’s a reason they’re front and center. This smoothing, plumping moisturizer is packed with tried-and-true star ingredients: Hydrolyzed collagen is one of the rare ingredients that can help firm, lecithin moisturizes by forming a fatty-acid barrier over the skin’s surface, trehalose pulls water into the skin to make it softer and more radiant, and niacinamide is brilliant at strengthening the moisture barrier while calming your complexion.
How you’ll use it: Smooth it over your skin each morning, under sunscreen (like your new La Roche-Posay SPF!), for a plumper, dewier complexion over time. The sunscreen part is key, since firming treatments only work if you protect your skin from the sun.
12/22Mudmasky Vitamin-A Booster Blue Clay Mask (full size)
Why you’ll love it: The creamy blend is made with bentonite and kaolin clays, which absorb oil and gently exfoliate. The formula is also enriched with bakuchiol, a plant extract said to have similar benefits to retinol, as in, it helps reduce discoloration and firm skin when used consistently over time.
How you’ll use it: The mask’s blue color is unique enough to inspire you to snap a selfie, but not so neon that it’ll scare your dog. As it dries over the course of about 10 minutes, it turns white, a signal that it’s time to rinse it away. Afterwards, one editor found her skin was noticeably smoother, softer, and more luminous.
13/22Verb Ghost Oil (full size)
Why you’ll love it: The best kinds of hair products are the ones anyone — regardless of hair texture — can use and Verb’s beloved Ghost Oil fits the bill. It lives up to its name, feeling so weightless in your hair that as you run it through, it’s almost like nothing is there. But then, as you work it in, you see your hair getting smoother and shinier, without the heaviness many oils leave behind.
How you’ll use it: You can use this oil to polish jagged ends and smooth thirsty, ragged strands by running two or three drops through your damp or dry hair. It is also a great finisher if you’ve blown out or straightened your hair and want a sleeker look without that oily texture.
14/22Apto Skincare Orange Blossom Lip Balm (full size)
Why you’ll love it: There are so many lip balms, lip masks, and lip oils to choose from, but Apto Skincare Orange Blossom Lip Balm has a permanent place on editors’ vanities. The formula inside this squeezable tube is incredibly rich with a fresh citrus scent and drenches lips in hydration. It is also made with skin-nourishing, antioxidant-rich ingredients like coconut and soybean oils.
How you’ll use it: Swipe it over your lips — even our most dry- and chapped-lip prone editors find they don’t need to reapply more than three times a day. Use any excess ointment on the outermost corners of your mouth, areas that tend to be forgotten, yet can easily become dry, red, or cracked.
15/22Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel (full size)
Why you’ll love it: This light gel moisturizer is a joy to use, especially as the weather gets warmer. It is delicate and refreshing, delivering a burst of moisture that’s infused with soothing aloe and propolis. According to one study, propolis is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, minerals, three types of B vitamins, plus C and E, and skin-loving enzymes. The combo even helped brighten one editor’s skin, fading post-acne dark spots after just a week.
How you’ll use it: A quarter-size dollop is perfect for covering your face, and the fragrance-free, thin formula layers well under the rest of your skin-care routine. In the summer, it’s all you need under sunscreen.
16/22La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60
Why you’ll love it: The cardinal rule of skin care is to wear sunscreen every day, and having La Roche-Posay’s SPF 60 on hand makes following it a breeze. The lotion feels more like a sophisticated moisturizer and less beach-in-a-bottle, and it’s high SPF value is ideal. There’s no greasy residue, no chalkiness, and no excessive rubbing. On no-makeup days, it will leave your complexion looking fresh and hydrated.
How you’ll use it: Smooth it on as the last step in your skin-care routine and reapply at least every two hours if you’re spending time outdoors. It’s seamless under makeup.
17/22Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner
Why you’ll love it: This waterless essence is delicate but potent: The hydrating formula goes on superthin, so it’s perfect for layering under the rest of your skin care. The elegant texture also makes it a perfect hydrator for muggy spring days and hot, humid summer months. And it still manages to make skin soft and hydrated with a subtle, natural glow.
How you’ll use it: Sprinkle a few drops onto your fingertips and smooth it over your skin before putting on anything else. Follow with your usual routine, topped off with the La Roche-Posay sunscreen that’s also in your box.
18/22Acure Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser
Why you’ll love it: The name might have you thinking you’ll squeeze the reflective tube and get rainbow glitter. But what you’ll actually get is a brilliant exfoliating cleanser. And...“unicorn root”? It’s also known as Aletris farinosa root extract, which, along with glycolic acid, helps to brighten skin.
How you’ll use it: Splash your face with water and then massage on this mild chemical exfoliator in small circles. It goes on as a cream, thickening as you go until it turns into a foam — your cue to rinse.
19/22LatinUs Beauty Hair Care Control Shampoo (sponsored bonus product)
20/22LatinUs Beauty Hair Care Control Conditioner (sponsored bonus product)
Raj Shah21/22Shop Now! Introducing the Limited Edition Readers' Choice Awards Box ($198 value)
Every year, Allure readers vote for their favorite beauty products in the Allure Readers’ Choice Awards, and we always look forward to seeing the winners. It’s a celebration of the best masks, treatments, and lip colors from beauty lovers who have tried every serum and lip gloss out there — and then some. And now we’ve lovingly packed 9 of the all-time greatest Allure Readers’ Choice Award winners into a limited-edition Allure Beauty Box.
Allure Beauty Box member-exclusive price: $40
Non-member price: $80
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22/22Shop Now! Limited Edition: Hydration Essentials ($207 value)
The fastest way to make a noticeable difference in your skin and hair is with a big burst of moisture—and the easiest way to do that is with this Limited-Edition Hydration Essentials Box. The moisturizing products here are a tall drink of water for radiant skin and nourished hair and they work even harder if you layer them.
Allure Beauty Box member-exclusive price: $40
Non-member price: $80
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