Allure Summer Beauty Box 2012

First of all, I'd like to say I'm sorry for the delay in posting.  I have so much to catch up with you all on.  My trusty MAC needed a tune-up and thanks to my friends at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store, it's now back in my hands.  I'd like to kick off my posts with details on the now sold out Allure Summer Beauty Box which arrived on my door step last week.

Allure says:

Want to stock up on summer beauty essentials and contribute to a good cause? Well, today's your lucky day. Allure's summer beauty box is finally here, and it's bigger and better than ever, with a total of 24 products valued at over $250! The good news: It'll only cost you $39.99 plus shipping and handling. If scoring these amazing products isn't cool enough, $5 from each order will be donated to the Skin Cancer Foundation. As for what will show up on your doorstep: 24 skin, hair, and makeup treats that'll help transform you into a summer goddess.

If your legs aren't in miniskirt condition (think prickly and pale), the new Gillette Venus & Olay razor will leave them silky, while Jergens Natural Glow & Protectmoisturizer will give them a gradual, sun-kissed glow, plus SPF 20 protection. Itching for a new nail polish? Orly's Beach Cruiser (a vibrant pink) makes for one hot manicure. And you'll want to keep Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock SPF 70 at your side at all times—it doesn't feel greasy or go on white. Want to add some sexy surfer highlights without a trip to the salon? Spritz John Frieda's Sheer Blonde Lightening Spray on your ends for a beachy vibe. And you get not only one but two of my personal favorite hot-weather hair saver—dry shampoo (thanks to Oscar Blandi and Redken). The list of beauty loot goes on and on. So snag one and save bank, do good, and look gorgeous.  


The contents of the box are as follows:

1. Aloxxi Colourcare Leave-In Conditioner (10.1 fl oz/300 ml; aloxxi.com) - This weightless detangler strengthens, revitalizes, and protects your haircolor while keeping hair young and vibrant looking.
2. Bioré Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser (6.77 fl oz/200 ml; biore.com/usa) - New Bioré Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser removes all forms of impurities while retaining over 90% of skin's natural moisture.
3. Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Plum (0.09 oz/2.6 g; burtsbees.com/natural-products/lips-lip-color/lip-shimmer.html) Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers feature shea butter and antioxidant-rich fruit-seed oils to help moisturize, nourish, and soften lips naturally for shimmering, vibrant lips that speak volumes.
4. CeraVe SA Renewing Lotion (8 fl oz/237 ml; cerave.com) Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe SA Renewing Lotion helps restore and repair extremely dry, rough skin (MVE) provides controlled release over time with ceramides that moisturize and soften skin.
5. Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Foam Wash (8 fl oz/237 ml; cetaphil.com) - Introducing Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Foam Wash for acne-prone skin.
6. Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30 (4 fl oz/118 ml) - Introducing Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30 for acne-prone skin.
7. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser (8 fl oz/240 ml; cleanandclear.com/product/cleansers/morning-burst-skin-brightening-facial-cleanser) - Lave the shine behind and reveal your natural glow with Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Cleanser.
8. Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Instant Dermal Wrinkle Filler (0.4 oz/11g; DrLeWinnbyKinerase.com) - Instant Dermal Wrinkle Filler visibly smooths wrinkles in 10 minutes.  Get immediate results with a topical alternative to injectables.  The targeted applicator allows you to focus the potent formula on your most bothersome wrinkles.
9. Fekkai Glossing Cream (2 oz/56 g; fekkai.com) - Infused with olive oil, this hydrating, lightweight styling cream helps conquer frizz while adding softness and brilliant shine to any hair.
10. Gillette Venus & Olay (gillettevenus.com) - The Venus & Olay razor gives you an ultra-close shave, while skin conditioners help lock in moisture.
11. Jergens Natural Glow & Protect Daily Moisturizer with SPF 20 (6 fl oz/177 ml; jergens.com) - This Skin Cancer Foundation-recommended formula gradually creates gorgeous, natural-looking color.  Containing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with SPF 20, the moisturizer also defends against everyday sun exposure while leaving a healthy, radiant glow.
12. John Frieda Frizz-Ease Sheer Soluion Lightweight Frizz Control for Fine to Medium Hair (2 fl oz/59 ml; johnfrieda.com/en-us/Product-Detail/Hair-Care/Frizz-Ease/Sheer-Solution-Lightweight-Frizz-Control) - Revolutionary shake-to-activate dual formula fights frizz without weighing hair down, leaving hair light and manageable for straight or wavy styles.
13. John Frieda Full Repair Style Revival Heat-Activated Styling Spray (4 fl oz/118 ml; john frieda.com/fullrepair) - Heat-Activated Styling Spray adds manageability, body, and flexible hold to any style.
14. John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonde Controlled Lightening Spray (3.5 fl oz/103 ml; johnfrieda.com/destination) - Get sun-kissed strands - without the salon.  This conditioning formula visibly lightens and brightens hair in 3 to 5 uses.
15. Miss Nail Lacquer in Off the Record Pink (.50 fl oz/15 ml; misspn.com) - Miss Professional Nail is a contemporary beauty company, infusing a new creative direction in nail care through a unique blend of lifestyle aesthetics.  The Miss signature collection, Sation, features a style-savvy mix of 100 top-quality colors.  Promo code for 5% off through 9/30/2012 provided.
16. Neutrogena Pure & Free Liquid Daily Sunblock SPF 50 (1.4 fl oz/40 ml; neutrogena.com/ultrasheer) - This 100% naturally sourced sunscreen delivers superior broad-spectrum protection in an ultra-light liquid form that absorbs quickly and feels weightless on skin.
17. Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother with SPF 20 in Glow (.35 oz/10g; neutrogena.com/moistureshine) - Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Soother hydrates, soothes, and protects dry lips on contact for a beautiful shine that's never sticky.  With a hint of cool mint, it's the perfect summer companion for your lips.
18. Orly Nail Lacquer in Beach Cruiser (.6 oz/18 ml; orlybeauty.com) - Orly's neon pink shade gives your nails high-octane glamour to uplift and energize your summer spirit!
19. Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray (3.2 oz/90 g; ulta.com) - Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo refreshes, revives, and rejuvenates hair in minutes - no water or blow dryer required.
20. Pantene Pro-V Normal to Thick Hair Solutions Anti-Breakage Shampoo (12.6  fl oz/375 ml) - Dare to reduce breakage up to 97% with Pantene Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner formulated with the Keratin Protection System to make hair stronger.
21. Pantene Pro-V Normal to Thick Hair Solutions Anti-Breakage Conditioner (12.6 fl oz/375 ml)- Dare to reduce breakage up to 97% with Pantene Anti-Breakage Shampoo and Conditioner formulated with the Keratin Protection System to make hair stronger.
22. Pureology Perfect 4 Platinum Miracle Filler Treatment (4.9 fl oz/145 ml; pureology.com/systems/perfect-4-platinum/miraclefiller) - Miracles happen!  Daily leave-in treatment fills in gaps in hair's cuticle, leaving high-lifted or highlighted blonde hair 78% stronger after one application!
23. Redken Powder Refresh 01 Aerosol Hair Powder/Dry Shampoo (3.4 oz/153 ml; redken.com/products/styling/style-connection/powder-refresh-01) - Redken's newest hair powder transforms any style from day-old to amazing.  Absorb oil, extend the life of a blow-dry, and instantly refresh any style.  Corrects product over-use, too.  It's your new go-to for a quick style refresh, anytime.
24. TanTowel Look Good Naked Self-Tan Towelettes (5 towelettes - each .25 fl oz/7.5 ml; tantowel.com) - Get your glow on! Achieve a natural, sunless tan with the patented self-tanning towelette.  Exfoliates, tans, and moisturizes, all in one.  Promo code for 20% off good through 6/30/2012 provided.

As someone with dry, brunette hair and skin, I cannot benefit from some of the products in this edition of the Allure Beauty Box but give it a Booyah! rating nonetheless as it promotes healthy tanning and skincare for summer, not to mention the built-in charitable donation to the American Skin Cancer foundation!

Can't wait to see what's in store for future offerings.