Allure Holiday Beauty Box 2012

I just love Allure Beauty Boxes and sadly, I missed the Summer one this year.  So when the Holiday edition was released for purchase on Black Friday, I jumped on it.  It arrived yesterday and I couldn't wait to share the contents with you.  It includes 16 full-sized products and it only costs $29.99 plus shipping and handling.  What a bargain!  I am dividing the box into categories so "like" products will be together.

Here goes:

Skincare - Body

c. Booth - Honey & Almond Body Butter - 8 oz./$6.99 - freemanbeauty.com - Dry skin isn't a lost cause -- it just needs a little coaxing back to a moisturized state. Let our hydrating Honey & Almond Body Butter get right to work, sweeping deep into skin with its extra rich, extra thick, and extra efficient formula that's oh-so-good at relieving dryness, roughness, and tightness brought on by thirsty skin in need. Essential oils and butters nourish and lock in moisture to keep dryness at bay, and softness on deck.

Jergens - Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer - 10 fl. oz./$3.99 - jergens.com - Ideal for daily use, Jergens Daily Moisture Dry Skin Moisturizer instantly transforms dry, rough skin into visibly smooth skin.  With an alluring, smooth fragrance, this long-lasting formula is enriched with Silk Proteins and Citrus Extracts.  It leaves skin looking and feeling silky and smooth all day long.  Also available in fragrance-free.

Nivea - Touch of Renewal Lathering Body Scrub - 12 fl. oz./$5.99 - niveausa.com - Enjoy a spa-like experience with NIVEA Touch of Renewal.  It balances exfoliation, gentle cleansing, and moisturization for beautiful, healthy-looking skin.

Youngblood - Mineral Illuminating Tint - Body - 5.9 fl. oz./$37.50 - ybskin.com - Enhance a Summer glow all year long with this non-streaking, luminous body tint.  The highly moisturizing formula is packed with natural oils and antioxidants to do wonders for dry skin, while the soft bronze tint helps even out skin tone.  With the indulgent scent of Shea Butter and Coconut Oils.

Hair Care

GKHair - Dry Shampoo - 5 oz./$14.60 on amazon.com - gkhair.com - GKHair dry shampoo absorbs excess oil and separates hair strands, while adding volume to the roots and creating a freshly washed look.

John Frieda - Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioning Spray - 8 oz./$5.99 - johnfrieda.com - Nourishes and detangles dry, damaged strands, infusing hair with a high-potency blend of vitamins A, E, and C, green tea extract, and nutrient-rich moisture.

John Frieda - Brilliant Brunette Liquid Shine Shine Shock Perfecting Glosser - 2.4 oz./$7.49 - johnfrieda.com - This super-light formula instantly smoothes down flyaways and glosses away imperfections while illuminating rich, multi-dimensional tones.

John Frieda - Sheer Blonde Crystal Clear Shape & Shimmer Hairspray - 8.5 oz./$6.49 - johnfrieda.com - Non-dulling formula keeps blonde shimmering and bright, while a touchable hold allows for easy shaping with lasting staying power.

Joico - Power Spray Fast-Dry Finishing Spray - 9 oz./$19 - joico.com - This finishing spray with superior holding power features an ultra-fast-drying formula for instant styling without stickiness or stiffness, leaving hair re-styleable for up to 72 hours.

Lip Products

Maybelline New York - Color Sensational High Shine Gloss - Glisten Up Pink - 5 ml./$5.50 on walmart.com - maybelline.com - Lavish lips with a molten hot glaze:  Maybelline New York introduces Color Sensational High Shine Gloss.  Now you can have more vibrant color in a wax-free gloss for cleaner shine and nourishing feel in 12 arresting shades!

Neutrogena - Revitalizing Lip Balm SPF 20 - Blush - .15 oz./$8.99 - neutrogena.com/lip - Sheer, tinted balm moisturizes and protects lip with SPF 20, leaving them softer, rosier, and healthier looking, even after you take it off!

NYX - Glam Lipstick Aqua Luxe - Jet Set - 4.5 g./$6  nyxcosmetics.com - Glaze your pout with Glam Lipstick Aqua Luxe for every occasion!  Put the spotlight on your lips as you wear a variety of velvet and glossy finishes.  Go from gloomy to glam instantly with a kick of intense shimmer and chromaticity that vivifies your iconic look.

Pixi - Lip & Line - Orchid Rose - 1.45 g./$18 - pixibeauty.com/lips/lip-line - This lip liner and lipstick duo comes in tone-enhancing colors and long-lasting finishes.

Skincare - Face

Neutrogena - Rapid Tone Repair - 1 fl. oz./$19.99 - neutrogena.com/rapidtonerepair - Don't get mad at dark spots.  Get even with new Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair moisturizer.  In just one week, it's clinically proven to reduce the look of dark spots and discolorations.  How?  It has the fastest retinol formula available, combined with Vitamin C.  You're seven days away from younger-looking skin.

RoC - Multi Correxion 4-Zone Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 - 1.7 fl. oz./$27.99 rocskincare.com/4-zone-daily-moisturizer-spf-30 - This multi-tasking moisturizer  targets key areas of the face to diminish the look of multiple signs of aging.

Nail Products

Miss Professional Nail - Sation Nail Lacquer - Front Row Flasher - .50 fl. oz./$5 - misspn.com - Miss Professional Nail is a contemporary beauty company, infusing a new creative direction in nail care through a blend of lifestyle aesthetics.  To celebrate Miss' Limited III Collection, "Nailstock," Miss features "Front Row Flasher."

Overall Rating:  Booyah!  The retail value of this box is almost $200 excluding sales tax, so for the price it is well worth it even though some of the products and shades won't work for me.  Additionally, $5 from each purchase was donated to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer fund so extra kudos to Allure for this baby.

Don't know about you, but I am definitely looking forward to Allure's next beauty box.