When I opened up this little purple pot, I felt a wave of nostalgia, in the best kind of way—something about the bouncy jelly texture of Florence By Mills Hit Snooze Lip Mask reminded me of toys I’d squish, bounce, and pop as a kid, like Silly Putty. But the more I played with the … Read more
My purse—no matter how small—always has enough real estate for at least one lip oil. (It may not have room for my wallet, but priorities, right?) The Florence By Mills Glow Yeah Lip Oil has taken up permanent residence in the space. The thin lip oil dispenses out of a flexible tip and glides on … Read more
You’ve probably already heard of—and mayve even already tried—Banila Co Clean It Zero, which is a beloved K-beauty cleansing balm that melts into an oil texture, easily sweeping away makeup and leaving skin softer in the process. This updated version, Banila Co Clean It Zero Calming Cleansing Balm, is every bit as sumptuous as the … Read more
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Remember when makeup brands used to come out with jewel tones every fall? I love a rich berry lipstick as much as the next child of the ’90s, but sometimes it’s nice to keep things light come September. So this month’s Allure Beauty Box includes a sheer cheek and lip tint that carries that fresh-faced … Read more
“As a cream blush enthusiast—some might say hoarder—I’m constantly trying to Marie Kondo my stash. Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color avoids the chop every time because of its ease of use and color payoff,” says Allure’s Hunter Lacey. I tried out the cream blush sticks for myself and quickly saw why: The shades in … Read more
It’s hard to find an eye cream that actually makes a difference in the way undereyes look, but “with consistent nightly use, I’ve noticed this formula helps lessen both discoloration and puffiness,” says Allure’s Dianna Mazzone Singh. “Under eye circles are forever among my greatest aesthetic adversaries, and Ren Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream helps … Read more
“I’ve always struggled to find a mascara that doesn’t run under my lashes and smudge throughout the day, while still giving a dramatic effect. This tubing mascara is my perfect solution for bold lashes that don’t run,” says Allure’s Kassidy Silva, after trying out KVD Beauty Full Sleeve Long + Defined Tubing Mascara. Unlike traditional … Read more
“Double cleansing has become a non-negotiable in my night-time skin care routine, and Ma:nyo’s Pure Cleansing Oil has been my ride or die ever since I made that a rule. With a pump or two of this gentle formula and three to five minutes of facial massage, any remnants of dirt and oil hiding out … Read more
Juliette Has a Gun’s best-selling fragrance Not a Perfume is most definitely a perfume, and that’s a very good thing for all of us. Because once you get a whiff of this clean musk, you won’t want to stop smelling it. The unique fragrance is made of just one note—called Cetalox—a fresh musk that’s deceptively … Read more
After sweating in the sun or feeling like your pores are blocked from all the sunscreen you’ve been wearing, PHAs—like the ones in Flȃnerie Pore Refining Exfoliator Waterlily PHA— are a gentle way to refresh skin. PHA stands for polyhydroxy acids, which are exfoliants that tend to be gentler than other chemical exfoliants, like AHAs … Read more
