If dark and stormies remind you, like me, of summer nights, Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Perfume Oil—with its notes of rum, sweet plum, and bright bergamot—will be a nostalgic hit. One whiff took me back to being 24 again—it’s funny how some perfumes can strike such a chord! It’s inspired by bay rum, and … Read more
Skin care that delivers a sensorial experience—like making your skin feel cooler or warmer, for an overall refreshed or relaxed vibe—is about to become a bigger trend. One of the best versions that I’ve tried so far is Tula Skincare Glow + Get It Cooling & Brightening Eye Balm. “It feels great—cooling to the touch, … Read more
Like slushy drinks and Popsicles, the products in July’s Allure Beauty Box are refreshing summer treats. There’s a skin-cooling balm from Tula that feels heavenly and de-puffs undereyes, a rum-inspired perfume oil from Malin + Goetz that will have you dreaming of beachy nights, and a gold-flecked primer from Yves Saint Laurent that warms skin … Read more
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Christophe Robin products tend to all have a few things in common: they are gentle yet effective, and they smell amazing. So when we were putting together the June Allure Beauty Box, offering a selection of Christophe Robin’s products was a no brainer. Whether you’re spritizing, conditioning, or masking, there’s no learning curve, and no … Read more
I spend a lot of time outside with my kids during the summer—at the beach, swimming, pushing my one year old around (and around and around) our driveway in a ride-on car—and I don’t spend a lot of time on my hair. I’ve let it air-dry with just leave-in conditioner in for forever, but lately … Read more
The polar opposite of a drying, old-school toner, Earth Harbor Tidal Rose Crystal Hydration Toner is a moisturizing, skin-loving mist that delivers dewier, smoother-feeling skin. Rose quartz-infused rosewater is meant to balance your energy while softening your skin—and one thing’s for sure, the calming ritual of misting our way to dewy radiance sure makes us … Read more
While coating my lashes with Floss Beauty Rise Above Lengthening Mascara, I was impressed by the lengthening effect that I got after only a few swipes. I could apply it evenly without clumping, and got a natural yet voluminous look. The wand design impressed me the most: I have big, almond-shaped eyes with a lot … Read more
For me, a cleanser is defined just as much by what it does do as what it doesn’t do. As in, does refresh my complexion but doesn’t leave my skin dry or tight-feeling—or worse yet, with a greasy film. Face Reality Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser strikes the perfect balance: It removes makeup and grime while … Read more
I love seeing the results of the Allure Readers’ Choice Awards each year — the assortment of fan favorite beauty products is a beauty lover’s dream shopping list. And we’re making it easy to craft the ultimate beauty routine of winners: When you buy our Limited Edition Readers’ Choice Award Winners Box, you’ll get 14 … Read more
There’s hair care that you use on autopilot, then forget about it, and go on with your routine — and then there‘s Kérastase Soin Acide Chroma Gloss. It’s an at-home, in-shower gloss that gives you a salon-fresh feeling, adding shine to color-treated hair. One editor who tried the treatment says, “I can definitely say my … Read more
