This stick works a bit of magic, cleansing without water and at the same time treating skin to a trio of moisturizing botanical oils — carrot, rice bran, wheat germ — that don’t exactly sound sexy but feel heavenly when you put them on. Formulaé Prescott Tri Balm Cleanser Stick goes on light and clear … Read more
Inside this pot is a balm with a warm, nutty smell and a blend of enzymatic and physical exfoliators that team up to make skin smoother and more radiant. Lush Happy Skin unclogs pores and brightens with pineapple juice, an excellent source of bromelain enzymes and exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids. The slightly sandy texture of … Read more
February is the time of year when we are all looking for things to brighten our day — and our complexions. Our latest Allure Beauty Box is filled with products that are sure to do both. First, you’ll choose your shade of a sheer, luminous YSL lip color to receive in your box. When it … Read more
Admittedly, I haven’t been taking great care of my skin. Between the cold weather outside, hot showers, and my prescription tretinoin, my skin has been flaky and sensitive. The RoC Skincare Serum Capsules are just one treatment I tested to help soothe the areas of my face that are stinging — and it’s one that … Read more
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Set + Refresh Spray is a fine mist that does everything a good setting spray should, and then some. It helps prevent makeup from caking, settling into fine lines, and fading — without feeling dry or tight — actually making your makeup look better at the same time. The hydrating alcohol-free … Read more
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better sunscreen than one made by EltaMD. The brand’s formulas are perpetual favorites of dermatologists for their skin-saving, broad-spectrum protection. But just because they work so well, that doesn’t mean they’re not light enough to wear every day — even in the winter. EltaMD’s new tinted sunscreen is proof: … Read more
I wasn’t expecting much from this base coat — after all, it’s a base coat and they’re whole job is to innocuously pave the way for the nail polish you put on top. But I was pleasantly surprised when I brushed it on. Dermelect Transfix Restore & Repair Base Coat has a sheer taupe-y tint that … Read more
This is L’Occitane’s most popular face cream — and after trying it, and feeling very fancy and French while I used it, I totally get why. It is indulgence in facial moisturizer form: L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream has a rich texture and it is just decadent enough to feel super chic and moisturizing. It also … Read more
Whether you stick to all your New Year’s resolutions or break some by January 3, here’s an idea for one that’ll be easy to check off your list: glowing on the quick. The products inside your January box include easy cheats for radiance that take practically no time to apply: You can mist your way … Read more
I’m partial to moisturizers that take a Hippocratic approach to skin care: do no harm. All I want is smoother, softer skin without irritation or (my biggest beauty pet peeve) pilling. And that’s exactly what Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Marine Cream delivers with a low-key but highly effective blend of humectants and emollients (like glycerin and dimethicone). … Read more
