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
Bar soaps are usually more utilitarian than fun, but the sweetly scented Dove Plant Milk Cleansing Bars actually liven up your shower. The fragrances are subtle while you’re sudsing—so I get a hint of coconut or berry or lemon as I start or end my day, depending on which bar I reach for—and they don’t … 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
Halle Berry is celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Catwoman” with admirable poise. Though the 2004 comic book movie drew horrid reviews and earned Berry a Razzie Award for “worst actress,” she argued Thursday on “The Tonight Show” that it’s found a whole new audience these days — and she disagreed with critics. “I loved it,” … Read more
Recently, I’ve been hunting for a new pair of plain white trainers. Despite being a long-time Converse enthusiast, I hesitated to part with the £60 plus they now seem to command all year round. So when sales of Catherine, Princess of Wales’s favourite Superga Cotu pumps skyrocketed, I thought they might be a suitable substitute for my … 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
