“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
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
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
When I started working at Allure in 2018, I was immediately dubbed as the resident self-tanner guinea pig. That’s because I love to be tan. I’m always the editor everyone turns to test and review new products in the self-tanning category. However, there’s just one, rather big, problem; I’m not good at self-tanning. The application … Read more
