Month: November 2020

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$22 at Sephora

TL;DR:

• What It Is: A fragrance-free cream cleanser
• What It Does: Removes makeup and grime while calming and soothing skin
• Who It's For: Anyone looking for a cleanser that’s as gentle as it is effective

There are few universal truths in skin care (after all, everyone’s needs are different), but right up there with wearing SPF every single day is the fact that you should always, always remove your makeup before bed.

But doing so can feel like a Herculean task — until you find a cleanser you and your skin absolutely love. For me, that’s long been First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser.

The creamy, fragrance-free formula with calming aloe has the power to remove every trace of mineral sunscreen, makeup, and grime on my face at the end of the day, but never leaves my reactive skin red or irritated. And because it’s so gentle, I also don’t worry about it interacting with the actives — like retinol — I’m using during the rest of my routine.

It’s turned the act of washing my face at night from another item on my to-do list to a soothing ritual — in more ways than one.

You’ll find the First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser in the October 2021 Allure Beauty Box.

First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser

$22 at Sephora

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$20 at Amazon

TL;DR:

• What It Is: A clear lip balm
• What It Does: Hydrates with a glossy finish
• Who It's For: Anyone looking for softer, hydrated lips (it contains bakuchiol, which is a retinol-like ingredient, so it is wise to avoid it if you are pregnant or nursing)

Every time I get fillers, my lips require hydration at all times. Between numbing cream and the healing process, they become as dry as a well-done hamburger (but thankfully, as plump and juicy as a medium-rare one). My remedy of choice lately has been the Whish Pink Champagne Lip Balm. The translucent, jelly-like formula slicks on like a gloss to bathe lips in a soothing layer of hydration. Plus, I love how it gives them a non-sticky shine. When its sheen wears away, though, my lips are left just as moisturized as when I first slathered it on.

Best of all, The balm is spiked with bakuchiol, a buzzy ingredient known as a gentle, vegan retinol alternative, to help smooth away flakiness and inflammation. It's typically found in serums and cream, so this was my intro to bakuchiol’s lip-nourishing benefits.

You'll find Whish Pink Champagne Lip Balm in the October 2021 Allure Beauty Box. 

Whish Pink Champagne Lip Balm

$20 at Amazon

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.