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A cozy sweater and an even cozier perfume, a neutral lip offset by bold brows, glossy hair with dewy skin—some things just go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows and I plan to indulge in all of them this winter. You can have fun finding your own favorite combos with the all-star lineup in November’s Allure Beauty Box, including an Anastasia Beverly Hills brow pencil, liquid lipstick by Kylie Cosmetics, Obagi skin care, and more! These are products that Allure editors reach for daily (our brows and lips have never looked better), along with a couple of promising new discoveries for keeping skin radiant and hair bouncy as temperatures drop.
Elizabeth Siegel,
deputy beauty director
MEMBER CHOICE: ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS BROW DEFINER IN MEDIUM BROWN, DARK BROWN, SOFT BROWN, OR TAUPE - FULL SIZE
Why you’ll love it: A lot of our editors have made room in their (very crowded) makeup bags to give this brow pencil a permanent spot. And when you try it, you’ll quickly see why: The formula makes brows look naturally thicker and the included spoolie makes blending a breeze. You got to pick your shade to receive in your box.
How you’ll use it: The slanted tip is great for drawing on hairs: Add the most to your arch, use a slightly lighter hand on the tails, and go easiest on the inner corners. Then brush the spoolie over your brows to shape them while blending.
KYLIE COSMETICS MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK IN KHLO$, ON BRAND, A MOMENT, OR ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER NUDE - FULL SIZE
Why you’ll love it: This velvety liquid lipstick goes on easily, wears comfortably, and gives lips full-coverage color that’s matte, opaque, and intense. It’s not too goopy, so it’s easy to control and apply with precision. You'll get one of these 4 universally flattering neutral shades.
How you’ll use it: Exfoliate away any flakes (you can use a damp washcloth), prep with clear balm, and use the doe-foot applicator to trace your lips
before you fill in the color. Wipe mistakes away quickly before it sets.
OBAGI KINETIN + HYDRATING CREAM - FULL SIZE
Why You'll Love It: You may not have heard of kinetin (yet), but it’s a plant growth factor that can help moisturize and improve skin tone. Here it is paired with another all-star brightener—ascorbic acid—the pure form of vitamin C, beloved by dermatologists for its ability to make skin smoother and more radiant. Alongside soothing lactobacillus ferment and aloe, and hydrating soybean and panthenol, this blend is the antidote to drying cold weather, leaving complexions softer and glowing.
How you’ll use it: Apply a pump or two to clean skin, morning and/or night.
FENTY FRAGRANCE FENTY EAU DE PARFUM TRAVEL SPRAY
Why you’ll love it: The kind of fragrance you’ll want to cozy up in all winter, this blend of warm musk and rose, with a touch of wintry tangerine, feels as comfy and seems as expensive as the perfect cashmere sweater (you know, the kind Rihanna would wear).
How you’ll use it: Mist it onto your pulse points (neck, wrists) or walk through a cloud of the sweetly warm fragrance.
ERBORIAN SKIN THERAPY MULTI- PERFECTING NIGHT OIL-SERUM
Why you’ll love it: This brings together the best parts of an oil (instant hydration) and a serum (tons of active ingredients, like soothing centella asiatica and antioxidant green tea) in one formula that, when applied at night, makes skin feel smoother and bouncier come morning.
How you’ll use it: Shake the bottle and warm a pipette full of the oil in your hands before smoothing it over clean skin each night.
MICHE SET GEL-TO-FOAM STYLING MOUSSE
Why you’ll love it: The formula in this little black bottle makes an excellent argument for adding mousse to your daily routine: It spreads easily and gives hair tons of body— no blowout required.
How you’ll use it: After showering, rake a little through damp hair, then style as usual.