Clean Start
Crisp, clean, refreshed—your August Allure Beauty Box is all about ways to feel fresh and reset during this steamy summer month. You’re getting a crisp musk perfume that’s sexy but light enough to wear in the heat and a tubing mascara that’s dramatic but smudge-resistant even on muggy days. A coconut oil-infused lip balm is pretty on its own when you want a natural look with a little oomph, and well-formulated cleansers help keep skin soft, hydrated, and glowing.
Elizabeth Siegel,
deputy beauty director
KVD BEAUTY - FULL SLEEVE LONG + DEFINED TUBING MASCARA
Why you’ll love it: Unlike traditional mascaras—with pigments that can smudge, flake, and take some elbow grease to remove—tubing mascaras contain polymers that coat lashes without smudging and come off easily in warm water. KVD’s version gives lashes tons of drama, lasts all day and night, and is easy to take off before bed using warm water and gentle pressure from your fingertips.
How you’ll use it: To avoid clumps, KVD recommends first wiping the wand against the rim of the tube to remove excess formula and building up coats quickly while your lashes are still wet.
DEW OF THE GODS - SORBAÉ HYALURONIC LIP BUTTER IN COCONUT CLOUD
Why you’ll love it: The pretty pink tube is a pleasure to take out of your bag, and the coconut and sweet almond oil-infused formula is great for smoothing lips. It’s got serious hydrators (like mineral oil) but never feels slick or goopy, and we’ve found that you can apply lipstick or lip liner on top and it won’t slip, slide, or smear.
How you’ll use it: We like to smooth on the balm in the morning or before bed to keep lips soft and hydrated, or whenever lips feel dry.
JULIETTE HAS A GUN - NOT A PERFUME EAU DE PARFUM
Why you’ll love it: 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—which is a fresh musk that’s deceptively complex, making this one interesting “skin scent” (perfumer-speak for fragrances that smell clean and sexy all at once).
How you’ll use it: Spray onto your pulse points.
MA:NYO - PURE CLEANSING OIL
Why you’ll love it: Cleansing oils are great for all skin types—including oily ones—and help clear away dirt and makeup without stripping skin. Ma:nyo’s version with nourishing argan and jojoba oils “is my ride or die,” says Allure’s Nicola Dall’Asen. A pump or two of the gentle formula removes dirt and makeup, leaving behind glowing, clear skin.
How you’ll use it: You’re going to massage the cleansing oil into your skin twice: first, when your skin is still dry. Next, work it in while adding water. Finally, rinse clean, and you’re done.
ECLAT SKIN - LIMITED EDITION MICELLAR WATER WITH ROSEMARY EXTRACT
Why you’ll love it: Beloved by makeup artists, micellar water removes dirt and makeup with a few swipes of the formula on a cloth (no rinsing needed). Eclat’s feels amazing on a hot, sticky day—a perfect way to refresh skin on the go or reset at the end of the day.
How you’ll use it: Shake a few drops onto a reusable cloth (like your new ones from Daily Concepts) and smooth it over your skin to cleanse anywhere, anytime.
DAILY CONCEPTS - DAILY REUSABLE ROUNDS
Why you’ll love it: These handy, reusable cloths work nicely with your new micellar water and cleansing oil—and you can toss them into the washing machine, making them a great alternative to disposable cotton balls.
How you’ll use it: Massaging on your cleanser with one of these adds some mild manual exfoliation to your routine for extra soft and radiant skin.
