Spring It On
Spring is in the air, and we’ve captured all the joy and optimism of the season in our April Allure Beauty Box. What better way to make a fresh start as things warm up than with a brand-new YSL lipstick? It’s a perfect glossy look for the season, and easy to apply—a theme for the low-maintenance, high-impact vibe of this month’s box. You’re getting a Sachajuan styling cream that makes hair look more polished on the quick, a Rodial papaya scrub that helps smooth and soften skin the first time you use it, a neutral eye shadow palette for sparkling everyday looks, and more! These are some of the fastest ways I know for brightening up as spring rolls through (and a whole lot easier than planting a garden).
Elizabeth Siegel,
deputy beauty director
Member Choice: YSL CANDY GLAZE LIP GLOSS STICK IN BEIGE BLISS, SCENIC BROWN, SHOWCASING NUDE, OR NUDE PLEASURE
Why you’ll love it: Each one of these gorgeous neutrals is an easy way to look chic, and comes in an eye-catching tube you’ll look forward to pulling out of your bag. The formula’s sheer color is buildable and has a pretty sheen—perfect for natural looks or layering for a bit more oomph.
How you’ll use it: Swipe the bullet on, and keep layering until you’ve got the intensity you like.
RODIAL VIT C PAPAYA ENZYME SCRUB
Why you’ll love it: If this yellow tube could also make coffee, it would be the perfect wake-up call. The bright, crisp scent is a fresh way to start the day, and the gel, with its slightly gritty texture, feels amazing and helps make skin feel smoother and softer on the spot. Exfoliating papaya enzymes and brightening vitamin C help make skin look more radiant in the long run.
How you’ll use it: Splash a little water on your face, squeeze the scrub onto your fingertips, gently massage it over damp skin, and let it sit for a minute or two before rinsing.
SACHAJUAN STYLING CREAM
Why you’ll love it: This leave-in turns meh hair days into great ones. It defines waves and curls, protects against damage from hot tools, and adds a ton of shine without feeling sticky. And that makes it a versatile styling cream for getting polished looks (with minimal effort) on straight, wavy, or curly hair.
How you’ll use it: Rake a generous dollop through damp hair, then style or air-dry.
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PALAZZO EYESHADOW PALETTE
Why you’ll love it: It’s rare to find an eye shadow palette without a single no-go shade, but the five options here are all supremely wearable. They satisfy even our most über-natural makeup-loving editors, and the shimmery gold is great for bringing a sexy little sparkle to the eyes.
How you’ll use it: Palettes are meant for getting creative, but we love to use the gold on the center of lids, layered over a wash of one of the neutrals, and the darkest brown is great for lining.
SKIN&CO TRUFFLE THERAPY TONER
Why you’ll love it: Witch hazel toners have made a comeback in recent years, and with it they’ve gotten a big-time upgrade. Skin&Co’s formula pairs the purifying, redness reducing superstar with cucumber and antioxidant rosemary for a formula that helps keep skin calm and pores clear.
How you’ll use it: Smooth a splash or two over clean skin, and follow with your usual serum and/or moisturizer and sunscreen.
