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The May 2017 Allure Beauty Box

The May 2017 Allure Beauty Box
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    Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30

    This physical sunscreen with 20 percent nonnano zinc oxide has the whiteness of most sunscreens, but it sinks in—on our fair and medium-toned testers, it was scarcely noticeable. Our dark-skinned tester was left with a more visible light cast, but less so than with similar sunscreens she’s worn. The formula spreads easily and feels light on the skin, and unlike other physical sunscreens we’ve tried, it washes off easily.

    Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30, $38.

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    Skinfix Foaming Clay Cleanser

    Don’t let the word “clay” fool you. There is nothing chalky, drying, or dull about this face wash. The formula leaves your skin incredibly soft immediately after lathering up. And it removes every trace of last night’s smoky eyes.

    Skinfix Foaming Clay Cleanser, $14.99.

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    This Works Stress Check Breathe In Fragrance

    There are fragrances that lift our mood by taking us on a tropical vacation or make us smile by conjuring up the smell of homemade cookies. And then there are fragrances that rely on cold, hard science to improve our day. Research has shown that lavender eases anxiety, and that its relaxing effect helps people complete tasks faster and more accurately. After sniffing this scent on a hectic morning, before a major presentation, and during a sleepless night, we can safely say it does the job.

    This Works Stress Check Breathe In fragrance, $30.

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    Want to try our favorite award-winning sunscreen? Click here to get $5 off your first Allure Beauty Box plus a free full-size eye-shadow palette.

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    Luxie Beauty Rose Gold Tapered Blending Eye Brush 205

    It glides seamlessly over the lids, crease, and brow bone, beautifully blending shadow without leaving behind streaks or stray hairs.

    Luxie Beauty Rose Gold Tapered Blending Eye Brush 205, $12.

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    Doucce Eyeshadow Mono in Jody

    Pink might be one of the most underrated eye-shadow shades in the makeup spectrum. It brightens the inner corners, plays well with smoky shadows, and (obviously) multitasks as a blush. But our favorite way to wear the shade has a mod, ’60s vibe: Sweep the shadow over your lids, add a flick of black liner, and pile mascara on the top and bottom lashes.

    Doucce Eyeshadow Mono in Jody, $38.

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    Kneipp Body Oil in Lavender, Safflower & Olive, and Almond Blossom

    Swapping body lotion for body oil might be one of the best decisions we’ve made recently. Huge time-saver, people. Rather than rinsing, drying, laboriously applying lotion, and then waiting for it to sink in, we simplified. The oil goes on in the shower; we rinse, dry off, and done. Skin is soft but not slick (meaning jeans slip on without a hitch).

    Kneipp Body Oil in Lavender, Safflower & Olive, and Almond Blossom*, $22 to $23.

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    *Your box will contain one of these three scents.