Raise your hand if you’ve ever been without the right beauty tool when you actually need it. (Ahem, tweezers.) Well, with our latest Allure x Rue La La Beauty Box, we’ve got a solution for every emergency. Here are our can’t-live-without-them essentials for last-minute dates, sleeping through your alarm, and beyond.
The Emergency: You just hopped off the longest flight ever and need a major refresh.
The Fix: Pull yourself together with Wander Beauty’s lipstick for a little moisture and a major pop of color. Next, relieve stress with the This Works Stress Check rollerball by applying it to each pulse point. The relaxing smell of eucalyptus will calm your senses (crucial before tackling baggage claim). Complete the total refresh with Sisley Black Rose Skin Infusion Cream for a rush of radiance.
The Emergency: That spray tan you got three days ago is already wearing off mid-vacation.
The Fix: Just when you thought you had mastered sunless tanning, the streaks set in. Avoid this dreaded situation forever with St. Tropez’s Gradual Tan Tinted Everyday Body Lotion. Its ultra-fast drying formula is outfitted with a mood-boosting fragrance, perfect for a pre-beach application. And don’t forget to seal in your sun-kissed skin with Josie Maran’s Whipped Argan Oil Ultra-Hydrating Body Butter for an everlasting glow.
The Emergency: You just slept through your alarm and have to be out the door ASAP.
The Fix: Sadly, there’s no time for your usual singing-in-the-shower routine. Reach for amika’s Perk Up Dry Shampoo, and spray your hair right at the roots to absorb oil and add volume. Next, address those puffy under-eyes with dr. brandt skincare’s No More Baggage eye gel. The last step to faking good rest? Brighten up your cheekbones with the Cargo Cosmetics Champagne Color Stick highlighter.
The Emergency: Your crush just called, and you couldn’t say no to a last-minute date.
The Fix: Before the panic sets in, reach for Eyeko’s Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner to bring your look from 0 to 100. A simple cat-eye adds a little drama to any outfit. Then, move on to making those lips oh-so-kissable. Layer the Grande Lips plumper and LARITZY’s lip pencil for the perfect pink pucker.
By Claudia Williams, Staff Writer
