The Limited-Edition Award Winners Allure Beauty Box: See All the Product Samples

"Like Slip's super popular silk pillowcases, these scrunchies are made with 100 percent mulberry silk. This silk scrunchie doesn't yank or dent my hair like other hair ties, so I don't have to worry about yet another source of breakage. And it comes in super cute colors and patterns, like the black-and-white leopard print, which looks more like a bracelet when worn on my wrist. These Slip scrunchies also don't tightly hug your wrists, so you don't have to worry about skin irritation (though you should regularly wash your hair ties)."

—Sarah Han, Senior Commerce Writer

"This highlighter is a lightweight gel with just a hint of pearlescent pigment. So long as I'm not wearing too much powder, I can use my fingertips to spread half a pump of it right across my cheekbones (and the glide is downright therapeutic). It does feel slightly wet to the touch and won't dry down throughout the day, but the way it shines in direct light is so utterly worth it. This is the product that makes people ask about your skin-care routine. It might as well be called 'Kevyn Aucoin Glass Skin In a Tube.'"

—Nicola Dall’Asen, Digital Staff Writer

"I like to apply this mask as the second-to-last step in my nighttime skin-care routine. It comes after cleansing, toning, and applying serums, but before I seal it all in with one of my favorite facial oils. Although this stuff is definitely a very rich cream, I actually find that — unlike some of my other overnight masks — it's still lightweight enough to wear as a daytime moisturizer whenever my skin is feeling particularly parched and I don't plan to wear a full face of makeup."

—Kara McGrath, Digital Deputy Editor

Ole Henriksen's deliciously named Banana Bright Eye Crème has already earned icon status from fans. The creamy pale-yellow tint (inspired by banana powder, makeup artists' best-kept secret for faking brighter skin) is instant skin-care gratification at its best, while vitamin C works to diminish dark circles over time. $39, Sephora. Get it now!

"The EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is a lightweight, oil-free formula, made with 9 percent zinc oxide, which protects skin from the sun's UVA and UVB rays. It's also spiked with good-for-your-skin ingredients, including texture- and tone-smoothing niacinamide, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and (gently) exfoliating lactic acid."

—Sarah Kinonen, Associate Beauty Director

"I get won over easily by mascara, mainly because it doesn't take a whole lot to make my lashes look good (I know, I sound obnoxious, but it's true). So the real test of whether or not I actually like a mascara is how long I keep it in my makeup routine rotation. Oftentimes I tire of a formula because it dries out too quickly, starts to clump too soon, begins to flake halfway through the day, and in rare instances, even loses its efficacy. It usually takes about three months for this to happen. And guess what? I've been using Benefit They're Real! for six years straight. "

—Sophia Panych, Allure Contributor

"This super-creamy cleanser contains heavy hitters, like papaya extract and glycerin, that work to smooth away dead skin while hydrating the skin's barrier. Two pumps on my fingertips was all I needed — I worked it into my skin with a circular motion, and the most satisfying and sort of creepy thing happened: The creamy cleanser buffed away dead cells — gently — to the point that I could see and feel the outermost layer of my skin start to slough off."

—Kathleen Suico, Assistant Beauty Editor

"Besides the results, my favorite thing about this product is its warm, nutty smell. It makes me want to dump the whole bottle on my head — which I have as a pre-shampoo moisturizing treatment. I let it soak in overnight and wash out in the morning. If your hair is on the fine side, I might skip the overnight, and just use it as a styling product. If you’re paranoid about looking greasy, stick to a small amount, applying it from the mid-length to the ends."

—Kathleen Suico, Assistant Beauty Editor

"There’s a reason folks are obsessed with this pencil eyeliner. The formula is creamy, so there’s no skipping or tugging, and it leaves behind a fully pigmented line that’s easy to blend (run your pinkie or a dense shadow brush on top). Plus, the color stays put all day. "

— Jihan Forbes, Digital Hair Editor

"This single shadow is just one of those products you want everywhere, it's that throw-in-your-bag shadow. All the shades can help you turn a look from day-to-night. I recently applied mine in the morning and by the end of the night it was still intact and needed no touching up — that's thanks to the high pigments in this shadow and all of Natasha Denona's shadows. They provide full, rich, and intense color that won't fade out."

— Angela Trakoshis, Assistant Beauty Editor