11 Beauty Products Allure Editors Got From Our Mommas
1/11Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
"My mom has been obsessed with this since I was in elementary school. Seeing anything in that particular shade of sunny yellow instantly makes me happy because it reminds me of watching her apply it to her face while looking in the mirror."
—Sam Escobar, digital deputy editor
$27 (clinique.com).
2/11Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder
"My mother has always been careful about the way we partake in the sun. She was not fond of looking orange (something that can easily happen with the wrong bronzer on her olive skin), so bronzers were a bit of a battle for her. Opening up one of her Guerlain bronzing compacts as a kid was sort of like unearthing the secret to the sun — it’s a product we both still love to this day."
—Phillip Picardi, digital director
$53 (sephora.com).
3/11DHC Deep Cleansing Oil
"My mom never let me wear makeup as a kid, but she did emphasize taking care of her skin and always used oils and nourishing products — not the astringent cleanser that were all the rage in the '90s. It taught me the importance of moisturizing, if nothing else, as well as oils not being the enemy."
—Sable Yong, digital beauty editor
$28 (dermstore.com).
4/11Dove White Beauty Bar
“Growing up, my mom used NO beauty products. Everything she’s used since she’s gotten from me. Except for unscented soap. She always used that, and now, I always have a bar in my shower. I love scented body washes and scrubs, but it’s always nice to have something unscented and gentle in case your skin gets sensitized for some reason.”
—Sophia Panych, digital deputy beauty director
$1.69 (riteaid.com).
5/11Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream
"Fact: My mom may be the biggest Olay fan on the East Coast. For as long as I can remember, she's kept her medicine cabinet stocked with this luxe-looking anti-aging cream, which has somehow made its way into my skin-care routine. I love how the lightweight texture doesn't leave my skin looking (or feeling) greasy after application. Mom, you may be on to something here..."
—Sarah Kinonen, digital associate beauty editor
$28.99 (ulta.com).
6/11Nars Orgasm Blush
"I'm convinced my mom most have been a beauty editor in her past life. She tries out more makeup than some Allure editors. Although her makeup bag is revolving door of new products, this blush has been a staple since it launched. Watching her sweep it on every morning taught me the brightening powers of a bit of blush and fueled my current obsession with cheek makeup."
—Devon Abelman, associate digital editor
$30 (narscosmetics.com).
7/11Nivea Q10 Plus Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion
“ This is so random, I know. But more so than any other beauty product, the scent of this cream makes me think of my mom. She is highly allergic to most perfumes, so I’d say this is her signature scent. My best guess is that it has a little ylang-ylang, maybe a touch of citrus. But most important, it smells of clean skin and happy times, like having happy hour on the porch after a day on the boat and a quick shower. Also: Molly has great legs, so I totally buy into the firming claims on the label.”
—Patricia Alfonso Tortolani, contributing editorial projects director
$5.95 (walmart.com).
8/11Serious Skincare Glycolic Cleanser
“My mom was obsessed with Serious Skincare’s Glycolic Cleanser. Since I've used hers, I never had acne. She taught me the power of glycolic acid from an early age, and it’s still something I incorporate in my routine."
—Elizabeth Denton, digital editor
$41.50 (seriousskincare.com).
9/11Revlon Age Defying Makeup
"My mom told me I should start wearing this before I even knew what foundation was. She insisted the reason she looks so young now is because she has been using it religiously since turning 18. You're never to young to start warding off wrinkles, apparently!"
—Rebecca Shinners, social media manager
$22.46 (walmart.com).
10/11Sisley Paris Eye Contour Mask
"I inherited my mom’s eyes, which is both a blessing and a curse — a blessing in that they’re brightly-colored, which some people like; a curse in that they’re deep set, and we have under-eye circles. Mom has trusted this product for so many years I can’t even count, but after I became a beauty editor and one of these bad boys found its way to my desk, I quickly understood why. This is a miracle worker — after flights, a night of drinking, or pulling too many hours in front of a laptop screen."
—Picardi
$145 (nordstrom.com).
11/11Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
"My mom is all about a flawless base. For years, her key to super smooth foundation application has been Smashbox's best-selling primer. It's an oldie but a goodie that I find myself picking up for a filter-like finish before special events."
—Abelman
$36 (smashbox.com).
