Welcome back, cult members.
✨ Join Me for the Inaugural Holy Glow Beauty Awards
There is only one other cult I’m in (besides this fabulous one): the Ulta Beauty Rewards program. As an Ulta Platinum member, I am uniquely qualified to review everything in beauty, and I can provide the receipts.
That’s why I’m taking on Allure’s Best of Beauty with my own Holy Glow Beauty Awards.
Here’s how it works:
I select an item from each category (sometimes two).
I’ll compare Allure’s winner to mine. Occasionally, we agree.
My top product of 2025 will be bestowed with the most esteemed major award in history — the leg lamp. Let’s dive in.
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SKIN
💄Allure: Dearcloud Sunny Defense SPF Stick SPF 50+ PA++++, $18 at Ulta
✨ The Glitter Cult: Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Sunscreen Stick SPF 50, $32 at Ulta
This stick sunscreen blocks UV rays as effectively as traditional lotion.
HAIR
💄Allure: John Frieda UltraFiller+ Shampoo and Conditioner, $11.99 each at Amazon
✨ The Glitter Cult: Sebastian Dark Oil Lightweight Shampoo and Conditioner, $19.99 each at Ulta
The duo moisturizes without weighing down my fine hair.
💄Allure: K18 Biomimetic Hairscience AstroLift Reparative Volume Spray, $46 at Amazon
✨ The Glitter Cult: Davines OI Soufflé Bodifying Foam for Softness and Shine, $50 at Sephora
I get volume for dayssss without the dryness.
BASE
💄Allure: Tower 28 GetSet Matte Powder Blush, $22 at Revolve
✨ The Glitter Cult: bareMinerals GEN NUDE Highlighting Blush, $29 at Ulta
Literally the most flattering daily shimmer blush I’ve tried.
💄Allure: Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Talc-Free Setting Powder Ultra-Blur, $48 at Amazon
✨ The Glitter Cult: e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Setting Powder, $9 at Ulta
A nice, talc-free powder that’s not matte or crusty.
BODY
💄Allure: Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream, $48 at Sephora
✨ The Glitter Cult: Saltair Multi-Lipid Body Butter, $20 at Ulta
Super moisturizing and non-sticky, with a great scent.
LIPS
💄Allure: e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Lip Oil, $9 at Amazon
✨ The Glitter Cult: Wet n Wild Lip Oil, $6.99 at Ulta
It’s easy to apply without a mirror, and it doesn’t smear like other glosses or oils.
EYES
💄✨Allure & The Glitter Cult: Got 2b Glued Brow & Edge Gel, $8.49 at Ulta
This gel delivers perfect brows that won’t budge, even in extreme weather.
💄Allure: Kulfi Badi Lash Mascara, $26 at Sephora
✨ The Glitter Cult: e.l.f. Cosmetics Lash XTNDR Mascara, $8 at Ulta
The only tubing mascara that hasn’t irritated my eyes and still gives great volume.
TOOLS
💄Allure: Jones Road The Blush Brush, $36 at Jones Road
✨ The Glitter Cult: Sonia Kashuk™ Essential Point Blush Brush No. 173, $12 at Target
Super affordable and super fluffy. Great for high-pigment formulas.
NAILS
💄Allure: Margaret Dabbs London Nail Strengthening Treatment, $22 at Margaret Dabbs
✨ The Glitter Cult: Manucurist Active Shine, $19 at Manucurist Paris
Literally the only thing that strengthens my weak nails.
SPLURGE
💄Allure: SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collagen Replenish + Restore Hydrator, $192 at Amazon
✨ The Glitter Cult: Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment Serum, $85 at Ulta
My skin looks bright and clear overnight, with no irritation.
SCENT
💄Allure: Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows Hair & Body Fragrance Mist, $35 at Amazon
✨ The Glitter Cult: MIIMMIIC No 79 Cherry Vanilla Wood Hair & Body Mist, $19.99 at MIIMMIIC
I like this brand’s dupe scents more than the original versions.
The Holy Glow Beauty Awards 2025 Winner Is . . .
Congratulations, Manucurist Active Shine! The leg lamp is yours.
Why I picked this product: This is the only product that has prevented my fragile nails from breaking, peeling, and chipping. And trust me, I’ve tried dozens.
It lasts for at least 7 days, even when I’m gardening. It gives nails a pretty shimmer, which, duh, I love. I’ve used up an entire bottle, and I will be repurchasing indefinitely. It’s my top nail product of all time.
Find all Holy Glow Beauty Award winners and bonus picks (including my favorite curling iron) in one shoppable collection.
🦵Before you go: Get your own major award for $250 on Amazon.
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