Getting settled during a pandemic has been a challenge.

The grind of working and homeschooling and baby-raising and cleaning and cooking (all the cooking!)

has felt relentless at times.

empty and unlabeled bottles and tubes lying around

Courtesy of Getty Images/Clara Hendler

Ultimately, Im so grateful that home has been a refuge for us.

Beauty starts here: in our medicine cabinets, ourshowersandbaths, ourmakeup bags,even in our beds.

(We also partnered with the design experts atArchitectural Digestto bring you some bathroom makeover inspiration.)

Update: I’m failing!

Our house has become the literal home base for everything in our lives.

As an industry,we can do better.

I recognize the significant steps that some brands are taking toward sustainability.

I also acknowledge that we atAllurestill have work to do when it comes toreducing waste.

But we’re committed to realigning our priorities and have already seen a shift in our sensibilities.

While it’s undoubtedly impressive to unbox a vault (a vault!)

We certainly don’t have all the answers, but Im confident we can be part of the change.

Will you join us?

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