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7 Calming Products That Help Allure Editor in Chief Michelle Lee Relax at Home

Allure editor in chief Michelle Lee shares the products she uses to unwind.

February 20, 2020

The Laundress x Le Labo detergent mala candle and vitruvi diffuser on pink background

As the editor in chief of Allure, I test approximately 1.7 kajillion beauty products per year. So, when there's a new fragrance, a vitamin C serum, a highlighter palette, or a bottle of dry shampoo that makes its way onto my vanity, it means something.

Welcome to Michelle's Most Wanted, a monthly column dedicated to everything I’m obsessed with at the moment. Depending on the day, this could be a vintage travel photograph, a standout runway look, an evocative scent, or even just a mood. I'm forever on the hunt for new favorites — as my poor husband knows from the overflowing storage bins in our home — so keep an eye on this space for the latest hodgepodge of miscellaneous beauty discoveries that end up as empties along my bathroom counter.

When you’re a beauty editor, it can be a pleasure to take your work home with you. Here are seven little luxuries that help bring the spa experience to my personal space.

Be sure to check back each month for our editor in chief's next batch of favorites, or look back through the Michelle's Most Wanted archives to get more Allure-approved product recommendations right now.

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Vitruvi Stone Diffuser in Blush
Vitruvi's Stone Diffuser gently fills a room with gorgeous, mood-lifting scents. With just a few drops of one of my favorite oils (eucalyptus or lavender), I instantly feel relaxed — perfect for winding down after a long day. It also doubles as a chic objet d’art.
$119 (Shop Now)
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The Laundress & Le Labo Santal 33 Detergent
I treat this Laundress & Le Labo collaboration like liquid gold for good reason: With just a capful, my hand washables smell so good. The Santal 33 Detergent leaves my clothes soft and smelling clean with a slight hint of spice.
$45 (Shop Now)

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Byredo Suede Hand Wash
Byredo's Suede Hand Soap is a dynamic scented soap that will linger on your hands even after washing. The warm scent and amber color give any sink a fancy-cool boutique-hotel vibe — even in your own home.
$65 (Shop Now)
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Mala Cereal Candle
I am beyond obsessed with Mala's adorable Cereal Candle. This hand-poured soy candle smells eerily, exactly, like Fruit Loops, which can seem a little alarming, but I promise, it's great. Just take a whiff for instant nostalgia in a tin.
$27 (Shop Now)

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Parachute Bathrobe
My first step at any luxury hotel or spa? Slip into the Parachute's plush Bathrobe. This robe is so cozy, you almost want to sleep in it (and I certainly have). Plus, the dark gray color hides any stray makeup stains at the collar better than your typical white robe.
$99 (Shop Now)
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Diptyque Figuier Interior Scent
My favorite home scent is piping hot freshly-baked cookies coming out of the oven. But when I can’t have those at the ready, Diptyque's Figuier Interior Scent helps fill the void. I love a few spritzes of this woody, delicately fruity fig fragrance.
$68 (Shop Now)

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Bastide Rose Olivier Artisanal Provence Soap
French-milled with Provence olive oil, Bastide's Rose Olivier Artisanal Provence Soap smells — and feels — like pure sophistication. This expertly-packaged bar gently cleanses the skin without leaving it dry, making it perfect for winter.
$20 (Shop Now)

Michelle Lee served as editor in chief of Allure Magazine from 2015 to 2021. She is the former editor in chief of Nylon, has held positions at Hollywood.com, Beyond the Row, Glamour, and Us Weekly, and currently serves as the VP of editorial and publishing at Netflix. In... Read more

Editor in Chief, Allure (2015 - 2021)