Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Legendary makeup artist Bobbi Brown has been a staple in our makeup bags for years, and now the best Jones Road products are claiming prime real estate, too. After stepping away from her namesake beauty brand in 2016,…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You know an ingredient has made it once it starts getting top billing in product names—and that’s exactly what’s happened with the best niacinamide serums. Once overshadowed by heavy hitters like retinol and vitamin C, his multitasking form…
A24Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson spoke with Kellie Robinson, Zendaya’s personal makeup artist on The Drama, to break down…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best diffusers for curly hair can make the difference between defined, bouncy spirals and a frizzy, deflated mess. If you're tired of cycling through cheap attachments that slip off mid-dry, universal models that create uneven heat distribution, and…
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Some of us remember a time before ceramic straightening irons and how obsessed we all became with stick-straight strands once they became readily available in the late ‘90s. Having highly reflective, unbending hair was the cornerstone of Y2K beauty, and nothing was cooler than a style…
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Lately, my TikTok For You Page has been filled with people trying to convince me that my life will be significantly better if only I could identify my “signature scent.” Committing to a singular fragrance means you’ve “peaked as an adult,” according to one content creator; another says…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Whether you read our glowing reviews below or scroll through r/SkincareAddiction, you'll quickly understand why the best Medik8 products are top-shelf staples of the skin-care-obsessed crowd. This UK-based company has earned a devoted following among dermatologists and beauty…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and IliaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I doubt that Ilia—the collector of many Allure Best of Beauty and Readers’ Choice Awards—needs an introduction. A quick summary for those unfamiliar: The “clean beauty” brand has built its reputation on effortless, multitasking makeup for people who…
Courtesy of Dr. Ben Talei – Beverly Hills CenterSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Denise Richards, 55, earned sex-symbol status with a string of steamy movie roles in the ’90s before posing for Playboy in 2004, and appearing in two seasons of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Now she’s going viral for what…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you’ve ever proclaimed your skin as “reactive,” “irritated,” or simply quick to act up, you’re not the only one. Up to 71% of adults worldwide report some level of skin sensitivity, and while it’s not exactly a…