Courtesy of Margaret K. PhotographySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If I were to use one word to describe my first attempt at applying makeup, it would be “racoon-core.” I was in middle school, and I’d swept on way too much eyeliner and mascara. Over the years, I refined my technique (with the help […]
21 Best Gifts for Pregnant Women That Aren’t for the Baby
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Overwhelmed is the only emotion I can muster when I open my spare closet, which is now full of diapers, wipes, and other baby products. When I was carrying my now seven-month-old daughter, there was no shortage of friends and family […]
Frizz, Meet Your Match: These Hair Oils Smooth It All
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We’ve tested our fair share of overpromising hair elixirs, so when we call these the best hair oils for shiny, moisturized, and frizz-free strands, you know it’s real. If you’ve been avoiding hair oils for fear of greasiness, rest assured that […]
SkinMedica Has a Derm-Backed Product for Every Skin-Care Concern
Collage: Gabrielle Langdon; Source images: Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you're not familiar with SkinMedica, let alone the best SkinMedica products, you're probably thinking: The name sounds no-BS. And you'd be right, because this clinical-grade skin-care brand isn't about the fluff. After all, if you're paying $300 for a serum, it […]
7 Best Face Washes for Sensitive Skin That Are Gentle Yet Effective
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best face washes for sensitive skin can provide a thorough cleanse to your skin-care routine without stripping moisture or irritating your epidermis in the process. Even the most beloved, TikTok-viral cleansers on the market can contain ingredients […]
Hailey Bieber Is Back to the Bob—See the Photos
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Hailey Bieber's 2023 bob is one of my favorite celebrity haircuts of all time. The cropped cut, which just brushed her jawline, became a mainstay for the Rhode founder, and she wore her hair short for a longggg time after making the initial chop. Lately, however, it […]
The Best Perfume Gifts Are Stocked With Fan-Favorites and Viral Newcomers
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If there’s a fragrance lover or two on your holiday gifting list, you can’t go wrong with adding one of the best perfume gifts to their collection. Whether they’re in the knowabout every trending perfume blend taking over TikTok, or they’re […]
Why Settle for Any Hand Cream When You Could Indulge in a Beautifully-Scented One?
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Unlike your run-of-the-mill hand cream, the best-smelling hand creams wrap your hands in a delicious scent—turning an ordinary skin-care step into an olfactory treat. However, even a good-smelling hand cream needs to deliver intense moisture without leaving behind a greasy film. […]