Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs it important to wear sunscreen under makeup, or is SPF makeup enough?Dermatologists recommend wearing a separate face sunscreen under makeup since “people regularly apply less sunscreen when using an SPF-containing foundation, BB or CC cream,” says Jane Yoo, MD, a dual board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon based in New York City. While the proper amount...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat’s the difference between clinical and standard deodorant?“Clinical” is more of a marketing term than a medical demarcation, says Dr. Spearman—but products with this label are still notably different from other over-the-counter antiperspirants, specifically in their potency. Clinical deodorants “usually contain higher concentrations of active sweat-reducing ingredients, such as aluminum salts, which temporarily block sweat ducts...

If a bixie is indie rock, then a curly wolf cut is ’80s glam rock—bigger, louder, and unapologetically rough around the edges. “Lately, people really want a look,” Pecis says. “People want to have fun with their hair, and showcase and celebrate their natural texture.” The curly wolf cut does just that.“It’s all about heavy layering and more...

When Allure features director Dianna Singh once considered which beauty product she'd bring to a deserted island, she picked one of 111Skin's serums. Contributing editor Elizabeth Siegel described the brand’s Rose Gold Radiance Booster as the “kind of serum you look forward to putting on each morning.” And if you've ever spotted one of us walking around with...

If I’m wearing makeup, it must be glowy.I’m not a matte person and never have been. No shade to the finish, it’s just…not for me. I loveeeee being dewy. Usually my slightly shimmery blush-highlighter combos give me an easy, obvious radiance, but it’s not until I lock it all in that the glow gets to really, well, glow.And...

The No. 1 product in every Allure editor’s bag? Lip balm. We probably have at least three tubes each. Actually, *counts lip balms* I have…oh, this is embarrassing. I have nine in my work bag at this very moment. Why? Who uses nine lip balms?! (Don’t answer that.)I mean, it is my job to test products, and I...

Can't decide on one color for your next manicure? Why not follow Tracee Ellis Ross's lead and wear them all?The actor teamed up with manicurist Zola Ganzorigt on her latest set, a multicolored manicure in earthy tones that feels both playful and elevated. “Mismatched but perfectly matched," Ross wrote on Ganzorigt's Instagram post about her nails, and we'd...

If you’re like me and have been craving a vacation since the holiday break, welcome to the club! (We like to fantasize about piña coladas and sand between our toes over here.)A trip to the Bahamas is simply not in the cards for me anytime soon, but a girl can dream. And lately, I’ve been doing so while...

E.L.F. Beauty is planning to lower prices on some of its products after tariffs and increased costs have made consumers more conservative with their spending.E.L.F. CEO Tarang Amin told CNBC that the company has seen a drop in sales over the last few months “as consumers have particularly been suffering with higher costs.” Amin said that the company...

The fact is that melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—is on the rise, with cases estimated to be up to 10.6% higher in 2026 than in 2025, according to an American Cancer Society report. Some of this rise is due to better and earlier detection, but it’s also the result of my millennial generation of tanning bed users...