Beauty

There’s butter blonde, sandy blonde, ice blonde, and ashy blonde. But nothing quite hits the spot for summer like a crisp, bubbly-glass-of-Dom-Perignon blonde. “This shade lives in that space between warm and cool—imagine a glass of chilled champagne catching the light,” says Los Angeles-based hairstylist Clariss Anya Rubenstein. “It’s a creamy blonde with hints of gold and beige...

It’s also important to note that the sun isn’t the only thing that can stress out your skin during summertime retinol use. The warmer temperatures can worsen the side effects. “High temperatures can dilate blood vessels and contribute to inflammation,” says Dendy Engelman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. That, in turn, may worsen redness and...

But Sharon argues that maintaining wigs and weaves can be just as much work. “I used to wear wigs exclusively for two years, so I know the process behind wigs,” she says, noting the method usually involves gluing the wig cap on, putting the glue on your hairline in three layers, waiting for each layer to dry before...

AccordionItemContainerButton“Nectarine Blossom & Honey is a Jo Malone classic. It's been around since 2005 and, in my opinion, one of the prettiest, most unique fragrances out there—I'd actually use the word ‘charming’ to describe it. I also find it to be one of Jo Malone's longest-lasting colognes. Colognes, by definition, aren't meant to be super strong (they contain...

The 2010s are back in a major way, and it shows with this iconic brow pomade. The Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade—which is in this month’s May Allure Beauty Box in either shade Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Soft Brown, or Taupe—is one of those beauty products that will always be remembered for its important place in pop culture.For...

Coffee, Diet Coke, and the Belif Aqua Bomb Eye Gel have more in common than you’d think. Not only do I hoard them all like they’re going out of stock (never know with the state of things these days), but they’re also all packed with caffeine to instantly jolt me and my undereyes awake after late nights, long...

Just a few months after springtime weather swings, summer hits its peak and you’re sweating. You’re stripping off layers. Your thighs are chafing. Oh, and thanks to the heat and humidity, sebum and sweat production can also increase, potentially leading to clogged pores and breakouts, Dr. Shamban notes. And it’s not always on your face—many people experience more...

As someone who spends a lot of time, energy, and money on their brows, never underestimate the power of a good brow brush.And the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush 12 Dual-Ended Firm Angled Brush is a good brow brush. It features a spoolie for styling, and a flat, angled brush head—made with synthetic bristles—for applying product. (The short brush...

If you thought the coquette aesthetic was on its way out, well, think again! Sabrina Carpenter—who is no stranger to a retro, flirty, cheeky bombshell persona—said the bow isn't going anywhere, thank you very much.Celebs were all about the bow a few years ago, with stars like Cardi B and Zendaya adding bows to their various hairstyles. The...

On a recent random scroll through Instagram traffic, I slammed to a sudden stop at a video clip of Demi Moore at an event several weeks ago, looking frighteningly skeletal. I sat for a moment, stunned by the image before I noticed the lead comment, honking something like, “Demi Moore, aging like a fine wine…”First, women are not...