Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy has PDRN become so popular in Korean skin care specifically?The rise of PDRN in Korean skin care is a natural extension of what K-beauty does best, which is "translating clinic-adjacent ingredients and procedures into consumer skin care,” says Dr. Yoo. And PDRN fits perfectly into Korea's long-standing fascination with injectable skin boosters and post-procedure skin...

Bits of information (and conspiracy theories) about Taylor Swift's tremendously anticipated wedding have been trickling in at a glacial pace. So when one of her best friends, Selena Gomez, posted an Instagram story from the back of a car heading to the rehearsal dinner on Thursday night, it was like a choir of angels singing. And thankfully, her...

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 interviewed makeup designer Jennifer Powell and hair designer Florencia Anahi, the duo behind Prime Video's much-anticipated Legally Blonde prequel, Elle, to find how they...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's the best texturizing spray?The best texturizing spray depends entirely on your hair type and the kind of look you’re after. However, those will all check a few key boxes: “A good texturing spray adds texture and grip to the hair without it being sticky. Hair should be touchable and smooth rather than crunchy,” says Nino,...

Every FIFA World Cup, on a stage that over one billion watch, new heroes emerge. This year, all eyes have been on Cabo Verde (commonly anglicized as Cape Verde). The team, hailing from the archipelago off the coast of West Africa, has grown to represent the ultimate underdog. It’s not just the Blue Sharks’ first time in the...

If you regularly suds up with Oribe's Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, you may want to check your shampoo's lot number. Kao USA Inc., the parent company of the beloved salon hair-care brand, has issued a voluntary recall of a small number of lots due to potential bacterial contamination. But before you go tossing out that gorgeous bottle in...

It turns out the easiest way to shake up one of Kate Middleton's go-to hairstyles is simply to move it a few inches higher. While the princess has worn ponytails plenty of times over the years, they're almost always gathered at the nape or midway up the back of her head. Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however,...

Laser Genesis and other 1064 nm Nd:YAG lasers bypass that first layer of skin to target the dermis, rather than heating up the epidermis. "This type of laser doesn't heat up the in the epidermis like fractional or ablative laser skin resurfacing, so it's not likely to cause a lot of injury to the surface layer of the...

I've been proposed to three times—that's not the flex you think I think it is—and somehow, not a single one of them happened on the spire of the Empire State Building. But for fans of heights, peace, and trespassing, one future groom just raised the bar by asking for his partner's hand in marriage 1,400 feet above New...

Ever wonder what it’s like shopping with a beauty editor? Welcome to Counter Service, a new series where we visit our favorite beauty boutiques IRL. We’re visiting the curated spaces and places that make shopping in person oh-so worth it—and you’re coming with. On a recent commute to the Allure office, commerce market editor Sarah Hoffmann picked up...