Beauty

Have you ever gotten lost in a watercolor painting? Following its fluid washes of pigment and tracing each brushstroke as it melts into the next brings art lovers—including us at Allure—a sense of peace. This season, nail artists are bringing that vibe into their manicures. Watercolor nails echo the romance of Impressionist paintings and feature sheer, blended color...

At the Met Gala carpet on Monday night, the answers to “Who are you wearing?” included Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Prada. At least one could have also been OxiClean, the laundry brand famous for its corny Y2K infomercials.That’s according to a press release from the company, which told journalists that makeup artist Jen Tioseco relied on the...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I apply an eye shadow stick?Like any individual eye shadow, you have your options in terms of application. Most eye shadow sticks have creamy formulas that take a few seconds (a minute, tops) to settle, which makes your clean fingers an ideal applicator. "I use my fingers for shadows all the time, at work...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does a volumizing hair product do?According to Toth, a volumizing hair product lifts roots from the scalp. "Some are simply weightless, some give incredible hold and texture, and some coat and surround each strand of hair," he says.Raven Hurtado, a Chicago-based hairstylist, echoed Toth. He told Allure, "It works great for updos, and you could...

Frequently Asked QuestionsCan you “overuse” lip balm?You can overuse lip balm, “but it’s not necessarily harmful to be ‘addicted’ to moisturizing your lips,” says Dr. Chacon. What can happen, however, is that you become hyper-aware of even the tiniest bit of dryness. “Overuse can make it so that even the slightest hint of dryness is more noticeable,” she...

Five minutes doesn't seem like much when you're trying to look your best, but it's actually a lot more time than you think. (Think about how long five minutes feels in a tough workout!) All it takes is a little strategy and some smart, thoughtful products to make a big impact in a short amount of time, especially...

What's your season? ICYMI, seasonal color analysis has made quite the comeback in recent years, and if you're in the market for some soft summer makeup inspiration, look no further than Julia Fox, whose vintage pageant queen glam details are equal parts sweet and cool.While we don't know Fox's exact color season—she feels like a winter to me—she...

It's been a few days, but we're still thinking about SZA's makeup from the 2026 Met Gala!The Grammy winner teamed up with makeup artist Sophia Sinot for her Met Gala glam, a radiant combination of marigold yellow, rose, and orchid tones that mimicked the bright golden hue of custom-made Bode gown—a gown that just so happened to be...

“It took 53 years.” That’s how long Bad Bunny joked his old-age transformation took for the 2026 Met Gala. In reality, according to his prosthetics designer, Mike Marino, the process took three hours—plus a half hour of makeup removal at the end of the night (micellar water, in this instance, would not cut it). Then there was the...

Remember that prolific meme from a decade ago with the close-up crop of a model's face, iridescent star-shaped glitter packed generously under her eyes, the bold, all-caps text reading, “HOW TO COVER YOUR DARK EYE CIRCLES”? It was simultaneously relatable and whimsical, a comment on the pressure to hide any evidence of supposedly unflattering shadows and a call...