Beauty

We know summer officially starts on June 21, but for us, it began on Olandria Carthen’s birthday. The Love Island star marked the occasion on May 29, during the hottest week of the year (and we’re not talking temperatures). Miami Swim Week brings some of the biggest (and sexiest) names to South Beach, and towards the end of...

Frequently Asked QuestionsShould I use toner on mature skin?While facial toners are not always a necessary addition to your skin-care routine, mature skin can benefit from a formula that supports your skin barrier while addressing skin concerns that come with aging, explains Dr. Rambhia. “Look for toners containing hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which help maintain...

Oh, you thought Hailey Bieber was the only celebrity attempting their own nail art? Pshaw. Might I direct your attention to one Kat Dennings, who is not merely attempting her own manicure masterpieces but actually, thoroughly killing it.You may recall when, last summer, Dennings decorated her nails in stick-on gems—a concept that has exploded into a full-blown trend...

Marilyn Monroe is probably one of the most misquoted celebrities. A quick search turns up numerous graphics with one of her famous images overlaid with something like, “Well-behaved women seldom make history”—which she absolutely did not say—in a tacky font.One thing Monroe did, in fact, say: “Am I a commodity? I don't look at myself that way, but...

Megan Thee Stallion must have known I needed a boost this morning, because her neon green updo is even more energizing than an iced Americano—and so bright I can see it shining all the way from Miami to Minnesota!The rapper, who just debuted her second Hot Girl Summer swimwear line at Miami Swim Week, celebrated the successful show...

Allure Reader Exclusive: Your first box is only $20 (with code ALLUREVIP), but it's worth over $210!With longer days on the horizon (thank you, summer solstice!), I’m feeling energized and ready to take on all that this season has to offer. For me, that means sweaty days in the sun with plenty of SPF, picnics in the park sardine-style,...

Before her big chop, Randall had already scaled back her relaxer touch-ups to twice a year instead of every few months. As a result, she began noticing more of her natural texture peeking through at the roots than ever before, which made her realize she didn’t actually know what her natural hair looked like.Having started on relaxers as...

Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I really need to use shaving cream?Short answer: Yes. Longer answer: Wet shaving with some form of lubrication—be it a traditional shaving cream, oil, or butter—is important for your skin health. “Shaving on dry skin increases transepidermal water loss and creates microtears in the stratum corneum layer,” explains Dr. Reszko. “A proper shaving cream provides...

On the occasion of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Allure revisits a story journalist and author Rebecca Mead wrote for our August 2012 issue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the star's death. In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.In March 1955, Life magazine featured a familiar...

Dara Spearman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana, couldn’t agree more and, in fact, uses this cleanser herself. “It is a great product for mature skin because it is very gentle and helps maintain the skin’s moisture barrier instead of stripping it, as skin naturally becomes drier and more sensitive with age,” she says. Dr. Queller...