Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are cushion foundations?A cushion foundation is essentially a liquid foundation housed inside a compact with a sponge saturated in product—but according to Malova, the formula is what really sets it apart. Cushion foundations tend to be lighter than traditional foundations, making them easy to apply and build up "little by little without it looking cakey,"...

Tattoo artist Sarah Gaugler, who has almost 20 years of experience creating delicate designs, believes the sudden request for this new artist to step in may have also contributed to the fall-out.“When an artist feels rushed or anxious, the needle may stay too shallow, placing the ink solely in the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin),” Gaugler...

A slicked-back bun looks simple. In theory, you create one by just pulling your hair back and twisting it into a knot. Voilà: instant model-off-duty elegance, right?In reality, you’re standing in front of a mirror a half hour after you were supposed to be out the door with a mysterious bump and countless flyaways. The entire point of...

Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I trust buying Korean skin-care products online?Yes, but where you shop matters—and thankfully, getting your hands on authentic K-beauty in the US is easier than ever. The new Olive Young x Sephora collaboration gives shoppers another mainstream way to discover Korean brands without having to navigate third-party sellers or international shipping. Other trusted options include...

Fancy a little wander through the garden? The harvest is here, and you can fill your basket—well, your perfume vanity, anyway—with its bounty: juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, maybe even an earthy beet or potato straight out of the soil, because the best vegetal perfumes are like an aromatic, evocative trip to the farmers market.Vegetal perfumes are fragrances built...

At what point does an eye shadow palette stop being considered a luxury makeup purchase and start qualifying as a future family heirloom?Those willing to spend $340 on the new Louis Vuitton LV Ombres Monogram Eyeshadow Palettes will be faced with this very question, forced to decide if the best application of these shadows is, in fact, application...

This failure to recognize the signs of eczema on darker skin is common partly because of medical training. Historically, the representation of melanin-rich skin in dermatology textbooks and clinical image databases has been lacking. Jeanine Downie, MD, a dermatologic surgeon in Montclair, New Jersey, adds that patients of color have also been underrepresented in clinical trials, leaving important...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich features are important to look for when shopping for a travel blow-dryer?When shopping for the best travel blow-dryer, it’s essential to look beyond compact size and space-saving design and focus on key features like dual voltage, foldable handles, and adjustable heat and speed settings. They’re responsible for effortless, safe styling on the go without sacrificing...

Plenty of beauty trends come and go only to return a decade later, like the French manicure, for example, or body shimmer or even claw clips. But another fad from the early aughts appears to be making a comeback—and the Allure office can’t stop buzzing about it.Behold: Vibrating tools—but not ones you keep stashed away in your bedside...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes underarm discoloration?There are a multitude of factors that lead to underarm discoloration, but the most common cause is skin friction, according to the board-certified dermatologists we talked to. “Constant friction between the skin or with tight clothing can cause hyperpigmentation due to the irritation it causes,” says Mina Amin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based...