Beauty

When people did give bars a try, they were often disappointed with the results. Reddit is riddled with posts from folks who felt solid shampoos had, at best, left their hair dry and frizzy or, at worst, caused it to fall out. Plus, these bars can get pretty nasty if you keep them in your shower between washes...

“I think if we were to run a lifecycle assessment on , you would see that there's a carbon savings,” Kachook posits. It’s not perfect, of course: “The end of life story hasn't particularly changed or hasn't gotten better, unfortunately”—both pieces will eventually end up in the trash.Still, there are a few companies for whom refills seem to...

"Sustainability" is an ambiguous, ever-evolving concept. In the beauty world, it encompasses many things, but one of the biggest concerns is the bottles, jars, and tubes that accumulate in our medicine cabinets, our showers, our makeup bags—and then our trash cans. So at Allure, we are committed to choosing our words clearly and carefully when we report on...

There’s never been a better time to prioritize sunless tanning. We know the dangers of sun exposure—especially from UV tanning beds—but many of us still want that post-vacation glow. Enter: a promising array of self-tan options.Thanks to elegant formulations and expert guidance, sunless tanning is more popular than ever. And I mean seriously popular. Market projections expect the...

For months, I’ve been complaining about how cold it’s been on the East Coast, and now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, my skin might not be ready for the sudden change.In the winter, I tend to stick to heavy textures and coddling formulas, but in the heat, my skin wants none of that. It...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do makeup artists use setting spray?Setting sprays are surprisingly versatile and can be used from start to finish in your makeup routine, Duncan notes. “They can be used as part of skin prep, to help layer products seamlessly (especially under the eyes), and as the final step in makeup application to ensure makeup stays in...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow is a hair perfume different from other fragrances?"Hair perfumes or mists usually contain hydrating properties like hyaluronic acid and other natural ingredients that cover odor, have UV ray protection, and give your hair just the right texture and shine," writes New York City- and Columbus, Ohio-based hairstylist Mia Santiago. Hair perfumes are also more likely...

A red manicure is a forever kinda thing. You can wear red nails pretty much anywhere and everywhere: any shade, any style, any length. It's never going out of style. And with a classic red shade as the base for some springy nail art, you simply can't go wrong! Case in point: Emily Blunt's Devil Wears Prada 2...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does sunscreen benefit mature skin?On top of preventing issues like skin cancer and sunburn, Margarita Lolis, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Hackensack, New Jersey, says applying (and reapplying) a broad-spectrum sunscreen will minimize the appearance of concerns like fine lines, sun spots, and decreased skin laxity. "Unprotected sun exposure drastically accelerates the appearance of...

If there's anything the quiet silver trend has taught us, it's that going gray doesn't have to be all or nothing. There's something spellbinding about letting whatever silver strands you may have just exist exactly as they are, even if that's among your mostly not-gray hair. And Salma Hayek just displayed how incredibly elegant it looks when swept...