Beauty

“Oh my gosh, you smell so good” is music to my ears—and a phrase I hear approximately 28468 times a day when I wear By/Rosie Jane’s Rosie.Am I exaggerating? Perhaps, but I really do get a bounty of compliments every time I wear Rosie. The skin-like scent has soft notes of rose oil, but doesn’t smell like a...

Grab your polyester bellbottoms, your aviator sunglasses, and your Sun-In, because Pamela Anderson is taking us back to the 1970s! (Well, OK, maybe skip the Sun-In.) The The Last Showgirl star has us traveling through time to that laid-back, super-cool decade with her soft, curled-under layers and platinum-blonde lob.Anderson walked the red carpet and spoke at the Fashion...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between using a diffuser and using a blow-dryer without one?"A diffuser is designed to disperse airflow gently and evenly, which helps preserve natural curl patterns, enhance definition, and reduce frizz," Aquino explains. "Using a blow-dryer without a diffuser directs concentrated heat and air, which can disrupt the curl structure and create unwanted...

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs mandelic acid more gentle than glycolic acid or lactic acid?Yes, mandelic acid is generally considered gentler than glycolic and even lactic acid. “It can be helpful for sensitive skin since it is less irritating than other AHAs,” says Dr. Moy. Its larger molecular size means it penetrates the skin more slowly, minimizing any sting and...

At the beginning of the original The Devil Wears Prada film, Anne Hathaway's character Andy Sachs strolls into the hallowed halls of Runway magazine looking like an outsider. But when she decides to make the most of the challenge and prove herself, she emerges like a fashion girl butterfly in an all-Chanel outfit, topped off with a set...

All of which is to say, the texture is what got me first, a signal that the pH is where it should be. And I’m not the only one who noticed. “I am a longtime user of mineral sunscreen, and I have never experienced anything like this,” says Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director. “This is such an elegant...

Though he said that I didn’t really need the procedure per se, as I have a relatively full face with minimal volume loss, in transferring fat to the areas where hollowing was starting to occur, I would simply be enhancing my features. “By even adding the smallest bit of fat into a face such as yours, it makes...

Perhaps that’s why the public response to her disclosure has been overwhelmingly positive—celebratory, even. As a plastic surgery reporter who’s approaching 50, I was thrilled to see it—people commending Richards’ honesty, praising Dr. Talei’s surgical skills, and marveling at the time-machine-like results. Of course, I also scrolled upon the occasional “Why can’t we just be allowed to age...

When I heard that Summer Fridays was launching a fragrance, I immediately had a vision of what the scent would be. The brand’s Vanilla Lip Butter Balm (an Allure Best of Beauty winner) is both popular and delicious, so I had a gut feeling we were getting a tasty gourmand that’s sweet, cozy, and nostalgic. A few weeks...

A Closer Look at the FormulaDr. Barbara Sturm’s formula doesn’t rely on just one peptide. Are you ready? You’ve got acetyl octapeptide-3 and hexapeptide-3, often referred to as “neurotransmitter-inhibiting” peptides, which help limit muscle contractions so, over time, expression lines look a little softer. As Dr. Ibrahim explains, “they work similarly in concept to Botox by dialing down...