Beauty

Waning estrogen exacerbates the situation. In youth, “estrogen is your hair’s best friend—it keeps hair in the growth phase longer, it supports a healthy follicle, and it acts as a natural counterbalance to androgens within the follicles,” Dr. Idriss says. “But as estrogen declines in menopause, that protective effect fades and you’re left with a state of relative...

What happens Off-Campus stays off-campus—at least, when it comes to Belmont Cameli’s blonde hair. The actor tells Allure about the “15 minutes” when he traded his character’s signature dark curls for that of blonde, shaggy Dean De Laurentis (played by Stephen Kalyn). “Everybody has wig for doubles or stand-ins, and they're all on little foam heads in the...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between fruity, citrus, and gourmand fragrances?The lines can sometimes get a little blurry when it comes to fragrance descriptors, but fruity, citrus, and gourmand scents are not the same thing! According to Jean-Marc Chaillan, VP perfumer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), citrus scents are defined by notes like bergamot, lemon, grapefruit,...

Every time I get a pimple, I tell myself that this is the time I’m finally going to follow all the advice I’ve ever heard—and even written about—and leave it alone. Then, I inevitably catch myself poking and prodding it throughout the day, which, of course, only makes things worse (i.e. bigger, redder, and way more obvious)That’s where...

Between the World Cup and the Knicks’ championship run (that’s still living rent-free in my head), it’s been the summer of sports. So when I learned TIY hair ties were originally designed with pro athletes in mind, I took notice.As someone with fine hair, my hair-tie needs are a little less intense but just as particular. I’m not...

Not every night is a retinol night. As much as I love the ingredient, there are evenings when my skin is asking for something a little gentler—but that doesn’t mean the rest of my skincare routine has to clock out. That’s exactly where Earth Harbor Obscura Night Repair Concentrate comes in. Powered by bakuchiol, a plant-derived retinol alternative,...

The first-ever Allure Beauty Box Luxe Edition has arrived. Housed in a custom red keepsake case, this limited-edition collection features eight luxury beauty products—worth more than $600—for just $125 during the exclusive member presale, running July 21 through August 4.Inside, you'll find a lineup worthy of a top shelf: Carolina Herrera's Good Girl Blush Eau de Parfum, Angela...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy does vanilla perfume smell different on everyone?It's not just vanilla that smells different on everyone. “Depending on one's own scent, natural skin oils, and pH, perfume notes can be brought out differently because everyone's skin composition is unique," says Delphine Jelk, Guerlain master perfumer and creative director of fragrance.“Vanilla, for example, can often smell much...

This is potentially huge news for the group of people whom I can anecdotally confirm find the old formula is too harsh for their skin. “If endophytol helps with inflammation, as it claims, it would be a fantastic addition to the formula considering pure ascorbic acid formulas tend to be irritating for many,” Perkins says. “This would signal...

When I was a teenager in the mid-2000s, my friends and I never used sunscreen. (Gasp, I know, but it was a different time—and my skin damage proves it.) Instead, we coated our bodies in layers of lotions and potions in pursuit of the perfect tan—including, of course, baby oil. Like generations of tanners before us, we were...