Beauty

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat do dermatologists recommend for extremely dry, itchy skin?According to Dr. Green, the best thing to do for dry, itchy skin is to apply moisturizer liberally and multiple times a day. According to dermatologists, thick creams with high oil concentrations are especially effective for locking in moisture and hydrating the skin (Dr. Edwards even suggests skin-sealing...

In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson spoke with Maggie Gyllenhaal, the director of The Bride!, about how she interpreted the character's original 1935 look for the modern(ish) day.Monsters are...

As a former Floridian, warm weather year-round was my norm. I had never experienced seasons until I moved to New York—and boy, did I learn fast. Thirteen years in, and the snow still dries me nuts, but I’ve since formed a soft spot for spring. It may not be the most glamorous of the seasons (rain showers, I’m...

Fragrance can act as a power suit when stakes feel high. Like the perfectly tailored ensemble, the right scent can shift your posture, steady your breathing, and help you summon the poise you need to face any situation. If you think this comparison sounds flimsy, consider this: A study cited a survey that found 65% of its participants...

Whenever I think of Grown Alchemist, I’m instantly transported to JFK airport’s Delta lounge. (I much prefer La Guardia these days, but I digress.) The brand’s hand soaps and lotions are in all of the lounge’s bathrooms (and have even been found inside in-flight amenity kits), and because I travel a lot for work, I feel like I’m...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat are the benefits of using undereye masks?David Kim, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist, explains to Allure that undereye masks can offer a range of benefits. "Eye masks can occlude the undereye area to improve the delivery of active ingredients, whether for hydration or brightening," says Dr. Kim. Common ingredients may include vitamin C...

We didn’t call it a wolf cut back in the day, but this coolness-enhancing, choppy cut conjures up images of the ’80s: tough teens in Van Halen raglan tees driving beat-up cars with metallic blue paint jobs. Thankfully, the 2026 take doesn’t require cutting class to smoke in the boys’ room. This haircut is all about wearable, retro...

It seems like nobody wants to be vegan anymore. In 2024, Americans ate 7 percent more meat than they did before 2020; sales of vegan meat substitutes are declining; vegan restaurants in New York City, once a kale-based mecca, are closing left and right; celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Anne Hathaway, and Lizzo have vocally abandoned their veganism within...

Depilatory creams are best known for removing body hair without the help of wax or a razor, and the often unbearable rotten-egg smell that comes with them. Not this one, though. Wakse Meltoway Hair Dissolving Cream’s thick lotion safely dissolves hair with tropical scents reminiscent of smoothies, not sulfur, and leaves skin feeling soft and silky. (You picked...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich ingredients should I look for in a foundation for acne-prone skin?When shopping for foundation attuned to the needs of acne-prone skin, check for acne-fighting and soothing ingredients. "Look for ingredients such as salicylic acid, which works to clear the pores and exfoliate while they cover," Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut, explains....