Beauty

Why we love it: If your sunscreen could dmultitask, wouldn’t you want it to? SkinCeuticals' Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 pulls double duty by protecting skin from UV damage while fading the look of discoloration. The formula combines tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and phenylethyl resorcinol—ingredients known for brightening uneven tone—along with light-reflecting mica for an instant glow...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat should you look for in a drugstore bronzer?When you’re looking for the best bronzer, Spickard says to look at undertones, as you don’t want anything that’s going to pull too orange. “I like shades that sit more neutral for fair to medium skin tones and don’t pull too orangey or warm,” he says. “For my...

When head makeup artist of the Oscars, Bruce Grayson, arrives to work on the day of the Academy Awards, he needs to make sure his kit is packed with solutions for any conceivable cosmetic emergency. “The security is equal to that of a presidential appearance,” he tells Allure. “Once we’re in the theater, it’s locked down for four...

Of all the throwback hair accessories I've loved and lost, there's one that holds a shall-we-say special place in my nostalgia-loving heart: the accordion headband. Now, my youthful experimentations with this stretchy style weren't exactly camera ready, as it was constantly getting tangled in my thick, wavy hair. But wasn't it so much fun to wear? It was...

Courtesy of M.A.CCourtesy of LaunchmetricsThanks to a resurgence in horny-romance media, showing up to any event like you’ve just had a hot makeout session in the back of a cab (or a hockey locker room, or a gothic Yorkshire estate…) is not only accepted, it’s encouraged. What could be a better excuse to show up late?If you don’t...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does an eye cream do that a facial moisturizer can't?The main difference between an eye cream and a regular facial moisturizer comes down to the formulation. “The skin around the eyes is thinner, has fewer oil glands, and tends to be more sensitive,” says Dr. Chan. Because of that, eye creams are made with a...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes dry, sensitive skin on the face?When skin is dry and sensitive, that’s a sign that your moisture barrier is compromised. “When the skin barrier is compromised, it does not protect you as well from allergens and irritants,” explains Dr. Lolis. This layer of your skin doesn’t just act as a shield against environmental factors;...

If you happen to have tickets to Jennifer Lopez's current Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, aptly named The JLo Show, there's a decent chance you won't be able to get a really good look at her nails. Maybe if you bring binoculars and have a front-row seat, but even then, she's dancing like… Jennifer...

The hills are alive with the sound of Megan Thee Stallion prepping for Moulin Rouge! The Hot Girl Coach has been cast as Zidler in the Broadway adaptation of the beloved movie musical, and she's making her mark on the Al Hirschfield Theatre in a very on-theme red bob that we'd describe as “spectacular, spectacular!” (That song doesn't...

As Fashion Month draws to a close, we've been keeping our eyes peeled for Zendaya, hoping the Euphoria star would make an appearance in Milan or Paris. And make an appearance she did, attending the Louis Vuitton show and giving us a glimpse at her new short hair!Zendaya has been relatively low profile for much of the last...