Beauty

I’m embarrassed by my cuticles. They’re dry, ragged, and, oftentimes, on the verge of bleeding. I’m a picker (and a puller), and my poor cuticles don’t deserve any of it.Before the new year, I told myself I’d treat my hands better in 2026; I’d keep them moisturized, I’d maintain a manicure to prevent picking, and start paying attention...

The Allure Readers' Choice Awards are entirely reader-voted. Each year, we invite our audience to vote for their favorite beauty products, brands, and creators across multiple categories. Voting remains open for a limited time, after which results are tallied and winners are announced on Allure.com. Learn more about how the Allure Readers’ Choice Awards work.

ICYMI, Beyoncé is back to posting on Instagram, which means we're back to poring over every photo in her signature carousels for all the best beauty details. (Oh, and she got a bob!) One such nail-related detail in her latest photo drop, however, was so delicate that I almost missed it while flipping through her pics—but I'm so...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes dry hands?Like anywhere else on your body, dry skin can develop on your hands from environmental changes as the weather becomes colder. "Winter is particularly harsh, as cold, low-humidity air can cause skin to dry out and become itchy, cracked, and irritated," Ross C. Radusky, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Dallas, previously told Allure....

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes a perfume long-lasting?According to Do, the higher the concentration of fragrance oil is directly correlated to its longevity. Eau de toilettes typically fall in the 7-to-12% range, eau de parfums land around 15 to 20%, and concentrates (also known as Extraits) can reach 22 to 30%. Look out for fragrances labeled “parfum,” “intense,” or...

Beauty products aren’t the only nominees in the Readers’ Choice Award poll; content creators are now also included. Every year, the Allure social team hand-picks top beauty, style, and lifestyle creators to participate in the poll. They are selected based on a handful of metrics, such as follower count, engagement rate, and our editors’ views on the quality...

I have struggled with disordered eating my entire life. Being 13 years old and obsessed with America’s Next Top Model in tandem with the ever-pervasive diet and tabloid culture of the 2000s absolutely contributed to my shaky body image. With a frontal lobe about as firm as overnight oats, I, like many others my age, fell victim to...

AccordionItemContainerButton“I originally saw this mirror on my co-worker's desk and knew I had to have it. I love doing quick touch-ups at my desk, and corporate lighting isn't always the best, so the LED light on this mirror (which comes in four modes by the way) comes in clutch when I need to re-do my lip combo before...

AccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: zinc alloy, siliconeWho’s it for: everyoneFrequently asked questionsWhat are the benefits of using an eyelash curler?If you've been overlooking lash curlers in your beauty routine, it's time to rethink.—t These small tools can make a significant impact with very little effort. "Besides the fact that a lash curler boosts your lashes for mascara application, it's also really...

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is how the old adage goes, and for many longtime fans of the original Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation, the full-coverage formula wasn’t broken. That includes our editor in chief, Jessica Cruel. “It's my top pick when I have to be on stage, whether that be at a speaking engagement...