Beauty

While I didn’t start with freshly washed hair, I shampooed, conditioned, and masked a few days before, so my strands were still clean after three days in twists. I detangled my twisted sections, misted them with my spray bottle to get my hair damp, and began applying the cream to each section.The first thing I noticed when I...

Goodbye, Barbie, and hello, Catherine Earnshaw! Margot Robbie has ditched the hot pink Barbie Land in favor of the windswept moors of Wuthering Heights, and her hair has too! As the star preps for the release of her latest film, Emerald Fennell's adaptation of the Emily Brönte novel, she's leaning all the way in to the romantic heroine...

Like everything else on our faces, our lips naturally change as we age. The best lipsticks for older women—thanks to their moisturizing, feather-proof formulas—can help mitigate concerns we may have, like volume loss and fine lines. "As we mature, we tend to lose collagen production, which causes our skin to become thinner and results in volume reduction," says...

The formula is buildable: A thin layer applied during the day adds a glossy finish, while a thicker layer at night conditions and softens lips while you sleep. Bonus? "The product has a mild fruity scent and flavor that doesn't make my boyfriend go, 'Ack!' every time I kiss him," senior news editor Nicola Dall’Asen says.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat...

Pat McGrath Labs has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The brand was set to be sold at an asset sale on January 27; this sale has now been postponed. “Pat McGrath Labs announced that it has commenced a financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code,” the brand confirms in a statement issued to Allure. “The...

When we compile a round-up of the biggest nail trends, it never comes with the edict that you must carry out only one trend at a time. If you see a way to combine several of the trendiest techniques or designs into a single manicure, go right ahead! There's no quota. And Vanessa Hudgens's latest two-trend manicure is...

When what was once taut becomes looser, thinner, and a bit wrinkled, the best crepey skin treatments will give your skin a smoother, tighter appearance—with consistent use as directed by the brand, of course. As we age, our collagen and elastin levels decline, leading to textural concerns, including crepiness, as well as other issues like fine lines, dryness,...

Cardi B is going to the Super Bowl! The Am I the Drama? rapper was on the sidelines, cheering on her boyfriend Stefon Diggs as his team, the New England Patriots, defeated the Denver Broncos and solidified their Super Bowl slot—and she did so in a pretty pastel hair color that felt like a breath of (minty) fresh...

In less than three years, Yoonchae Jeong, Daniela Avanzini, Manon Bannerman, Sophia Laforteza, Lara Raj, and Megan Skiendiel went from competing on Netflix’s Dream Academy to becoming the six members of Katseye, an international girl group created by K-pop label HYBE and Geffen Records. Even if you haven’t heard their music, you’ve probably seen them: Last August, the...

The best drugstore vitamin C serums prove that you don’t need to shell out all your cash to achieve brighter, smoother, and more even-toned skin. From light-as-air, fast-absorbing gels to richer, deeply hydrating formulas, these concentrated serums can help fade dark spots, refine texture, and protect against environmental stressors. And yes, they can be as effective as the...