Beauty

In our testing, our only gripe was that we wished the edges were curved, which would make it easier to maneuver over the contours of the face. Solawave tells users to cap use at 30 minutes, but fear not, that's plenty of time; our tester found a sweet spot at 20 minutes per use, which was enough to...

Thin, flaky lips getting you down? The best peptide lip treatments are quiet overachievers that can help, boosting collagen and flooding your pout with deep hydration. The result? Lips that look smoother, plumper, softer, and more nourished. And while all peptide lip balms share the same star ingredient, the category is anything but one-note: think balmy or glossy,...

Brands like Estée Lauder and La Prairie have already been heavily investing in the field, and in 2026, the sector is set to explode. “The biggest shift will be toward true regenerative skin care,” says Ivan Pol, facialist and founder of The Beauty Sandwich, who adds that consumers want skin care with benefits beyond hydration and resurfacing. “They...

Sure, I roll my eyes when I see that the store aisles are already jam-packed with Valentine's Day-themed merchandise barely a week into the new year. But deep down inside, I'm already thinking about all the ways I might want to celebrate the sappiest holiday of the year in manicure form. And while Khloé Kardashian might not have...

The best bikini trimmers can completely transform your shaving routine with minimal effort. Designed to navigate both narrow nooks and wide areas of body hair, these tools require less prep than traditional razor-shaving and whack weeds with ease. Depending on how close you prefer your shave to be, a bikini trimmer can replace your razor entirely or serve...

If you're looking for some fun winter manicure inspiration for the first few weeks of 2026, you may want to turn your attention to the animal kingdom before booking that appointment! Take a cue from Vanessa Hudgens, whose twist on the classic French manicure is wildly cool.The actor-musician, who recently welcomed her second child with husband Cole Tucker,...

No crosses or stakes were present—not even the Slayer Scythe. Instead, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s dressing room featured items of mundane, not-vampire-slayer sensibilities: a craft services table with white roses, raw honey, and a Diptyque Baies candle.Standing in the wing, waiting for our conversation, I observed her lightning-fast speaking cadence—bubbly and dripping with sweetness, like the notes of blackcurrant...

Can you really get the most out of your lip-care routine if you’re skipping out on the best lip scrubs? The short answer is no. Lip scrubs gently remove dry, flaky skin and dead skin cells in just a few gritty (yet supremely gentle!) swipes, leaving lips soft, smooth, and perfectly prepped for lipstick or lip liner. The...

Sadie Sink’s Max had been in a coma since season four, leaving her red hair to grow long like a weed. However, in real life, Sink has been wearing her hair cropped short, making wigs a necessity for Max’s look. “I think that was my favorite hair from this season, just because she has beautiful hair and I've...

The best bronzing drops are a shortcut to looking like you spent the weekend at the beach—minus the actual sun (because, of course, we know better). They’re how so many Allure editors stay so consistently glowy without committing to full-on self-tanner. That’s where these instantly gratifying solutions, many of which are spiked with skin-loving ingredients like brightening vitamin...