Beauty

If winter’s biting cold is already wreaking havoc (read: extreme dryness) on your hands, adding the best cuticle oils to your hand-care routine can provide the skin-softening and strengthening support your nails need to look and feel their best. Dry air, combined with nonstop handwashing, takes its toll, ravaging cuticles and leaving them split and peeling—a scenario that’s...

Fine lines, loss of elasticity, crow's feet, and other signs of aging are inevitable (thanks, collagen production decline), but the best retinol eye cream can slow down the process—should you want to, of course. Adding retinoids (a.k.a. the umbrella term used to describe any vitamin A derivative, including retinol) to your skin-care routine is one measure that almost...

Finding the best drugstore body wash means looking beyond marketing claims to understand how formulas actually affect your skin. While it may seem like splurging is the way to high-quality formulas, we have proof that many under-$15 body washes are routinely recommended by dermatologists and deliver noticeable benefits across a wide range of skin types and concerns—if you...

Of course, many Allure editors have their own humidifiers to perk up their complexions. Below, we've narrowed it down to the best humidifiers money can buy—paying attention to runtime, ease of use, smart features, and area-coverage capabilities. Plus, you'll find a range of options, whether you want one for your office's parched corporate air or a design-forward humidifier...

As a professional astrologer, people ask me all types of questions. Of the most common curiosities is, "What are the best zodiac signs?" along with its evil twin, "What are the worst zodiac signs?" While I appreciate any and all astrological inquiries, including zodiac signs' compatibility, let me set the record straight: In astrology, there are no winners...

Like so many people this time of year—famous or not—Dua Lipa has blessed our Instagram timeline with a photo dump. That's not unusual for the singer, though; she regularly shares carousels of recent moments, and instead of a 2025 roundup, her latest post is full of newness: “Last days of 2025,” to be specific (according to her caption)....

Whether you’re dealing with seasonal dryness or are perpetually flaky, the best foundations for dry skin can provide the coverage you need without exacerbating the look of your roughest patches. They’re especially helpful this time of year: Cold, dry weather (along with the dry air from cranking up the heat) can sap your skin’s moisture, making it even...

Why You’ll Love It: This gentle yet powerful retinol ampoule smooths fine lines, refines pores, and improves texture without irritation. Triple-encapsulated retinol delivers visible results, while adenosine, Q10, and Anti-Sebum P help boost firmness and clarity for healthier-looking skin.How You’ll Use It: Use in the evening after toner. Apply a small amount to face, then follow with moisturizer...

But here's the catch: Protein isn't something you can use freely. Overdo it, and your hair swings in the opposite direction, becoming stiff, rough, and brittle. So it’s imperative to choose the right formula for your curl type and damage level, and use it for the correct amount of time. Because this topic can be intimidating, we asked...

This foaming cleanser can also be used on your body, making it an ideal two-in-one shower routine staple. Take it from Divya Shokeen, MD, a California-based, board-certified dermatologist, who referred to this pick as a “gentle, nourishing shower oil is free from soap, sulfate, and parabens.”Allure contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai using La-Roche Posay's Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming...