Beauty

After we waited 10 minutes for that to sink in, she applied Enhance, a curl-defining spray that Lam says contains trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate. That’s a chelator that binds to free metal ions found in tap water. “This helps prevent free radical damage on the hair and reduces hair breakage, which then would correlate to enhancing the curls because...

In the nearly two and a half years since three of Lizzo's former dancers filed a lawsuit against her and her production company for sexual harassment and fat-shaming, the singer has said very little about the allegations. But now, after a new development in the case, Lizzo is addressing it with a new statement on her social media...

Another tip from Eldridge worth heeding: “Don’t apply the concealer in a circle over the area. Keep the edges rough, as it will help with blending and will make the concealer look more seamless.”Step 6: Cream contourLYS BeautyNo Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour StickSaieSun Melt Natural Cream BronzerCream contour and blush are interchangeable, but, Pagan says, “it’s better...

Hailey Bieber's 2023 bob is one of my favorite celebrity haircuts of all time. The cropped cut, which just brushed her jawline, became a mainstay for the Rhode founder, and she wore her hair short for a longggg time after making the initial chop. Lately, however, it has seemed like Bieber was growing her hair out… until now,...

We’ve tested our fair share of overpromising hair elixirs, so when we call these the best hair oils for shiny, moisturized, and frizz-free strands, you know it’s real. If you’ve been avoiding hair oils for fear of greasiness, rest assured that our favorite picks impart a glossy, softening effect without leaving heavy residue. Some even double as aromatherapeutic...

By day, I’m Allure’s senior beauty editor, writing and editing stories on the latest developments in the beauty industry. By night—or sometimes early the next morning—I’m working out. Exercising is one way I prioritize and invest in myself. Whether I’m going for a slow jog around my neighborhood or sweating profusely in a HIIT class, being active clears...

If there’s a fragrance lover or two on your holiday gifting list, you can’t go wrong with adding one of the best perfume gifts to their collection. Whether they’re in the knowabout every trending perfume blend taking over TikTok, or they’re just getting their collection started, there’s a present-ready set on this list to suit them. Since it...

We all already know that tanning beds are bad and that soaking up faux sunshine puts you at higher risk for skin cancer. Those of us who participated in the tanning salon craze of the 2000s (guilty), have been reckoning with that for years. But a new study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco...

Unlike your run-of-the-mill hand cream, the best-smelling hand creams wrap your hands in a delicious scent—turning an ordinary skin-care step into an olfactory treat. However, even a good-smelling hand cream needs to deliver intense moisture without leaving behind a greasy film. We’ve tested tons of formulas (including a few Best of Beauty winners!) infused with rich butters and...

When we talk about the best Korean cleansing oils, we’re talking about the products that basically redefined what a good first cleanse should feel like. These formulas are lightweight, silky, and ridiculously good at melting off makeup, sunscreen, and grime—without leaving skin tight or greasy.What makes these cleansing oils distinctly Korean? K-beauty cleansing oils usually rely on plant-derived...