Beauty

Instagram.com/kyliejennerThe Kylie Cosmetics founder opted for a long length and squared-off shape, but instead of the tangerine color she chose for the NYC premiere of the A24 movie, this version of the Marty orange nail was slightly darker in tone, more copper versus citrus. They were almost the exact same color as her metallic dress, and both Jenner's...

This stabilized formula provides results more quickly than most other serums due to its potency. And, its combination of complexion-brightening ingredients makes it especially worthwhile to try if you have stubborn sun damage-related age spots and discoloration.Why it’s worth it: RoC was one of the first brands to bring stabilized retinol to the masses. Their Retinol Correxion Deep...

Meanwhile, its lightweight gel formula depuffs, hydrates, and preps your skin for eye makeup. We also love that this tightening eye cream comes in a slim, pumpable tube rather than a jar that you have to stick your fingers into; it’s more hygienic and easier to travel with.Tester feedback from Allure executive beauty director Jenny BaillyAccordionItemContainerButton“I’ve heard a...

Legendary makeup artist Bobbi Brown has been a staple in our makeup bags for years, and now the best Jones Road products are claiming prime real estate, too. After stepping away from her namesake beauty brand in 2016, Brown launched Jones Road in 2020—famously on the same day her non-compete with Estée Lauder ended—with six “hero” products, which...

Below are our top scalp exfoliators with soothing, hydrating ingredients that prevent irritation, refresh your scalp, and leave your hair looking its best.Frequently Asked QuestionsAccordionItemContainerButtonBest Overall: Aavrani Scalp Detox Jelly CleanserAavraniScalp Detox Jelly CleanserWhy it's worth it: The Aavrani Scalp Detox Jelly Cleanser combines the skin-buffing power of its gentle (yet effective!) silicone prongs—and none of the messy...

In 2013, my husband Dave and I hauled a beat-up, fire-engine-red suitcase overflowing with sheet masks, toners, snail creams, and pimple patches to the Hester Street Fair, a weekend market in the Lower East Side. We were among the lucky vendors who snagged a table for a few hundred bucks and proudly set up our K-beauty products on...

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...