Welcome to summer 2026… or is it actually summer 1999? If you're looking to musician Zara Larsson and her nails for answers, it's definitely the latter. Apparently we're not done embracing all things Y2K in our beauty aesthetics; if Larsson's square-tipped French manicure is any indication, we're just getting started!The “Midnight Sun”...

Lactic acid and urea work together to gently loosen and soften stubborn buildup, while ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, glycerin, and allantoin reinforce the skin barrier and calm irritation. And while we don’t want to get your hopes up that it’ll quite erase bumps overnight, despite the ambitious name, Dr. Queller notes that “consistent...

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do toners help oily skin?In general, a toner “removes any residue your cleanser left behind, delivers actives to freshly cleansed skin, and preps your barrier to absorb what comes next,” says Dr. Shokeen. Toners formulated for oily skin can also clean out congested pores (making them look smaller over...

The last time we saw Emma Stone at a major event—the Oscars—she was sporting the auburn hair color so many of us have come to associate with her. But, as she is wont to occasionally do, it seems the award-winning actor has strayed from the gorgeous copper shades she so frequently wears,...

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are apps dedicated to tanning. There truly is an app for everything—why wouldn’t there be one to tell you when to go outside, soak up the sun, turn over, and bake your skin until you achieve the crispy sheen of a Costco rotisserie chicken...

Charli XCX is walking the runway… well, actually, many versions of Charli are walking the runway! In her new video “SS26,” the Brat musician plays multiple high-fashion models stalking across a shiny white runway, which means she's also wearing lots of different hairstyles—including some blink-and-you'll-miss-'em bangs!The video opens with Charli in a...

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs it important to wear sunscreen under makeup, or is SPF makeup enough?Dermatologists recommend wearing a separate face sunscreen under makeup since “people regularly apply less sunscreen when using an SPF-containing foundation, BB or CC cream,” says Jane Yoo, MD, a dual board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon based in New...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat’s the difference between clinical and standard deodorant?“Clinical” is more of a marketing term than a medical demarcation, says Dr. Spearman—but products with this label are still notably different from other over-the-counter antiperspirants, specifically in their potency. Clinical deodorants “usually contain higher concentrations of active sweat-reducing ingredients, such as aluminum...

If a bixie is indie rock, then a curly wolf cut is ’80s glam rock—bigger, louder, and unapologetically rough around the edges. “Lately, people really want a look,” Pecis says. “People want to have fun with their hair, and showcase and celebrate their natural texture.” The curly wolf cut does just that.“It’s...

When Allure features director Dianna Singh once considered which beauty product she'd bring to a deserted island, she picked one of 111Skin's serums. Contributing editor Elizabeth Siegel described the brand’s Rose Gold Radiance Booster as the “kind of serum you look forward to putting on each morning.” And if you've ever spotted...