Depilatory creams are best known for removing body hair without the help of wax or a razor, and the often unbearable rotten-egg smell that comes with them. Not this one, though. Wakse Meltoway Hair Dissolving Cream’s thick lotion safely dissolves hair with tropical scents reminiscent of smoothies, not sulfur, and leaves skin...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhich ingredients should I look for in a foundation for acne-prone skin?When shopping for foundation attuned to the needs of acne-prone skin, check for acne-fighting and soothing ingredients. "Look for ingredients such as salicylic acid, which works to clear the pores and exfoliate while they cover," Mona Gohara, MD, a...

Why we love it: If your sunscreen could dmultitask, wouldn’t you want it to? SkinCeuticals' Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 pulls double duty by protecting skin from UV damage while fading the look of discoloration. The formula combines tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and phenylethyl resorcinol—ingredients known for brightening uneven tone—along with...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat should you look for in a drugstore bronzer?When you’re looking for the best bronzer, Spickard says to look at undertones, as you don’t want anything that’s going to pull too orange. “I like shades that sit more neutral for fair to medium skin tones and don’t pull too orangey...

When head makeup artist of the Oscars, Bruce Grayson, arrives to work on the day of the Academy Awards, he needs to make sure his kit is packed with solutions for any conceivable cosmetic emergency. “The security is equal to that of a presidential appearance,” he tells Allure. “Once we’re in the...

Of all the throwback hair accessories I've loved and lost, there's one that holds a shall-we-say special place in my nostalgia-loving heart: the accordion headband. Now, my youthful experimentations with this stretchy style weren't exactly camera ready, as it was constantly getting tangled in my thick, wavy hair. But wasn't it so...

Courtesy of M.A.CCourtesy of LaunchmetricsThanks to a resurgence in horny-romance media, showing up to any event like you’ve just had a hot makeout session in the back of a cab (or a hockey locker room, or a gothic Yorkshire estate…) is not only accepted, it’s encouraged. What could be a better excuse...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat does an eye cream do that a facial moisturizer can't?The main difference between an eye cream and a regular facial moisturizer comes down to the formulation. “The skin around the eyes is thinner, has fewer oil glands, and tends to be more sensitive,” says Dr. Chan. Because of that,...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes dry, sensitive skin on the face?When skin is dry and sensitive, that’s a sign that your moisture barrier is compromised. “When the skin barrier is compromised, it does not protect you as well from allergens and irritants,” explains Dr. Lolis. This layer of your skin doesn’t just act...

If you happen to have tickets to Jennifer Lopez's current Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, aptly named The JLo Show, there's a decent chance you won't be able to get a really good look at her nails. Maybe if you bring binoculars and have a front-row seat, but...