Fragrance of any kind can set the mood, whether it’s a spritz of pheromone perfume for date night or a gingerbread candle at the holidays. The best incenses, however, set a more specific type of mood—one that can invite meditation, contemplation, and even spiritual connection. To wit: it’s said that ancient Egyptians...

If you’re like me, you think lip gloss is key to finishing any makeup look. While I like a lipstick every now and then (usually just for special occasions or events), lip gloss is my daily go-to. It’s easy to apply and wear, and it goes with literally everything.That’s especially true with...

You know what they say: everything in moderation. Well, they may have said that last year (and they don’t sound very fun, honestly), but in 2026, hair trends are all about going to extremes. No in-between colors or subtlety. No dipping your toe in the pool. We’re diving in.Instead of Hollywood blondes...

In the current political climate, it can be hard to divorce feelings and fear from facts. So when it was announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had withdrawn a rule it had previously proposed for testing and identifying potential asbestos contamination in cosmetic products that contain talc, social media...

If you thought the coquette aesthetic was on its way out, Kim Kardashian is here to say, “Hey, wait a minute!” The Skims founder just embraced the girly, ruffly, bow-loving look with a festive—and somewhat unexpected—hairstyle.As someone who has spent the better part of my career writing about the Kardashian-Jenner family, these...

Even if you already know what your body likes, there’s always room to experiment—that’s where the best sex toys for women come in. From iconic wand vibrators (Magic Wand, IYKYK) to oral sex simulators, there's a nearly endless supply of rumbly, titillating, adult toys to try. We've scoured the internet's best sex...

"This moisturizer is a great option to help restore moisture and strengthen the natural skin barrier, which we know weakens as we age, leading to dryness of the skin," says Marisa Garshick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “By restoring these fatty molecules, the barrier is not only improved, but...

You're in luck! Some of our favorite advent calendars are on sale for Black Friday.Want even more beauty deals? Check out our list of can't-miss discounts or browse our favorite K-beauty products to snag before they sell out.Raise your hand if the rollout of the best beauty advent calendars gets your heart...

Few things are as routine-making as a stellar multistyler, and the Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer is just about as good as it gets. Even better? This Allure Best of Beauty Award winner is majorly marked down for Black Friday.Complete with four attachments—a concentrator, diffuser, brush, and finisher—this do-it-all hair dryer is the...

They say there are two types of people: Those who go all-out with holiday stuff right after Halloween, and those who insist on waiting until after Thanksgiving to start leaning into the Christmas spirit. But if I may, I'd like to present a third specimen: those who start very subtly sneaking hints...