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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you want to make a plastic surgeon squirm, just ask them about "trends" in the field. The T-word sets them on edge. And we get it: It's deeply unwise to allow the whims of fashion to dictate the age at which...

You couldn’t escape the aughts without overhearing someone say, “You don’t put a bumper sticker on a Bentley.” I think of that 2009 quote by Kim Kardashian a lot, as it perfectly captures how far we’ve come in our appreciation of tattoos....

Overwhelmed is the only emotion I can muster when I open my spare closet, which is now full of diapers, wipes, and other baby products. When I was carrying my now seven-month-old daughter, there was no shortage of friends and family who...

Wondering why your face feels tight after cleansing, your body gets itchy the second the weather changes, and daily shaving leaves your cheeks looking irritated? Here’s the truth: Your skin barrier is taking a beating. It’s the protective outer layer that's meant...