Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy do I need a face wash?The short answer: Because pure H2O isn’t enough to take the day off. “Oil and water don’t mix, so rinsing with water won’t effectively remove sebum, sunscreen, or makeup,” says Dr. McDonald. She also notes that face washes are made with surfactants...

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Do you remember when taupe nail polish became a thing? Because I sure do! It was the dawn of the 2010s—2008 to be exact—and OPI launched a little shade called You Don't Know Jacques! Shortly after that, Chanel dropped Particulière, and my world was officially rocked. When I saw Bella...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWill gel moisturizers pill under makeup?Gel textures are generally among the most makeup-friendly moisturizers in your skin-care routine because they absorb quickly and leave a smooth, lightweight finish rather than a thick or greasy layer. That said, pilling can still happen depending on the formula and how many...

I'm no anthropologist, but I have a theory that people are drawn to the style and beauty trends of the era they were born into. I, for example, love the silhouettes and hairstyles of the late ‘70s (shoutout to my fellow xennials), and it seems Keke Palmer harbors a whole...

Newly crowned as the internet's Favorite Beauty Creator in the 2026 Allure Readers' Choice Awards, Rose Siard wants to celebrate. Her celebration of choice? A giveaway!In honor of her Readers' Choice Award win, Siard has teamed up with Allure to host a one-time-only giveaway. The prize? Five beauty product bundles...

Just remember: Even though this may be the last step in your makeup routine, you’ll still need to make a traditional sunscreen the last step in your skin-care routine to achieve full sun protection.Ben SiardFavorite Beauty Content Creator: Rose SiardInformative, aspirational, relatable—more than a million of you stop scrolling for...

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In case you didn't notice, Kristen Stewart has been slowly cutting away at her hair. What started as a long, trendy wolf cut last year began paring away as we entered 2026, becoming a short-on-top, long-in-back mullet that eventually became a not-so-short-in-back mullet. But it appears she's taking the Cannes...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Japanese skin care best known for?Like Korean skin care, Japanese skin care focuses on hydration and maintaining bouncy, mochi-like skin with simple-yet-innovative products, according to Dr. Liu.Double cleansing and serum-like sunscreens are also quintessential parts of Japanese skin care. Most of the top beauty best sellers...