Dove Cameron claims she's “so lazy these days” when it comes to makeup. “I used to be a real makeup girl and spend a lot of time on it. It felt very ritualistic,” she says in a new Allure video accompanying her February cover, “and now I'm so tired.” But...

I’m embarrassed by my cuticles. They’re dry, ragged, and, oftentimes, on the verge of bleeding. I’m a picker (and a puller), and my poor cuticles don’t deserve any of it.Before the new year, I told myself I’d treat my hands better in 2026; I’d keep them moisturized, I’d maintain a...

The Allure Readers' Choice Awards are entirely reader-voted. Each year, we invite our audience to vote for their favorite beauty products, brands, and creators across multiple categories. Voting remains open for a limited time, after which results are tallied and winners are announced on Allure.com. Learn more about how the...

ICYMI, Beyoncé is back to posting on Instagram, which means we're back to poring over every photo in her signature carousels for all the best beauty details. (Oh, and she got a bob!) One such nail-related detail in her latest photo drop, however, was so delicate that I almost missed...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes dry hands?Like anywhere else on your body, dry skin can develop on your hands from environmental changes as the weather becomes colder. "Winter is particularly harsh, as cold, low-humidity air can cause skin to dry out and become itchy, cracked, and irritated," Ross C. Radusky, MD,...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat makes a perfume long-lasting?According to Do, the higher the concentration of fragrance oil is directly correlated to its longevity. Eau de toilettes typically fall in the 7-to-12% range, eau de parfums land around 15 to 20%, and concentrates (also known as Extraits) can reach 22 to 30%....

Beauty products aren’t the only nominees in the Readers’ Choice Award poll; content creators are now also included. Every year, the Allure social team hand-picks top beauty, style, and lifestyle creators to participate in the poll. They are selected based on a handful of metrics, such as follower count, engagement...

I have struggled with disordered eating my entire life. Being 13 years old and obsessed with America’s Next Top Model in tandem with the ever-pervasive diet and tabloid culture of the 2000s absolutely contributed to my shaky body image. With a frontal lobe about as firm as overnight oats, I,...

AccordionItemContainerButton“I originally saw this mirror on my co-worker's desk and knew I had to have it. I love doing quick touch-ups at my desk, and corporate lighting isn't always the best, so the LED light on this mirror (which comes in four modes by the way) comes in clutch when...

AccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: zinc alloy, siliconeWho’s it for: everyoneFrequently asked questionsWhat are the benefits of using an eyelash curler?If you've been overlooking lash curlers in your beauty routine, it's time to rethink.—t These small tools can make a significant impact with very little effort. "Besides the fact that a lash curler boosts...