Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story 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 Was Kind of Looking Forward to Letting Myself Go in My 50s
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The other day, my editor sent me a picture of Elizabeth Hurley. You know, the British model and actress who dated Hugh Grant and wore giant gold Versace safety pins held in place by panels of black fabric. (And that is my offensively reductive biography of Liz Hurley […]
Pat McGrath to Become CCO of Her Brand Following News of $30 Million Investment
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story **Update: February 18, 2026: **There's been a new development surrounding the future of Pat McGrath Labs. A little over three weeks after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it was announced that the brand secured a $30 million investment from US-based financial firm GDA Luma, after being […]
Vote in the 2026 Allure Readers’ Choice Awards
TrunkSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story How the Readers' Choice Awards Work AccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevron 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 […]
Your Glam Deserves These Next-Level Lighted Makeup Mirrors
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Applying makeup under dim bedroom lights or harsh fluorescent bathroom bulbs can totally throw off your look, which is why we’ve invested in the best lighted makeup mirrors to ensure our glam is exactly up to our (high) standards. Whether you […]
Dove Cameron Refuses to Stop Using Her Blush in This Controversial Way
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story 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 […]
Neck Sagging Stands No Chance Against These Lifting Creams
Collage: Jemeria Davison / Images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you're overlooking your neck, 1) you're not alone, but 2) you shouldn't be. The best neck creams help minimize and prevent sagging skin, crepiness, and dark spots, since the décolletage—the delicate area from the chin to the chest—is one of […]
The ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary Proves the Series Was Always Doomed to Hurt Us
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If anyone expects an apology from Tyra Banks in Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, they will surely be disappointed. The new Netflix docuseries chronicles the evolution of America’s Next Top Model—and the toxic messaging about beauty it pushed upon audiences—featuring interviews with some of […]
UZO Blaque Liquide Eyeliner Makes the Sharpest Cat Eye—Review
$24 at Uzo BeautySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: Liquid eyeliner What it does: Creates sharp lines on (or around) eyelids to add definition to any eye look Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a crisp, waterproof liner that goes on smooth and doesn’t budge I’m not going to lie: […]
7 Best Face Washes for Acne That Keep Pores Clear and Clean
Collage: Jemeria Davison / Images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story For blemish-prone skin, a solid skin-care routine starts with the best face wash for acne. But with countless facial cleansers on the market, finding a formula that effectively targets hormonal acne, whiteheads, cystic acne, blackheads, and other blemishes can feel overwhelming […]