Allure • September 26, 2024

2 Ways To Style Hair Using The Nexxus XXL Volume Medium-Hold Hairspray

As a true Gemini, I love variety. Being unpredictable (sometimes) is part of my nature. Admittedly, I wish I could stick to some routines to save time, but my curiosity gets the best of me. And that relates to my hair, too.

Forbes • September 24, 2024

The 11 Best Beauty Advent Calendars To Shop Well Ahead Of The Holidays

The only thing better than a beauty gift is many beauty gifts that are unveiled one by one over the course of a month, which is exactly what makes advent calendars so wildly popular and fun. They’re the ideal present for the makeup-obsessed or skincare enthusiast in your life—or that friend who already has everything.

Forbes • September 12, 2024

The 11 Best Nude Lipsticks, According To Makeup Artists

Nude lipsticks enhance your natural lips without overpowering the rest of your makeup look, whether it’s a bold smokey eye or pop of color on the cheeks. The best nude lipsticks, like the Kevyn Aucoin Unforgettable Lipstick and Hermès Satin Lipstick, are among our top picks thanks to the flattering shades and lip-conditioning ingredients in their formulas.

Forbes • September 9, 2024

The 11 Best Lip Liners, According To Beauty Experts

Lip liners are essential for creating definition and extending the wear of lipstick. These makeup staples help prevent lip products from feathering or transferring, allowing you to spend less time touching up throughout the day. The best lip liners, such as the Pat McGrath Ultra Lip Pencil and an excellent drugstore option the NYX Slim Lip Pencil, stand out due to their precise application and longevity.

Forbes • August 5, 2024

The 8 Best Bronzing Drops To Get An Instant Glow, According To Experts

A good liquid bronzer is designed to give your face an instant warmth and radiant glow without a trace of undesired orange hues. The best bronzing drops tend to feature nourishing ingredients to protect your skin while evenly enhancing your complexion. Our top pick is the Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi, which contain skin-soothing antioxidants and peptides. We’re also fans of the Ciele Bronzing Concentrate for how smoothly it blends and the additional SPF 50 it provides.

NewBeauty • June 29, 2024

Ash Brown Is the Effortless Hair Color That Suits Almost Anyone

Ash brown hair tends to give off that mysterious feel. Is it brunette? Is it dark blonde? Technically, it leans on the brunette side, blending brown tones with cool, grayish undertones.

Forbes • June 7, 2024

The 10 Best Eyebrow Gels To Shape And Lift Your Arches

There are a myriad of ways to groom your brows—from ’90s-inspired thin arches to thick fluffy versions. Whether paired with other products or used alone, the best brow gels are designed to shape and hold your eyebrows in place without smudging or flaking through the day. It only takes a few swipes to add polish and definition using one of our top picks like the Make Infinite Hold gel or Glossier Boy Brow.

TODAY.com • May 3, 2024

Why retinol serums are great for mature skin — plus derm-approved products to shop

When it comes to your skin care routine, choosing the best retinol serum may be the special magic trick that'll leave your complexion glowing and youthful-looking.

Allure • May 1, 2024

22 of the Best Blonde Hair Color Ideas for Every Skin Tone

By most sound estimates, only about 2% of people have a naturally blonde hair color. And while statistics are inconclusive as to how many of us are blonde by other means ("unnatural" blonde is so harsh, no?), we're willing to bet good money that blonde is the most-requested shade in the salon and the most purchased out-of-the-box shade at the drugstore.

TODAY.com • March 22, 2024

17 lighted makeup mirrors for precise application — plus key features to look for

Lighted mirrors are one of those genius inventions that are total game changers for makeup application. Because let’s face it — no pun intended — even if you have the fanciest skin care formulas or the most exquisite foundations, you’ll need to make sure you can see clearly to look your best. Yes, a bathroom mirror can get the job done, but there are advantages to using makeup mirrors, according to celebrity makeup artist Tobi Henney.

Allure • January 22, 2024

These Creams Are the Way to Pillowy-Soft, Defined Curls

Curly hair looks best when it's wild and imperfect, but unless you're going for a super undefined style, it can be a pain to make sure your hair is — for the most part — keeping its gorgeous, spiral-y shape. That's especially true when you consider factors like frizz and humidity.

Allure • January 19, 2024

9 Ways to Switch Up Your Long Haircut in 2024

Long haircuts can make a big impact. Whether we’re talking about a layered, curly cut or a one-length chop on silky, straight hair, the flow and movement of an expertly done cut has a certain je nais se quois. Plus, all that length lends itself to versatility.

Allure • November 22, 2023

5 Nourishing Lip Products to Gift This Holiday Season

Lips can say a lot about a person without them having to speak a single word. The expression on someone’s face can give away their mood, while the color of their pout can express their style. No wonder lipsticks are such popular and thoughtful gifts — as tools, they’re small yet mighty. Recently, I came across a lineup of lip goods by vegan beauty brand e.l.f. Cosmetics, including its just-launched Glow Reviver Lip Oil, and I became so obsessed that I’m also gifting them to my mom, sister, and b

Allure • November 20, 2023

How to Truly Embrace Beauty on Your Own Terms

Allure’s first-ever Best of Beauty: The Live Event in New York City was one for the books. Readers traveled near and far (near: New Jersey, far: Korea) to the Manhattan venue, Chelsea Industrial, to meet with beauty editors who shared insight on their ‘day in the life’ (which, spoiler alert, is more than just manis and facials). Brands were also on site to showcase the products that have won Allure editors’ hearts — and their coveted red Best of Beauty seal.

Milk Makeup • November 3, 2023

Makeup Flashback is Wack—Here's How to Avoid It

It's all about the ingredients.

Milk Makeup • September 28, 2023

How to Use Setting Powder on Your Under Eyes

With these pro tips, you’ll nail it every time.

Allure • September 6, 2023

15 Best Eye Shadow Palettes Allure Editors Have Ever Tried

When it comes to highly coveted makeup drops, nothing tugs at the heartstrings of beauty lovers quite like the best eye shadow palettes on the market. Aesthetically, they're a feast for the eyes, but one could even go so far as to call them pragmatic. Don't @ us — some are very travel-friendly and take up the least amount of space in your carry-on, while still touting a wide variety of shimmery and matte shades.

Allure • August 10, 2023

20 Volumizing Products for Big, Bouncy Hair

Look, not everyone is blessed with thick hair. For some of us, thin or fine hair is a simple fact of life. Maybe you inherited fine strands from your parents (thanks, mom and dad). Maybe you're going through a stressful time in your life and your hair is falling out.

Allure • August 4, 2023

Chocolate Silk Will Be This Fall’s Hottest Hair Color

Sure, autumn brings about a sharp change in weather, crunching leaves, and cozy home decor, but we at Allure are most excited about the fresh crop of fall hair colors. According to Tiffanie Richards, a New York City-based colorist at Louise O’Connor Salon, this is the best season to revamp your color as it stands a better chance of retaining its hue and luster.

Allure • June 26, 2023

19 Strawberry Blonde Hair Color Ideas for 2023

Strawberry blonde hair is like abstract art — everyone sees it differently. The shade isn’t quite red or blonde and you might even tilt your head thinking, What exactly is that hair color? when you see it in the wild.