9 Topcoats That’ll Make Your Manicure Last
These supershiny gel-like topcoats can help you maximize the staying power and glossiness of your next manicure. No LED lamp, major cash, or bucket of acetone required.
5 Nail-Polish Colors That Are Perfect for Summer
With all the bright, cheerful polish shades out this summer, we’re treating our nails like miniature mood boards. Vivid orange, saturated blue, and tropical turquoise are elevating our spirits as much as our manicure. The best part: “Every time I look down, it makes me think summer is getting near,” says manicurist Julie Kandalec. See that? You’ve got ten reasons to be in a good mood—and they’re right at your fingertips.
Am I Addicted to Dyeing My Hair? Confessions of a Blondorexic
When you like dyeing your hair really blonde, there’s a little voice in the back of your head—or rather, deep in your roots—that cries, “Don’t kill me!” I don’t want my hair to fall out, so I ask the question no blonde wants to ask herself: When is it time to stop bleaching? And if that’s not an option, how do I prevent breakage?
17 Pairs of Sneakers That’ll Replace Your Stan Smiths
Real talk: Your Stan Smiths, beloved by bloggers and editors since 2013 (or dads since 1973, depending on how you look at it) have probably seen better days. Instead of repurchasing the same sneaker you’ve worn for the past three years, pick up one of these majorly cool (and not totally played out) alternatives. Your new favorite, wear-with-everything sneaker awaits.
Elizabeth Olsen’s Style Evolution
We asked the actress to take a walk down memory lane and reflect on hanging out with her sisters (maybe you’ve heard of them: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen?), her high-school volleyball talents, and paparazzi.
2016 Readers’ Choice Award-Winning Natural Products
These products give maximum results with a refreshingly minimalist approach. Every product listed here is free of parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan, talc, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde, toluene, and chemical sunscreens.
2016 Readers’ Choice Awards
You know that friend who has volume but no frizz and always pulls an amazing lipstick out of her bag? Multiply her by a few thousand and that’s the magnitude of the beauty savvy you’re about to tap into. These are the 62 hair, makeup, and skin-care products that Allure readers swear by.
2016 Readers’ Choice Breakthroughs
When selecting revolutionary products, Allure editors have one huge advantage: Allure readers. We asked you to pick the best beauty innovations of the year, and boy, did you deliver. Here are the five new products that have truly changed your lives for the better. And really, isn’t that the point of every beautiful friendship?
5 Products We’re Obsessing Over This Week
An instant complexion pick-me-up, the definition of defined lashes, and a citrus-scented body wash that smells like the real deal.
7 Hair and Makeup Looks to Try Every Day This Week – 5.15.16
On the lineup: Pretty tendrils, nude lip gloss, and bouncy curls.
6 Genius, Goal-Crushing Tips from Super Successful Female Entrepreneurs
Here, Jaclyn Johnson shares the 6 most valuable pieces of advice she’s learned from other super successful female entrepreneurs.
The Best Summer Makeup Trend for Your Zodiac Sign
Sure, you could choose your makeup look based on your skin tone, or whatever most recently caught your eye on your Instagram feed. Or you could take it to a whole new level of personalization by tailoring it to your astrological sign. Ahead, see what it looks like when you choose the latter (spoiler alert: really freakin’ cool).
Kylie Jenner’s Complete Beauty Evolution in 22 Photos
Travel with us as we chart Jenner’s remarkable “metamorphosis,” as one doctor put it, over seven years. Can you pinpoint the moment she really grew up?
13 Healthy-Hair Essentials You Need for Summer
Sun, salt water, chlorine, driving with the windows wide open: We put our hair through a lot of torture in the summer. But with the help of these 13 treatments, shampoos, heat protectors, and tools, you’ll have a much better shot at keeping your hair healthy.
How Elizabeth Olsen is Making a Name For Herself
Of course you recognize the last name, but if you think you know (the candid, funny, occasionally foulmouthed) Elizabeth Olsen, you have another thing coming.
5 Products Allure’s Beauty Editor Is Obsessing Over This Week
Allure editors test hundreds of beauty products each month, so when something stands out, we yell it from the rooftops. This week, beauty editor Lexi Novak gives us a peek at her current go-tos.
5 Vitamin D Myths to Stop Believing Now
Look, we all want healthy bones and a better mood. But they shouldn’t come at the cost of healthy skin. Yep, we’re talking about vitamin D, which is crucial for bone strength and may alleviate depression, studies have shown. It’s 100 percent true that one way to get it is exposure to sunlight, but there are also a whole lot of misconceptions about vitamin D that we need to clear up.
21 One-Piece Bathing Suits That Are Majorly Flattering
Good news: It only took about three decades, but one-piece swimsuits have finally shed their stigma. And now, with the modest maillot replacing bikinis on beaches everywhere, shopping for one is way easier. Ahead, 21 flattering one-piece bathing suits that are anything but meh.
5 Products We’re Obsessing Over This Week
The scent of rain captured in a bottle, a crazy-lightweight hair oil, and a transforming blush.
7 Hair and Makeup Looks to Try Every Day This Week – 5.08.16
On the lineup: Ombré lips; a sleek, low bun; and undone waves.
The Weird Way Social Media Is Messing With Your Brain
You may know the eye cream she uses before bed and her favorite poolside cocktail. But following someone’s social-media feeds doesn’t mean you know her. How hanging out on the Internet is messing with our relationships—not to mention our minds.
9 Smoothies for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Try these delicious recipes to keep your skin clear and gorgeous. Bonus: You probably have some of the key ingredients in your fridge already.
The 10 Best Moisturizers Under $20
We all know we need moisturizer. The confusing part? Picking one that works for your skin—and your budget. Well, here’s your cheat sheet: We found the ten moisturizers for every skin type, all for under $20. So whether your skin is dry or acne-prone or you’ve got dark spots or fine lines, we’ve got you—and your wallet—covered.
11 Lightweight Foundations That Are Perfect for Summer
Breathable and budgeproof, smooth and silky, these featherweight foundations make it easy to achieve a flawless complexion no matter how hot and humid it gets. Ace your base with these 11 standouts.
5 Ways You Could Be Sabotaging Your Skin Without Knowing It
Learn the unexpected ways you might be undermining your beauty efforts, and the quick fixes that create clear skin.
21 Times Zendaya’s Hairstyles Absolutely Slayed
The 19-year-old actress and singer isn’t just a proud member of the Lemonade Beyhive and Taylor Swift’s girl squad. She also pays her monthly dues to the Hollywood feminist club, shutting down trolls who attempt to body shame her or ignorantly comment on her hairstyle choices. Thankfully, we’re among the many who can spot a beauty icon in the making: Not only does she know how to expertly do her own makeup, but she’s also been known to change her hairstyle three times in two days. Let’s take a moment to appreciate some of Zendaya’s best hairstyles ever—you know, the ones appropriate for date nights, weddings, and girl-power revolutions.
The 13 Best Face Washes for Oily Skin
Like Kanye West and cranky toddlers, oily skin can be a little high-maintenance. It often requires a tailored arsenal of skin-care products, an endless supply of oil-blotting sheets, and a powder compact on hand at all times. But with the right cleanser, minimizing your shine can require far less work. These 13 face washes instantly wipe out the oil you see now and prevent the oil you’d normally see crop up later for clean, matte skin that lasts.
The One Thing Hairstylists Wish You’d Stop Doing
In case you were curious.
21 Off-the-Shoulder Pieces That Are Perfect for Summer
Crop tops, culottes, backless everything: Along with every summer arrival comes a new way to minimize the amount of clothing you have to put on. And even though the heat isn’t oppressive just yet, that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jump on this season’s newest stay-cool styling trick: off-the-shoulder everything. The trend really began to pick up steam earlier this year, quickly spreading to just about every street-style star in existence. We like to think of the style as the crop top’s more conservative older sister—a perfectly inoffensive way to show some skin. And yes, the shoulder-baring silhouette can be totally work-appropriate: Even if bare shoulders (and, perhaps, an obvious sense of style) are frowned upon in your office, layer one of these picks over a tissue-thin turtleneck or a T-shirt in a similar tone for a monochromatic look. We culled 21 ways to get the look on any budget.
11 Allure Editors on How They Get Rid of Blackheads
As you get older, acne fades and wrinkles form, but one skin concern lasts forever: blackheads. It’s like being an adult with an annoying roommate who’s always sprawled out in the middle of the living room right when you want to binge-watch Netflix. (Your living room is your nose, by the way.) We polled our editors on their go-to ways—products, tools, a mix of products and tools—to degunk their pores.
The Summer Makeup Launches Allure Editors Can’t Wait to Try
Lazy weekends at the beach. Barbecues in the backyard. An excuse to indulge on sugary, tropical drinks at brunch without being judged: There’s a lot to get pumped about for summer. For hard-core beauty fans, however, summer also means a new crop of bright and bronzy makeup launches (and even a few updates on our favorite staples). Our editors picked out the ones they’ll be adding to their makeup bags this season.
See Khloé Kardashian’s Beauty Evolution in 20 Photos
Can you believe it’s been almost ten years since the debut of Keeping Up With the Kardashians? The first episode aired in October 2007, and although everyone in the Kardashian-Jenner clan has changed their beauty looks extensively throughout the past decade, Khloé has had one of the biggest evolutions. Her hair has gone from dark brown to the blondest of blonde. It’s been stick straight (hi, 2007), jet black, and, thanks in no small part to hairstylist Jen Atkin, effortlessly wavy. Her makeup choices have progressed from more is more (see slide three), and she eventually replaced her thick eyeliner with a serious love of contouring. Ahead, see Khloé Kardashian’s beauty evolution in 20 photos.
8 Products We’re Obsessing Over This Week
The first disposable travel-size cleansing device, a truly do-it-all mascara, and a perfect spring nail-polish color. We love these eight products so much, we included them in this month’s Allure Beauty Box.
11 Can’t-Miss Beauty Tips From the May Issue of Allure
This May, we’re showing you how to take your beauty game up a few notches with easy tips, tricks, and tweaks. No longer does your winged liner have to be slightly crooked. Say good-bye to sad eyelashes, and bid sunburns adieu—even if you have sensitive skin.
7 Hair and Makeup Looks to Get You Through This Week – 5.01.16
This week on the lineup: a cool French braid, superlong lashes, and a lesson in highlighting.
7 At-Home Acne-Treatment Dos and Don’ts
We love DIY beauty, but it’s important to know what works and what doesn’t. You could Google skin-care recipes and acne remedies for hours, but keep in mind: The Internet can be deceiving at times. Proceed with caution, and follow our advice. Keep these seven things in mind when treating acne at home.
Everything You Need to Know About Makeup Primers
Nothing says “high maintenance” quite like a face primer. But then again, there’s nothing that says “Hot damn, your skin looks good” as quickly, either. And the case for revisiting this often neglected makeup step just got a lot stronger. The new generation of primers are smaller, lighter, better, and faster—all you need to do is brush up on how to use them.
7 Early Signs of Aging (and How to Fight Them)
Two things you should start doing in your 20s: saving for retirement and committing to anti-aging plan of attack. We can’t really help you with that first one (might we suggest watching a little Suze Orman?). But as for number two, we’ve got your back (and face, and neck). Your 20s are when you’ll likely start noticing the first signs of aging, though they can differ from person to person depending on genetics and lifestyle. Here, dermatologists break down seven signs of aging that often show up first—and tell us how to stop ’em in their tracks.
The Best Primers for Every Skin Issue Imaginable
Got pimples? There’s a primer for that. There’s also one for redness, wrinkles, dryness, and just about every other skin gripe you can think of. We’ve rounded up the best primers for every issue—and explain why you’d ever want, or need, a primer water.
Here’s Why Chemical Peels Are The Secret to Perfect Skin
A spotless, lineless, flawless complexion is lying just beneath the surface of your skin—and doctors have found that a classic treatment is the fastest way there.
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