Beauty

For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks. You’re happy to have it, but it’s hard to feel elated about something that simply does what it’s supposed to do. A toothbrush cleans your teeth and socks keep your feet warm. Gloss makes your lips really shiny, but really, in my experience—and …

Tester feedback: “Okay, it’s a splurge, but the fabric is softer-than-soft, and I love that the elastic waistband is secure enough to hold the pants up (important!) but has a barely there feel,” shares Allure interim shopping director Deanna Pai. “The best part, though? I run hot at night and really appreciate that this set never makes me sweaty or …

From skin care that makes you glow like you slept eight hours to makeup that practically applies itself, these are the beauty MVPs of 2024, handpicked by the people who live and breathe this stuff. This list is more than just a roundup—it’s a love letter to the products that truly delivered. Trust us: we don’t fall hard for just …

Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, retinol, swertiamarin | Who it’s for: anyone looking to soften the appearance of fine lines | Fragrance-free: yes Best for Sensitive Skin: Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum Why it’s worth it: Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Connecticut, is all about Avène’s Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum, …

The holiday season is strongly associated with some very specific colors—namely red and green if you celebrate Christmas, or a bright shade of blue if you’re celebrating Hanukkah. (Shout out to the calendars for lining them up perfectly this year.) Silver and white also feel particularly wintry, but Christina Aguilera is making a strong case for adding pink to our …

Remember the cold girl makeup trend from a couple of years ago? Or perhaps you recall it as the “I’m cold” makeup look. As someone who lives in South Florida, I always appreciated it because I can’t naturally achieve the pretty pink effect of being outside in freezing, blustery conditions. Hailey Bieber appreciated it, too, being one of the early …

Material: stainless steel, silicone | Who it’s for: people with smaller eyes Best Set: Tarte Picture Perfect Duo Why it’s worth it: Whether you shop the Tarte Picture Perfect Duo as a dreamy gift for your favorite lash lover or treat yourself to a sweet set just because you can’t go wrong. This two-piecer features a purple and gold, easy-to-grip curler …

We’re at the final countdown to 2024, and what better way to close out the year than with the best after-Christmas sales? As we get ready to ring in the new year, one small indulgence we haven’t stopped partaking in is treating ourselves to some new beauty products—the latest and greatest LED masks, skin tints, and hair dryers among them—especially …

Warning: Spoilers ahead. I don’t know if anyone else is going to call Babygirl, directed by Dutch actor Halina Reijn, a feel-good movie. But, boy, it made me feel good. It’s the story of a powerful, married, middle-aged CEO and mother, Rory (Nicole Kidman), who chooses to act out her secret sadomasochistic sexual fantasies with Samuel (Harris Dickenson), a young …

Key ingredients: isoparaffin, hydrogenated rosinate, glyceryl rosinate | Number of shades: 6 Best Splurge: Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara Why it’s worth it: Sure, this mascara is on the higher end of the price scale, but you can always count on Chanel to deliver serious results. The Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Mascara uses a conditioning, volumizing formula to …