Beauty

In The Melanin Edit, Allure explores every facet of a melanin-rich life, from treatments for hyperpigmentation and how to spot melanoma on dark skin to the social and emotional realities — all while spreading Black pride.

ICYMI, Sabrina Carpenter has officially embarked on her Short ‘N Sweet tour and it’s just as adorable as you may have imagined—and that includes her glam, of course. Carpenter has completed the first two stops of her itinerary in her signature fluffed-up blonde curls, curtain bangs, and flushed cheeks, but there was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it surprise hidden in her look and …

Cardi B never disappoints during Fashion Month. The rapper knows how to make a statement at a fashion show in New York or Paris, though her most recent Paris Fashion Week hairstyle reminds us more of Gotham City than the City of Light. Cardi attended the Mugler womenswear spring/summer 2025 show in Paris looking like the most glamorous Batman villain …

Editor’s tip: A little goes a long way with this bronzer, so we recommend dotting a small amount of product and blending wherever desired, gradually building up the intensity to your desired finish. Key ingredients: squalane, marigold flower extract, isododecane | Finish: demi-matte | Shades: 5 Frequently Asked Questions How should I choose a bronzer? Like foundation and concealer, bronzer …

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Are celebrities just like us? Are they nothing like us? It’s a debate for the ages, but if you ask me, it’s a little from column A, a little from column B. Nothing makes that equipoise more apparent than when a famous person shows us what they’re carrying in their (more expensive than mine) bag. If Anne Hathaway is any …

There is much debate in the beauty industry over the term “clean,” so we came up with our own criteria, vetted by dermatologists, toxicologists, and cosmetic chemists. Products that meet our standard are formulated without: parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, cyclic silicones, aluminum salts, hydroquinone, triclosan, talc, mineral oil, petrolatum, formaldehyde, toluene, microbeads, and chemical sunscreen …

Tester Feedback: “The glide on this liner is the perfect balance: It doesn’t drag and pull, but it’s also not so slippery that you know the color is going to smush around all over your lid,” says Robin. Best Neutral Pencil Eyeliner: Estée Lauder Smoke & Brighten Kajal Eyeliner Duo Best Neutral Pencil Eyeliner Estée Lauder Smoke & Brighten Kajal …

Why it’s worth it: Anastasia Beverly Hills’s Full & Feathered Brow Kit is complete with three travel-size versions of the brand’s brow essentials, including the tinted Dipbrow Gel, Brush 12, and Brow Freeze clear pomade. The pigmented, volumizing gel lasts a whopping 12 hours, and when used in tandem with the Brow Freeze, it’s like time is standing still. Your …

Editor’s tip: If you want a more voluminous look, we recommend cocktailing this mascara by applying a volumizing pick of your choice first. Key ingredients: conic polymer tubing technology (acrylates copolymer), synthetic beeswax, jojoba esters, hydrogenated olive oil | Shades: 1 Best Multitasking Mascara: Milk Makeup Kush High Roll Tubing Mascara Milk Makeup Kush High Roll Tubing Mascara Why it’s …