Key ingredients: rice bran wax, carnauba wax, hydrogenated olive oil esters | Finish: lengthening, lifting | Shades: 4 (Black, Black-Brown, Blackest Black, Waterproof Black) Best Hypoallergenic: Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara Why it’s worth it: Though Lancôme doesn’t claim that its most popular mascara, the Monsieur Big Mascara, is hypoallergenic, Dr. Kelley considers it one of the …
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There Is a Facelift in This Year’s Golden Globes Gift Bag
If you win a Golden Globe, you get a shiny trophy, the admiration of your peers, and the honor of having your hard work recognized. But why stop there? Winners (and presenters) at this weekend’s event will also receive goody bags to end all goody bags. Their “thanks for coming!” gifts include a five-day luxury yacht charter through the Coral …
Read More »12 Best Korean Sunscreens 2025 to Upgrade Your Glass Skin Routine
P.S. Dr. Park also recommends Thank You Farmer’s The Sun Essence, which she calls a favorite during steamy summer months. “It has a light, watery texture with a pearlescent finish that is ideal for normal to oily skin types,” she notes. Type: chemical | Key ingredients: homosalate (9%), octinoxate (6.8%), octisalate (4.5%), octocrylene (4%), and vitamins B5, B3, E, and K (panthenol, …
Read More »Sabrina Carpenter Traded Hot Espresso for a Frosty Makeup Look—See the Photos
Sabrina Carpenter is cooling things down for 2025… well, sort of. The “Espresso” singer kicked off the new year snow-bunny style, deviating from her signature bombshell hair and makeup formula with frosted eyes and loose waves even Elsa would envy. Carpenter spent some of her holiday break hitting the slopes with friends, and when she wasn’t bundled up in a …
Read More »13 Best Clarifying Shampoos for Curly Hair 2025
The key, she says, is to listen to your hair’s needs—using a clarifying shampoo occasionally, when your curls feel weighed down or your scalp needs a reset, can help refresh your curls while maintaining their natural bounce and hydration. When should you not use clarifying shampoo? Clarifying shampoos are not always the right choice, especially if your hair is already …
Read More »11 Best Sticky Bras for Strapless and Backless Looks 2025
Material: polyester, elastane, adhesive | Colors: 2 (black, nude) | Sizes: 2 to 5 (check the size chart to find your bra size and see which of the brand’s sizes it correlates to) Best Value: Mitaloo Adhesive Bra Why it’s worth it: If you’re not looking to drop a ton of money on an adhesive bra, check out this affordable …
Read More »Jennifer Aniston Calls “Bullsh*t” on the Rules of Aging
The first time I interviewed Jennifer Aniston for Allure was in 2004. Friends was just ending, and as her run as Rachel came to a close, we talked about hair, aging, exercise, and what it was like to be on top in an industry known for tearing people down. Over the next two decades, I interviewed Aniston several more times, …
Read More »The 10 Best Hair Lighteners to Shop in 2025
Editor’s tip: Wait a few days between uses to ensure you don’t damage your hair. Development Time: A few hours to overnight | Variations: Light hair, dark hair | Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, lemon peel extract, pineapple extract Frequently Asked Questions How do hair lighteners work? Querisma explains, “Bleach-free hair lighteners work by using hydrogen peroxide and/or vitamin …
Read More »The January 2024 Allure Beauty Box Keeps You Glowing this Winter—See All the Products Inside
Why you’ll love it: This velvety liquid lipstick is an Allure Best of Beauty Award winner because it goes on easily, wears comfortably, and gives lips full-coverage color that’s matte, opaque, and intense. The formula is not goopy, so it’s easy to control and apply with precision. Members will receive one of the four shades. How you’ll use it: Exfoliate …
Read More »Monday Haircare Moisture Shampoo Helps Soften My Dry Hair—Review
Winter is not exactly kind to my hair, which can get dryer, duller, and staticky as the cold sets in. Monday Haircare Moisture Shampoo is an excellent antidote, serving my hair with a moisturizing mix of shea butter and coconut oil that helps keep my hair looking healthier all season long. I like how the scent is subtle and the …
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