Beauty

When I was a child in the ‘90s, there was absolutely nothing more glamorous to me than prom. I loved watching my babysitters parade across the school gym, resplendent in French tips, glittering gowns, and hairsprayed updos. Olivia Rodrigo wasn’t even born in the late-’90s heyday of the so-called “prom updo”—she was born in 2003—but she was definitely channeling the …

Tester feedback: “The ultra-creamy texture glides onto lids and allows several seconds to blend the pigment on lids before it dries down to a powdery finish,” says senior beauty editor Paige Stables, whose favorite shade was Mythic, a metallic rose gold. Key ingredients: glycerin, horse chestnut flower | Shades: 8 Best Pearlescent Finish: Glossier Lidstar Why we love it: Makeup …

Editor’s tip: A little goes a long way. All you need is a pea-sized squeeze of the product onto your finger. Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, shea butter, orange blossom, | Shades: 3 | Who it’s for: people who want a dewy finish Must-Have Matte: Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & …

Now that it’s September, even though it’s technically not fall for another three weeks, there’s definitely a shift in seasonal vibes. You probably have a friend or two who can’t wait any longer and have fully shifted into a deep color palette that fast-forwards through changing leaves straight into vamp territory, but some of us—like Selena Gomez—are making the transition …

Things to know: They will shrink if exposed to high heat, so don’t put them in the dishwasher or leave them in your car during a heat wave Material: EVA | Size Range: 5 to 11 | Colors: 5 Most Affordable Shower Shoes: Old Navy Flip-Flop Sandals Old Navy Flip-Flop Sandals Why it’s worth it: Generations of college kids have …

Key ingredients: dimethicone, glycerin, vitamin E | Who it’s for: people prone to oil or large pores | Longevity: up to 12 hours | Fragrance-free: yes Filter in a Tube: Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer Why it’s worth it: What’s in a name? Actually, no—what’s in a primer? Charlotte Tilbury’s Wonderglow Face Primer is designed …

Meet the experts: The ingredients While the Revitalizing Supreme+ Night Power Bounce Creme Moisturizer is not the first cream to stay up late and work overnight to “reverse” what happened during the day, extensive research has been infused into the $135 shiny, midnight-blue jar. Estée Lauder has been studying collagen production for 30 years and, with the knowledge that natural …

You’ve probably already heard of—and mayve even already tried—Banila Co Clean It Zero, which is a beloved K-beauty cleansing balm that melts into an oil texture, easily sweeping away makeup and leaving skin softer in the process. This updated version, Banila Co Clean It Zero Calming Cleansing Balm, is every bit as sumptuous as the original, with the added benefit …

Remember when makeup brands used to come out with jewel tones every fall? I love a rich berry lipstick as much as the next child of the ’90s, but sometimes it’s nice to keep things light come September. So this month’s Allure Beauty Box includes a sheer cheek and lip tint that carries that fresh-faced summer radiance over into fall, …

If you don’t already use a lip pencil, they might sound high-maintenance or intimidating—but Dear Midnight Atelier Lip Pencil in Stella, with its rosy mauve shade, is an easy way to define lips. It makes them look crisper and fuller under your favorite lipstick or gloss—it also helps keep whatever color you put on top from smearing or bleeding. Trace …