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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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My hair tends to get dryer, duller, and staticky as the cold sets in—and indoor temps crank up— each winter. Monday Haircare Moisture Conditioner’s creamy formula treats my hair to moisturizing ingredients (like shea butter and coconut oil) so I get more shine and less frizz in the winter. The conditioner’s delicate scent is a lovely way to start the …
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My dry skin has been loving Maëlys Get-Dreamy Overnight Toning Whip. It’s rich and hydrating but never feels heavy—my skin just drinks it up. I apply it from head-to-toe at night after a shower, and then I wake up with skin that’s smoother, like it got its own beauty sleep. It’s packed with nourishing, hydrating coconut and passion fruit oils …
Read More »Ahava Purifying Mud Mask Is a Relaxing Way to Spend a Winter Night—Review
I definitely spend more nights in than out, so I love how cozying up at home with a face mask makes a regular night in feel like more of an occasion. Especially when it’s cold out, there’s just something so cozy about it—and since I’m doing something good for my skin, I also get to feel like I’m being a …
Read More »Ciaté London Extraordinary Setting Powder in Translucent—Review
What’s the point of a setting powder if it leaves your makeup looking dull or powdery? The beauty of Ciaté London Extraordinary Setting Powder in Translucent is that it doesn’t change the finish of foundation underneath: “I prefer my makeup to be more glowy than matte, and this powder doesn’t dull that finish—just sets it,” says Allure’s Sarah Kinonen. “It …
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