Think of it as an update on the classics, only better, because this one makes your skin more radiant. Obagi Kinetin+ Hydrating Cream pairs a tried-and-true skin care ingredient—ascorbic acid, which happens to be a long-time dermatologist favorite—with a buzzy newcomer called kinetin. A plant growth factor, kinetin is meant to help moisturize and improve skin tone. In Obagi Kinetin+ …
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The November 2024 Allure Beauty Box Keeps Skin Radiant and Brows Bold this Winter—See All the Products Inside
A cozy sweater and an even cozier perfume, a neutral lip offset by bold brows, glossy hair with dewy skin—some things just go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows and I plan to indulge in all of them this winter. You can have fun finding your own favorite combos with the all-star lineup in November’s Allure Beauty Box, including an …
Read More »Eva NYC Lift Off Volumizing Hair Mask Is a Quick Way to Give Hair Extra Bounce—Review
There’s something so indulgent about using a hair mask—and if that mask speeds up our styling time, all the better. Eva NYC Lift Off Volumizing Hair Mask feels equal parts luxe and convenient, because you use it in the shower and rinse it off after just three to five minutes. “I’m always skeptical of in-shower treatments that promise results akin …
Read More »Erborian Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum Is a Clever Hybrid—Review
Erborian Skin Therapy Multi-Perfecting Night Oil-Serum brings together the best parts of an oil (instant hydration) and a serum (tons of active ingredients, like soothing centella asiatica and antioxidant green tea) in one formula that, when applied at night, made my skin feel smoother and bouncier come morning. You shake the bottle and warm a pipette full of the oil …
Read More »Miche Set Gel-to-Foam Styling Mousse Lets One Editor’s Natural Waves Shine—Review
Miche Set Gel-to-Foam Styling Mousse makes an excellent argument for adding mousse to your daily routine: It spreads easily and gives hair tons of body—no lengthy blowout required. “While I usually dedicate 15 to 20 minutes a day to styling my hair, sometimes a girl is out of time,” says Allure’s Kassidy Silva, who says using two pumps of the …
Read More »Fenty Fragrance Fenty Eau De Parfum Is Cozy Like a Cashmere Sweater—Review
The kind of fragrance you’ll want to cozy up in all winter, Rhianna’s Fenty Fragrance Fenty Eau De Parfum is a blend of warm musk and rose, with a touch of wintry tangerine. It feels as comfy and seems as expensive as the perfect cashmere sweater (you know, the kind Rihanna would wear). Mist it onto your pulse points (neck, …
Read More »Eva NYC Mane Magic 10-in-1 Shine Mask Lives Up to Its Name—Review
As temperatures outside drop and indoor heat cranks up, I love adding extra conditioning ingredients into my hair care routine—it helps prevent the dullness, static, and scarf-induced knots that I often get during the winter. Eva NYC Mane Magic 10-in-1 Shine Mask is an easy way to up my moisture game, because you use it in the shower and rinse …
Read More »Megan Fox’s Queen Amidala Manicure Is Not Canon, But It’s Incredible — See Photos
We’re sensing a theme with celebrity Halloween costumes this year: spectacularly accurate execution with the exception—or shall we say wonderful addition—of fantastic nail art. Take Saweetie for example. She wore a damn near perfect Joker costume, but it was still very her because of the bedazzled, pointy nails. And Megan Fox took it a step further by making sure her …
Read More »7 Best Humidifiers in 2024, Tried & Reviewed
Editor’s tip: This cool moisture humidifier has just a few parts and the whole operation is run without a filter. Not only that, but it has a wide opening that makes it easy to clean. (Trust us, Allure contributor Sarah Madus has this humidifier and uses it religiously.) Product specs: Small room coverage, 1.2-gallon tank, up to 30-hour run time, …
Read More »Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick Lives Up to the Hype—Review
Kylie Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipstick’s velvety formula 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. “This matte lipstick lasts the whole day, through all of my coffees and meals, without leaving my lips feeling dry or uncomfortable,” says Allure’s …
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