Few things tickle us more than the best Dermstore early Black Friday deals. Sure, we wish it happened more often, but in the name of gratitude, we’re just happy it’s here—even more reason to shop big and right. Whether you’re shopping for skin care, hair care, or makeup, Dermstore has it, probably for a steal. A set of serums? Sure. …
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I Can Only Describe Selena Gomez’s Latest Manicure as “Mannequin Nails”—See the Photos
In the early 2010s, I was really, really into nail polish blogs, where bloggers would swatch the latest shades from all the big brands: Essie, OPI, you name it. I learned all the lingo during my obsession, and one concept that has stuck with me more than a decade later is the idea of “mannequin hands” or “mannequin nails,” which …
Read More »Saweetie Is Wearing What Might Be the Flippiest Bob Ever Bobbed—See the Photos
The flippy bob has definitely been the comeback kid of 2024. The hairstyle, which had a major moment in the early 2000s, made a triumphant return to the trend cycle right at the beginning of the year and hasn’t slowed down since. We’ve seen it on Christina Aguilera, Emma Stone, and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few, but Saweetie’s version …
Read More »Tara Lipinski’s Fertility Struggles Included Four Surgical Abortions
Carrying an unviable pregnancy has to be one of the most disturbing experiences. And the waiting didn’t get easier for me, even after my fourth miscarriage and my fourth D&C. While waiting for each procedure felt like an eternity and I found myself crying in bed, counting down the seconds when this would be over and I could try again, …
Read More »11 Best Serums for Dry Skin of 2024, Per Dermatologists
Key ingredients: TNS®-MR (growth factor blend), French flax seed, marine extract, green microalgae | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: people with dry, mature skin Best on Amazon: Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum Why we love it: We love a product name that gets straight to the point. Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum delivers all …
Read More »The Official Brat Gift Guide for All Your Charli XCX-Loving Friends
Why it’s worth it: When it comes to her skin-care routine, Charli told Allure that sheet masks, specifically 111Skin’s collection, are a mainstay (same, girl). Even if your giftee isn’t the biggest Brat, we bet they’ll love all the complexion-perking formulas that the Master Masking Planner has to offer. The 100% leather travel case is a chic touch, and houses …
Read More »For Saturday Night, the Cast Shaved Their Brows, Grew ‘Staches, and Got Horrible Haircuts—See Photos
That meant the hair and makeup departments were tasked not with creating exact replicas of the original cast but instead playing subtle tricks on the eyes and mind. “When doing a likeness makeup, I think it is the total sum of the smallest details that can alter your perception of the actor in front of the camera,” Sawyer says. The …
Read More »Pattern’s New Hair Steamer Makes My Washdays So Much Shorter—Review, Photos
Says Durham-Wilson, the Pattern product development team dreamed up the steamer while discussing and reflecting on hair issues that are common among a variety of natural hair types and styles. “It is something that our consumers were asking for too,” she adds. “We did a whole consumer audit, and a steamer actually [ranked] quite high as something that they wanted …
Read More »19 Black-Owned and -Founded Skin-Care Brands You Should Have on Your Radar
The skin-care industry hasn’t always been inclusive of melanated skin—just look at the lack of diversity in clinical testing or the fact that only 5% of dermatology residents are Black. That’s why here at Allure we believe the best Black-owned and -founded skin-care brands should be celebrated every day for their contributions to pushing the boundaries for inclusivity, one innovative …
Read More »Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez Both Ditched ‘Toffee Nails’ for ‘Vanilla Chai’ Manicures
In early September, “toffee nails” were shaping up to be the it-manicure for fall, as forecasted by two of the top celebrity nail-fluencers, Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez. Dubbed “toffee nails” by Gomez’s manicurist Tom Bachik, the Only Murders in the Building actor showed off her custom autumnal manicure at Telluride Film Festival the same week Bieber declared herself “ready …
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