Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best highlighters don’t just reflect light—they can completely change the way your skin looks. If you’re after a subtle, lit-from-within glow or disco-ball-level shimmer visible from across the room, a few strategic dabs on your cheekbones can […]

Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We tend to think of hair and skin as two separate concerns. But the place they meet, at the hair follicle, is precisely where a common and often overlooked type of eczema can show up. Follicular eczema is a subtype of atopic dermatitis, the most common type of […]

Vanessa GrandaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Not long ago, I got a good look at my face in a new light—as in, my new office in my new house, where the sun shines directly on me when I log into Zoom or Teams or Google Meet. I looked…tired. Moving will do that to […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Zara Larsson continues to explore the animal kingdom and the beauty of nature via her eye makeup, but the latest installment in the pop star's ongoing glam series is gracefully floating atop the water, not swimming underneath it—or maybe delicately dancing its way across the stage in […]

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Ever spritz a fragrance only for it to disappear before lunch? The best long-lasting perfumes won’t quit on you. These days, we require more from our beauty products: foundations that stay in place for 12-plus hours, lipstick that refuses […]

James EmmermanSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The inaugural season of Allure Perspectives will explore one of the most controversial and medically researched parts of a woman’s body: breasts. Through expert interviews, personal stories, and historical context, the podcast series, hosted by editor in chief Jessica Cruel, will examine how breasts intersect with beauty, health, […]

Collage: Briana Rengifo; Source images: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There is a town in India dedicated to capturing the scent of rain. For centuries, perfume-makers in Kannauj, an ancient village about 250 miles northwest of Delhi, have been distilling kiln-baked clay and sandalwood oil to create a precious elixir called mitti […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story While there aren’t any miracle potions (sorry, TikTokers), you may have heard rumors about the best peptide serums being a way to boost hair density and promote healthier growth. The truth is a little fuzzier. With commitment and consistency, they may […]

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Don’t get us wrong: A good body lotion can work wonders for dry skin. But the best body butters can make your body-care routine feel more luxurious and satisfying, while giving your skin the moisture it needs. These ultra-rich products are […]