Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It's official: The best cushion foundations are making a comeback (though in K-beauty, where they originated, they never really left). For the uninitiated, instead of a bottle or tube, these formulas are housed in a compact with a…
$125 at Commodity FragrancesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What are they: Two very different fragrances from Commodity: a fun, fruity perfume, and a warm and cozy scent What they do: Add long-lasting scent to your wardrobe, whether you like fun and fruity or warm and cozy signatures Who it’s for: anyone looking…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Few things give away an overdue haircut faster than split ends, a.k.a. the scraggly strands that instantly make hair look rough and frizzy. The best split-end serums can make damaged hair look dramatically healthier, smoother, and shinier temporarily, though they won’t…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best lip stains have quite a few tricks up their tubes. Unlike your standard lipsticks or glosses, stains (or tints—they’re the same thing) deliver long-lasting color along with a hit of hydration, so you’re not constantly reaching…
Courtesy of brandSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story At what point does an eye shadow palette stop being considered a luxury makeup purchase and start qualifying as a future family heirloom? Those willing to spend $340 on the new Louis Vuitton LV Ombres Monogram Eyeshadow Palettes will be faced with this very question, forced…
Courtesy subjectSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story My best friend Leah and I have been planning matching tattoos for years. We grew up together in London, but as we now live on separate continents—I moved to Florida five years ago—we wanted to do something special together to mark our 50th birthdays. “Twin tattoos” seemed…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Curly hair truly flourishes when you embrace its natural texture, but if you're aiming for a more defined look, the best curl cream (for your hair type and needs, of course) can make a world of difference. That's…
Photos: Courtesy of @matejanova, @betina_goldstein, @avrnailswatchesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Fall nail color trends tend to be very beverage-coded. As soon as the thermometer drops below 70 degrees, our social feeds flood with espresso and pumpkin spice manicures. This year, though, we’re yearning for more than that. Forget nail colors inspired by the…
Illustration by Mark Baker-Sanchez/Source image: Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story While nearly 48 million Americans have depression, there is no one treatment that’s a perfect fit for everyone. With that, you can do everything “right” by regularly going to talk therapy and taking antidepressants and still feel that you could use extra…
$68 at Medik8Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A lightweight but potent peptide serum What it does: Helps plumps up skin and smooths fine lines Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a firming, wrinkle-reducing treatment Everyone is talking about peptides these days, but at Allure, we’ve been waxing poetic about…