Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story A slicked-back bun looks simple. In theory, you create one by just pulling your hair back and twisting it into a knot. Voilà: instant model-off-duty elegance, right? In reality, you’re standing in front of a mirror a half hour after you were supposed to be out the door […]
Medik8 Liquid Peptides Serum Review
$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 […]
Neko Health, the Full-Body Scan, Is Coming to the US
Neko Health, the buzzy full body scan in the U.K. and Europe, is coming to the U.S.Courtesy of brandSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Commercial full-body scans are all over your social feeds. They’ve been plugged by Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Cindy Crawford, and more, but it’s hard to deny that they come with […]
Can You Use Azelaic Acid With Tretinoin? Dermatologists Weigh In.
Courtesy of subjectSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If there was an award for the hardest-working skin-care ingredient, tretinoin would undoubtedly be a frontrunner. A synthetic derivative of vitamin A, it’s long been considered the gold standard for treating everything from acne and hyperpigmentation to fine lines. But even this dermatologist-favorite ingredient can benefit […]
Schwarzkopf Recalled This Product Over Packaging Defect, Explosion Risk
Schwarzkopf's mousse has been recalled in 12 states due to a packaging defect.Photos: Courtesy of brand; Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The return of tanning, unregulated peptides, and now, exploding mousse? Just when this summer couldn’t get more apocalyptic, a packaging defect has led Schwarzkopf’s parent company, Henkel, to voluntarily recall its […]
8 Best Waterproof Mascaras 2026 That Can Outlast Anything
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There are plenty of days when regular mascara gets the job done—and then there are occasions that call for one of the best waterproof mascaras. Think: weddings, beach vacations, hot and humid summer days, intense workouts, or “any […]
Karol G’s Makeup Artist On Her New “Sentimental Blue” Aesthetic
Photos: Getty Images; album cover: Vito Fernicola.Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Earlier this month, in the midst of touring her Tropicoqueta album, Colombian superstar Karol G unexpectedly released No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, which translates to I Don’t Regret Feeling So Much. The title is an almost perfect thesis for the album: […]
6 Best Armpit Brightening Creams and Treatments, According to Derms
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If dark underarms make you feel self-conscious or as though you can’t go sleeveless, good news: The best armpit brightening creams and treatments can help. This extremely common (and normal!) issue can occur from shaving, ingrown hairs, and product buildup—or regular […]
