Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Whether you’re fighting knots, frizz, heat damage, or all three, the best detangler sprays are fit for the job. These lightweight mists don’t just help break up tangles, as their names suggest—they can…
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Azulene Is K-Beauty’s Latest Ingredient for Sensitive Skin
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Almost every day, I scroll through Olive Young’s Korean website like it’s TikTok. I’m always on the hunt for emerging K-beauty trends, and the best-selling products and ingredients at the South Korean mega-retailer tend to influence beauty shelves here in the US…
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The Best Foundation Tips As You Age, According to Makeup Artists
Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story At Allure, we talk about foundation a lot. We chat about what we love, what’s been reformulated, and what our favorite makeup artists are using on their celebrity clients. Recently, however, the discussion has centered around foundations and getting older. As multiple…
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9 Best Mascaras for Sensitive Eyes That Won’t Irritate or Smudge
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We all love full, fluttery lashes, but when falsies or thick, waterproof mascaras lead to scratchiness, itchiness, and tears, the best mascaras for sensitive eyes can give our lids much-needed relief. Here's why: The ocular area…
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8 Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin That Protect Without Irritation
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When your skin is easily irritated by what can feel like everything under the sun, the best sunscreens for sensitive skin may be your saving grace. The growing skin-care market is catering to…
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Is Your Injector Watering Down Your Botox to Make More Money?
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story More than ever, consumers are wary of being taken for a ride. And if they feel like they’ve been scammed—be it by an $800 polyester dress or a face cream stuffed with filler ingredients—they’re taking to social media to talk about it.…
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8 Best Blow-Dryers for Stretching, Straightening, and Styling Curly Hair
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Finding the best blow-dryers for curly hair is no small feat. A wrong turn can be detrimental, leading to frizzy, damaged, or over-dried curls that take days or weeks to recover. It's safe…
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How to Keep Your Box Braids Looking Fresh for Weeks After Your Appointment
Stina PerssonSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You just left the salon feeling yourself after getting that box braid style that's been sitting on your Pinterest inspo board for months—life is good. But just a few short weeks later, as you've been enjoying your low-maintenance style, your braids start…
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Charlize Theron’s Anti-Spring Manicure Is Oddly Refreshing—See the Photos
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The phrase “spring nails” likely brings to mind jellybean pastels and sweet floral nail art, less so a shiny, inky manicure. But Charlize Theron is here to prove that moody, gothy nails can be just the thing for the season, especially if…
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Frosted Lips and Glitter Shadows Are Finally Back
Collage: Briana Regifo; Source Photos: @sophiasinot, Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We used to be a sparkly people. Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror. In the…