Jessica Cruel
Allure magazine
Durham, NC, United States
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Beyoncé Wore $13 False Lashes for Her First Concert In Years — See Photos
Beyoncé's hair and makeup team gave us a lesson in soft glam during her live performance at Atlantis the Royal resort in Dubai. The concert look was drenched in glamour. → Read More
The Red Lipstick Allure Editor in Chief Jessica Cruel Wears to Her Most Important Meetings
Imposter syndrome is real, even for the editor in chief of Allure, Jessica Cruel. In the February 2022 Letter From the Editor, she shares how red lipstick helps instill confidence and joy and why she wears it before any big meeting. → Read More
How to Get Foundation Out of Clothes Quickly
Did you get foundation on your favourite shirt or spill the bottle on your rug? Learn how to quickly get foundation stains out of fabric without washing. → Read More
What Is Face Serum? Here Are the Skin-Care Benefits
It's a beauty misconception that face serums are just a more expensive form of moisturizer. Here's what to know about this skin-care step. → Read More
Turns Out, Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Mental Health
Studies show that cleaning your house and getting rid of clutter — perhaps especially during a pandemic, when we're spending so much time at home — is good for your mental health, and can be re-energizing. Here's more on why, and how to do it efficiently. → Read More
Nexxus Curl Define Line Adds Protein Without Making Natural Hair Brittle
The Nexxus Curl Define range is a line of shampoo, conditioner, pre-wash treatment, and a leave-in conditioner. Every formula is infused with silk protein, whose amino acids work their way inside the core of curly hair, to strengthen natural hair and stop breakage. → Read More
Hair and Makeup Ideas For Valentine's Day From Instagram
Find your perfect Valentine's Day hair and makeup look, from a bold red lip to sleek cat-eye liner and Old Hollywood-inspired waves. → Read More
The Baseblue Mini Airsponge Bundle Is Perfect For Makeup Lovers Who Hate to Clean
Allure features director Jessica Cruel tried out the Baseblue Mini Airsponge Full Coverage, a precision-tipped makeup sponge, for the January Allure Beauty Box. → Read More
Best Beauty Gifts For Men
No matter who you're shopping for, these beauty gifts are sure to please. → Read More
Celebrity Hair Cuts and Styles
Invisible layers. Clavicut. Dusting. Lob. The sheer number of haircut terms being thrown around these days could warrant its own addendum tab on Urban → Read More
When to Throw Away Your Makeup
A change in season is the perfect excuse to Spring clean your wardrobe, update your new-season beauty look, and reorganise your makeup bag. Since expired → Read More
Byredo Taps Isamaya Ffrench for New Makeup Launch
Fragrance brand Byredo collaborated with makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench to create a cosmetics collection that is colorful and functional. The lineup includes lipstick, eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner, and a multifunctional Colour Stick. → Read More
Best VMAs Hair and Makeup Over the Years
The VMAs have seen some memorable looks over the years, from the daring to the ultraglam. Here's a peek at some of our favorite beauty looks since 1995. → Read More
Kool-Aid Hair Color Tutorial and Tips
Stirring up a pitcher of Kool-Aid is the first "cooking" assignment for many children (anyone else used to add double sugar to your recipe?), but now → Read More
Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream Is the Traveling Pants of Moisturizers
Allure's features director tried the Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream — a lightweight, gel-cream moisturizer made with peptides — for the Allure Beauty Box. → Read More
A DIY Hair Mask For Different Types of Hair
Your hair, just like your face, deserves a little extra TLC every now and then. It goes through a lot of stress from heat styling and coloring, not to mention → Read More
Laverne Cox On Trans Activism and Her Minimalist Makeup Routine
Actress and activist Laverne Cox recounts what it was like growing up without representation as a young Black trans woman, and how she has involved herself in the fight for representation in the present-day. → Read More
Spring Clean Your Beauty Tools
While you're self-isolating it's a great time to give your makeup and skincare essentials deserve some much-needed maintenance. Washing your makeup brushes → Read More
The Best Concealer Tips For Under Eyes
Cover everything from dark circles to puffiness around your eyes with these life-changing makeup tricks. We're sharing the best concealer hacks ahead. → Read More
Keke Palmer Shares the Makeup Products She Uses For Her Power Beauty Look
She’s a Good Morning America cohost, an actor, and a spokesperson for Olay Body too. But all of that just scratches the surface for Keke Palmer, who is also learning her way around a sauté pan, quotes Greek philosophers — and is still a few years out from 30. → Read More