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'90s Models: Where Are They Now?
Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford were some of the highly demanded faces of the 1990s. From motherhood and charity work to TV dominance, see what these famous faces are up to now → Read More
Introducing Skin Check, a Newsletter for Serious Skin-Care Fans
We're excited to announce Skin Check, a new weekly newsletter from Allure written by longtime beauty journalist Sarah Kinonen about everything from skin-care ingredients to injectables and beyond. Here's how to be among the first to subscribe. → Read More
Neogen’s Probiotics Youth Repair Cream Is My Go-To Moisturizer In-Between Botox Appointments
Allure associate digital beauty director Sarah Kinonen reviews Neogen Probiotics Youth Repair Cream, with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides to moisturize, nourish, and coddle skin. → Read More
I Took on Credit Card Debt to Get Braces as an Adult
"Good teeth" are a thing. Actually, they are three things: very straight, very white, very evenly spaced. But in a country where even basic dental insurance eludes one-third of Americans, that standard is not an option for most. The truth is that our smiles — like our eyes, our hair, our bodies, and our voices — are all different, all magnificent, all good. Beauty is never just one thing. → Read More
Donginbi 1899 Single Essence Is a Sensitive-Skin Favorite
Allure associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen shares her review of Donginbi 1899 Single Essence, a K-beauty favorite. She uses the essence as a soothing step before serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. → Read More
19 Best Face Washes For Acne 2021
Are you looking for the best face wash for acne? Search no further. With powerful, acne-busting ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tea tree oil, these gentle cleansers wick away excess oil, replenish hydration levels, and help prevent future flare-ups. We tapped a few board-certified dermatologists to share their recommendations, many of which can be found at the drugstore. → Read More
Allure Editors' 30 Favorite Skin, Hair, and Makeup Products of All Time
These 30 makeup, skin-care, and hair-care products have been decorated with Best of Beauty Awards, earned permanent spots in professionals' kits, and transformed our beauty routines over the last 30 years. Here, 30 of our favorite beauty products to celebrate our 30th anniversary. → Read More
Madeca Derma's Revitalizing Mask Is My Dry, Winter Skin Savior
The Madeca Derma Revitalizing Mask, a hydrating sheet mask made with glycerin, red algae, and cica, is formulated to hydrate dry skin — especially skin that's indoors 24/7. Here, Allure's associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen shares her first-hand review. → Read More
Maya's Base Perfume Oil and Fragrance Primer Smells Different Every Time I Wear It
The Maya Base Perfume Oil is a rollerball fragrance that doubles as a perfume primer when you layer it under another fragrance. Allure associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen shares her honest review. → Read More
SkinMedica's Instant Bright Eye Mask Wakes Up My Tired Undereyes
The SkinMedica Instant Bright Eye Mask soothes dark, puffy undereyes in a pinch. Here, Allure's associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen gives her firsthand review of the hydrogel patches made with hydrating glycerin and antioxidant-packed golden root extract. → Read More
Barefaced and Beautiful: Celebs' Best Makeup-Free Selfies
See the stars (including Julianne Hough, Gwyneth Paltrow, Carrie Underwood and more) who "woke up like this" – then immediately snapped a selfie sans makeup → Read More
Nubian Heritage's Coconut & Papaya 24 Hour Deodorant Keeps Me Smelling Fresh While Working From Home
The Nubian Heritage Coconut & Papaya 24 Hour Deodorant, which took home a 2020 Allure Best of Beauty Award, is a tropical-scented aluminum-free deodorant. Here, associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen shares her honest review. → Read More
7 Best Summer Makeup Tips From Professional Artists — Expert Advice
When it comes to wearing makeup in the summertime, it's not so simple, seeing as often times it melts off the minute we step foot in the sweltering summer heat. Here, find foolproof summer makeup tips — and product recommendations — from makeup artists that will help you look put-together, even in a heatwave. → Read More
7 Sunscreen Tips and Tricks From Dermatologists — Expert Recs
We asked a number of dermatologists on when, why, and how often you should be wearing sunscreen. Here, their expert sunscreen tips. → Read More
The Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Makeup Remover and Cleanser Cleans Skin Without Water
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 makeup remover and cleanser is a nonlathering facial cleanser that removes makeup without water. → Read More
Supergoop's Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Is an Invisible Winner for All Skin Tones
The Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 is a clear, oil-free sunscreen that is virtually "invisible" upon application. We tried the "Allure" Best of Beauty-winning clear sunscreen on four different skin tones. → Read More
Drunk Elephant’s Umbra Sheer Sunscreen Is the Natural SPF That Truly Goes on Clear and Cast-Free
The Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30 is a lightweight, cream-based mineral sunscreen made with zinc oxide and algae extract to shield sensitive skin from damaging UV rays. Here, Allure's associate digital beauty director Sarah Kinonen shares her first-hand review. → Read More
Skin-Care Products to Help You Look More Awake
Allure's associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen shares four skin-care products she uses to look more awake while working from home. Here, she reviews the Naturopathica face mist, Glossier eye cream, vitamin C, and more. → Read More
Banila Co Clean It Zero Purifying Oil Cleanser Is the Most Satisfying Step in My Skin-Care Routine
A Korean beauty favorite, the Banila Co Clean It Zero Purifying Oil Cleanser is a cleansing balm made with licorice root to clear away oil and a combination of herbs to soothe — not strip — post-cleansed skin. Here, associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen shares her first-hand review of the cleansing balm. → Read More
19 Best Natural Deodorants That Really Work — Reviews
Allure Magazine's beauty editors share their favorite aluminum-free, natural deodorant picks, including the Jason Dry Spray, a green vegan pick from Tarte, and a baking soda-based formula from Native. Check out the 19 natural deodorants that have proven their efficacy time and time again. → Read More