Lexi Novak
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11 Unexpected Fragrance Facts You Need To Know
How to buy, store, and wear fragrance to make your scents last longer. → Read More
These 15 Body Oils Are So Good, Your Skin Will Write You a Thank-You Letter
The thought of slathering oil all over your body may sound as comfortable as wearing soaking-wet jeans. But many natural formulas hydrate air-conditioner-dried skin without leaving behind a grease slick. → Read More
28 Best Creams for Curly Hair — 2020 Reviews
The best curl creams squash frizz without flattening texture and define spirals without making them crunchy. With nourishing ingredients to smooth, here are 28 picks for every wave, twist, and coil. → Read More
I Couldn't Believe How Full My Hair Was After Using Living Proof's Full Dry Volume Blast
The Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast volumizing spray bulks up dry hair with lighter-than-air ingredients. Here, a former Allure editor gives her first-hand review of the volume-boosting mist and why it's great for fine hair. → Read More
7 Reasons Your Skin Looks Dull — and How to Get a Glowing Complexion
If your skin has been looking lackluster, it could be for several different reasons, including dehydration and stress. So whether you need a simple at-home solution or more intense professional backup, here’s your guide to reversing dull skin and getting a glowing complexion. → Read More
Cetaphil's Famous Gentle Skin Cleanser Is So Damn Popular for a Reason
Here, an Allure contributor reviews the classic, dermatologist-loved Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. This lotion-like cleanser is incredibly gentle and leaves skin feeling clean and soft — not stripped, irritated, or greasy. → Read More
The Best Tinted Lip Balms at Every Price Point
When you want lip color and moisture, a tinted lip balm is your best bet. Great for no-makeup makeup looks, a swipe of any of these picks will give your lips a hint of saturated color with the comfort of a hydrating lip balm. → Read More
The Best Lip Balms (With SPF) to Wear in the Sun
I love reminiscing about the sun-drenched days of homemade juice pops and Slip 'n Slide. But one summer afternoon of my youth stands out, and not in a particularly charming way. After lolling by... → Read More
5 Couples Share Their Honest Thoughts About Pubic Hair
"What do you do?" "Where are you from?" "How do you prefer your pubic hair?" If you're breaking the ice with a near-stranger, some questions are considered more appropriate than others. But in the pursuit of journalism (and also because I'm an incred… → Read More
I Tried This New Bikini Trimmer And It Changed My Shower Game
Just like I've gone through many phases with the hair on my head (chopped way too short, flat-ironed to oblivion, overgrown), I've also gone through phases with my bikini-area hair. There was a very exhausting (and pricey) stretch during which I waxe… → Read More
St. Tropez One Night Only Finishing Body Gloss Review
St. Tropez One Night Only Finishing Body Gloss Review gives skin a reflective, glisten-y shine and a buildable tint that washes off with soap and water. → Read More
What Getting Nipple Piercings Feels Like, According to 3 Women
Three women open up about their experiences with nipple piercing and a piercer weighs in on what to expect before you get one. → Read More
How to Make Your Harley Quinn Costume the Best Ever
Alessandro Bertolazzi, the hair and makeup designer for the film, walks us through his extreme tool kit. → Read More
How Your Workout Can Cause Skin Damage — Just Like UV Rays
Dermatologist have discovered that recurrent heat exposure to your skin — like during workouts — can cause skin damage and bring about the signs of aging. → Read More
The 7 Best Natural Ingredients for Your Hair
The oils, clays, and herbs that can transform your hair — and we do mean transform. → Read More
4 Natural Skin-Care Ingredients That'll Transform Your Skin
Meet the natural wonders that are generating buzz — and transforming complexions. → Read More
Model Taylor Hill Talks Beauty, Role Models, and Working with Her Siblings
Victoria's Secret model Taylor Hill opened up to us in the July issue about her beauty routine, industry role models, and working with her siblings. → Read More
7 Reasons Your Skin Looks Dull — and How to Get a Glowing Complexion
Whether you need a simple at-home solution or more intense professional backup, here’s your guide to reverse dull skin and get a glowing complexion. → Read More
Why Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Is Still the Best Face Wash Ever
This lotion-like cleanser is incredibly gentle and leaves skin feeling clean and soft — not stripped, irritated, or greasy. → Read More
This ICONIC Volumizer Will Take You Straight Back to the '80s
This Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast volumizing spray bulks up dry hair with lighter-than-air ingredients. → Read More