Diane Ackerman 
A Melbourne couple selling a PlayStation and games bundle on Facebook Marketplace before moving overseas received a rude shock when a potential buyer unleashed on them. After the man’s attempt to get $30 off the selling price turned nasty, the sellers were berated with violent threats. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Facebook Marketplace buyer unleashes on … Read more
We know firsthand how hard it can be to find the best makeup organizers to streamline your vanity and sort your precious products. Even Allure editors are well acquainted with the uphill battle of keeping makeup and skin-care essentials organized. Whether it’s due to limited countertop space, a touch of absent-mindedness, or if you’re a dedicated collector without a dedicated … Read more
Did you take it one step too far in the drinks department last night? I’d hazard a guess you aren’t the only one–not least because I’m also in the same boat. When things get a little too merry around Christmas, we all need a little helping hand so that we–and our livers–can start to feel … Read more
When I’m really craving a sweet treat, sometimes indulging in store-bought cookies and desserts packed with preservatives can kill the vibe. I’m more for sweets that don’t leave you feeling overly full or with a sugar-induced hangover, especially when the holidays roll around, and healthy eating isn’t always on the table. If a lighter option … Read more
Ah, slugging season is here. As the weather gets colder and drier and our skin needs serious hydration, skin slugging has become the go-to method to relieve dry skin during the fall and winter months. Skin slugging is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of an occlusive product, such as a petroleum-based healing … Read more
When Paul Viggers woke up and caught his father sneaking in with their presents on Christmas Eve 1965 “with no bearded old man in a red suit anywhere to be seen”, his main feeling was embarrassment for his brother. “After all, I was only eight and was already a bit suspicious … but he was … Read more
Gone are the days when shoppers would line up outside Myer and David Jones in the city centres to be let in at the crack of dawn on Boxing Day to secure the best deals. While this certainly made for an entertaining start to December 26, the rise of online shopping has helped customers — … Read more
I’m partial to moisturizers that take a Hippocratic approach to skin care: do no harm. All I want is smoother, softer skin without irritation or (my biggest beauty pet peeve) pilling. And that’s exactly what Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Marine Cream delivers with a low-key but highly effective blend of humectants and emollients (like glycerin and dimethicone). … Read more
Besides an ill-fated immersive play I starred in at my liberal arts college, I don’t have much experience on stage. At queer bars, I’ve always considered myself more of a rhythm-challenged spectator; someone who politely tucks a five dollar bill into a dancer’s jockstrap, then retreats into my own world of exchanging low-stakes gossip between … Read more
The holidays have been here for a minute, and if you aren’t already in the midst of festive mayhem, then I’m sure it’s about to sneak up on you. (Like, tomorrow!) Between the parties, planning, and all the presents to buy, our plates are full. And with all the activity comes a packed social calendar. … Read more
