You’re blushing! my sister cries with delight. We’re playing on the front steps of our London house and have just heard skateboard wheels approaching. I am 13 and in love with the skateboard’s owner, a boy who lives up the street whom I’ve never actually spoken to. He has long sandy hair and an American … Read more
“As a cream blush enthusiast—some might say hoarder—I’m constantly trying to Marie Kondo my stash. Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color avoids the chop every time because of its ease of use and color payoff,” says Allure’s Hunter Lacey. I tried out the cream blush sticks for myself and quickly saw why: The shades in … Read more
Last year, we were all about the strawberry—but this summer, it’s the pomegranate. From a glossy, clear hue on our nails to an off-duty fashion choice, we can’t escape the deep red-pink color, nor do we want to. And in a summer that’s particularly obsessed with blush (just look to Rhode’s collection of pocket-sized shades … Read more
Who doesn’t like an easy makeup hack that makes your complexion glow? Throw in the fact that the very same beauty tip works brilliantly on women of all ages, and we think it’s worth shouting about. This glowy blush blending technique guarantees a radiant, seamless finish—as well as an instant skin refresh in minutes. The … Read more
I may be two generations away from Alpha (proud millennial here), but I’ve always seen beauty as an extension of my everyday life. After all, I work at Allure—applying a lip tint feels as natural as making my morning coffee. About the ingredients Stax has a soft, cloudlike texture, so it can’t exist in the … Read more
When it comes to makeup, TikTok is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Recently, beauty girls on the app are loving the sunset blush technique, which uses two shades of blush and a highlighter to recreate the light of a perfect beachside sunset across the skin. Think of it as your best golden hour, ever. TikTok … Read more
Layer the two formulas for maximum impact (Ta recommends starting with the powder) or wear the cream color alone for a perfectly even, luminous finish. Key Ingredients: Patented biomimetic pigments (mimic ceramides for a conditioning effect), mica, silica, capric triglyceride | Finish: Radiant | # of Shades: 12 Best Blush Compact: LYS Beauty Higher Standard Satin Matte … Read more
Even the most cynical can agree: Weddings always feel a little magical. Call it love in the air or the massive floral budget, but a shimmery ethereal look feels appropriate for such an enchanted day. And nothing quite says magic and whimsy more than frosted eyeshadow. “This trend works for all weddings because you can … Read more
Your appearance is influenced by several factors, however, most commonly by your genetics. This can therefore make it seem as if there is no way to alter the way you look. But as pro make-up artists prove again and again, the power of cosmetics should not be overlooked. One make-up expert revealed a simple 30-second … Read more
Since its conception in 1999, the Nars Blush has been smashed and smeared across magazine pages, endured the chaos backstage at Fashion Week, and traveled across the globe in the handbags of beauty lovers. It has earned its share of accolades, including seven Allure Best of Beauty Awards (no easy feat) and Hall of Fame … Read more
