‘I’m a make-up artist – try this hack to instantly slim your face’

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

Nars Blush Relaunched With a New Formula, Feel, and Compact — Review With Photos

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

Beauty Bakerie Cotton Candy Champagne Blushlighter Palette – Review

Beauty Bakerie’s Cotton Candy Champagne Blushlighter Palette has everything I love about blush and highlighters in one formula — and the quartet of shades means I’m able to mix and customize. The shimmers aren’t as intense as standalone highlighters, which is perfect because I don’t usually wear highlighter and normally go a little heavy-handed with … Read more

These Are the Prettiest Makeup Trends for Spring 2024

At Maison Margiela’s spring haute couture show, “alien” skin captivated the attention of beauty aficionados around the globe — and the mysterious look dreamed up by makeup artist Pat McGrath made just about everything else in the makeup-sphere seem down-to-earth. “It’s painterly, it’s fluid, it’s free,” says makeup artist Romy Solemani about the supernatural glow … Read more

The March 2024 Allure Beauty Box is a Springtime Beauty Refresh — See All the Products Inside

With spring right around the corner, I’m ready to lighten things up a bit. That’s not to say I’m starting any serious spring cleaning projects, especially when revamping my beauty routine feels a lot more doable and the payoff is so huge. The products inside The March Allure Beauty Box all have fresh, dewy springtime … Read more

The New LYS Glow Blush Stick Just Made My Makeup Routine One Step Shorter — Review, Photos

Few things will make me audibly gasp in the middle of a crowded restaurant, but after swatching the new LYS Higher Standards Glow Blush Stick, I couldn’t help but loudly share my delighted surprise with my fellow Sant Ambroeus patrons. It was during the breakfast rush and I was meeting with LYS Beauty founder Tisha … Read more

Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Review — See Photos

As TikTok users devour edible beauty trends, it’s not surprising that products look more delicious these days. The latest example is Milk Makeup’s new Cooling Water Jelly Tint, a lip and cheek tint that is reminiscent of gummy worms, Jell-O, and other gelatin-based desserts. The tint comes in four punchy shades (Burst, a vivid fuchsia, … Read more

Why the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Blush Is So Darn Good — Review

To find its way into my permanent rotation, a blush must do three things: deliver plenty of pigment in one swipe, last without touchups at least until my lunch break, and seamlessly blend with my skin to create a natural-looking flush. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Glow Blush knocks all three right out of the proverbial … Read more