When it comes to what you should have in your kit, this look doesn’t require much. For the eyes, you need a good, long-lasting black eyeliner pencil (we like R.E.M. Beauty’s smudge-resistant Gel Pencil Eyeliner in Bardot for this) and a good liquid or gel eyeliner (Stila’s classic Smudge Pot, a longtime editor favorite, was … Read more
Clinique Black Honey lipstick has transcended time—through the ‘70s, ‘80s,’90s, the aughts, the 2010s— and it’s still glistening on lips in 2024. The your-lips-but-better pigment went viral before “going viral” was even a thing (first in 1971 as the original “honey pot” gloss and then throughout the 90s after it was reinvented into slim lipstick … Read more
As the dog days of summer approach, remember that it’s easy to fall short on safe sun practices—including wearing lip balm with SPF—even when you know better. The reality is that no body part is safe from the sun, and one of the most important and overlooked areas for protection from harmful UV rays is … Read more
What a time to be alive. There have simply never been as many makeup options available to us as there are right now, with incredible new products hitting the market every day. But what’s even more incredible is how loyal so many Allure readers are to foundations, lipsticks, and mascaras that have been around for … 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
A trip to cloud nine is a big lift (it’s a long haul, expensive, hotel rooms get sold out, etc.). But dreamy cloud skin is a pretty good compromise. This soft-focus, matte, marshmallowy look is an angelic wedding day look that isn’t very hard to achieve. “It’s basically just healthy, fresh-looking skin without a reflective … Read more
Editor Tip: The gloss has a nice vanilla-y flavor, which is a pleasant cool down from whatever tingling you may experience. Key Ingredients: Volulip, hyaluronic acid, vitamin B3 | Finish: Sheer | Available Shades: 7 Best Cooling: E.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Plumping Gloss E.L.F. E.L.F. Cosmetics Lip Plumping Gloss Why It’s Worth It: The affordable E.l.f. … Read more
It’s been a long time since we felt the need to sing Lil Mama’s, “My lip gloss is popping, my lip gloss is cool…” But with the amount of ooey gooey lip products currently overflowing from our makeup bags, the song has never felt more relevant. That decade-defining anthem, timed with the popularity of Lancôme … Read more
We’ll be honest: “Serena Williams makeup line” was not on Allure’s 2024 celebrity beauty brand bingo card. When Wyn Beauty arrived at Allure HQ several months ago, we were a little surprised and very skeptical (the celebrity beauty brand fatigue is real). But we started using it — we’re here to do the work — … Read more
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
