Content note: This story contains a mention of suicide ideation. Few singers have a more varied stable of alter-egos as Kim Petras: Y2K Beverly Hills bimbo; French supermodel; mother dominatrix; vintage movie starlet; vampiress of the night… The 31-year-old German singer has channeled countless “characters” throughout her career, each of them their own elaborate performance … Read more
In the summer, I tend to wear little or no makeup—I guess I use the sun as a form of makeup! Having said that, it’s really important to protect your skin from the sun. I love using L’Oréal’s Bright Reveal SPF 50—it leaves no white cast, it’s really light and not oily, and it works … Read more
I had to ask Crockett if she felt any remorse for attacking another woman’s body in her retort. After all, “bleach blonde bad built butch body” is an insult that tears another woman down in a worse way than commenting on false lashes. “I don’t. The goal was to make a point. If it’s OK … Read more
It’s hard not to feel delighted while perusing photographs of Grace Jones, who turns 76 today. Born in Jamaica, she quickly rose to prominence in the ’70s as a singer, model, and actress, working with everyone from Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin to Yves Saint Laurent—and famously frequenting Studio 54. With a powerful, disco-led aesthetic—from … Read more
Choosing the right shade of lipstick is just as important as picking a foundation that matches your skin. Lipstick, depending on its finish and shade, can give off a healthy glow and enhance your smile—as well as brightening your teeth by using color theory to give off the illusion of whiter enamel. There’s one rule … Read more
In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson spoke with the hair and makeup team from Bridgerton’s third season, who used intricately detailed makeup and hairstyling to tell … Read more
Marks and Spencer has finally launched its summer beauty bag for 2024 and shoppers can get the 12-piece skincare and makeup edit for just £30. This year’s version is bigger and better than previous ones, giving fans a chance to try the latest skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrances – all without breaking the bank. Everything inside is … Read more
Editor Tip: Top off your look with the Gen See Spectator Sport Mascara, which won a 2023 Best of Beauty Award for best waterproof mascara. Key Ingredients: Silica, aluminum, iron oxides, synthetic vitamin E | Available Shades: 12 (7 matte, 5 metallic) Best Travel Eye Shadow: Nudestix Magnetic Eye Color Nudestix Nudestix Magnetic Eye Color … Read more
Clean products may earn praise for what they leave out of their ingredient lists, but these winning skin, hair, and makeup products also deserve to be celebrated for everything they include: conscientious ingredients that don’t compromise on effectiveness and environmental awareness. Sure, there’s been some backlash against clean beauty, and we totally get that—some of … 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
