Avid readers of Allure (that’s you, right?) know how much our editors love the Airwrap. The multitasking device has earned itself multiple Best of Beauty Awards for its ability to style hair quickly and efficiently without heat, leaving behind a glossy finish. Now, the brand is releasing a new, souped-up version—somehow adding more to a … Read more
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We know what you’re thinking. For skeptics who might say that is a lot of effort just for the application of your products, consider what happens when you use too little—or worse, too much product. “Using too much product may lead to excessive buildup, flaking, or a greasy appearance when it comes to the level … 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
Backstage at Oscar de la Renta’s pre-spring 2025 show this morning, makeup artist Hung Vanngo prepped model Candice Swanepoel for the runway. Her skin was radiant, ethereal, gleaming… all the adjectives you’d associate with the most shimmery serum or creamy highlighter. So when I asked Vanngo to share his product secrets, I was surprised when … Read more
Not all superheroes wear capes; some just create makeup for dark skin tones that isn’t jet black. Although people with darker skin still struggle to find complexion products that match their skin, U.K. brand Made by Mitchell has stepped in to prove that making those products is, indeed, possible. BeautyTok already loved the makeup brand … 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
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
If suds are your thing, you’ll still get a nice lather out of this product, even without the sulfates, an ingredient you won’t find in any of the Cécred formulas, in addition to artificial dyes, BPA, BHA, BHT, DEA, formaldehyde, microbeads, mineral oil, phthalates, PEGs, and silicones. Cruel: The hydrating shampoo really lathers. While I … Read more
One of those people is Calice Becker, vice president perfumer at Givaudan, director of Givaudan Perfumery School in Paris, and the nose behind Dior J’Adore and other iconic fragrances. In 2018, she saw an opportunity to streamline the complicated development process and spearheaded the birth of Carto, an AI-powered tool that is the “brain” of … Read more
Story time: glosses are usually not my forte, but after getting a much-needed re-up on my lip filler, I’ve decided to dip my foot (err, lips?) into their sticky, tacky waters. Lip glosses are usually nothing revolutionary, and most of the formulas on the market have a nearly-identical shine, shimmer, and texture — honestly, this … Read more
