Looking back to more minute planetary shifts this month, on Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury shifts into sexy Scorpio, lighting up your pleasurable 5th House. This is an erotic transit, Cancer. If you’re dating or hooking up with someone, you’ll find yourself coming out of your crab shell, curious to explore new kinks, … Read more
As soon as the temperature drops a few degrees, people instinctually crave a pumpkin spice latte—and a warmer hair color. Red to be specific. Mulled wine and coppery tones to be even more specific. I should know; I flip-flop between brown and red hair at the pace of two sugar-highed toddlers on a see-saw. 2024 … Read more
Earlier this year, Pluto moved into Aquarius, the humanitarian of the zodiac, after moving out of ambitious Capricorn, where it entered in 2008. Now, on Friday, October 11, Pluto goes direct, ending a retrograde, into Capricorn, where it first dipped back to in September. It will stay in this sign until November, before moving back … Read more
But back to the more day-to-day shifts happening this month. On Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury slides into intense Scorpio, affecting your 3rd House of Communication. This could lead to fights, dirty talk, or, honestly, both. It’s important to get plenty of sleep while Mercury is in Scorpio, or else you could say … Read more
A few days later, on Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury moves into intense Scorpio, affecting your 2nd House of Possessions. This energy can help you stand up for yourself, especially as it pertains to financial negotiations. But Scorpio energy is intense and a bit unwieldy, so make sure to think before you think. … Read more
Colostrum’s exact composition, as in the concentrations of specific antibodies, growth factors, and proteins, changes based on the species it’s coming from—though Manaker says all colostrum produced by mammals serves the same basic purpose of providing newborns with nutrients and immune protection. “These variations ensure that colostrum is tailored to meet the unique immunological and … Read more
As someone who reaches for floral, citrus, or fresh, green fragrances—basically, anything that’s the opposite of warm scents like vanilla—Allure’s senior beauty editor Paige Stables didn’t expect Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk to pique her senses. But at first spritz, she says, the namesake blend of vanilla and milk (plus musk and peony rose) dried down … Read more
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Rarely has anyone exploded onto any scene with the sheer ferocity of pop star Chappell Roan. The Missouri-bred singer is breaking performance records, working overtime to bring back the pencil-thin eyebrow, and inspiring our fall manicures. She’s also managed to do the seemingly impossible: style and maintain curly bangs, even when performing in the heat … Read more
Though we often forget, the current beauty landscape owes a lot to the YouTubers of the 2010s. Content creators like Jackie Aina, Patrick Starr, and Michelle Phan taught us how to carve the perfect cut crease, apply individual lashes, and find the best foundation matches for our skin tones. Only a few of those creators … Read more
A blood test is needed to diagnose a magnesium deficiency, but some potential signs include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, restless leg syndrome, and poor nail growth. In cases where a true deficiency is found, doctors are likely to recommend a magnesium supplement. Certain health conditions, such as alcoholism, and certain medications, such as … Read more
