Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you have naturally wavy hair that falls flat by midday—or just fails to hold any shape whatsoever—you might need to rethink how you’re washing. The best shampoos for wavy hair can be crucial when it…

Courtesy subjectSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story For months, I debated whether to get an upper blepharoplasty to address my increasingly heavy, hooded lids. Before committing to surgery, I tried a lineup of less-invasive in-office treatments—including energy-based devices, a neuromodulator “brow lift,” and regenerative treatments—to tighten the skin and…

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If your skin looks shiny by midday—and your base makeup consequently slides off—good news: The best foundations for oily skin can work wonders to keep your skin gleaming, but not greasy. And these days,…

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Ever spritz a fragrance only for it to disappear before lunch? The best long-lasting perfumes won’t quit on you. These days, we require more from our beauty products: foundations that stay in place for…

Photos: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story They say if you got it, you should flaunt it. The fall makeup trends of 2026 are all in service of letting your best features take center stage, whether you want the focus to be on your lips, your lashes, or…

Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We tend to think of hair and skin as two separate concerns. But the place they meet, at the hair follicle, is precisely where a common and often overlooked type of eczema can show up. Follicular eczema is a subtype of atopic dermatitis,…

James EmmermanSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The inaugural season of Allure Perspectives will explore one of the most controversial and medically researched parts of a woman’s body: breasts. Through expert interviews, personal stories, and historical context, the podcast series, hosted by editor in chief Jessica Cruel, will examine how…

Illustration by Allure; Source images: Getty Images, Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “What do you mean that Ulta Beauty is one of Flock camera’s biggest customers?” a weary-looking Cheyenne Hunt asked her followers in a video posted to Instagram and TikTok on Wednesday. People quickly jumped into…

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you're not yet using one of the best urea moisturizers, you might want to start. For the uninitiated, urea is a compound naturally found in your skin, according to Maya Thosani, MD, a board-certified dermatologist…

Collage: Allure; Source images: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Last Wednesday, Meta—the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram—agreed to pay out roughly $18 billion dollars in a landmark settlement. The agreement will impact 48 states, the District of Columbia, and other U.S. territories, and came about because…