Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Many of us are under the illusion that a celebrity arrives at their pre-event glam sessions looking somehow already perfect: recently showered, fresh-faced, a pristine canvas for the makeup artist and hairstylist. Martha Stewart, however—perhaps the least likely superstar to do so—is poking holes in that […]
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When your skin is easily irritated by what can feel like everything under the sun, the best sunscreens for sensitive skin may be your saving grace. The growing skin-care market is catering to those with reactive skin more […]
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you’re looking for one of the best Korean face exfoliators, you’ll quickly notice they don’t look—or feel—like the scrubs and peels you might be used to. In true K-beauty fashion, it’s less about aggressive resurfacing and more […]
Courtesy of David Kim's Soho Dermatology officeSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “Are you turning me into a robot?” I ask David Kim, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, as he places an oversized adhesive bandage connected to a cord on my lower back…and plugs it in. No, this isn’t The Jetsons, […]
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 7:02 A.M. ET ON APRIL 27, 2026] If there’s ever a time to stock up on your K-beauty favorites (or finally try the ones sitting in your cart), it’s Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event. The deals are good—like, restock-your-entire-routine […]
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The phrase “spring nails” likely brings to mind jellybean pastels and sweet floral nail art, less so a shiny, inky manicure. But Charlize Theron is here to prove that moody, gothy nails can be just the thing for the season, especially if you're not quite ready for […]
Source Images: Courtesy of @kalalastrzelbicka; Kassidy Silva; @chuenailsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Water beading on sun-warmed skin and sand clinging to ocean-dipped feet are just two of the sensations we look forward to each summer. And this year, those tactile experiences aren’t just on the beach, they’re showing up on our nails too. […]
Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story At Allure, we talk about foundation a lot. We chat about what we love, what’s been reformulated, and what our favorite makeup artists are using on their celebrity clients. Recently, however, the discussion has centered around foundations and getting older. As multiple Allure staffers enter their late […]
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We all love full, fluttery lashes, but when falsies or thick, waterproof mascaras lead to scratchiness, itchiness, and tears, the best mascaras for sensitive eyes can give our lids much-needed relief. Here's why: The ocular area is one of the most […]
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Almost every day, I scroll through Olive Young’s Korean website like it’s TikTok. I’m always on the hunt for emerging K-beauty trends, and the best-selling products and ingredients at the South Korean mega-retailer tend to influence beauty shelves here in the US months later. In February, I […]