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Illustration by Briana Rengifo/Allure; Source images: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story At the American Infusion Center’s location on lower Broadway in Manhattan, La-Z-Boy recliners with laptop tables are positioned in front of windows overlooking the Hudson River. The majority of people sitting in those seats—click-clacking away on their computers with an IV […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There are beauty sales, and then there are the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty deals—the rare event during which you can stock up on editor-approved favorites, exclusive value sets, and luxury splurges all in one place. From July 18 […]

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Red eyeliner has a bit of a PR problem. For decades, makeup artists in movies and television have relied on using red around the eyes to tell us a character has been crying, hasn't slept in three days, or—if we're really leaning hard into the drama—has […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I don't know about you, but I have been feeling the heat—literally and figuratively. Much of the United States has been under quite the heatwave, but you know what instantly cooled down my sweaty, humid self? One glimpse of Hailey Bieber's new nail color! OK, I'm exaggerating, […]

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story To say we’re having a vanilla moment is an understatement. Vanilla is everywhere, and so are the best vanilla perfumes: standing next to you on the subway, walking past you in a crowded restaurant, and on the best-seller […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I look at red carpet photos for a living, so I'm pretty used to gorgeous gowns and glam. But once in awhile, a premiere look absolutely stops me in my tracks—or, more accurately, my scroll—and literally takes my breath away. Enter Zendaya at the New York City […]

Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A makeup sponge What it does: Blends and diffuses base products, like foundation and concealer, for a smooth, seamless finish Who it’s for: Allure Beauty Box subscribers—exclusively! As someone who’s constantly testing new foundations, concealers, and cream blushes and bronzers, I can never have […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You may be long out of school, but is it time to graduate? If you’re ready to level up from your beginner-level retinol serum, the best retinal serums and creams can deliver faster results in your skin-care routine. […]

$36 at Makeup by MarioSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A lightweight liquid bronzer and contour serum What it does: Adds warmth and soft definition with a skin-like finish Who it’s for: Anyone intimidated by traditional contour products My mornings usually look the same: coffee, Wordle, makeup, sprint to the […]

$40Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A peptide-powered heat protectant and blowout styler What it does: Helps protect hair while leaving it smoother and shinier. Who it’s for: Anyone who blow-dries or heat styles their hair regularly Anyone who’s spent a summer in New York City knows humidity and fine […]