Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best drugstore sunscreens have come a long way in proving that effective sun protection doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag. Simply put: “If a sunscreen is properly tested, broad-spectrum and used correctly, it doesn’t […]
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Why Dark Manicures Should Be Worn in the Summer
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Manifesting Extends Its False Promise to Beauty
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9 Best Foundations for Mature Skin That Smooth Texture and Blur Lines
CARLOS and ALYSESave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story As your skin changes, your makeup should evolve with it, and that starts with finding the best foundations for mature skin. These formulas deliver even texture, a healthy radiance, and fine-line-blurring coverage without clinging to dryness or settling where you don’t want it. Many of today’s […]
11 Common Skin Conditions on Dark Skin and How to Treat Them
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Bringing “The Odyssey” to Life Through Hair and Makeup Was Its Own Epic Journey
A collage of images of Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon as Odysseus, Zendaya as Athena, and Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” film.Photos: Universal PicturesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “It is a time of apparent magic….” This is how Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey begins. A single line of text […]
20 Short Gray Hairstyle Ideas to Inspire Your Look—See Photos
Photos: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Gray hair has officially shed its old, undeserved reputation. Instead of something to cover with color, it's something to savor. More and more people are growing out and leaning into their shimmering silver, and the only thing cooler than embracing the color is figuring out the […]