Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story What does a mermaid wear when she’s off duty? Like the great folklorists of yore, I found myself contemplating this question over a Diet Coke under woven light fixtures and draped plant fronds at a bustling Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago. Unlike those writers, I, however, have the pleasure…
Alyssa LatellaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The Allure Best of Beauty 2026 Box has arrived. Packed with 30 award-winning products, including 17 Best of Beauty 2026 winners, this limited-edition collection is valued at more than $740—for just $125 for Allure readers with code ALLUREACCESS The year was 1996. Brad and Gwyneth were together;…
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Olandria’s hair doesn’t know what “pick a lane” means. And thank goodness for that. We’ve watched her go from a high ponytail and extra-long fringe to a golden-blonde updo to other distinctly different takes on her gorgeous brand of glamour, so she’s clearly perfectly happy to…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story With so many K-beauty fans on the Allure staff (with me arguably being the biggest, hi!), it’s hardly a surprise that more than a handful of Korean skin-care, makeup, and hair-care products have earned our most prestigious stamp of…
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Dakota Johnson says it's time to go one step further than matching your nails to your toes, your lipstick, or a gown. Instead, the Verity star has something more intimate in mind—matching your manicure to your exposed undies! Stay with us here. Johnson is a noted fan…
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Frances Bean Cobain isn't exactly a red-carpet regular, and I totally get it. If my parents were '90s music legends (hers are Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, if you're new to the planet), I'd probably lie low most of the time too. But she celebrated her…
$21.50 at Derma ESave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A high-potency vitamin C serum that does the most—but in the least irritating way What it does: Gives dull skin a concentrated boost of brightness, evens out your complexion, and leaves skin glowy? Yes, yes, and yes Who it’s for: Vitamin…
$5.25 at Dr. Paw PawSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A tinted balm that works on lips, cheeks, and eyes in a very of-the-moment shade of brown What it does: Adds a buildable wash of color wherever you swipe it, while ingredients like pawpaw, aloe, and olive oil keep your…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Nothing ruins your mood quite like developing pit stains (or constantly checking for said stains) and BO halfway through your day. Luckily, the best clinical-strength deodorants keep you dry and odor-free until your next shower. Unlike standard or natural formulas (which…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Do you really need two separate moisturizers? You might! While daytime formulas are typically made to layer easily under sunscreen and makeup, the best night creams have the luxury of going richer—and can sneak in actives you might prefer to use…