Courtesy of brandSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story At what point does an eye shadow palette stop being considered a luxury makeup purchase and start qualifying as a future family heirloom? Those willing to spend $340 on the new Louis Vuitton LV Ombres Monogram Eyeshadow Palettes will be faced with this very question, forced …
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Few things give away an overdue haircut faster than split ends, a.k.a. the scraggly strands that instantly make hair look rough and frizzy. The best split-end serums can make damaged hair look dramatically healthier, smoother, and shinier temporarily, though they won’t …
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It's a time-honored tradition for a beloved, much-swooned-over heartthrob to ditch their signature hairstyle and reach for the clippers. Over the years, we've seen this phenomenon occur many times, including when Justin Timberlake buzzed off his curls to signify a new chapter post-*NSYNC, To All the Boys …
$68 at Medik8Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A lightweight but potent peptide serum What it does: Helps plumps up skin and smooths fine lines Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a firming, wrinkle-reducing treatment Everyone is talking about peptides these days, but at Allure, we’ve been waxing poetic about …
Courtesy subjectSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story My best friend Leah and I have been planning matching tattoos for years. We grew up together in London, but as we now live on separate continents—I moved to Florida five years ago—we wanted to do something special together to mark our 50th birthdays. “Twin tattoos” seemed …
Photos: Courtesy of brand; Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Plenty of beauty trends come and go only to return a decade later, like the French manicure, for example, or body shimmer, or even claw clips. But another fad from the early aughts appears to be making a comeback—and the Allure office can’t …
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story A slicked-back bun looks simple. In theory, you create one by just pulling your hair back and twisting it into a knot. Voilà: instant model-off-duty elegance, right? In reality, you’re standing in front of a mirror a half hour after you were supposed to be out the door …
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Melasma is one of the most common—and stubborn—forms of hyperpigmentation, which is why so many people are on the hunt for the best products for melasma. “Melasma is a pigmentary disorder that appears as lacy, reticulated brown patches,” says Corey L. …