2026

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best tretinoin alternatives can get you surprisingly close to that smooth, even, glowier-looking skin—just without the prescription or the adjustment period that sometimes comes with it. Because while tretinoin (a.k.a. retinoic acid) is widely considered the gold standard, it’s not […]

Josalyn AndromedaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson interviewed Euphoria department head Donni Davy in the makeup trailer as season three […]

Courtesy of @acenails_andbeauty, @sansungnails, and @banicured_Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Gem nails capture our collective desires in 2026: the craving for more color, joy, and a time when we were less plugged in. “They are a nod to our whimsical childhoods, but also high fashion,” says Bana Jarjour, a New York City-based nail […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Ask a beauty editor and they'll tell you: The best mascaras are an honorary member of the "phone, wallet, keys" mantra you mumble before heading out the door. Our must-have formulas extend our natural lashes to the heavens […]

Andy JacksonSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If I had a nickel for every time I recommended at-home hair extensions to a friend, I’d be retired and living in Capri. But I’m often met with concerns that oscillate between “I could never put them on myself” and “I don’t even know where to begin”—both […]