17 Apr, 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…
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…
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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…
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…

12 Influential Women Share the Lip Combos That Make Them Feel Powerful

Courtesy of subjects and Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story A signature lip has long been a power move—a way to command attention, express identity, and show up with confidence. Some of the most memorable women in history are associated with distinct lip looks. Marilyn Monroe’s red, and Taylor Swift’s, come to mind. […]

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Ilia Has Seriously Upgraded Our Lazy Girl Morning Routine

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Some brands break onto the beauty scene and become instant classics, and the best Ilia products have proven to be all-stars by Allure readers and editors alike. Spanning makeup and skin care, these “clean” formulas feature powerhouse, sensitive-skin-friendly […]

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16 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas From Allure’s Resident Moms

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best Mother’s Day gift ideas aren’t always the most obvious—they’re the ones that feel personal, thoughtful, and just a little indulgent. While flowers, gift cards, and breakfast in bed are lovely (and we’d never say no), this gift guide zeroes […]

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Clear Mascara Is the Makeup Essential You Didn’t Know You Needed

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You might remember them from middle school, but the best clear mascaras have come a long way since then. Today’s formulas are all about softening and conditioning your lashes—and in some cases, your eyebrows, too—with hydrating ingredients you’ll […]

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