Editor Tip: Hold the wand vertically when tackling your lower lashes for extra precise application. Key Ingredients: Carnauba wax, beeswax, jojoba seed oil | Number of Shades: 2 Best for Bottom Lashes: MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash MAC MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash Why It’s Worth It: Makeup artist Lavonne points to MAC’s Extended Play Gigablack Lash as an industry-pro standard. “I … Read more
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Editor Tip: Spray starting at the roots, working down to the ends for the best effect. Key Ingredients: Cotton, orchid oil | Who It’s Good For: People with fine or color-treated hair. Frequently Asked Questions What does a volumizing hair product do? According to Toth, a volumizing hair product lifts roots from the scalp. “Some are simply weightless, some … Read more
Key Ingredients: Water, glycerin, green tea, rosemary leaf extract, rice bran extract, aloe | Finish: Radiant | Available Shades: 15 Best Value: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation Sephora Collection Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation Why It’s Worth It: If dropping over $50 on a bottle of foundation is out of the question, we … Read more
Editor Tip: It builds to a satisfying lather, unlike other formulas, and rinses clean. Key Ingredients: Grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E | Who It’s For: Anyone who doesn’t want to double cleanse | Fragrance-Free: Yes Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Why It’s … Read more
While every dry shampoo will take care of dirty, oily hair and let you go a day (or two) longer without washing your hair, some are formulated with styling ingredients that add volume, thickness, and texture. Some are also spiked with nourishing ingredients like conditioning glycerin and shine-enhancing antioxidants to target brittle texture, lackluster finishes, … Read more
# of Heat Settings: 2 | Attachments: None | Who It’s For: People who want lift and bounce Before using the Revlon hair dryer Symphony Barnes, Allure contributor After using the Revlon hair dryer Courtesy of Symphony Barnes for Allure How to select a hair dryer for your hair type? Whether you blow-dry daily or … Read more
The best Presidents’ Day sales are our favorite part of the much-needed, mid-winter three-day weekend we’ve been waiting for since the new year. If you’re still recovering from holiday spending but need a few new things at the top of 2024, now is the time to shop. Tons of brands and multi-retailer stores like Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty, … Read more
In nail care, it may come as no surprise that “formaldehyde may also cause skin irritation, as well as allergic reactions to this ingredient,” as stated by the FDA. Notably, California is not banning all formaldehyde-releasing preservatives — of which there are many — from products. Quaternium-15, for example, will no longer be allowed, but … Read more
As the saying goes, every rose has its thorns. But if your hair is the rose and the thorns are frizz, the best frizzy hair products that the world wide web has to offer are worth checking out. Thankfully, there are so many options to choose from, so when your strands are feeling a little … Read more
Never underestimate the power of the best body wash: It can leave your skin softer — and possibly healthier — after a couple of uses, impart a can’t-get-enough-of-it scent, and tackle everything from bacne to errant bumps. (Not to mention, body wash can double as a shaving cream in a pinch.) Our Top Picks: Unlike … Read more
