Editor Tip: The gloss has a nice vanilla-y flavor, which is a pleasant cool down from whatever tingling you may experience. Key Ingredients: Volulip, hyaluronic acid, vitamin B3 | Finish: Sheer | Available Shades: 7 Best Cooling: E.l.f. Cosmetics Lip Plumping Gloss E.L.F. E.L.F. Cosmetics Lip Plumping Gloss Why It’s Worth It: The affordable E.l.f. … Read more
A trip to cloud nine is a big lift (it’s a long haul, expensive, hotel rooms get sold out, etc.). But dreamy cloud skin is a pretty good compromise. This soft-focus, matte, marshmallowy look is an angelic wedding day look that isn’t very hard to achieve. “It’s basically just healthy, fresh-looking skin without a reflective … Read more
We’ll be honest: “Serena Williams makeup line” was not on Allure’s 2024 celebrity beauty brand bingo card. When Wyn Beauty arrived at Allure HQ several months ago, we were a little surprised and very skeptical (the celebrity beauty brand fatigue is real). But we started using it — we’re here to do the work — … Read more
It’s been a long time since we felt the need to sing Lil Mama’s, “My lip gloss is popping, my lip gloss is cool…” But with the amount of ooey gooey lip products currently overflowing from our makeup bags, the song has never felt more relevant. That decade-defining anthem, timed with the popularity of Lancôme … Read more
Story time: glosses are usually not my forte, but after getting a much-needed re-up on my lip filler, I’ve decided to dip my foot (err, lips?) into their sticky, tacky waters. Lip glosses are usually nothing revolutionary, and most of the formulas on the market have a nearly-identical shine, shimmer, and texture — honestly, this … Read more
Senior editor Jesa Marie Calaor holding the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer. Lip glosses have come and gone from the slip pocket inside my purse. It’s precious, easy-to-access real estate — holding the beauty products I never leave the house without. (That, and the occasional neatly folded receipt.) That’s where I permanently … Read more
Our lips get lots of love on the color front, but when it comes to skin care — not so much. The best lip balms with SPF ensure that the delicate skin on our lips (which is one of the most susceptible areas to the elements) stays protected. Thankfully, there’s a special category of lip … Read more
