Editor’s tip: Try this serum if other vitamin C formulas have caused irritation in the past—it features anti-inflammatory ingredients like niacinamide and algae extract. Key ingredients: vitamin C, kale, spinach, hyaluronic acid | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently Asked Questions Is there a wrinkle serum that really works? That depends on how lofty your expectations are. If … Read more
Editor’s tip: Je Joue also sells a collection of lingerie and sex accessories in case you want to spice things up even further. Type: G-spot vibrator | Settings: 35 vibration settings | Waterproof: yes | Battery: USB rechargeable | Lube compatibility: water-based lube compatible Best Customization: Womanizer Duo 2 Why it’s worth it: Punch-packing, spot-smacking, … Read more
Key ingredients: tremella mushroom extract, vegan squalane oil, shea butter, cocoa butter | Fragrance-free: no Best for Mature Skin: OneSkin OS-O1 Body Topical Supplement One Skin OS-O1 BODY Topical Supplement Why we love it: OneSkin’s OS-O1 BODY Topical Supplement is a daily moisturizer, yes, but it’s so much more. It uses a proprietary peptide to … Read more
Key ingredients: turnip extract, pro-vitamin b5, sodium PCA | Fragrance-free: no | Sulfate-free: yes | Who it’s for: people with fine, limp hair that’s dry Best Nourishing: Amika Big Hit Volumizing Shampoo Amika Big Hit Volumizing Shampoo Why we love it: Just like how caffeine wakes you up, it can give your hair the same … Read more
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By day, I’m Allure’s senior editor, writing and editing stories on the latest developments in the beauty industry. By night—and sometimes early the next morning—I’m at the gym. Exercising is one way I prioritize and invest in myself. Whether I’m going for a slow jog on the treadmill or sweating profusely at a HIIT class, … Read more
Key ingredients: soybean oil | Shades: 6 Best Micro-Tip: Merit Brow 1990 Allure shopping director Shanna Shipin applying the Merit Brow 1990 Ultra Fine Eyebrow Gel Pencil Shanna Shipin Why it’s worth it: Whether you have ultra-thick or ultra-skinny brows, we bet you’ll love the Merit Brow 1990 for its slender stature. This micro brow … Read more
Editor’s tip: We also love this shampoo’s unique scent of rosemary, peppermint and spearmint that fills our bathrooms everytime we lather it on our scalps. Key ingredients: micellar water, rosemary leaf extract, glycerin, white vinegar | Who it’s for: people who want a squeaky-clean feel Frequently Asked Questions Why is my hair oily? This question … Read more
%20gifts%20for%20book%20lovers%20102024%20lede.jpg "11 Best Gifts for Book Lovers & Audiobook Fans—Reviews, Photos")
It’s the first-ever Kindle with color display, which is A Big Deal for fans of the original black-and-white tech. The 7-inch screen will finally be able to project book covers in all their vibrancy, highlighted sections in yellow, orange, blue, and pink hues. The Colorsoft is at the top of my list, not only for … Read more
In 2018, police showed up at a nondescript industrial warehouse in New York’s Brooklyn Navy Yard to investigate reported counterfeits. Federal agents were looking for knockoff military gear as part of an investigation into a distributor, called California Surplus, that had secured a $20 million contract to supply the U.S. military with specialized uniforms. They’d … Read more
Good news for beauty aficionados everywhere: The best early Amazon Black Friday deals have begun to unfurl. Odds are your favorite makeup, skin-care, and hair-care brands are in on the fun. Because everyone at Allure is deeply dialed in, we’ve rounded up some of the best on-sale items in our carts, and our eyes are staying … Read more
