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Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Sure, I roll my eyes when I see that the store aisles are already jam-packed with Valentine's Day-themed merchandise barely a week into the new year. But deep down inside, I'm already thinking about all the ways I might want to celebrate the sappiest holiday of […]

Photo: Courtesy of NetflixSave 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 spoke with Sarah Hindsgaul and Eryn Krueger Mekash, the hair […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands, Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best bronzing drops are a shortcut to looking like you spent the weekend at the beach—minus the actual sun (because, of course, we know better). They’re how so many Allure editors stay so consistently glowy without committing to full-on […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story UPDATE (January 5, 2026): The future of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s proposed ban on hair-straightening products containing formaldehyde is now uncertain, as the organization has missed its self-imposed deadline of December 2025 to act. The proposal, which was introduced in 2023 and has been paused […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Thin, flaky lips getting you down? The best peptide lip treatments are quiet overachievers that can help, boosting collagen and flooding your pout with deep hydration. The result? Lips that look smoother, plumper, softer, and more nourished. And while all peptide […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I used to spend entire afternoons in the salon every two weeks, convinced there was no real substitute for a professional manicure. That changed once I started testing the best press-on nails during a stretch where I couldn’t […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story No crosses or stakes were present—not even the Slayer Scythe. Instead, Sarah Michelle Gellar’s dressing room featured items of mundane, not-vampire-slayer sensibilities: a craft services table with white roses, raw honey, and a Diptyque Baies candle. Standing in the wing, waiting for our conversation, I observed her […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best face massagers are an easy way to level up your skin-care routine and give your precious serums, cleansers, and creams some well-deserved support. Even if you think your regimen is par excellence, it's worth making room for these tools, […]

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We've had a sneaking suspicion that Gigi Hadid has been itching to move away from her signature blonde. Back in October, beauty watchers were buzzing when she walked the Victoria's Secret runway with a decidedly brunette look, and she's since been seen looking quite bronde. But […]

Vanessa GrandaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Ask any dermatologist, and they’ll tell you not to spend loads of money on trendy products or ingredients. Good, effective skin care is never rooted in buzz, but in long-studied, clinically backed science. Fortunately, in 2026, innovation is making science cool again. New delivery systems are giving […]