If “Vacation Skin” Were a Product, It’d Be These Bronzing Drops
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 […]
Goodbye, Expensive Appointments—Hello, Chic Press-On Sets
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 […]
5 Top K-Beauty Trends of 2026, According to an Expert
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In 2013, my husband Dave and I hauled a beat-up, fire-engine-red suitcase overflowing with sheet masks, toners, snail creams, and pimple patches to the Hester Street Fair, a weekend market on the Lower East Side in New York […]
9 Best Retinol Eye Creams to Target Crow’s Feet and Sagging
2023 RCA on Figure by Eva WangSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Fine lines, loss of elasticity, crow's feet, and other signs of aging are inevitable (thanks, collagen production decline), but the best retinol eye cream can slow down the process—should you want to, of course. Adding retinoids (a.k.a. the umbrella term used to […]
7 Best Humidifiers for Dry Skin for Year-Round Hydration
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Winter is coming, and between the cold outdoors and the dry air radiating from your heaters, you’ll need backup from the best humidifiers for dry skin. Dryness is a common issue that spikes during this time of the year, and, of […]
These Nourishing Oils Make Ragged Cuticles Look Brand-New
2022 BOB Clean by Yana SheptovetskayaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If winter’s biting cold is already wreaking havoc (read: extreme dryness) on your hands, adding the best cuticle oils to your hand-care routine can provide the skin-softening and strengthening support your nails need to look and feel their best. Dry air, combined with […]
8 Best Scalp Exfoliators That Break Down Buildup and Flakes
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best scalp exfoliators are more than just another step in your hair-care routine—they play an important role in helping you manage flakes, excess oil, and product buildup right at the root. While your daily shampoo takes care of surface grime, […]