Swan Beauty; Elizabeth GulinoSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Since my freshman year of college, I’ve used the same tiny, silver makeup mirror I picked up with my mom during a dorm-shopping trip at Bed Bath & Beyond. We bought it alongside twin XL bedsheets, bath towels, and a shower caddy that have all…
Liudmila Chernetska / Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Waking up with frizzed ends, flattened roots, or a creased face from your pillow is a familiar frustration, which is exactly why the best silk pillowcases have become an essential part of our nighttime hair-care (and skin-care) routines. Unlike cotton, which can grip hair…
Design by Bella GeraciSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you live by your to-do lists the way I do, you might see wedding planning as your Super Bowl. You booked a venue (check), picked out flowers (check), and sent out invitations (touchdown!). Your calendar might be so full that your wedding beauty details—like…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands; Source images: Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Korean skin care has a way of setting the bar—and then raising it again. From first-of-their-kind textures to innovative ingredients that actually deliver, K-beauty has consistently earned a place in our routines. Over the years, Allure’s Best of Beauty…
Kimberly ButlerSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story This story has been updated to include additional reporting and new details. Joan Kron started working at Allure in 1991, at the age of 63. That first year, an assignment on plastic surgery consultations led Kron to get her own facelift. It was love at first lift,…
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When you've got a beauty vision, you'll do whatever it takes to bring that vision to life—even playing chemist! In Hailey Bieber and manicurist Zola Ganzorigt's case, that meant mixing four different nail polish colors to create the perfect shade. Bieber attended the 2026 Grammy Awards to…
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Whether or not nail art works on short nails is a matter of personal preference. Sure, some of the more elaborate looks do well on a longer patch of acrylic real estate—three-dimensional designs and intricate details can get a little crowded on shorties—but that doesn't mean…
Photo: Warner Bros. PicturesSave 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 Siân Miller, the hair and makeup designer for…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When it comes to finding the best face serums for aging skin, we’re firmly in the camp that aging isn’t a problem that needs “fixing.” Skin changes with time, and while you don’t have to fight it, you can support it…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands; Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When it comes to achieving a dewy, hydrated complexion, nothing delivers the way the best hyaluronic acid serums do. Don't be fooled by the fact that it has "acid" in its name—unlike its exfoliating counterparts, hyaluronic acid is a moisture…