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How Painted by Esther Helped a New Generation Become Blush Obsessed — Interview
Courtesy of Kosas and Painted by EstherSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Long before we were all talking about Barbie blush, before Olandria and some Real Housewives went viral for their draped flushes, Ngozi Esther Edeme (a.k.a. Painted By Esther) was posting her work online, laying the foundation for her reputation as bold blush’s […]
Florence Pugh’s Turquoise Eyeliner Is the Summer Makeup Trend to Watch — See Photos
Photo: Faye BrowneSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Summer may not officially start for another few weeks, but we all know the summer vibes really begin in late May—early June at the latest. And there's no better proof of that than the way people's appearances start to subtly shift: more open-toed shoes, more breezy […]
I Got Chin Filler for the First Time—See the Before-and-After Photos
Courtesy of Entière DermatologySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story My jaw ate my chin. At least, that’s what it looked like to me. Every time I looked in the mirror from the side, all I could see was the general lack of structure along my jawline to my chin. “You have a mildly recessed […]
Does the New Marc Jacobs Beauty Live Up to the Original? 5 OG Fans Put It to the Test
Courtesy of brandSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story So far, 2026 has been a year of long-awaited comebacks. Hillary Duff hits the stage after 18 years; Ariana Grande after seven. Fans waited five years for Euphoria season three to air on HBO and two decades for The Devil Wears Prada 2 to arrive in […]
Neck Sagging Stands No Chance Against These Lifting Creams
Collage: Jemeria Davison / Images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you're overlooking your neck skin, you're not alone. However, you should pay close attention to that delicate, aging-susceptible area. Worry not: The best neck creams can help minimize and prevent sagging skin, crepiness, and dark spots. If you didn't already […]
6 Best Bacne Sprays for Hard-to-Reach Breakouts
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Breakouts on your back can be annoying to clear—and even harder to reach. The good news? The best bacne sprays can help on both, ahem, fronts. Formulated with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and hypochlorous acid, these products help […]
Jennifer Lopez Goes Goth With Her Barely-There Brows—See Photos
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Jennifer Lopez has gone through many style evolutions through her long career, from her “Jenny from the block” persona of the early 2000s to her glamorous Hollywood aesthetic of today. But one element of her look has always remained the same—her glowing makeup that has you instantly […]
4 Black Women Over 50 on Going Natural During Menopause
Courtesy of subjectsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “I’m just going to cut the rest of it off.” These words looped through Susan Wiley’s mind as she sat in the salon chair, working up the courage to finally part ways with her relaxed hair. The 60-year-old had permed her hair every six weeks for […]
Why We’re Still Seduced by Marilyn Monroe’s Doomed Glamour
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story On the occasion of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Allure revisits a story journalist and author Rebecca Mead wrote for our August 2012 issue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the star's death. In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the […]
Allure Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: Best Skin Care for Mature Skin
Design: Mark Baker-Sanchez; Photos: Courtesy of subjects and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Did you know there are only about 12,000 practicing dermatologists in the US? So, statistically speaking, with over 300,000 people voting in the Allure Readers’ Choice Awards, a few of you might be dermatologists. But it’s definitely safe to say […]