The name of this Real Techniques quintet, Everyday Essentials Brush Set, says it all. You’ll be rotating between these four synthetic brushes — the Blush Brush has won a Best of Beauty Award, while the Setting Brush comes highly recommended by makeup artists — and one iconic orange sponge on the daily. They’ll buff in…

Dark spots, enlarged pores, and fine lines are all relatively common skin occurrences — but some of us would rather address these concerns instead of living with them. Since I’m a woman of color, hyperpigmentation is one of the biggest “issues” I have with my complexion, and making dark spots fade seems to be harder…

Rinse-out conditioners are essential hydrators that soften and smooth hair after cleansing, but the best leave-in conditioners go one step further. They linger, sink into hair follicles, and make a noticeable difference in how hydrated your hair looks. Plus, leave-ins offer a variety of extra benefits when it comes to UV protection and hair-type-specific styling…

Not to toot our own horn, but one of the easiest ways to ensure a beauty product you’re considering adding to your routine is a solid pick is to look for the Allure Best of Beauty seal. That familiar, bright-red circle indicates that a team of editors and experts has vetted it and given it…

For the reggaeton superstar, her latest album was a type of rebirth.

Doja Cat‘s Planet Her is more than just a fun album to listen to on repeat and sing along to at the top of your lungs with friends. (You know which lyric I’m talking about.) It’s spawned vibrant music videos and viral TikTok trends that have taken us into an alternate dreamy, iridescent universe —…

There are plenty of places where you can shop for beauty products, but there’s something about Nordstrom that can make you feel as though you’ve matured in your shopping savvy. Perhaps it’s the fact that you can find favorites from a wide variety of familiar brands like Lancôme and MAC, splurge on high-end items like…

Samolitis’s new brand Facile — aptly named, as the word is defined as “easily achieved” and “effortless” – hopes to end the confusion surrounding effective skin care. The line drops today, September 23, and will debut with products all under $40, starting with what is deemed as the “Core 4”: The gentle hyaluronic acid-rich Bare…

Even still, this hasn’t completely spared many of us from going through quite a few retinoid rough patches or falling for common retinol myths. (News flash: They don’t increase your risk for developing sunburns, but you should obviously still wear SPF regardless.) Landing on a retinol that your skin won’t reject takes patience and knowledge,…

By now, we’ve seen Megan Thee Stallion in so many different hairstyles, it’s safe to come to the conclusion that she will look good no matter what the cut, color, or style. As of late, the rapper has been playing a lot with bangs, popping up on Instagram September 12 with a high pony and…