“During the postdrome phase, someone may report not feeling like themselves. This phase may involve difficulty with concentration, attention, motivation, and fatigue,” says Buse, Having migraine doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll have postdrome. A 2006 study published in Cephalagia found that out of 827 study participants with acute migraine, 68 percent reported postdrome symptoms. Female…

Styling my thick, coarse, curly hair can be a lot. I like to flatiron it and then shake things up (pun intended) with this ultrafine mist. It adds buildable texture to create beachy waves, while preserving my straightened hairdo. (Water-based texturizing sprays often undo my hour-long flatironing.) And this one has got hold: It’s a…

With new makeup dropping at dizzying daily rates, we’ve decided to make it easier for you to sort through the selection of the latest liners, lipsticks, and the like. Allure editors eagerly pore over every new launch and emerging brand to find the standouts in the bright, shimmery selections each month. Although we’re partial to…

To be frank, the shape of this stamp isn’t going to work on every eye shape out there. I only use it every now and then because I have hooded eyes and need a really specific shape to prevent my eyeliner from completely disappearing into my creases. That said, you can use it in a…

I have sensitive skin that can become red or dry at the drop of a hat, so I rely on gentle cleansers, like this creamy, moisturizing one, Skin&Co Truffle Therapy Whipped Cleansing Cream. It strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier with essential fatty acids, and the second I pop open the lid, a sweet yet earthy…

You know those moments when your lips are super dry, and you check to see if you have any lip balm on you, but all you can find is gloss? You put it on anyway because you know if you don’t, you’ll be licking your lips constantly — even though you’re well aware that the…

I can’t think of one person who genuinely enjoys shaving. There’s always the risk of accidentally cutting yourself, developing razor bumps, or developing a five o’clock shadow because the shave just isn’t quite close enough. Do you remember the first time you shaved? For me, I was 12 and wanted to start shaving my armpits…

Instead, Robinson and Chan recommend relegating benzoyl peroxide to your morning routine and retinol to your nighttime one. Neutrogena’s Stubborn Acne + Marks line makes this easy to remember.  Benzoyl peroxide (or BPO, as Robinson calls it) pairs well with a prescription-grade ingredient called topical clindamycin, which “works synergistically with BPO to combat acne-causing bacteria,”…

It’s summer, ya’ll! That means it’s time to switch up your skin-care routine because when the seasons change, which often means your regimen should, too. So, to help you out, we’re sharing the newness that we know you’ll love.  Changing your regimen up can feel scary. Is this serum worth the splurge? Do we really…

Read what your sign’s 2021 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Cancer personality profile.  Happy June, Cancer! Get ready to celebrate, because your season begins this month. Last month brought a chaotic eclipse, encouraging you to stay in and snuggle. Don’t put away those pajamas just yet, because June brings another eclipse and…