Bond repair. Bond building. Bond maintenance. You’ve undoubtedly heard one or all of these terms at your salon, in the media, and maybe even from your favorite hair-care retailer. Until recent years, you could only access this ultra-reparative category of hair-care products at salons or during a service with a licensed professional. Now, however, professional…

I extended the orange from my crease into my outer eye, creating a slightly triangular shape, extended towards the end of my brow. I decided I wanted the bronze and orange shimmer to blend into each other almost like an ombré. So, I used a shadow brush to pat the bronze shade on the inner…

Allure commerce editor Angela Trakoshis is also a fan of the collection. In her own words, “Patrick Ta’s Major Sculpt Collection is an actual God-sent to the beauty industry.” While contouring is nothing new for Angela, she is “always looking for the perfect powder or cream to get the job done.” To her luck, “this…

As we start to show more skin on warmer weather days, a part of your body may be getting neglected when you’re slathering on sunscreen: the back of your legs. After learning this is one of the most common places for skin cancer in women from oncologists and dermatologists at Memorial Sloan Kettering, a cancer…

Spring has finally sprung, and with it, so many great new hair products, skin care, and makeup. It’s the perfect time to kick any post-winter hair restoration plans into high gear, and while you’re at it, start planning your summer hairstyles.  This month, we’re seeing a heavy focus on scalp-soothing products, moisture-boosting hair treatments that…

I usually test new skin care on just half of my face so I can see if it’s actually doing anything, but Maapilim Face Moisturizer felt so soothing on my dry skin that I couldn’t resist using it all over. The lotion’s mix of hydrating ingredients (hyaluronic acid, shea butter, jojoba oil) and soothing colloidal…

When Chella’s La Vie bite-size (disclaimer: it’s not actually edible) palette, no larger than the palm of my hand, arrived at my door, an idea struck. How many looks could I create with just this four-pan eye-shadow palette alone? The four colors are well curated to work together, but I wondered what I could do…

Each month, Allure editors break down the latest and greatest skin-care launches. Looking for more in skin care? Here are some of the best new products. It’s spring! That means it’s time to switch up our skin-care routine because when the seasons change, that often means your regimen should, too. So, to help you out,…

A cat eye was the first makeup thing I mastered, so eyeliner has a sweet space in my heart. Pencils. Liquid. Felt Pens. Gel. I’ve tried quite a few formulas in my life, and I honestly have a use for all of them. So, I was excited to play around with the Cargo Cosmetics Swimmable…

The Allure Beauty Box makes it easy to discover your new favorite beauty products. Join today and for just $23 a month, you’ll receive a beauty-editor approved selection of 6+ beauty products, along with exclusive discount codes and a mini magazine filled with expert tips and techniques. Spring is a time to spruce things up…