Normal, out of context, seems like a harmless word. On the label of a beauty product, however, its connotations are anything but. For years, shoppers have seen “normal” equated with skin and hair that don’t have attributes implied to be issues that need correcting — as if it were abnormal to have oily skin or…

Not only do Tanno’s storage solutions make your beauty kit prettier and easier to access, but they can also help you stay on top of what products need to be thrown out or donated. As a makeup artist, Tanno has an extremely big kit (she doesn’t even have time to try all the products she’s…

“I’m excited for this new chapter, I’m excited for what I have to offer. It’s been such a long time of working and building my career outside of not just America, but globally in Europe, in Africa. And now I get to introduce myself on such a big stage. The film means so much to…

Despite these promising facts, I still had my qualms. I would love to don mermaid waves every day but my hair is extremely stubborn when it comes to holding a curl. And what turns me off the most from curling my hair is the sheer amount of time it takes to do my entire, typically…

I discovered that the world’s most important question, especially when asked repeatedly and answered frankly, is: why? Why earn more achievements just to collect another win? Why pursue another plaque or medal or line item on my resume if it’s for vanity’s sake, rather than out of passion? Why work so hard to capture the…

While we’re all practicing social distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s still important to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. (Yes, that means wearing sunscreen when you leave the house for essential errands and using SPF while indoors because standard glass still leaves you exposed to some of the sun’s harmful rays.)…

Thanks to the pandemic, we’re all at home way more than usual — and that’s a good thing, from a public health perspective. But all that sitting around at home isn’t without risk, especially if you’re not, uh, airing things out on a regular basis. David Kim, a board-certified dermatologist in California, tells Allure a…

The natural clay in B.Glen’s Clay Wash Mild Facial Cleanser acts like a vacuum for impurities and excess sebum, making this creamy formula extremely effective for those who produce a lot of oil and/or wear lots of makeup. It’s also gentle enough for dry or combination skin like mine. The blend of hydrating hyaluronic acid,…

Fashion month for the fall 2021 season wraps up in Paris this week, following three weeks of smudged black eyeliner, dramatic blush, and cat-eyes in New York City, London, and Milan, respectively.  Despite the pandemic, designers are still pumping out stunning look books and runway shows sans audiences for Paris Fashion Week. All the gorgeous…

Switching up one’s hair color has always been one of the best cures for boredom. And with boredom being one of the most far-reaching side effects of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s no surprise that people are changing their hair color left and right during this socially distanced time.  Needless to say, pregnancy doesn’t disqualify you…