After initially withdrawing from Olympic competitions due to mental health issues on July 28, gymnast Simone Biles pulled through to compete on the balance beams a few days later on August 3 and won a bronze medal. That day, she made history by tying the record for the most Olympic medals won by a U.S….

Increase the mileage of your favorite cleanser with the waterproof, shower-friendly PMD Clean Facial Cleansing Device, which deploys over 7,000 vibrations per minute to ensure a deeper, more satisfying cleanse than what your fingertips can provide. As an added bonus, the odor-resistant, antibacterial silicone brush head never needs to be replaced. Neulash Lash Enhancing Serum…

To apply this somewhat unconventional product, treat it kind of like any other setting spray: Shake it well, hold it at least six inches away from your face, and spritz away. A very light coating will do; just like any other makeup powder, you might notice it sinking into fine lines if you overdo it….

We know this information doesn’t exactly answer the question, so we put together a quick guide to the timeframes dermatologists suggest for specific skin-care products.  Your Definitive List of Skin-Care Step Wait Times Acne Treatments: 1 minute  Prescription topical medications, especially acne medications, definitely require some wait time. They need to be fully melted into…

When celebrities launch beauty brands, it’s typically done with a passion for beauty, a drive to connect with fans in a new way, and a mission to fill in glaring gaps in what was once less inclusive shelf space. The extra cash is pretty nice, too.  When Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017, it was…

Every industry has its hall of fame — a way to honor contributors whose prowess and impact cannot be denied. The Allure Best of Beauty Awards arguably serve exactly that purpose, bestowing that instantly recognizable red seal on products that that editors, makeup artists, hairstylists, and doctors agree are the cream (and serum) of the…

Despite some misconceptions, locs are a very versatile hairstyle. Besides the different types of locs that exist (sister locs, freeform locs, or even faux ones for those not looking to commit to the whole process), there are so many designs and styles that exist for locs. Yet one Washington, D.C.-based TikTok user is introducing a…

The Celtic Cross spread looks busy and complicated, but anyone with an open mind and a deck of tarot cards can do it. Trust me.  Get nice and comfy before shuffling your cards. Once you start doing so, think about a situation or desire that’s been on your mind. This can range from the specific…

For all of you that can still belt the lyrics to “Mandy” without flinching, I come to you bearing some extremely important Jonas Brothers news: Joe Jonas‘s iconic long hair and giant emo bang from 2008 are back, baby — well, kind of. On August 2, Jonas posted a video to TikTok and Instagram of…

This story is a part of Show Your Teeth, a package in which Allure examines dental care (or lack thereof) in the U.S. and what we can do at home to better care for our teeth. I was a sad kid with a sad smile. When I was growing up, I rarely broke into a grin…