Look, I know that ABC’s The Bachelor franchise is not the place anyone should go to observe socially responsible behavior — this is the program that forces people to compete for a marriage with a person they barely know, after all. But I watch it every week regardless, often finishing an episode feeling enthralled by…

As beauty writers and editors, our standards are high (sometimes unrealistically so) when it comes to foundation, as this one product can lay the groundwork for all other makeup. As much as we love a good no-makeup day, our skin doesn’t always agree. But not all foundations can get the job done without creasing, caking,…

Of all the beauty products in the world, full-coverage foundation is, without a doubt, the hardest for makeup brands to get right. Too often, coverage is valued over texture or finish, resulting in a final product that conceals everything but ends up looking like a cake-y, dried-out mask. Not cute. In the name of solidarity…

As the beauty industry continues to grow faster than ever before, we are seeing the release of new product innovations every season, every month, and sometimes it can feel like every day. More products equal more options and more market competition, though (that is the way capitalism be, you know). Sophisticated complexion products in wide…

This year is Allure’s 30th Anniversary, and we’re celebrating by looking back at iconic moments in beauty from the past three decades. You can read more articles like this one here. In 1991, I was an awkward teenager, dabbling in Noxzema creams and black kohl eyeliner, unsure about my place in the world, let alone…

There are several factors that go into what allows makeup artists to do truly phenomenal work. First is talent — the creativity, instinct, and skill that separates them from the everyday, amateur makeup applier. Then, of course, is the makeup itself; eye shadow, blush, lipstick, liner, and other color cosmetics are arguably the most essential…

Here’s the lowdown on how to subscribe to Allure’s print edition for more beauty routines, recommendations, and features. The best and most recommended way to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria is to wash your hands. But in instances where you might not be near a bathroom or just want extra protection, hand sanitizers are the…

This weekend, in trending TikTok news: a woman has gone viral for going to the car wash to rinse out her bright red boxed hair dye. The user goes by @theonlykeef and her post — captioned “The salon experience. Watch the end!” — amassed more than five million views in just a little over a…

In the wintertime especially, my hair craves oil — you know, much like many of us crave warm, cozy beverages and loungewear when the cold weather hits. The one difference? My hair actually needs oil because it’s so dry and brittle from the harsh temps and lack of moisture in the air. As of late,…

Like many young dancers who are recruited to train endless hours through their pre-teen and teenage years to be auditioned for international ballet schools, her talent was spotted by her dance teachers, Valerie Jenkins and Christine Keith. Her graduation from The Australian Ballet School led to the beginnings of her career in 2003. As a…