Courtesy of brand It also helps that this foundation’s satin-like finish mimics the state of your skin; if you’re very moisturized, it’ll look dewier; if you have skin on the drier side, it’ll probably look more matte. You can really attune it to your own preferences. And once you’ve been wearing it for a few…

It can often feel like scents act as instant mood-lifters, and as we continue to stay at home as much as possible and practice social distancing, we find ourselves relying on them more than ever to comfort us or help take us back to a specific memory or place, And as time passes, they can…

Exciting news: Allure just debuted a brand-new video series called Beauty Drill, and for the premiere episode, we got Pharrell and his dermatologist of 20 years, Elena Jones, to debunk skin-care myths and answer common questions about how to care for one’s complexion. Together, the duo cover topics like the difference between physical and chemical…

“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking.” Many remember the words then-California senator Kamala Harris told Mike Pence after he consistently interrupted her during the vice presidential debate in October 2020. Now, with her finally taking the office she deserves, beauty brand SheSpoke is launching a limited-edition collection of lipsticks based on her iconic words, as well…

In recent years, Pinterest has made a few upgrades to its platform that makes searching for beauty inspiration so much easier. In 2018, it gave users in the U.S. the option to filter their beauty-related searches by skin tone. As a Black woman, this was especially exciting because I no longer had to scroll endlessly…

While chatting with Shea Couleé recently, she walked Allure through her application routine for false eyelashes. Turns out, the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner has an unexpected-yet-genius way of gluing them on. Her quick trick is the key to keeping your fake lashes from drooping downward and weighing down your lids. (Drag queens often…

The Pro’Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation (I use shade 360, which is described by the brand as a “medium-deep with neutral undertones”) comes in pressed powder form. Besides the mirror in the lid, when you open the compact, you’ll notice two compartments — the top one holds the pan with the powder and beneath it…

When Katy Perry decided to do her first major performance on a national stage since having a baby, she did it with a bang. Literally. Hundreds, if not thousands, of bangs, actually. The pop star closed out the Celebrating America inauguration special by singing her hit song “Firework” as a seemingly endless supply of actual…

Tight-fitting clothing Everyone loves an athleisure moment, but these types of close-fitting clothing might be doing more harm than they’re worth. The friction caused by tight, synthetic clothing could be irritating your HS lesions further. “Stick to loose-fitting clothing to minimize friction on the skin,” suggests Zeichner. This is probably a great time to pull…

The makeup industry is smitten with eye shadow palettes. They’re absolutely everywhere and, in my case, spilling form the drawers of my vanity.  Burgundy and warm-toned palettes are by far some of the most popular, so when I come across one, admittedly I’m kind of meh about it. Do I love coppers, deep reds, and…