Welcome to My Beauty Ritual, a series where editors, experts, and pros reveal the ways in which they use beauty as a method of self-care. In this month’s installment, Ally Love explains why sustainability is such an important part of her self-care.  There are a few places you may know Ally Love from. She’s a…

Is there such thing as too many red lipsticks? I firmly believe the answer to that is no — and by the looks of YSL Beauté’s latest launch, so does Zoë Kravitz. Together, the luxury brand and actor have created eight new lipsticks, all red and all inspired by Kravtiz’s favorite cities around the globe. …

In the Before Times, my makeup routine could be described as “minimal at best.” Before heading to work (or anywhere, for that matter), I’d dab on a touch of concealer, a wash of bronzer, two coats of mascara, and a pinky-nude lipstick — and call it a day. Now, though, after almost a full year…

You’ll notice that with this quick assembly (and removal), the traditional screw-style mechanism found in most deodorant tubes has been removed, “as it’s often those smaller components that can be most prone to damage over time,” says Garzon. The case’s ergonomic design also gives the user (me, in this case) a closer grip in hand,…

At Allure, we get inundated with the latest and greatest beauty offerings every day. Most of it is exciting, some of it confusing, and sometimes it gets overwhelming, especially now that our homes have become our offices. Alas, that is the beauty editor’s burden to bear. When we really like something, you can trust that…

This story was originally published on April 21, 2017. You’ve heard it before, from everyone, really — your mom, certainly your dermatologist, and maybe, the most obvious of sources, from us — the importance of slathering on sunscreen before heading outdoors. Some would argue that applying SPF 30 head-to-toe is almost as crucial as sipping…

When we talk about nails, it’s usually in reference to a favorite polish color or the nail art trend we can’t wait to try once salons are a thing again. And unless they’re constantly breaking off, the health of our nails typically takes a back seat in consideration. It makes sense: Nail health isn’t exactly…

“It’s Olay’s highest concentration of peptides,” Hyland tells me before professing her undying passion for moisturizer in general. “I just love moisturizer. I love moisturizer so much. I drink a lot of water — almost a gallon, if not a gallon a day — so you would think that my skin would feel moisturized, but…

Whenever I really want to indulge in a self-care moment or treat myself, I break out an eye mask. And when I’m feeling extra fancy, I reach for the Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Lift & Firm Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, which is one of my favorites for a few reasons. For starters, the patches…

Here’s the lowdown on how to subscribe to Allure’s print edition for more beauty routines, recommendations, and features. Cleansing is hardly the most glamorous step in a skin-care lineup, but in many ways, it’s the most important. Whether your skin-care regimen consists of a basic wash-and-moisture duo or it qualifies as something of a ritual, starting with…