Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When Allure features director Dianna Singh once considered which beauty product she'd bring to a deserted island, she picked one of 111Skin's serums. Contributing editor Elizabeth Siegel described the brand’s Rose Gold Radiance Booster as the “kind of serum you look forward to putting on each morning.” And if you've ever spotted one of us walking around with suspiciously fresh, just-got-back-from-a-facial skin, there’s a decent chance a 111Skin mask was involved. If that’s inspired you to try something from 111Skin, it’s time to make your move.…
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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Do you remember when taupe nail polish became a thing? Because I sure do! It was the dawn of the 2010s—2008 to be exact—and OPI launched a little shade called You Don't Know Jacques! Shortly after that, Chanel dropped Particulière, and my world was officially rocked. When I saw Bella Hadid's latest mani, I instantly flashed back to that era of my life (and its accompanying nail trends), and decided that a taupe manicure is just the thing for spring. Hadid, who is currently in the south of France for the Cannes…
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Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I'm no anthropologist, but I have a theory that people are drawn to the style and beauty trends of the era they were born into. I, for example, love the silhouettes and hairstyles of the late ‘70s (shoutout to my fellow xennials), and it seems Keke Palmer harbors a whole lot of enthusiasm for the mid- to late-’90s. She was barely out of diapers when beauty trends started to get sparkly, fanciful, and downright cartoonish, which may explain why she's taking the opportunity to live out those looks right now. Palmer…
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best eye creams for sensitive skin do more than simply hydrate. “A well-formulated product will also protect the skin barrier without triggering stinging, watering, redness, or irritation,” says Thomas Knackstedt, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Cary, North Carolina. Because the skin around the eyes is thinner—and therefore potentially more reactive—than that of the rest of the face, formulas that work perfectly well elsewhere might suddenly trigger stinging, watering, redness, or irritation around the eyes. That’s why, if you know you have sensitivities, Dr. Knackstedt…
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$28 at Refy BeautySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A setting spray What it does: Locks in powder, cream, and liquid makeup Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a setting spray that not only holds makeup in place, but leaves behind a dewy finish If I’m wearing makeup, it must be glowy. I’m not a matte person and never have been. No shade to the finish, it’s just…not for me. I loveeeee being dewy. Usually my slightly shimmery blush-highlighter combos give me an easy, obvious radiance, but it’s not until I lock it all in…
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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We know, we know. Your party invites are piling up. (Oh, to be so in demand!) But instead of garden get-togethers in the spring or buttoned-up galas, summer looks a little edgier. Think artist passes at concerts, club openings, DJ sets, and underground fashion shows. This summer, take your look from soft and romantic to effortlessly cool and provocative. Summer 2026 makeup trends are meant to make it seem like coolness comes easy—and sometimes it does. A swipe of shimmery or metallic eye shadow, for instance, or a bit of waterline eyeliner…
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Alyssa LatellaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Every year, Allure readers cast their votes for the products they truly can’t live without, and honestly? The taste is impeccable. The 2026 Limited-Edition Reader’s Choice Awards Box brings together 12 of the beauty staples you keep coming back to, from glow-boosting skin care and makeup-bag MVPs to scents worth obsessing over. At this point, some of you could probably moonlight as beauty editors. The entire collection is valued at over $270, and it’s just $55 for Allure Beauty Box members (or $85 for non-members). Featuring favorites from YSL Beauty, First Aid…
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Sarah Felbin and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you experience frequent breakouts or produce excess sebum, it’s important that you start your skin-care routine with one of the best face washes for oily skin. This sets the foundation for the rest of your breakout-fighting products—like clarifying toners, salicylic acid serums, and lightweight moisturizers—to work more efficiently. Here’s the deal, though: Not all cleansers are created equally. Those formulated with oily skin in mind (think: alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids) cut through sebum without creating further congestion, says Divya Shokeen,…
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best gel moisturizers are the skin-care equivalent of flipping your pillow over to the cold side. Lightweight, cooling, and fast-absorbing, these water-based formulas drench skin with moisture and deliver a bouncy, fresh-faced glow without the heft of richer creams meant for drier skin. And, not surprisingly, they're "especially beneficial for those with oily, breakout-prone, and combination skin because they provide hydration without leaving behind a greasy residue,” says Kristina Collins, MD, a double board-certified dermatologist based in Austin. That said, anyone who prefers skin care…
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 5:56 PM ON MAY 20, 2026] Our favorite time of year—Prime Day—is quickly approaching, but if you’re itching to refresh your summer routine, the best early Amazon Prime Day K-beauty deals have arrived right on cue. Some of our favorite Korean makeup, skin-care, and hair-care brands have stealthily started dropping prices ahead of the main event, giving savvy shoppers a chance to snag the good stuff before they inevitably sell out. From glow-boosting serums to editor-loved toners, we combed through Amazon’s early markdowns…