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  • 13 Blooming Gel Nail Designs to Try This Summer—See Photos

    13 Blooming Gel Nail Designs to Try This Summer—See Photos

    Courtesy of @ashhearts.nails @overglowedit, @nailartbyqueenieSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Summer is filled with opportunities for cute nailfies (aka nail selfies). Tropical vacations, beachside reading, and pool hangs all present aesthetic backdrops to show off your latest set. And if you haven’t mapped out your summer manicure lineup yet,…

  • How Painted by Esther Helped a New Generation Become Blush Obsessed — Interview

    How Painted by Esther Helped a New Generation Become Blush Obsessed — Interview

    Courtesy of Kosas and Painted by EstherSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Long before we were all talking about Barbie blush, before Olandria and some Real Housewives went viral for their draped flushes, Ngozi Esther Edeme (a.k.a. Painted By Esther) was posting her work online, laying the foundation for…

  • Euphoria Season 3: All the Makeup Details From Episode 6

    Euphoria Season 3: All the Makeup Details From Episode 6

    Josalyn AndromedaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson interviewed Euphoria department head Donni Davy in the…

  • Liquid Liner Doesn’t Have to Be Hard—Promise

    Liquid Liner Doesn’t Have to Be Hard—Promise

    Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Whether you’re in the mood for a razor-sharp cat eye, a barely-there flick, or something bold and graphic, the best liquid eyeliners get the job done with ease. Unlike pencil or gel liners, liquid…

  • Why We’re Still Seduced by Marilyn Monroe’s Doomed Glamour

    Why We’re Still Seduced by Marilyn Monroe’s Doomed Glamour

    Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story On the occasion of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Allure revisits a story journalist and author Rebecca Mead wrote for our August 2012 issue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the star's death. In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her…

  • Summer-Proof Your Routine With the Seasonal Must-Haves in the June Allure Beauty Box—See the Beauty Products Inside the Box

    Summer-Proof Your Routine With the Seasonal Must-Haves in the June Allure Beauty Box—See the Beauty Products Inside the Box

    Alyssa LatellaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Allure Reader Exclusive: Your first box is only $20 (with code ALLUREVIP), but it's worth over $210! GET THE BOX With longer days on the horizon (thank you, summer solstice!), I’m feeling energized and ready to take on all that this season has…

  • 8 Best Shave Creams to Level Up Your Everything Shower

    8 Best Shave Creams to Level Up Your Everything Shower

    Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Finding the best shave cream is a lot like finding the perfect pair of sheets—and not just because each should be silky smooth. In both cases, you don’t actually know how much of…

  • 6 Best Bacne Sprays for Hard-to-Reach Breakouts

    6 Best Bacne Sprays for Hard-to-Reach Breakouts

    Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Breakouts on your back can be annoying to clear—and even harder to reach. The good news? The best bacne sprays can help on both, ahem, fronts. Formulated with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and…

  • 10 Best Face Moisturizers for Every Skin Type and Concern

    10 Best Face Moisturizers for Every Skin Type and Concern

    Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands, Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Chances are, you already know to moisturize—but the real question is whether or not you have one of the best face moisturizers for your skin type and concerns. Oily skin loves a lightweight cream that…