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Why Curtain Bangs Look Amazing on Everyone
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Once upon a time, there were Brigitte Bardot's thick, piece-y bangs. Next came Farrah Fawcett's angelic, flipped-out fringe. Then Sabrina Carpenter became the unofficial ambassador for curtain bangs with her signature, voluminous, face-framing style. Now, the classic look is ubiquitous on red carpets and social media.
Applying Bronzer On Your Tragus Has an Instant Lifting Effect, According to a Pro Makeup Artist
While on set day in and day out, makeup artists discover some particularly weird techniques…and then, they eventually come up in conversations with me. One time, Mario Dedivanovic told me he uses lip liner on Kim Kardashian’s lids. Katie Jane Hughes also once recommended I find my perfect undereye concealer shade by matching it to an incredibly specific area of my face.
Azulene Is K-Beauty’s Next Buzzy Ingredient for Sensitive Skin
Almost every day, I scroll through Olive Young’s Korean website like it’s TikTok. I’m always on the hunt for emerging K-beauty trends, and the best-selling products and ingredients at the South Korean mega-retailer tend to influence beauty shelves here in the US months later. In February, I started noticing an onslaught of sky-blue formulas designed for sensitive skin hitting Olive Young’s virtual shelves. They all touted the same ingredient: azulene.
How Charcoal Clears Up Oily and Acne-Prone Complexions
Around 2015, charcoal went from simply a fire starter and an emergency room treatment for overdoses and poisonings to an ingredient that set the food and beauty industries aflame. Lattes, smoothies, cleansers, and face masks alike were spiked with the sooty powder to give them a pitch-black hue that brands swore helped with detoxification. Years later, charcoal’s popularity in foods has waned, but it’s still a reoccurring inclusion in skin-care products to this day.
The Secret, Chronic Pain of Tattoo Artists
“I had carpal tunnel. I also just have a lot of hand pain and wrists. My hands, my wrists, my forearms. It sounds like I’m a wreck. Doesn’t it?” Debra Yarian asks. She has yet to outline all the ways her job has affected her shoulders, back, hips, and neck. You’d think she were in a horrific car accident or even a football player—not a tattoo artist based in Eagle River, Alaska.
K:beauty: el paso que las coreanas jamás omiten para tener piel de porcelana
En el K-beauty hay una regla no negociable cuando se habla de piel luminosa, uniforme y con ese acabado de “porcelana” que parece imposible de replicar y que jamás se salta. Mientras en otras rutinas este paso se considera opcional, en Corea es el verdadero punto de inflexión entre una piel que solo está limpia y una que realmente está preparada para absorber lo que viene después.
These Chanel Gifts Are So Good, You’ll Want to Keep Them for Yourself
Some gifts are nice; Chanel gifts are iconic. But we know that a tweed skirt, CC-adorned ballet flats, or a leather handbag isn’t always the most economical choice. Our version of the best Chanel gifts includes skin care and makeup Allure editors swear by, delightful gift sets, and luxe eau de parfums that are (relatively) less of a splurge, but just as fun to receive.
You Can Have Some Beauty Powder As a Treat
Beauty supplements in the form of powders, teas, jellies, shots, and gummies have become nearly unavoidable. For years, I tried to ignore them, bypassing their dedicated sections in Korean beauty stores, like Olive Young. But lately, I get at least one pitch for a new beauty supplement every single day. Zero percent exaggeration.
Ariana Madix’s Hairstylist Hauled 70 Pounds of Hair to Fiji for 'Love Island USA'
Every night that a new episode of Love Island USA drops, my sister Taylor and I, from our respective apartments, simultaneously press play and text each other our live reactions.
Ariana Madix’s Hairstylist Hauled 70 Pounds of Hair to Fiji for Love Island USA
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Peacock/Getty Images Every night that a new episode of Love Island USA drops, my sister Taylor and I, from our respective apartments, simultaneously press play and text each other our live reactions.
Your Guide To Using Kojic Acid Properly-For The Best Results
Scroll through global TikTok nowadays, and you’ll see that videos about kojic acid are racking up millions of views. These videos look like commercials for the ingredient, featuring content creators who swear it can help clear up acne, fade dark spots, and brighten skin. But the hype isn’t all that it seems. Social media videos often exaggerate product claims (take microneedling serums, for example), and kojic acid is no exception.
11 Best Korean Serums to Hydrate, Brighten, and Firm Your Skin
If you want to know what the next trending skin-care ingredient is going to be, you should look to the best Korean serums and ampoules. They’re usually the first products on the market to bring the most innovative, future-forward formulas straight to your skin-care routine. For example, K-beauty serums featured the likes of snail mucin and Centella asiatica (a.k.a. cica) long before these ingredients made their way stateside.
13 Best Korean Serums for Impossibly Hydrated Skin
5 easy exercises for your hips and hamstrings to alleviate desk job aches and pains Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your body parts to prepare them for marathon sitting sessions at your desk. We’ll roll out a new exercise …
Will Your Favorite Beauty Products Get More Expensive Under Trump?
Save this story Save Save this story Save All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Tariffs. They started a revolution—the one involving King George III, John Hancock, and a duty on tea (ok, sure, there were other grievances).
¿Cómo hacer que las uñas postizas duren más?
Las uñas postizas son ideales para eventos especiales, vacaciones o simplemente para renovar tu estilo. Sin embargo, mantenerlas en buen estado durante varios días o incluso semanas puede ser un desafío si no se siguen ciertas precauciones y cuidados específicos. Muchas veces, los pequeños detalles en la preparación, la aplicación y el mantenimiento diario son los que marcan la diferencia entre unas uñas que lucen perfectas y otras que se desprenden o pierden su estética en cuestión de días.
10 Best Korean Body-Care Products That Deliver Smooth, Glowy Skin
Glass skin isn’t just a face-focused affair. The skin below our chin also deserves to be smooth, radiant, and crystal clear, and the best Korean body-care products can provide just that. These moisture-boosting lotions, oils, sunscreens, and body washes bring the same sensorial experiences, nourishing ingredients, and affordability you know and love about Korean skin-care products.
Bouncy Skin Starts With These Collagen Creams
You may not be able to drink or chew your way to firmer, bouncier skin with collagen supplements, but the best collagen creams might take your skin in the right direction. Our skin's natural production of collagen, the structural protein that gives skin its firmness and elasticity, starts slowing down in our mid-twenties, leading to sagging, wrinkles, and fine lines.
9 skincare ingredients you should absolutely avoid pairing together
Some skincare ingredients are simply meant to shine on their own. Powerhouses like retinol, Vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, and various acids need to take centre stage for a reason. When forced to share the spotlight, they can cause serious issues—like irritation, redness, temporary discolouration, or underwhelming results.
Uñas coreanas largas que son tendencia en otoño 2024
Viajamos hasta Seúl para descubrir las uñas coreanas que son tendencia este otoño 2024. ¡Aquí todos los diseños que se convertirán en tus favoritos! Mi recuerdo favorito de Seúl, Corea del Sur, es una manicura. Antes de volar de vuelta a Nueva York, realicé una parada en Unistella (sí, también conocida como el epicentro de las tendencias de uñas más audaces e innovadoras del mundo). Le dije al manicurista que se sintiera en total libertad de experimentar con mis uñas.
Kojic Acid Is Trending, But Many People Are Using It Incorrectly
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Kojic Acid Is Trending, But Many People Are Using It Incorrectly
Getty Images Lately I can’t scroll through TikTok without seeing videos about kojic acid. These videos look like commercials for the ingredient, featuring content creators who swear it can help clear up acne, fade dark spots, and brighten skin. TikToks about kojic acid have racked up millions of views, which might be why one of Amazon’s top 10 best-selling skin-care products is—you guessed it—a kojic acid bar soap.
12 Best Korean Hair Treatment Products for Healthier, Shinier Hair
Newsflash: Korean hair-care products and their skin-care counterparts aren’t much different. Packed with powerful ingredients like cica, peptides, niacinamide, salicylic acid, and ceramides, their formulas often look like they could belong in your skin-care lineup. But why are Korean skin-care and hair-care products so similar?
Why Curtain Bangs Look Amazing on Everyone
Getty Images Once upon a time, there were Brigitte Bardot’s thick, piece-y bangs. Then there was Farrah Fawcett’s angelic, flipped-out fringe. Now curtain bangs have a new, unofficial ambassador: Sabrina Carpenter. Throughout 2024, the Short n’ Sweet singer has showcased the incredible versatility of the face-framing style with updos, beachy waves, Old Hollywood curls, and even a retro scarf. This hair look has transcended time for a few reasons: First, it’s low-maintenance. No really.
I Have Extremely Sensitive Skin—This Is the Only Retinol Serum I Use
All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Finding the best retinols for sensitive skin may sound challenging, considering the ingredient’s reputation for causing flaking, itchiness, and redness.
This Is the Eyelash Glue that 'Love Island’s' JaNa Craig Swears By
If you struggle to grow your lashes or simply like a more noticeable eye look, using falsies are convenient and affordable to use. The best eyelash glues help your fake lashes stay in place. Experts say the ones with the strongest hold are water resistance and formulated with acrylates and copolymers.
If Toner Seems Optional, These K-Beauty Favorites Will Change Your Mind
Any K-pop star, K-beauty expert, or Korean dermatologist will tell you toner isn’t an option—it’s essential. They don’t just use any toner, either—only the best of the best Korean toners will suffice. The reason being: Toner is the first product to treat your skin post-cleansing, and K-beauty toners, in particular, ensure this step helps balance your skin’s pH, moisture, and sebum levels with ultra-gentle, fragrance-free formulas.
Uñas BIAB: te contamos qué son las llamadas "armaduras" y cómo aplicarlas
Antes de ponerme las uñas BIAB, estaba desilusionada con los salones de manicura. El esmalte normal se astillaba en cuanto salía del salón. Las manicuras de gel siempre se me astillan, y además tienden a arrancarme las capas superiores de las uñas en el proceso de retirada (así que los acrílicos estaban definitivamente descartados). BIAB, sin embargo, fue capaz de atraerme de nuevo después de seis meses sabáticos de manicura.
I Tried BIAB Nails, the Manicure Dubbed “Armor For Your Nails” Original
Before getting BIAB nails, I was disillusioned with nail salons. Regular polish chipped the second I left the salon. Gel manicures always chip on me, plus they tend to tear off the top layers of my nails in the removal process (so acrylics were definitely out of the question). BIAB, however, was able to reel me back in after a six-month sabbatical of manicures. BIAB is the abbreviation for Builder in a Bottle, a formula from nail-care brand The Gel Bottle.
I Tried BIAB Nails, the Manicure Dubbed “Armor For Your Nails”
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How To Treat and Remove Acne Scars For Best Results
As if dealing with breakouts wasn’t painful and vexing enough, those zits often leave behind scars that last long after your pimples have flattened and healed. And unlike other marks and bumps, acne scars—both their discoloration and their indents—seem to permanently stick around, no matter how consistently you slather on your vitamin C serums, retinoids, and peels.
What Causes Ashy Skin? How to Treat and Prevent Dryness
Ashy skin happens to the best of us. In fact, dry, flaky skin with a gray or white tone affects about a third of the world’s population, regardless of age, skin type, or skin tone, according to Scientific Reports. Let’s be real: Keeping every inch of our body’s largest organ sufficiently moisturized and smooth can be a tedious task. We’re all bound to have noticeably dry skin at some point—but that also doesn’t make ashy skin any less annoying and uncomfortable.
What Exactly Are PRP Facial Treatments?
Getty Images You've likely heard of PRP facial treatments—colloquially known as vampire facials—or, at the very least, seen the startling photos on social media. (Remember Kim Kardashian’s viral post-treatment selfie?) What could be mistaken for gruesome Halloween makeup is the nickname for a microneedling treatment using platelet-rich plasma—a component of your blood that can lead to impressive results when absorbed into your skin.
Devon Abelman, Author at Well+Good
Devon Abelman is a freelance beauty writer based in Brooklyn. Her work over the past decade has focused on the cultural influences on beauty standards and trends around the world, as well as the science and innovation behind the latest in skincare, hair, and makeup. She has contributed to various prominent publications, including Allure, InStyle, Bustle, Nylon, and TZR. Abelman also shares her unfiltered insights on the beauty world via her newsletter, abelskin.
Jessi Is Over Injectables and Plastic Surgery
Jessi is at an inflection point. If I were making a documentary about her multi-decade K-pop career, I would start right here, right now. No, I’m not referring to the fact that Jessi recently left one company run by a K-pop juggernaut (PSY of “Gangnam Style” fame) to sign with another (Jay Park and his latest label venture, More Vision). That’s way too obvious.
K-Pop Star Jessi Is Entering a New Era of Sexy - And It Doesn't Include Plastic Surgery
Jessi is at an inflection point. If I were making a documentary about her multi-decade K-pop career, I would start right here, right now. No, I’m not referring to the fact that Jessi recently left one company run by a K-pop juggernaut (PSY of “Gangnam Style” fame) to sign with another (Jay Park and his latest label venture, More Vision). That’s way too obvious.
What Is Mandelic Acid? Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Ingredient
If all the exfoliating acids in skin-care products were the cast of Euphoria, mandelic acid would be Lexie. It may not be the most popular choice and often can be overlooked, but it’s well-rounded, gentle but intense, and gets the job done — sounds familiar, right? (Maddie is glycolic acid, in case you were wondering.) And just as Lexie had her moment in season two with her school play, the spotlight on mandelic acid is getting brighter, too.
I Got a Tragus Piercing - Here's What You Should Know Before Getting One
To me, tragus piercings always stood for college rebellion. One of my friends got hers pierced a couple of weeks after starting our freshman year. Another got hers done while we were studying abroad in London. I, by all intents and purposes, am what one might call a "late bloomer," so getting my tragus pierced at the ripe old age of 26 fits right in line with my personality. Tragus piercings are generally popular, though.
Hydro Setting Powders Mattify and Hydrate Skin at the Same Time
Water-based setting powders are the latest makeup innovation stumping TikTok. Powders are synonymous with matte, oil-controlled skin that comes at the cost of chalkiness, flashback, and dryness. But hydro setting powders, as we like to call them, are packed with perplexing contradictions: They appear in jars as fine-milled dust like any other setting powder but they’re confusingly also a liquid. They mattify but hydrate and give skin a dewy yet blurred finish.
Hydro Setting Powders Mattify and Hydrate Skin at the Same Time
Water-based setting powders are the latest makeup innovation stumping TikTok. Powders are synonymous with matte, oil-controlled skin that comes at the cost of chalkiness, flashback, and dryness. But hydro setting powders, as we like to call them, are packed with perplexing contradictions: They appear in jars as fine-milled dust like any other setting powder but they’re confusingly also a liquid. They mattify but hydrate and give skin a dewy yet blurred finish.
Toner Pads Are K-Beauty's Favorite Multitasking Product For Glass Skin
(Skin) A true multitasker. by Devon Abelman 1 minute ago @mediheal We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. The mention of toner pads may evoke Y2K memories of swiping on Stridex the second a blemish started brewing, extinguishing it with a potent combo of salicylic acid and witch hazel that made your eyes burn.
The Bow Accessory Trend Is Coming For Your Manicures This Fall
(Beauty) Balletcore 2.0. by Devon Abelman 1 minute ago @_you_san_ We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Between Barbie, balletcore, and the blokette aesthetics, it was inevitable that these fashion movements would eventually infiltrate the beauty space. Enter the bow nail art trend, a look that ties all of these popular vibes together to create the most unapologetically feminine manicure that’s flooded TikTok and Instagram in awhile.
5 cremas coreanas para el contorno de ojos que funcionan mejor que una taza de café
Cuando les pedimos a los expertos que nos compartieran sus cremas coreanas para el contorno de ojos favoritas, nos dimos cuenta de algo: la mayoría de ellas contienen péptidos. En los productos de skincare, este popular ingrediente refuerza y repone los aminoácidos, que son los componentes básicos de la producción de colágeno, tal como explicó anteriormente el doctor David Kim, dermatólogo certificado de Nueva York, a Allure.
The 19 Best Korean Skin-Care Products for Acne
1 of 20 Photos in Gallery©Soleil Summer for Allure / Courtesy of brands The 19 Best Korean Skin-Care Products for Acne Of the many acne treatments available in South Korea – countless lasers, in-office exfoliating peels, and Skin Botox, included – the country's innovative beauty products are the easiest for us to access stateside. Korean skin-care routines place emphasis on treating zits incredibly gently without drying them out.
The 16 Best Korean Moisturizers for Deeply Satisfying Hydration
If I've learned anything about K-beauty in almost a decade of reporting on it, it's that moisture, especially in the form of Korean moisturizers, is the key to dewy, glassy skin. In fact, Korea-based board-certified dermatologist Choi Bo Youn once told me that if you continually allow your skin to get dry, signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles are more likely to form.
Made-to-Fade Tattoos May Play a Pivotal Role in Radiation Treatment for Cancer
Oops! Something went wrong. Please try again later. In this article: Oops! Something went wrong. Please try again later. Henry Ford American industrialist and business magnate As someone who grew up in a conservative Indian family, Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, jokes that his mother has never cursed in her life.
Made-to-Fade Tattoos May Play a Pivotal Role in Radiation Treatment for Cancer
As someone who grew up in a conservative Indian family, Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, jokes that his mother has never cursed in her life.
16 Best Volumizing Mascaras for Falsie-Level Drama
The 15 Best Volumizing Mascaras Are Basically Lash Extensions in a Tube You don't need to have expert false lash application skills to achieve a dramatic eye makeup look. The best volumizing mascara will do just that — no glue required — and ensure your lashes are anything but subtle. We're talking about buildable formulas that are packed with pigment and result in little to no flaking throughout the day.
American Manicure: Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez & Kylie Jenner lieben diesen Nagel-Trend 2023
JLo kombinierte das dezente Nageldesign mit einem mehrfarbigen Paillettenlook, den sie 2021 zu einer Fashion Show trug. Wie wird American Manicure gemacht? Nagel-Experte Tom Bachik beginnt für die amerikanische Maniküre mit den Nagelspitzen: Hierfür stellt er sich eine imaginäre Linie in der Mitte des Nagels vor; dann lackiert er mit der Lackfarbe seiner Wahl von der Mitte ausgehend Bögen auf beiden Seiten dieser Linie, die dann die Spitze ergeben.
Jumpstart Your Glow With Klairs’ New Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum
We know you have vitamin C woes. As incredibly effective as vitamin C can be for smoothing, illuminating, and plumping complexions, it can be unstable, smelly, too strong, too irritating, and too sticky. Well, what if we told you one of Soko Glam’s newest curations is the ultimate solution to your vitamin C concerns? The Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum delivers a potent 10% concentration of a stable vitamin C derivative that is gentle enough for even the most sensitive of skin.
The Prettiest Nude-Pink Lipstick for Every Skin Tone
The Prettiest Nude-Pink Lipstick for Every Skin Tone Finding the perfect pink lipstick can be a balancing act. We're not talking about your bright fuchsias or orchids or Barbie pinks; we mean those soft, subtle pinks that are almost nude but not quite. The kind of pink you wear when you want to wear every day to enhance your natural lip tone and when you want to feel effortlessly chic at any event. Yup, that's the kind of pink we know you're always searching for.
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