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Can You Fake a Blepharoplasty? I Gave It My Best Shot.

Courtesy SubjectSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I didn't recognize her until I spotted the necklace. My neighbor was waving at me from across the restaurant, and I genuinely had no idea who she was. The face was unfamiliar—wide-eyed, oddly taut in a way that read as alert but not quite right. It was […]

8 Best Hair Oils of 2026 for Smooth, Shiny, Frizz-Free Hair

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best hair oils might sound completely counterintuitive. If you're trying to keep your hair from looking greasy, why would you add oil to it? But today's formulas are a far cry from the heavy, greasy treatments of decades past. The […]

Beginner’s Guide to Skin Care: How to Build Your Routine

Photo: Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If there is one certainty among the many, many uncertainties in our world right now, it is this: Taking the time to care for ourselves should no longer be considered an indulgence. Rather, for so many reasons, it is a necessity. With skin care, though, there […]

6 Best Exfoliating Body Washes 2026 for Smoother Skin

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best exfoliating body washes do more than cleanse—they smooth out rough skin using a blend of chemical or physical exfoliants and barrier-supporting ingredients. Whether you’re dealing with keratosis pilaris (a.k.a. strawberry skin), body breakouts, ingrown hairs, or […]

Nicole Kidman, Hollywood’s Chameleon, Only Wants to Look Like Herself

Nicole KidmanPhoto: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Nicole Kidman has received countless accolades in her decades-long career, thanks to her chameleon-like abilities on-screen. (Who can forget that prosthetic nose in The Hours?) Off-screen, though, she only wants to look and feel like herself. “I’ve got to be able to walk a red […]

Everything You Need to Know About Hair Removal If You Have Psoriasis

AdobeSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story While psoriasis can come with its fair share of everyday annoyances, hair removal should be a relative breeze as long as you don’t have an active flare-up. “The truth is that most people with psoriasis are not tremendously bothered by gentle hair removal as long as their psoriasis […]

How AI-Generated Images Are Changing Beauty Consultations

Play/Pause ButtonPauseAnimation by Mark Baker-Sanchez/Allure; Photo: Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Poreless skin with a preternatural glow. Blonde highlights blended so well you can no longer see the individual strands. A nose that’s never even heard of a crook. A hand with individual, intricate tattoo “sleeves” on each finger. Manicures with textures […]

8 Best Hair Masks 2026 to Replenish Dry, Damaged Hair

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best hair masks ask for a few extra minutes in your shower routine, but the payoff is well worth it. Your hair goes through daily wear and tear, so using a weekly treatment infused with nourishing, moisturizing […]