Interviews with K-pop group ITZY kind of feel like a big slumber party. The cozy, late night-yet-giddy vibes may be due to the fact that it’s 7:30 p.m. on a Monday night in New York City, but also all six of us are as comfy as ever without makeup on […]
Skin care
Since the pandemic began, my Instagram feed has been filled with face workouts and face tools. Every other scroll, I see someone gua sha–ing their face for a lymphatic massage, or another blowing their cheeks Dizzy Gillespie–style to work their muscles. Then there are all the tools that are marketed […]
In certain parts of Northern California, cultivating edible plants — beets, rosemary, kale, lavender — is so central to the lifestyle that, as the Marin County resident Claudia Mata puts it, “It’s a rarity to find someone who isn’t growing their own food or herbs in their backyard.” With its […]
Skin The skin-care products and tools to rehab your skin and help you glow, fast. If you’re a skin-care lover, you know that nothing beats the feeling of a long, luxurious facial. But it’s 2021, and even if you’re stuck at home most of the day, you don’t always have […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (and we all kind of have been recently), then chances are you’ve heard of Drunk Elephant before. The brand has become a favorite among shoppers, beauty pros, and Allure editors alike. Drunk Elephant’s commitment to creating effective, cruelty-free, and vegan products has understandably […]
“[The year] 2021 is less about what’s ‘buzzy’ and more about what’s tried-and-true, with a focus on calming the skin. Centella asiatica [an herb grown in Asia, known for being anti-inflammatory]—or ‘cica’—is huge right now. With everyone dealing with the prolonged stress of the pandemic and dreaded ‘maskne,’ soothing irritated, […]
The actor-comedian-producer Kevin Hart isn’t used to being homebound, but that doesn’t mean he is any less busy. Through his company Laugh Out Loud, he is working with Headspace, a meditation app, on content like “Mindful Runs,” “Energy Shots” and “Meditate With Me,” motivational programs that blend comedy with mindfulness. […]
Halle Berry, 54, shared her “all-time favorite skincare tool” on Instagram. The actress swears by the Flawless Cleanse Hydro-Vibrating Facial Cleanser. Berry says using the spinning brush is like “giving your face a hug.” To get that extra smooth glow, Halle Berry takes her skincare routine seriously—especially when it comes […]
While the occasional breakout, even during quarantine, can be a nuisance, it was something that for the most part, I’d managed to keep under control. A few weeks ago, however, my face went absolutely haywire. Between my demanding work schedule, stress of still being in the midst of a pandemic, […]
When we talk about the spots on your body deserving of skin-care—your hands, your scalp, your butt—it’s rare that “armpits” ever get a mention. Sure, we put deodorant on them every day, but the main focus of that step in your routine is fighting odor instead of taking care of […]
Despite having access to some of the most luxurious beauty products and treatments in the world, Gigi Hadid recently made a startling revelation about her skin care routine. “A strange thing I do, which my mom taught me, is I put toothpaste on spots at night and it dries them […]
While social media can be a hub for all things fashion and beauty, skincare is a topic that can get a little tricky, especially when certain products start to trend. I’d be lying if I said I haven’t been guilty of succumbing to a viral product only to be disappointed […]
