It’s that time of year again: the 2022 Allure Readers’ Choice Award winners (placeholder link) have officially been unveiled. Clearly, now’s the time to stock on award-winning products if you’re due for a beauty shopping spree, but why trek to a brick-and-mortar shop or wait upwards of a week to finally try them for yourself? … Read more
We asked, you answered, we awarded. Now, check out the rest of our 2022 Readers’ Choice Award winners. If our Readers’ Choice Awards have proven anything over the years, it’s that Allure readers have impeccable taste in beauty and personal care products. More often than not, a slew of especially affordable products makes the cut, … Read more
As inconsequential as it might seem to some people, hair can be a central part of your identity — to the point that a haircut, whether a subtle trim or something more drastic, can change not only how your hair looks but also how you feel about yourself. While a new cut is exciting for … Read more
Spoiler alert: Sex toys aren’t as formidable as cast iron skillets. Left unwashed, a sex toy doesn’t introduce extra flavor into your life — rather, a dirty sex toy is merely a recipe for unfavorable infections. Luckily, there are plenty of sex toy cleaners that make cleaning a jiff. But before we delve into the … Read more
When we first got wind of some of the amazing skin-care products launching in April, we were skeptical. Could this many awesome new launches really be hitting shelves all at once, or was this some kind of industry-wide April Fool’s joke? Well, we’re pleased to report that, in what appears to be a springtime miracle, … Read more
Due to its cooling effects, Dr. Chimento says, aloe vera is often used to reduce inflammation, decrease redness, and keep skin glowing — but Dr. Garshick says that glow can also be attributed to its enzymes and antioxidants. They further decrease inflammation and fight off free-radical damage, which may lessen the appearance of signs of … Read more