Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story With so many K-beauty fans on the Allure staff (with me arguably being the biggest, hi!), it’s hardly a surprise that more than a handful of Korean skin-care, makeup, and hair-care products have earned our most prestigious stamp of…
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Zara Larsson loves color, glitter, and fun. Her aesthetic is pure pop girl energy with a splash of Lisa Frank: tons of aqua blues, purples, and, of course, bright Barbie pink! But for her Allure cover shoot, she swapped the pink makeup and neon wardrobe for metallic silver…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Aging is inevitable—and certainly not something that needs “fixing”—but the best face serums for aging skin can help soften the look of fine lines, fade dark spots, or restore some of the firmness and bounce your complexion has lost over time.…
$21.50 at Derma ESave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A high-potency vitamin C serum that does the most—but in the least irritating way What it does: Gives dull skin a concentrated boost of brightness, evens out your complexion, and leaves skin glowy? Yes, yes, and yes Who it’s for: Vitamin…
$17 at PatchologySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: Like a 10-minute coffee break, but for your eyes What it does: Helps perk up tired-looking eyes with caffeine Who it’s for: Night owls who are forced to be morning people, morning people who don’t mind an extra step in their routine,…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best woody fragrances can transport you in an instant. With one spritz, you’re exploring the desert, wandering through a forest, or cozying up by a crackling fire. The “woody” fragrance category is a broad one, ranging from more…
Alyssa LatellaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The Allure Best of Beauty 2026 Box has arrived. Packed with 30 award-winning products, including 17 Best of Beauty 2026 winners, this limited-edition collection is valued at more than $740—for just $125 for Allure readers with code ALLUREACCESS The year was 1996. Brad and Gwyneth were together;…
Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 12:22 P.M. ET ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026] Sorry for the jump scare, but we’ve officially entered holidays-are-coming territory. The silver lining? The best early Amazon Prime Day K-beauty deals are already rolling in ahead of the retailer’s…