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Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Three women sit in front of me, each one occupying a salon chair in a tiny room with a single shampoo bowl, and one window that faces a bare, enclosed courtyard with yellowing grass. They’re smiling, chatting, and eating pizza as they wait for their hair to set […]

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 5:37 P.M. ET ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026] The best Amazon Prime Day mature beauty deals are officially in their final hours, so put up your Slack away message, catch the early train home, and give the kids […]

$38 at UltaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A multitasking serum that smooths and brightens with every application What it does: Gives skin an instant glow while targeting dullness and uneven tone over time Who it’s for: Anyone who wants brighter-looking skin now and later We’ll admit it: we’ve tested […]

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Halloween is sneaking up frighteningly fast, which means the window for coming up with a genuinely clever costume is closing at an alarming rate. If you keep putting it off, you may soon find yourself sitting listlessly with your makeup bag in your lap, trying to […]

$13 at AmazonSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A K-beauty lip stain that goes on gold and transforms into the prettiest rosy pink What it does: Hydrates lips while leaving behind long-lasting color Who it’s for: Anyone who wants their lip stain to be as fun to apply as it […]

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story To say we’re having a vanilla moment is an understatement. Vanilla is everywhere, and so are the best vanilla perfumes: standing next to you on the subway, walking past you in a crowded restaurant, and on the best-seller […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Sadly, MTV's seminal music video countdown show TRL is no longer on the air, but ask any millennial and they'll eagerly tell you how they ran home after school to see which stars would pop by to help Carson Daly and company ring in the top ten […]

$32 at Color WowSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: An aerosol dry shampoo that refreshes hair in between washes What it does: It soaks up oil and grime without leaving behind a white cast or gritty buildup Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to get one more day of wear […]