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The Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ Serum Gives Me Instantly Glassy Skin
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There’s nothing I want more from my skin-care routine than glass skin. While not a new concept, this K-beauty term for clear, poreless, luminous, and seemingly transparent skin continues to be the gold standard for beauty editors and,…
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Does Laser Genesis Really Live Up to the Hype?
Courtesy of Michelle German at Capital Aesthetic + Laser CenterSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story As someone with dark skin, laser procedures have always seemed like risky business. When done correctly, they can increase skin vibrancy and reduce hyperpigmentation. But pick the wrong one, and you've just zapped your way into irreversible scarring, burns,…
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Oribe Just Recalled a Popular Shampoo for Potential Contamination—Learn More
Illustration by Mark Baker-Sanchez/Allure; Photos: Courtesy of Brand; Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you regularly suds up with Oribe's Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo, you may want to check your shampoo's lot number. Kao USA Inc., the parent company of the beloved salon hair-care brand, has issued a voluntary recall of a…
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The Best Bronzers Will Give You Snatched Cheekbones And A Warm Glow
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In the mood to look like you’ve just returned from a dreamy tropical vacation? The best bronzers are the easiest, most sun-safe shortcut to creating that illusion. Whether you're after something subtle or megawatt radiance, these creams, powders, and liquids will instantly brighten your complexion with a healthy…
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Zendaya Is an IRL Goddess With Waist-Lenth Wavy Hair — See Photos
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Four months into Zendaya’s bixie, we haven’t come close to tiring of it. She's cycled through soft curls, slicked-back styles, and vintage-inspired swoops that have made her hair one of the biggest beauty stories of the year. But for the world premiere of The Odyssey, she…
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Hilary Duff is Having a Dewy, Hydrated Summer
Collage: Mark Baker-Sanchez; Source images: Courtesy of Bath & Body Works.Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It’s no secret that the world is feeling a little nostalgic right now. Millennials are reliving their glory days with sequels like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and relaunches of brands such as Marc Jacobs Beauty. Gen-Z is…
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How Lexi Minetree Was Transformed Into Elle Woods
Prime VideoSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created. For this edition, Johnson interviewed makeup designer Jennifer Powell and hair designer Florencia Anahi, the duo behind…
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8 Best PDRN Serums, According to Dermatologists and Editors
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story PDRN seems to be everywhere right now, but can even the best PDRN serums really deliver all the skin-smoothing, barrier-strengthening benefits people claim? Before you start slathering on salmon sperm DNA (yes, really), it helps to understand more about one of…
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5 Best At-Home Waxing Kits for Smooth Skin from Head to Toe
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Waxing may seem like an intimidating (read: painful!) way to remove body hair, but the best at-home waxing kits make the process easy, mess-free, and as approachable as your favorite razor. Plus, there are unique benefits to waxing, anyway: It can…
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6 Best Travel Razors for Smooth Skin Wherever You Go
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Packing for a trip is a balancing act between saving space and bringing all your (actual) essentials. The best travel razors—and leaving your everyday shaver at home—can help you accomplish both in a single tool. A fraction of the size of…
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