Beauty Product Reviews
Allure editors share their in-depth and honest assessment of the beauty products they can't get enough of across all categories: skin care, makeup, nails, and hair care. Scroll down to discover your next favorite.
Most Popular
Here, the makeup, skin-care, and hair-care products most-searched by Allure readers.
Best of Beauty 2021
The 41 Best Skin-Care Products of 2020
The serums, moisturizers, and masks can't get enough of.
Editors' Favorites
Nyx's 80-Shade Tetris Eye Shadow Palette Is Worth the Hype
I put the Tetris Jumbo Shadow Palette to the test to see how many looks I could create.
I Tried SinfulColors's New Scented Nail Polishes
They're not as gimmicky as they sound — promise.
I Dyed My Hair Green With Good Dye Young's Kowabunga, and It Stayed Bright for 2 Months
Colorful hair can be so high-maintenance, and that's exactly why these formulas are such a savior.
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I Wanted to Dislike Kinship's Face Oil, But My Stressed Skin Loves It
As my complexion is recovering from hormonal acne breakouts, the calming elixir is coming to the rescue.
EDITORS' FAVES
These Are Allure Editors' Favorite New Beauty Products
See what our editors can't get enough of this week.
Skin
Build a skin-care routine with the cleansers, moisturizers, and face masks vetted by Allure editors.
Screen Time
I Tried Skin-Care Expert Sunday Riley's First Sunscreen
It offers serious sun protection without leaving a streaky white cast.
Rest Easy
My Skin Feels Soft as Silk with Neom Organics Body Butter
On restless nights, I can count on this lavender-infused body butter to put my mind and body at ease.
BRIGHT IDEA
Hero Cosmetics Lightning Wand Combines Three Brighteners In One Rollerball
It easily targets dark spots from acne
SMOOTH OPERATOR
Neolastin Revitalize & Firm Eye Cream is the Cashmere Sweater of Eye Creams
If cashmere sweaters also smoothed wrinkles...
Chemistry Lesson
TikTok’s Most Famous Cosmetic Chemist, Ron Robinson, Created BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream
We put the new moisturizer to the test
SOFT SKILLS
This Oil Made My Skin Softer Overnight
Using this oil as the last step in my nighttime skin-care routine gave me the baby-soft skin of my dreams.
Hair
Cleanse, condition, and style hair with these Allure editor-reviewed hair-care products.
One Condition
The Mask I Rely on for a Softer, Hydrated Head of Curls
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask is a two-time Allure Readers’ Choice Award winner
Quick Fix
My Parched, Damaged Hair Can’t Live Without Naturelab Tokyo’s Perfect Repair Leave-In Treatment
After all my bleach-heavy hair experiments from 2020, my split-ends are in dire need of the lightweight hydration this foam formula provides.
BEST OF BEAUTY 2020
RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner
An eyebrow conditioner that not only moisturizes and strengthens brow hairs but also helps arches appear fuller
BEST OF BEAUTY 2020
DpHue Root Touch-Up Kit
A kit stocked with every last thing you need (from gentle dye to a fancy mixing bowl) to deal with your roots at home
Wax On
This Spray Wax Gets All The Credit For My Beachy Summer Waves
It’s light and buildable, the perfect combo for my coarse stubborn hair.
Makeup
Meet the makeup — mascara, eye shadow, concealer, and more — beloved by Allure editors.
STICK IT
Tarte’s Shadow & Liner Stick Just May Be the Perfect Cat Eye Tool
It’s got all the makings of a great eye look
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
This classic lash curler grips firmly but squeezes gently to produce a lasting, natural-looking curl without breaking hairs.
BEST OF BEAUTY 2020
Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment in Rock With You
A matte deep-plum liquid lipstick that looks bold, badass, and sexy on all skin tones
BEST OF BEAUTY
Tweezerman Slant Tweezer
A stainless-steel slant-tip tweezer that has won at least 17 Allure Best of Beauty Awards
BEST OF BEAUTY 2020
Essie Gel Setter Top Coat
A clear, gel-like topcoat that protects and adds dimension to nail polish
Berry Good
The Case for Deep Berry Lipstick This Fall
It’s cool looking and doubles as a teeth whitener
BODY LANGUAGE
Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan Has a Message for People With Opinions on Her Body
"I am just one real-life human being."
AFTERCARE
How to Change Up Your Skin-Care Routine After a Rhinoplasty
Experts share how to wash your face and moisturize while your nose heals.
SEPHORA'S SEXY NOW
Sephora Now Sells Sexual Intimacy Products
Vibrators, lubricants, massage candles, oh my!
ALLURE BEAUTY BOX
The February Allure Beauty Box is the Perfect Winter Pick Me Up
Inside the February Allure Beauty Box, you’ll find Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask, Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator, Heritage Store Rosewater Refreshing Facial Mist and more!
MARTHA KNOWS BEST
Martha Stewart Has the Best Tip for Taking Thirst Trap Photos
The queen of selfies has spoken.
Bright Idea
Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator Brightens with Physical and Chemical Exfoliators
Its powerhouse exfoliators are cushioned in soothing ingredients.
Lotions & Moisturizers
Introducing, the must-shop body lotions and moisturizers to soothe and replenish your skin. We rounded up our favorite body butters, creams, and lightweight formulas for delivering lasting hydration — no matter the season.
CELEBRITY BEAUTY
How Lala Anthony's Pandemic Kitchen Experiments Birthed a Beauty Brand
The TV presenter and actor is launching a brand-new hair-care line, and is kicking it off with a single product.
ginger snap
Strawberry Blonde Just Might Be Nicki Minaj's Best Hair Color Yet
We're convinced this should be her new signature look.
THE GIRL WITH THE PEARLS IN HER HAIR
I Can't Stop Staring at Jennifer Lopez's Jewel-Studded Bun
How could you not be mesmerized by the singer's elaborate hair?
THE CUSTOMER ISN'T ALWAYS RIGHT
Meet the Hairstylists Exposing Bad Clients on TikTok
Let these stories serve as your sign to be a bit friendlier at your next salon visit.
Move On
How to Tell If Your Hair Products Are Expired
All the signs your shampoo or hairspray is better off headed for the eternal medicine cabinet in the sky.
CRASH LANDING
Sophie Thatcher's Hair Is a TV Character All on Its Own
The actor was an automatic standout in Yellowjackets, thanks to that grunge-inspired shag.
ageless beauty
The 25 Best Foundations for Mature Skin
Whether you want sheer or full coverage, these hydrating formulas keep skin looking dewy and fresh.
EDITORS' FAVES
These Are Allure Editors' Favorite New Beauty Products of January 2022
See what our editors can't get enough of this month.
concentrated treatment
The Best Face Serums for Every Skin Type
No matter your needs, this list has a derm-recommended formula you'll love.
crème de la cream
The 27 Best Face Moisturizers We've Ever Tried
In other words, the cream (get it?) of the crop.