12 Best The Ordinary Products for an Affordable Beauty Routine

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Few brands have made ingredient lists feel as approachable as The Ordinary. The best Ordinary products skip the smoke and mirrors in favor of names that showcase their active ingredients—Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, and Retinal 0.2 Emulsion—so there’s little second-guessing… Continue reading 12 Best The Ordinary Products for an Affordable Beauty Routine

Say Hello to Bouncier Waves with These Texture-Enhancing Shampoos

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you have naturally wavy hair that falls flat by midday—or just fails to hold any shape whatsoever—you might need to rethink how you’re washing. The best shampoos for wavy hair can be crucial when it comes to bringing life back into your strands. And while… Continue reading Say Hello to Bouncier Waves with These Texture-Enhancing Shampoos

Is the Dyson Toothbrush Worth $499? We Asked 4 Dentists.

DysonSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Oral healthcare doesn’t often make the global news cycle, but earlier this week Dyson added a new gadget to its product lineup that inspired a flurry of headlines. And no, it’s not a mini vacuum for your teeth (although… Are you reading this Sir Dyson?). The engineering behemoth announced it would be adding… Continue reading Is the Dyson Toothbrush Worth $499? We Asked 4 Dentists.

Urea Is an Under-the-Radar Ingredient That Softens Skin from Head to Toe

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you're not yet using one of the best urea moisturizers, you might want to start. For the uninitiated, urea is a compound naturally found in your skin, according to Maya Thosani, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. “It’s part of the skin’s natural… Continue reading Urea Is an Under-the-Radar Ingredient That Softens Skin from Head to Toe

Fall 2026 Makeup Trends Put Your Best Features Front and Center — See Photos

Photos: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story They say if you got it, you should flaunt it. The fall makeup trends of 2026 are all in service of letting your best features take center stage, whether you want the focus to be on your lips, your lashes, or your glowy natural skin. For those who take pride in… Continue reading Fall 2026 Makeup Trends Put Your Best Features Front and Center — See Photos

Hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai Is Being Sued by Epstein Survivors for Allegedly Enabling Gender-Motivated Violence

Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Another beauty founder has been embroiled in the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein’s decades-long abuses. Frédéric Fekkai, the hairstylist, salon owner, brand founder and executive, is being sued for damages under the Gender-Motivated Violence Act, a New York City-specific statute that permits survivors to file civil suits against both perpetrators and those who enabled… Continue reading Hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai Is Being Sued by Epstein Survivors for Allegedly Enabling Gender-Motivated Violence

A New Report on Plastic Surgery Trends Shows Americans Over 66 Want to Be Snatched, Too

Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Who says grandma can’t have a cinched waist? According to a new report on cosmetic trends from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), liposuction came out on top as America’s most popular cosmetic surgery procedure—but its core audience isn’t what you’d think. Adults aged 66 and up are getting plastic surgery more… Continue reading A New Report on Plastic Surgery Trends Shows Americans Over 66 Want to Be Snatched, Too

Ulta Beauty Is Using Flock Cameras at Some Stores

Illustration by Allure; Source images: Getty Images, Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “What do you mean that Ulta Beauty is one of Flock camera’s biggest customers?” a weary-looking Cheyenne Hunt asked her followers in a video posted to Instagram and TikTok on Wednesday. People quickly jumped into the comments section, lamenting another business that seemed to have… Continue reading Ulta Beauty Is Using Flock Cameras at Some Stores

6 Best Products for Hair Breakage for Stronger, Healthier-Looking Strands

Benjamin VnukSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best products for hair breakage have one common goal: keeping vulnerable strands from reaching their breaking point. And there's a lot working against them. Bleach, color, hot tools, UV exposure, aggressive brushing, and even the standard cycle of washing and drying can gradually chip away at hair's strength. “Hair breakage is… Continue reading 6 Best Products for Hair Breakage for Stronger, Healthier-Looking Strands

How Meta’s Filter Ban for Minors Could Look in Practice

Collage: Allure; Source images: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Last Wednesday, Meta—the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram—agreed to pay out roughly $18 billion dollars in a landmark settlement. The agreement will impact 48 states, the District of Columbia, and other U.S. territories, and came about because of a federal lawsuit that claimed the company knew the… Continue reading How Meta’s Filter Ban for Minors Could Look in Practice