After a long and harrowing trek, Mardini reached Germany, where she was granted asylum. With the release ofThe Swimmerson Netflix, Mardini has been thrust further into the spotlight. Now 25, shes currently enrolled at the University of Southern California. Here, she reflects on her journey. Allure: How has swimming impacted your life? He wanted us to be swimmers, he wanted us to go to the Olympics. I think when I was five years old, I was already swimming....

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. Everyone has that one skin-care thing they regret doing (or not doing) when they were younger. Bella Geraci / Getty Images She dropped her singleMotherin January, three months after releasing her most recent album,Takin It Back. After the birth of her first son in 2021, she wrote it for expecting mothers....

Neon is always trending, says Los Angeles-based nail artistElle Gerstein. What exactly makes these bright, candy-colored hues so popular? They make any design come to life, Gerstein says. Left to right: Hemi Park, Hailey Bieber, Amy Le They make a statement, whether you combine different-colored neon nail polishes or contrast them against mellow tones. As versatile as they are, though, neon nails can be intimidating to wear. Thankfully, theres endless inspiration on the internet and weve compiled the best ones....

(Did she do the whole Universal Life Church thing? We have questions.) On Wednesday, April 26, Appleton posted photos from what appeared to be a small ceremony. Getty Images Kardashian being the officiant wasn’t the only nontraditional aspect of the wedding. (I hope she threw in “From This Moment On,” too a wedding classic!) This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. We couldn’t be happier for Appleton and Gage, who make an outrageously handsome couple....

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. But when my skin needs some extra TLC, Ill adjust my routine accordingly, she says. Getty Images Loops Hyper Smoothhelps even out my skin tone when Im trying to erase the residual dark spots. Occasional picking aside, Mendes has come a long way as a skin-care aficionado since starting her Loops journey....

Is thatCheror an angel I see before me? With the flowingplatinum blonde wavesand shimmerygolden makeup, this ethereal look comes straight out of Hollywood heaven. She looks great as a blonde just see herMamma Mia!performance as proof. Getty Images While her beauty look is certainly iconic, Cher herself doesn’t see herself as an icon. “In my mind, an icon has always got to be old to be iconic. I can’t think [I’m] old yet,” shetoldAllurein 2022....

Your body hair is your own business. If youre looking for a longer-lasting solution, considerlaser hair removalor electrolysis. But board-certified dermatologistSheila Farhang, MD, warns that “neither treatment is necessarily permanentforever.” Bella Geraci / Getty Images Both methods may require touch-ups over the years as your body generates new hair growth. (Okay, but well still take yearly touch-ups over weekly shaving.) Electrolysis works on all hair and skin types, but requires a skilled electrologist and more accuracy during treatment....

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. While it was all stunning, we beauty editors still cant stop admiring Richies effortless bridal look. Bella Geraci, Getty Images For her makeup, the model opted for very simple, soft, glam done by makeup artistPati Dubroff. First, wasSunkissed, a matte bronzer, then Dubroff topped it off withPicante, a bright orange-coral blush....

From my earliest memories, I recall how vital it was to appear put together. It was a painful, all-day process. A memory that sticks out from childhood was going to the pool. Photography by Lelanie Foster I would watch all the other little girls doing cannonballs and playing mermaids. Their hair would fall down their backs like in the movies. I remember thinking how unfair it was that my hair restricted me from the simple pleasures of my youth....

Moore debuted her freshly cut fringe on Instagram, saying it was high time for a new look. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Wait … shouldIget bangs? Getty Images

A perfect example is the half-top knot, half-bob hairstyle she wore to CinemaCon on April 25. Henson attended the event in a metallic two-piece suit that had a champagne-to-peach ombre design. Perhaps Wallace has introduced an edgier style for side bangs? Getty Images Makeup artistSaisha Beechmanpaired shimmery rosy eye makeup with deep burgundyglossy lips. Beechman added matching burgundy matte eye shadow to the outer corners of her eyes. Beechman also buffed a reddishblushonto Henson’s cheeks....

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. Thought yourfoundationbrush was a can-all, do-all? Soleil Summer/Allure First off, how does one even contour in the first place? Now, it’s time to get to buffing and blending. Below, take a look at some of the best contour-sculpting brushes for dagger-sharp definition no matter your budget....

Considering how cute the combination of dark hair andblunt bangsis, there are shockingly few celebrities who sport it. But there’s an unexpected new member of this tiny club:Cara Delevingne. So is this Delevingne’s new signature style? Getty Images The look was crafted for her previously unannounced character in the new season ofAmerican Horror Story. Getty Images