Best of Beauty: Behind the Scenes

Best of Beautydebuted in 1996, along with the Spice Girls' “Wannabe” and Nintendo 64. How do we do what we’re doing, and how has our doing been done? I started to study Abstract Expressionism. Courtesy Photos We want that.' I took some Chinese calligraphy classes because I wanted to learn different gestures, different brushes. We used sculpting tools. Cindy Crawford appeared in our first Best of Beauty issue in 1996, with fellow supermodel Niki Taylor on the cover....

September 15, 2021 · 5 min · 877 words · Shelley Carter

Lizzo Is Onto Something With Her Bold Blue Eye Shadow and Mascara

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. If you haven’t seenLizzo’s TikTok videos by now, you’re missing out like, seriously. Getty Images From dancing in front of the camera to showing off her larger-than-lifebeauty looks, the singer-songwriter is unapologetically herself. And once again, she’s delivering another extravagant beauty look via her little corner of TikTok....

September 15, 2021 · 1 min · 153 words · Ryan Flores

TheAllureBest of Beauty Awards Turn 25 This Year

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. “Now we’re talking America the beautiful.” Clockwise from top: beauty editor Paige Stables; staff editor Jihan Forbes; yours truly getting feedback on skin-care results from my seven-year-old; senior commerce writer Sarah Han; beauty assistant Talia Gutierrez. “America the beautiful,” however, looks very different....

September 15, 2021 · 1 min · 104 words · Lauren Butler

Amandla Stenberg's Stylist Created a Durag Out of Her Hair for the Met Gala

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. The 2021 Met Gala, unsurprisingly, saw someincredible hairstyles. Getty Images Durags are typically a fabric head covering one that serves both a practical and cultural purpose. It protects natural hair, but it has also served as asymbol of Black tradition. They’ve been worn to the Met Gala before rememberSolange’s goddess-like takein 2018?...

September 14, 2021 · 1 min · 118 words · Elizabeth Pena

Kaja's Innovative, 3-in-1 Mascara Makes a Strong Case for Layering Formulas

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. They don’t typically come with a “wow” effect. Courtesy of brand / Sarah Han forAllure (Don’t come for me, mascara enthusiasts.) But let me tell you:Kaja Beauty’s newWink Lash Triois a total standout. Let me explain:Makeup artists on TikTokare onto something. A diagram showcasing each of the three chambers (Lash Primer + Brow Serum Gel, Volumizing Mascara, and Lengthening Mascara)....

September 14, 2021 · 2 min · 297 words · Larry Jensen

Kim Kardashian Wore a Full Face of Makeup Under Her Met Gala Face Covering

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. Even though her face was covered for her Met Gala debut, she definitelydid notskimp on the makeup. US socialite Kim Kardashian arrives for the 2021 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 13, 2021 in New York. - This year’s Met Gala has a distinctively youthful imprint, hosted by singer Billie Eilish, actor Timothee Chalamet, poet Amanda Gorman and tennis star Naomi Osaka, none of them older than 25....

September 14, 2021 · 1 min · 202 words · Paul Barajas

All of the Best Met Gala 2021 Beauty Moments in One Place

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. TheMet Gala 2021follows a major week of jaw-dropping looks in New York City withNew York Fashion Weekandthe VMAs. Hairstylist Owen Gould took the inspiration one step farther with looped braids. Inspired by Brooklyn-born conceptual artist Lorna Simpson, hairstylist Vernon Francois formed the actor’s afro into tulle-like whirls....

September 13, 2021 · 4 min · 769 words · Charles Nelson

Amanda Gorman Was a "Reimagined Statue of Liberty" at the 2021 Met Gala

Whenever she’s been given the opportunity,Amanda Gormanhas never failed to take our breath away. But the crown was only part of the sparkle. The crystals continue in Gorman’s hair, too. Getty Images Her super thick, extra-long braid was knotted at the end with crystals woven into the strands. Her jewelry wasn’t just crystals it was made up of incredible gems. More celebrity makeup looks: Now watch Ariana Grande break down her most iconic video looks:

September 13, 2021 · 1 min · 75 words · Melanie Villa

Billie Eilish Brings Marilyn Monroe Glam to Met Gala 2021

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. Billie Eilishis having a busy week, and it’s only Monday. Getty Images Last night, she acceptedseveralawards atthe VMAslooking cozy and minimalist. She even went sans manicure. Also, he skipped falsies in favor ofsolely mascarato thicken up and lift Eilish’s natural lashes. Eilish’s skin looked particularly glowy, thanks to a quick facial treatment from Rumsey prior to makeup system....

September 13, 2021 · 1 min · 166 words · Katherine Wilson

Face Bedazzling Is the Met Gala 2021's Hottest Beauty Trend

The2021 Met Galais well underway, and already, we’re seeing a major beauty trend: face jewels. Those were the days! But this is today scroll down to see all the best-bedazzled faces on the 2021 Met Gala red carpet. Getty Images Also dripping in crystals? Her makeup artist placed rhinestones from the corner of her eyes to her hairline. Ella Emhoff turned out to the event dressed in a red jumpsuit by Stella McCartney....

September 13, 2021 · 1 min · 89 words · Taylor Carroll

Get Six of Our All-Time Favorite Best of Beauty Winners in this SpecialAllureBeauty Box

Theres never been a better time to love beauty or a more overwhelming one. But, I will be honest, we all play favorites. And thats what youre getting in this limited-edition box some of our all-time favorite Best of Beauty winners. Raj Shah You are one in a billion. Quantities are limited, soorder nowto take advantage of this exclusive offer before they’re sold out. Check out what’s in thislimited-edition box....

September 13, 2021 · 1 min · 156 words · Angela Powell

Gigi Hadid's Fiery Red Ponytail Was Brighter Than the 2021 Met Gala Red Carpet

After flirting with blonde hues for years,Gigi Hadiddecided to try red hair instead in 2021. Hadid practically looks like a Barbie doll with this iconic look. Her fiery hair was gathered into a high ponytail full of volume, length, and texture. Getty Images We love how these red pieces of hair cascade towards her mid-back in large waves. The texture works well with this look. The black bedazzled barrette is the finishing touch for this elevated glam look....

September 13, 2021 · 1 min · 138 words · Michael Pittman

Iman. The Met Gala. I Have No Words.

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. Listen,Imanhas been an icon for basically ever. Getty Images This was not up for debate. Iman arrived in what is very likely the outfit with the greatest circumference of the night. But then there’s the skirt and headdress. Getty Images The motif continues in a tiered skirt that covers Iman’s pants....

September 13, 2021 · 1 min · 141 words · April Henderson