The Major Differences Between Gel and Dip Powder Nails

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. ), here are the key differences to know between gel and dip powder manicures. Getty Images The primary difference between gel and dip powder manicures? The way they’re put onto the nail. Gel manicure polishes contain photo-initiated polymers, explains fellow manicuristAshlie Johnson, which are activated when exposed to light....

April 17, 2021 · 2 min · 306 words · Jared Morrow

4 Brazilian Beauty Brands That Should Be on Your Radar

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’re about customization, science-backed ingredients, luxurious pigments, and doctor-curated routines. Courtesy of brand So keep your eye on them we will be, too. Camila Coutinho Brazilians take their hair seriously. In 2014, they spent more than $7 billion on their hair. One of GE Beauty’s four “boosters" that you can drop into your shampoo and conditioner for added benefits....

April 16, 2021 · 2 min · 293 words · Anne Burns

Colgate Launches Its Keep Toothbrush With 80% Less Plastic Waste

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. More sustainable options, like bamboo toothbrushes, have definitely gained popularity within the last few years. Courtesy of brand/Gabi Thorne How did the brand do it? I put both to the test to see how well they could clean my teeth. Thankfully, this manual toothbrush hits those requirements, but it doesn’t have the ADA seal....

April 16, 2021 · 1 min · 185 words · Maria Robles

I Tried Tarte's Sugar Rush Poreless Tinted Moisturizer to See If It'll Actually Make Me Look Poreless

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. Holmes hasrosacea, a skin condition that causes redness and flushing of facial skin. The influencer showed her followers how half of her face looks after applying the tinted moisturizer. We sat there for an hour texting about how drastically different the before-and-after photos looked....

April 16, 2021 · 2 min · 287 words · Joshua Bradley

The Science Behind Face Yoga Exercises

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. On the days I do it, my cheekbones and jawline are way more sculpted," she toldBirchbox. Getty Images Thus far, only one peer-reviewed study, published inJama Dermatologyin 2018, has tackled theface workout. As King points out, muscle volume is only one part of what makes up our facial features....

April 16, 2021 · 2 min · 274 words · Misty Larson

Makeup Artist-Loved Heritage Store Just Got a Major Revamp After 52 Years

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. Like the rest of the brand’s offerings, the Rosewater Mist got its first-ever upgrade. Clara Hendler /Allure A side-by-side comparison of the old and new bottles. Not to mention, rose water has been a staple inSouth Asian beautyfor centuries. However, the story doesn’t end with an elevated brand design....

April 15, 2021 · 2 min · 217 words · Keith Morales

12 Questions to Ask Your Dermatologist When Considering Fillers

No doubt about it:agingcan be a touchy subject. “In my opinion, they’re best used to replace what you naturally lose over time.” “I practice in a state where only doctors can inject,” says Alabama-based board-certified dermatologistCorey Hartman. Illustration by Simone Noronha “Then doctors have to understand the nuance on top of that because everyones anatomy is slightly different. Doctors have to understand ethnic and racial differences and take into account perhaps a different perspective of beauty....

April 14, 2021 · 2 min · 352 words · Christopher Finley

Hayley Hasselhoff Becomes the First Curve Model on a EuropeanPlayboyMagazine Cover

It’s a well-established pop-culture fact:Germanyloves David Hasselhoff. And looking at it, you could’t help but wonder what took so long to cast a curvier person. This content can also be viewed on the site itoriginatesfrom. Getty Images In 2017, Molly Constable was the first plus model to be prominently featured in AmericanPlayboy. More on models: Now watch Tyra Banks try nine things she’s never done before:

April 14, 2021 · 1 min · 66 words · Gary Allison

How to Treat Bunions to Prevent as Much Pain as Possible

Bunionsare one of those things that you never think about until it happens to you. For starters, bunions can really hurt. And, if left untreated for too long, the only option to truly correct them is surgery. Getty Images (Heres a hint: Your choice of footwear is crucial.) This bony bump isnt just painful; it can also lead to much more serious consequences if left untreated. “You may also get more pain under the ball of your foot....

April 14, 2021 · 1 min · 197 words · Pam Miller

Why Tranexamic Acid Is the New Secret to Fading Dark Spots

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. Vitamin C and hydroquinone have long been highly coveted fordiminishing hyperpigmentation. Getty Images In fact, tranexamic acid is less irritating than most dark spot-diminishing ingredients. Claire Chang, M.D. “Due to this, there are limitations in how long you could use hydroquinone.” Tranexamic acid, on the other hand, has no limits....

April 14, 2021 · 2 min · 286 words · Kristin Allen

Anitta Cannot Tell a Lie

These days, pop superstar Anitta is an uncensored force changing the face and flavor of Brazilian beauty. Anitta, born Larissa de Macedo Machado, grew up in the working-class Honorio Gurgel neighborhood. The act landed her an audition with a local record label. Shes performed at the Olympics, led Carnaval parades, and played big festivals around the world. You see, until recently the 28-year-old was her own manager, overseeing every aspect of the Anitta brand....

April 13, 2021 · 3 min · 472 words · Jonathan Simmons

Beleza no Brasil

Na historia das exportacoes brasileiras, talvez nada represente melhor o verdadeiro gosto do pais do que Anitta. Entao quem exatamente e a garota do Rio? Anitta, nascida Larissa de Macedo Machado, cresceu no bairro de Honorio Gurgel, na periferia carioca. O ato rendeu uma audicao com uma gravadora local. “Eu me aceito, mas eu gosto de mudar. Para mim, [fazer uma cirurgia plastica] e como mudar meu cabelo.” Photographed by Mariana Maltoni...

April 13, 2021 · 3 min · 598 words · Tammy Luna

Belleza en Brasil

No dudo que su escenografia para la sesion fotografica sera impresionante. Annita tiene 52.5 millones de seguidores de Instagram, quienes siguen cada uno de sus movimientos. Pero quien es exactamente la chica de Rio? Su verdadero nombre es Larissa de Macedo Machado y crecio en el barrio de clase trabajadora Honorio Gurgel. Ella dice que siempre supo que queria ser artista. Ese video le consiguio una audicion con un sello discografico local....

April 13, 2021 · 3 min · 505 words · Lawrence Thompson