89 Christmas Nail Ideas That Will Make Your Most Merry Holidays Ever

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 a different way of celebratingthe holidays. Instagram The same goes forChristmas nails. Prefer simple Christmas nails, like a coat of silver glitter that willtake you through winterand 2024? Your polish options are endless. You’ll find the perfect holiday mani that’s right for your particular level of spirit....

December 16, 2018 · 5 min · 983 words · Janice Hunt

The 19 Nude Lip Liners for Every Skin Tone, According to Makeup Artists

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. In other words, it has to check all the boxes:Does it feel comfortable on the lips? Does it complement most makeup looks? Does it suit your skin and natural lip tone? Does it make you feel like the best version of yourself?...

December 13, 2018 · 2 min · 233 words · Lee Smith

13 Best Ceramide Moisturizers for a Stronger-Than-Ever Barrier

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 best ceramide moisturizers are superheroes for weakskin barriersand tackle associated dryness and dullness head-on. Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images:Allureeditors They also work well alongside niacinamide, which soothes redness and irritation stemming from a damaged skin barrier. If I could drench my whole body in this rich, hydrating cream, I absolutely would....

December 11, 2018 · 3 min · 435 words · Lori Ramos MD

13 Best Mascaras That'll Transform Straight, Short Lashes

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. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up the best mascaras for short lashes right here, right now. Courtesy of Wesley Hall forAllure/ Courtesy of brands “This combo can give your short, straight lashes the ultimate boost.” In terms of program, makeup artistAmrita Mehtarecommends curling from the tips of the lashes downwards....

December 7, 2018 · 1 min · 196 words · Lori Farrell

What Are Ceramides, and Why Are They Important in Your Skin-Care Routine?

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. Theres no shortage of ingredients claiming to help hydrate and plump parched skin. Getty Images Its why Allure has a wholeindexsection dedicated to dryness. But when you need a moisturizing boost that lasts, theres one hydrator that stands out:ceramides. Studies have shown ceramides to be beneficial for alleviating the symptoms of those witheczemaandpsoriasis....

December 6, 2018 · 2 min · 371 words · Melanie Foley

13 Best Cica Skin-Care Products to Soothe Redness and Irritation

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. Skin-care products of all kinds seem to have one thing in common lately:cica. Courtesy of Soleil Summer forAllure/ Courtesy of brands In short, this antioxidant-packed herb stimulates collagen production and protects skin against inflammation and bacteria. And let’s be real:Tthe pollution levels are pretty damn high stateside, too....

December 4, 2018 · 2 min · 224 words · Amanda Porter

18 Dermatologists' Skin-Care Routines That Are Surprisingly Achievable

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. We did, too. Wesley Hall/Allure/Courtesy of brand (Did we hear that someone washes their face with a modest bar of soap? “At night is when your skin naturally regenerates itself,” she says. “That’s when you put [on] the actives, not the protectors.”...

December 4, 2018 · 9 min · 1834 words · Christine Calderon

31 Best Friend Gifts for Your Favorite Person This Valentine's Day

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. Although itseemslike an easy task, surprising them with something unexpected and unique might leave you understandably stumped. Soleil Summer /Allure That’s where we come in. It’s time to graduate from the friendship necklaces, wine glasses, and gift baskets from yesteryear. (And if you’re lucky, you could also join in on the fun....

December 1, 2018 · 2 min · 404 words · Terry Williams

41 Easy Holiday Makeup Looks to Wear to Parties This Season

The in-between party (aka the actual party) is only half of the fun. Just call it a friendly competition with the festive decor. But you don’thave togo all out just because you’re going out. Getty Images If it’s a bust, at least you get to practice your smoky-eye skills. ’s Liquid Glitter Eyeshadowin Purple Reign for achieving this effect. And to make it last? “Apply lid primer to lock shadow and liner in place,” Bryant says....

November 29, 2018 · 2 min · 314 words · Emily Crawford

The Best Eye Shadow PalettesAllureEditors Can't Live Without

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. It’s no overstatement to say we’reobsessed. Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images:Allureeditors Han after applying various shades from the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction palette. Did I mention they blend in so seamlessly and layer really nicely? Because they absolutely do."...

November 29, 2018 · 2 min · 408 words · Cindy Henderson

The 17 Best CBD Skin-Care Products to Try Right Now

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. In this episode, we’re setting the record straight on one of the most polarizing ingredients out there. Courtesy of brands Learn what to search for when buying a CBD-infused product. Here, we present 17 CBD-infused skin-care products to add ahitof calm to your daily routine....

November 28, 2018 · 1 min · 141 words · Amanda Park

Magnesium Supplements Are Having Their Moment

The first thing she recommended I take? Many of these creators are treating magnesium as though its a miracle in a bottle. I just started taking magnesium three-ish months ago and I can confidently say that it is life-changing. Getty Images Despite what the recent buzz might suggest, magnesium is not a newly discovered mineral. Countless studies have suggested a connection betweenmagnesium levels and sleep qualityandstress levels. To quote the medical history podcast,Sawbones, cure-alls tend to, in fact, cure nothing....

November 27, 2018 · 3 min · 567 words · Sean Briggs

11 Best Eye Shadow Primers for Creaseless, Smudge-Free Looks

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. We’ll take two of Nyx Professional Makeup’s Ultimate Shadow & Liner Eye Primer, yo. Soleil Summer/Allure/Courtesy of brand Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer E.L.F. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer away. It’s also spiked with skin-conditioning vitamin E, anantioxidantthat’s also known for its skin barrier-supporting properties....

November 21, 2018 · 1 min · 161 words · Rachael Mcknight