15 Best Bronzers That Look Absolutely Stunning on Dark Skin

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. That said, there are still ways to go. Soleil Summer /Allure One product category that needs some work?Bronzers. Though there are more options, you might still be wondering, what exactly doesbronzereven do? First things first,bronzingandcontouringthe skin arenotthe same. Then, she repeats the process on the other side of the face....

June 5, 2018 · 1 min · 182 words · Christopher Hunt

The Best Drugstore Mascaras for Long, Thick, and Clump-Free 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. When you think of the bestdrugstore mascaras, the classicMaybelline New York Great Lash Mascaraprobably comes to mind. But it isn’t theonlyamazingdrugstoreoption for taking your lashes to new lengths. (But by all means, if you love it, don’t let it go. You may just want to consider adding to your collection....

June 5, 2018 · 2 min · 261 words · Sergio Burns

A Beginner's Guide to Reading Palms

So, do you knowhow to read palms? Within palm reading, hands are considered portals that shed invaluable insight. It was his view that “Lines are not writteninto the human handwithout reason.” Daniel Egneus By the mid-1900s, palmistry was fully integrated within American pop culture. Which palms should you read? Together, they reveal how a person is utilizing their potential in this lifetime. Sage Aune Just like when learning to read an astrology birth chart, palmistry takes time, practice, and expertise....

June 4, 2018 · 4 min · 709 words · Zachary Koch

Why Bidets Are the Only Bathroom Accessory With a Die-hard Fan Base

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. I didn’t see abidetwith my own eyes until I was 14 years old. Adobe Stock “What is that?” I asked my mom. “Oh, that’s a bidet,” she said. “It’s for cleaning your butt.” My adolescent brain was horrified. What was this hellscape of inevitable humiliation my parents were moving me to?...

June 1, 2018 · 3 min · 626 words · Derrick Phillips

Our Editors Love These Tinted Sunscreens for White Cast-Free Protection

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. Dont we all want a weightless base thatactuallylooks natural? Source images:Allureeditor(s); Collage: Laneen Wells Well, with the best tinted sunscreens, you’re able to easily have both. (Every two hours, remember?) This sunscreen also containshyaluronic acidto ensure your skin stays smooth, plump, and hydrated as you wear it....

May 30, 2018 · 4 min · 654 words · Courtney Guerra

How to Stop Hair Breakage Before It Starts

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 it can still lead to hair loss, thinning, and slow growth. Beautiful dark skinned girl with curly hair. We asked a few hair pros for their tips and techniques to help strengthen breakage-prone hair and make itShawshank-proof. “The spiral shape of the hair follicle and hair shaft predispose the hair to breakage....

May 23, 2018 · 3 min · 452 words · Ronald Logan

The 17 Best Body Highlighters and Bronzers to Make Your Skin Shine Bright Like a Diamond

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. Glittery, shimmery body gels and highlighting potions are making their comeback. Courtesy of brand | Soleil Summer After using them summer after summer, we realized that these shimmers work 365 days a year. Many of these feature skin-nourishing nutrients and emollients that deliver buttery soft texture with your perfected complexion....

May 23, 2018 · 2 min · 259 words · Timothy Anderson

The 13 Best Sun-Protection Products for Your Hair and Scalp

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. One oil in particular that can help: sunflower seed oil. Getty Images Below are 13 products that helpprotect your skin, scalp, and hair from sun damage. But it’s the line Huile Sirene that really goes to town on stopping sun damage. Just shake it on and blend it in with either your fingers or ahairbrush....

May 21, 2018 · 1 min · 138 words · Christopher Thomas

The HydraFacial Phenomenon: Why Everyone Is Obsessed With This In-Office Treatment

Somewhere in the world, aHydraFacialis performed every 15 seconds. This is a facial, people. Sure, everyone loves facials. Courtesy of brand So what makes a HydraFacial so special and different from the rest? Most facials target very specific skin concerns and some are too harsh for those with any sort of sensitivity. The HydraFacial, however, is tolerable on most, if not all, skin types. Before HydraFacial treatment And the risk of experiencing any negative side effects after the treatment is very low....

May 21, 2018 · 2 min · 317 words · Robert Mccormick

13 Best Foot Creams to Make Dryness and Cracked Heels Disappear

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. For many of us, the words “foot cream” are an inherently unsexy pair. Soleil Summer/Allure Aesthetics aside, less-than-supple feet can also feel uncomfortable or even downright painful. Thankfully, thebest foot creamsare available far and wide to soothe your feet’s roughest scenarios. Another culprit behind crustiness and thick calluses is some of us don’t shed keratin as quickly as others....

May 14, 2018 · 2 min · 232 words · Anna Cruz

Everything You Need to Know About Double Cleansing

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. What is double cleansing? Getty Images Like we said, double cleansing isn’t just repeating the act of washing your face. It’s about switching up what you’re washing itwithto achieve a deeper clean. (We likeDHC Deep Cleansing OilorGarnier SkinActive Micellar Water.) Any gentle cleanser of your choosing should do the job here, likeCetaphil Gentle Skin CleanserorCeraVe Hydrating Face Cleanser....

May 11, 2018 · 1 min · 152 words · Margaret Mejia

The 15 Best Concealers for Dry Skin That Won't Crease or Flake

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. “Concealers are not a one-size-fits-all kind of thing,” Meyers tellsAllure. Soleil Summer forAllure/ Courtesy of brands If you’re looking to cover blemishes, find one that matches your skin tone exactly. Looking to brighten the under-eye area? Go a shade or two lighter than your foundation....

May 11, 2018 · 2 min · 358 words · Shannon Schmitt

The Complete Guide to Glow in the Dark Tattoos

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. I took longer to respond than I should have as my answer was a simple no. Kayla Newell But I felt embarrassed to admit that. I ended up telling Newell that I’m not typically in black light situations. To my relief, she replied, “That’s usually people’s answer....

May 10, 2018 · 2 min · 412 words · William Medina