What Is Gua Sha and How Do You Use It?

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. And it seems like nearly everyone has. Still by Christelle de Castro But there’s a little more to the popular skin-care practice than meets the eye. So before you just dive right in, it’s important to do your research. But before we get to technique, let’s start with the basics....

October 27, 2017 · 2 min · 286 words · Monica Smith

What Exactly Are PRP Facial Treatments?

(Remember Kim Kardashians viral post-treatmentselfie?) What exactly is PRP? Crucially, the facial harnesses the power of yourownplasma obtained from a blood samplenot someone else’s. Getty Images What are the benefits of a PRP facial? Yes, theyre bloody, but there are numerous benefits to getting PRP facials. Several studies have looked at the potential scar-improving benefits of the procedure, with promising results. Getty Images What is it like getting a PRP facial?...

October 26, 2017 · 2 min · 335 words · Erin Baker

13 Brown Eyeliners to Subtly Elevate Your Daily Eye Makeup

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 basically the goof-proof essential ofeye makeup. Soleil Summer/Allure “You don’t want to use too much pressure on the eye.” This ultra-slim retractable liner has a crayon-like texture that delivers a high color payoff with each and every swipe. Its fine tip is a breeze to use on tight waterlines, so it’s also a beginner-friendly option....

October 19, 2017 · 1 min · 165 words · Melissa Garcia

19 Highlighters That Are Perfect for Darker Skin Tones

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. As with any makeup product, highlighter isnotone size fits all. Getty Images If you’re veryfair-skinned, many highlighters are too dark for your complexion. There are more gorgeous highlighter options for brown-skinned people than ever before. Of course, there’s the business of selecting therighthighlighter....

October 19, 2017 · 3 min · 489 words · Susan Henderson

How to Get Rid of Milia, Those Pesky, Unpoppable White Bumps

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. Miliaappear out of nowhere: a slew of tiny and painless albeit pesky white bumps. Getty Images When you do give them a squeeze, though, nothing happens no puss, no blood, nada. It’s a totally unexplainable popping fail. Naturally, you begin to wonder, What is the deal?...

October 19, 2017 · 1 min · 161 words · Patrick Hawkins

The Best Skin-Care Products Infused With Probiotics

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. Bugs and skin the association alone makes us itch. Refinery29 for Getty Images We’ve learned that bacterial diversity is key, too. How do these belly bugs affect our skin? Aiming to help foster this rich and disparate microbial community are the latest probiotic skin-care formulas....

October 19, 2017 · 3 min · 505 words · Mark Silva

27 Bronde Hair Ideas That Look Amazing on Everyone

A portmanteau of brown and blonde, the hair color works for every season and just about everyone. It can lean more brunette or more blonde, she adds whatever you happen to prefer. Bronde money pieces Themoney-piece trendis the perfect way to dabble in bronde without making an all-over commitment. Getty Images Sandy bronde From a distance, Jennifer Aniston’s hair looks like a dark, cool blonde. Despite hitting polar opposite ends of the shade spectrum, the expertly done balayage makes the bronde seamless....

October 18, 2017 · 2 min · 351 words · Douglas Salazar

Postpartum Hair Loss: Everything You Need to Know About Losing Hair After Pregnancy

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 remember the first time I noticed my postpartum hair loss. Getty Images I was two and a half months into motherhood and recovering from both a C-section and an emergency appendectomy. Sleep-deprived and craving some R&R, I decided to give myself a facial....

October 17, 2017 · 2 min · 376 words · Annette Richards

The Dangerous Risks of Eye Tattoos, According to Body Modification Artist Who Invented Them

To be clear, this isn’t a tattoo in the traditional sense. Cobra tellsAllurehe initially performed it “a few different ways” on Larratt and two other subjects. In fact, he tries to talk clients out of it. Getty Images; Illustration by Clara Hendler “I explain they really should invest in quality contacts and wear those for a long time.” If they insist on the real thing? “For the first five years, doing sclera tattoos really bothered me,” he recalls....

October 13, 2017 · 1 min · 195 words · Brandon Sullivan III

15 Best Face Oils for Acne-Prone Skin, According to Dermatologists

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. Acne-prone, oily, and combination skin types, rejoice. Bella Geraci/Allure Take a look and prepare for your dewiest, smoothest skin yet. “This ingredient naturally containsantioxidantsto help with oxidative stress from acne,” he says. Along with these moisturizing ingredients, this formulation is alsofragrance-freefor sensitive skin types to enjoy....

October 10, 2017 · 1 min · 127 words · Nathan Crawford

25 Easy Halloween Makeup Ideas for When You Want to Skip the Head-to-Toe Costume

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. Anyone who has the audacity to tell you that a makeup-onlyHalloween costumeis somehow lazy deserves a good jump scare. Source Images: Natasha Jane Wood, Kelly Hernandez Some of the most well-thought-out, elaborate, and beautifully executed Halloween looks weve ever seen have been face-focused....

October 9, 2017 · 3 min · 548 words · Amber Rogers

15 Best Wand Vibrators to Excite Every Inch of Your Body

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. Below, browse some of the buzziest wand vibrators to get you startedandfinished. Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Courtesy of brands This thing is conveniently cordless now. It’s also beginner-friendly and empowering, thanks to its simple three-button interface. What makes this toy particularly special?...

October 6, 2017 · 2 min · 394 words · Andrew Parker

Your Favorite Protective Style Might Actually Be Causing Your Hair Loss

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. Some things are worth sacrificing for a greathairstyle. Getty Images Your edges are not one of them. Dont get me wrong,protective styleshave plenty of pros. Theyre a great way to switch up your look while keeping your strands protected from chemical and heat exhaustion....

October 5, 2017 · 2 min · 274 words · Sherry Webb