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  • 10 Best False Lashes of 2026, According to Makeup Artists

    10 Best False Lashes of 2026, According to Makeup Artists

    Source images: Courtesy of brands; Collage: Laneen Wells for AllureSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Applying a set of false lashes may take some practice to perfect, but they’re one of the quickest ways to elevate any look. After you’ve decided what the vision is—barely-there wisps, fluttery doll-like volume, or a full-on dramatic cat-eye—the…

  • Emily Blunt Is Taking One of the Springiest Nail Colors Into Summer—See the Photos

    Emily Blunt Is Taking One of the Springiest Nail Colors Into Summer—See the Photos

    Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Move over, millennial mint. See ya next year, butter yellow. There's a new pastel color trend in town, and we've seen it on two celebs this week alone: lovely lilac! Yes, this supremely springy shade is making its way into summer thanks to Emily Blunt, who went…

  • A Closer Look at All the Wild and Wonderful Wigs in Margo’s Got Money Troubles

    A Closer Look at All the Wild and Wonderful Wigs in Margo’s Got Money Troubles

    Collage: Allure; Source images: Apple TV, Celeste GonzalezSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story On the heels of the announcement that Margo’s Got Money Troubles has been renewed for season two on Apple TV, reporter Kirbie Johnson interviewed hair department head Jaime Leigh McIntosh about the realistic and fantastical wigs showcased in the series for…

  • 10 Best Toners for Mature Skin to Brighten, Smooth, and Exfoliate

    10 Best Toners for Mature Skin to Brighten, Smooth, and Exfoliate

    Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Face toners have come a long way from their alcohol-laden past. The best toners for mature skin are less about stripping away oil and more about supporting your skin, a shift that becomes even more important as you age. Over time,…

  • These Lactic Acid Serums Prove That Everyone Can Exfoliate

    These Lactic Acid Serums Prove That Everyone Can Exfoliate

    Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you’ve ever wanted the glow-boosting benefits of an exfoliating acid without the intensity of stronger options, the best lactic acid serums may be your sweet spot, as lactic acid is generally gentler than other alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as…

  • Summer 2026’s Short Nail Designs Prove Natural Nails Don’t Have to Be Boring

    Summer 2026’s Short Nail Designs Prove Natural Nails Don’t Have to Be Boring

    Courtesy of @peachinails and @matejanovaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Sure, long tips wrapped around an icy cocktail glass will always exude summer elegance—but don’t count short nails out. They can carry trendy motifs and impactful adornments just as well as longer nails. In fact, Maryna Slynko, a nail artist in Overland Park, Kansas,…

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