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Why You Should Never Pop a Pimple in the “Triangle of Death”
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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story As a beauty editor, I often act as my friends’ resident beauty myth debunker, fielding questions like: Does rubbing castor oil on your belly button actually do anything? Will the Skims facial Wrap sharpen my jawline? Is my gel nail polish going…
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These Nipple Covers Are So Good, You’ll Forget You’re Wearing Them
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story 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 these links. Just us, or is it a bit nippy in here?…
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9 Best Drugstore Exfoliators to Unclog Pores and Soften Skin
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story 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 these links. The right exfoliator can completely change how your skin feels…
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5 Women of Color Share What It’s Like to Live With Eczema
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Photos courtesy of Garrett King, Juan Veloz, and Samuel AlphonseSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When people talk about eczema, the first thing many of them mention is the unbearable itch—the hallmark symptom of this group of skin conditions. The next thing they might say is how common it…
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Why Wait for Black Friday? These Amazon Beauty Deals Are Yours for the Taking
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story 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 these links. Public shopping announcement: The best early Black Friday Amazon deals…
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The Beauty Backlash Toward Keke Palmer’s “Southern Fried Rice” Is Totally Justified
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Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Part of being a good storyteller is knowing which stories should be told and which might be better kept in the drafts. KeyTV’s Southern Fried Rice sadly falls into the latter category. The limited web series, which lives on Keke Palmer’s…
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20 Best Korean Beauty Gifts of 2025, According to an Expert
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story 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 these links. I've been a devoted K-beauty fan for 10 years, so…
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19 Allure Best of Beauty 2025 Winners You Can Score on Sale Ahead of Black Friday
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands; Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story 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 these links. If there’s one thing better than scoring a beauty product…
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Nails Are in Their Lover Girl Era — See Photos
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Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story As someone who professionally investigates photos of Megan Thee Stallion for nail details, little makes me happier than a good Meg Instagram carousel dump because it often delivers close-ups of the manicures we couldn't quite make out in previous pictures. And…
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8 Best Alastin Products for Firmer, Brighter, and Smoother Skin
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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story 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 these links. We don’t use terms like “medical grade” just because they…