Illustration: Allure; Source images: GettySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If 2024 was the year of the cherry perfume and 2025 was all about plums and mangoes, then 2026 is definitely the year of the peach. But wait… wasn’t 1996 also all about peach perfume? With intense flavor and sun-ripened red and yellow coloring, […]

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story All eyes were on the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center on Thursday. There were countless memorable moments, with celebrities and political giants both onstage and in the crowd to celebrate the historic institution and the president it's named for. Michelle […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Where some traditional sunscreen lotions leave a lot to be desired—convenience, for one—the best sunscreen sticks can fill in the gaps. Unlike the formulas that once left behind white casts, greasy residue, and nauseating scents (which can irritate sensitive skin types, […]

Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best body scrubs target one of the most underutilized steps in a body-care routine. Exfoliation 101: Dead skin cells are largely to blame for dullness, rough texture, and clogged pores. While physical exfoliants like sugar, salt, and pumice manually buff away buildup, chemical exfoliants like alpha hydroxy […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You know what makes it really feel like summer is here? No, not a glass of lemonade from the kids selling cups down the street or a new pair of sunglasses, though those definitely also represent the beginning of the sunny season. No, we're talking about white […]

GettySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Celebrities have been associated with beauty for as long as their images could be printed. The original influencers—actors and musicians—have lent their faces (and hair and bodies) to countless ad campaigns for beauty brands. And they still do, often as extremely well-compensated "brand ambassadors." But it seems, nowadays, […]

Courtesy of @_braidsbyamelia, @slayedinbraids, Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Rooftop day party, brunch, happy hour, destination wedding, girls' trip, baecation… These are just the first few weeks of my summer social calendar. While flights have to be chosen, I can’t commit to anything until I’ve booked my summer braids appointment. Last year, […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Angelina Jolie has been living in the blonde world for years now, subtly adjusting her shade from time to time and season to season. Sometimes she's an ashy blonde, sometimes she's a caramel blonde, and right now, she's the brightest, boldest, most buttery blonde she's been in, […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best chemical sunscreens have come a long way from the greasy, sting-your-eyes formulas many of us grew up with. Today's versions are airy, elegant, and often so comfortable to wear that you'll forget you even have SPF on—a major win, […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You're in luck! Some of our favorite mineral sunscreens are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Shop these deals now through Friday, June 26. Supergoop Mineral Mattescreen SPF 40, $40 $32 Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Sunscreen SPF 36, $84 $59 Koolsol […]