Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Choosing the best gifts for teenage girls can feel like trying to keep up with TikTok trends—blink, and you're already behind. Between the latest beauty crazes, the influx of influencers on their screens, and teens having very specific opinions about what's…

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Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When your skin is easily irritated by what can feel like everything under the sun, the best sunscreens for sensitive skin may be your saving grace. Even the most beloved sunscreen formulas might not be a good match for reactive skin,…

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Photo: Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Living with psoriasis doesn’t necessarily mean you have to overhaul your skin- or scalp-care routine. Psoriasis is caused by immune system dysfunction, not external irritants, so you can use many topical products safely as long as they don’t cause skin damage. However, anything with the potential…

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NetflixSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Morally complex and full of memorable performances, Netflix’s adaptation of East of Eden has quickly become one of the year’s biggest TV hits. The adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1952 novel, created by Zoe Kazan (whose grandfather Elia Kazan directed the first onscreen interpretation of the book in 1955),…

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$44 at Earth HarborSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A bouncy gel-cream packed with peptides and hyaluronic acid What it does: Hydrates, plumps, and smooths skin Who it’s for: Bouncy-skin enthusiasts, those who need a little bit more hydration, and anyone who adores a dewy complexion Some moisturizers just look…

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Courtesy of BrandSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story As of 2024, Dove sells an estimated 60 bars of its Beauty Bar soap per second in the U.S., which some low-lift arithmetic will tell you is almost 1.9 billion ivory ovals per year. With statistics like that, it’s no wonder almost every Allure staffer has…

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Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Some may say that it's too early to start thinking about holiday shopping—but not us. (After all, who enjoys waiting until the last minute to secure gifts?) Luckily, Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event is the perfect time to start checking off everyone…

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Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Whether dryness stems from the weather, aging skin, hormonal changes, or medication, the best sunscreens for dry skin provide instant relief and hydration, smoothing flakiness and rough patches while leaving an illuminating glow. “When choosing a sunscreen for dry or sensitive…

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Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There’s a reason Dove has earned a permanent spot on our top shelves—and it’s not just the brand’s beloved beauty bar. From creamy body washes to hard-working antiperspirants, the best Dove products keep skin hydrated and fresh from head to toe, which is why so many of its…

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Black BearSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Believe the hype: Wicker is the wittiest, smartest, most romantic movie of the year. It’s also the horniest, and should we be surprised? The basketweaving lexicon is full of words like “tucking,” “waling”, and “rim,” with willow rods described as “featuring a thick butt end and a…

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