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Alyssa LatellaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I don’t know about you, but holiday soirée season is my favorite—and busiest—time of year. I usually spend it bouncing between gatherings, soaking up as many moments as I can with friends and family before heading back to work in the new year. This month, I’m vowing […]

Courtesy of BELLAMISave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Jen Atkin is to hair what Albert Einstein is to physics. I know nothing about physics, but I do know that Atkin is a maven of her craft—the sheer force behind a slew of A-listers: Gigi and Bella Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and the everywhere-all-at-once Kardashians. Heavy […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 10:08 A.M. ET ON DECEMBER 2, 2025] Even the day after Cyber Monday, the best beauty deals are still in full swing. As professional shoppers, we always have our fingers on the pulse of the biggest sales, so […]

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story While you can always count on Kylie Jenner to have her nails done immaculately, it's nearly impossible to predict what nail-art mood she's going to be in. In the last few months, her manicures have been all over the place: a sparkling turquoise French mani, snakeskin […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 5:32 A.M. ET ON DECEMBER 1, 2025] Sound the alarm: The best Dyson Cyber Monday deals are here, so we're taking the day to get in all the shopping possible. Because what better way to celebrate than by […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 6:04 A.M. ET ON DECEMBER 1, 2025] The best Ulta Cyber Monday deals are officially here, and our carts are already overflowing. Ulta Beauty is one of our favorite beauty shopping destinations for its vast brand selection and […]

Collage: Valerie Ordonez; Source images: Courtesy of brands; Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I’ve lost count of how many times my friends have raved about laser hair removal—how “life-changing” it is, and how they barely have to shave their body hair anymore. Meanwhile, I’ve been over here clutching my razor, doing the math […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 10:46 A.M. ET ON DECEMBER 02, 2025] Public shopping announcement: Many of the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals 2025 are still available to shop—and beauty lovers, this is your moment. The biggest names in makeup, skin care, and […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Hailey Bieber is taking a break from her favorite glazed, glassy nails in favor of something more festive—but not in the way you might think! Instead of celebrating Thanksgiving with a more traditional cranberry, wine red, or chocolate brown manicure, Bieber turned to her go-to nail artist […]

Giancarlos KunhardtSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Ever wonder what it’s like shopping with a beauty editor? Welcome to Counter Service, a new series where we visit our favorite beauty boutiques IRL. We’re visiting the curated spaces and places that make shopping in person oh-so worth it—and you’re coming with. Up first, we stopped […]