Author: Maya Stern
Maya writes about beauty as a cultural force — what trends reveal about the moment we're living in.
Zendaya wore a braid crown and waist-length wavy hair to the Odyssey premiere, signaling a real return for the once-everywhere style.
The beauty team behind the *Elle* prequel series used historically accurate mid-90s products to transform Lexi Minetree into a teenage Elle Woods.
Angela Nikolau’s Empire State Building proposal went viral — and so did her manicure. Here’s why nail durability is the real story.
Davids Hydroxi Whitening + Enamel Health Peppermint Toothpaste brings hydroxyapatite science and minimal design to daily oral care.
Nine chemical sunscreens deliver broad-spectrum SPF without the white cast, with textures suited for daily wear under makeup or on bare skin.
Ulta’s Big Summer Sale 2026 discounts jumbo hair care, skin care, and SPF. Here’s how to shop it without overbuying or missing the best deals.
Sunscreen sticks offer mess-free, portable SPF — ideal for reapplication, kids, and active days. Here’s what makes the format worth using.
Allure’s editor-tested guide to beauty products for skin over 40 breaks down what ingredients actually work and why formulation details matter more than label claims.
Ciara Miller wraps a cathartic Summer House reunion and heads to Fiji for Love Island hosting duties, plus Dancing With the Stars.
June’s Allure Beauty Box includes a hair mask, clay face mask, and floral body mist — $214+ in product value for $20.













