August 2025
8 Best Serums for Aging Skin That Target Dryness, Fine Lines, and Wrinkles
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When it comes to finding the best face serums for aging skin, we’re firmly in the camp that aging isn’t a problem that needs “fixing.” Skin changes with time, and while you don’t have to fight it, you can support it […]
Years Later, These Are Still Our Favorite K-Beauty Best of Beauty Award Winners
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands; Source images: Allure editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Korean skin care has a way of setting the bar—and then raising it again. From first-of-their-kind textures to innovative ingredients that actually deliver, K-beauty has consistently earned a place in our routines. Over the years, Allure’s Best of Beauty […]
Pat McGrath Labs’ Bankruptcy and the Double Standard of Black Luxury Beauty
Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Earlier this week, when Pat McGrath Labs revealed it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy—a way for companies to sort out their debts while staying in business—one person’s response on Twitter cut through the internet’s commiserations about the brand’s financial status: "Pat McGrath products are inaccessible […]