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Allure Readers’ Choice Awards: Methodology & How Winners Are Determined

Vanessa GrandaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The Allure Readers’ Choice Awards are determined through an annual reader-voted poll on Allure.com. This page explains how nominees are selected, how votes are collected and verified, and how final winners are determined. Allure magazine has been bringing reliable product recommendations to readers for 30 years. And […]

Is the New Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation Better Than the Original?

Courtesy of subjectSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is how the adage goes, and for many longtime fans of the original EstĂ©e Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation, the full-coverage formula wasn’t broken. That includes our editor in chief, Jessica Cruel. “It's my top pick when I have […]

The Spring Haircut and Color Trends of 2026 Have Us in Our Gentle Era—With Photos

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story What can we say? It’s been a long year. What’s that? It’s only spring? Well, in that case, we could all use a little self-care—a spring break, if you will—and this season’s hair trends are reflecting our cultural desire for ease and softness amid a whole lot […]

7 Best Korean Toner Pads That Hydrate, Soothe, and Prep Skin

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best Korean toner pads are a mainstay in Korean skin-care routines because, as Charlotte Cho, co-founder of Soko Glam based in New York City, explains, “they have always been treated as a hydrating prep step—like the bridge between cleansing and […]

9 Best Korean Cleansing Oils for a Hydrating, Makeup-Melting Cleanse

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When we talk about the best Korean cleansing oils, we’re talking about the products that basically redefined what a good first cleanse should feel like. These formulas are lightweight, silky, and ridiculously good at melting off makeup, sunscreen, and grime—without leaving […]