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BLUSH TO JUDGEMENT

Why TikTok Can’t Stop Fighting About “Transitional Blush”

Two makeup artists are at the center of a social media-driven conversation about who owns and profits from viral trends.
GLOSS GOALS

These Lip Glosses Are the Very Definition of Glossy 

These modern glosses from Maybelline New York, Nars, Lancôme, and more deliver shine so glossy you'll need sunglasses.
SHARP & CHISELED

11 Best Contour Brushes for Flawlessly Sculpted Cheekbones and Jawlines

Your jawline and cheekbones will be snatched like never before.
API EXCELLENCE

Gold House's 2023 A100 List Honors Patrick Ta, Saweetie, Michelle Yeoh, and More

The Asian Pacific community comes together at the Gold Gala to celebrate those making indelible impacts.
CONTOUR CRAZE

The Best Contour Palettes for the Ultimate Chisled Complexion

Love the idea of contouring but don't know where to start? Start here with our favorite contouring palettes for highlighting and sculpting. 
ALL FLUFFED UP

The Best Eyebrow Grooming Wax for That Full, Fluffy Brow Look

Big, fluffed-up eyebrows are great, but finding products strong enough to hold them can be tough.
Makeup

April's Best Makeup Launches Sure Do Look Familiar

So many beauty brands have reimagined favorites launching this spring.
BCA Month

22 Products to Shop That Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

These brands are putting their money where their mouth is.
Makeup Launches

The Best New Makeup Products Hitting Shelves in September

Dive into a Selling Sunset collaboration that brings the best kind of drama.
For the Win

Asian-Owned Allure Best of Beauty Award Winners Worth Your Money

Courtesy of entrepreneurs like Patrick Ta, Amy Liu, and Priyanka Ganjoo. 
Makeup Launches

The Most Exciting New Makeup Products Launching in July

Featuring Glossier's first-ever bronzer that's totally worth the hype.
Makeup Launches

The Most Exciting New Makeup Products Launching in June

Including the cutest Hello Kitty collaborations we've ever laid eyes on.
30 on 30

Patrick Ta No Longer Cares If He's Relevant 

The famed makeup artist and beloved brand founder just turned 30. Here's what he's learned so far, in his own words.
You Need This

Patrick Ta Is Coming Out With His First-Ever Contouring Collection

It's a compact duo with the ability to elevate your makeup look from day to night. And we tried it first.
A Tale of Two Patricks

The Patrick Ta and Patrick Starrr Connection

The Los Angeles-based makeup artists/beauty brand owners share how they get along in a competitive industry.  
SHOP WITH US

14 Things Allure Editors Are Spending Our Money on For Cyber Monday

We're stocking up on skin care, comfy clothing, and Insta-worthy cooking pans for the long winter ahead.
The Ultimate Guide to Flush

The Best Blushes for Your Skin Tone

A cheat sheet for getting your glow on.
Luminous Launch

Patrick Ta Just Dropped His Highly Anticipated Makeup Brand

Everything is so dewy.
Summer Love

This Bronzer Keeps Selling Out, and I Completely Understand Why

Tower 28's Bronzino brings a beachy glow to my Brooklyn apartment. 
APA ICONS

19 Beloved Brands Founded by Asian and Pacific Islander Beauty Pros

Michelle Phan, Patrick Ta, Vicky Tsai, and more talk about how their upbringings influenced their successful beauty brands.