Patrick Ta
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.
By Kara Nesvig
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.
By Gabi Thorne
SHARP & CHISELED
11 Best Contour Brushes for Flawlessly Sculpted Cheekbones and Jawlines
Your jawline and cheekbones will be snatched like never before.
By Jennifer Hussein
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.
By Marci Robin
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.
By Angela Trakoshis
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.
By Angela Trakoshis and Nicola Dall'Asen
Makeup
April's Best Makeup Launches Sure Do Look Familiar
So many beauty brands have reimagined favorites launching this spring.
By Marci Robin
BCA Month
22 Products to Shop That Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
These brands are putting their money where their mouth is.
By Sarah Han and Nicola Dall'Asen
Makeup Launches
The Best New Makeup Products Hitting Shelves in September
Dive into a Selling Sunset collaboration that brings the best kind of drama.
By Sarah Han
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.
By Sarah Han
Makeup Launches
The Most Exciting New Makeup Products Launching in July
Featuring Glossier's first-ever bronzer that's totally worth the hype.
By Sarah Han
Makeup Launches
The Most Exciting New Makeup Products Launching in June
Including the cutest Hello Kitty collaborations we've ever laid eyes on.
By Sarah Han
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.
By Devon Abelman
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.
By Talia Gutierrez
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.
By Cheryl Wischhover
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.
By Angela Trakoshis and Sarah Han
The Ultimate Guide to Flush
The Best Blushes for Your Skin Tone
A cheat sheet for getting your glow on.
By Sarah Han
Luminous Launch
Patrick Ta Just Dropped His Highly Anticipated Makeup Brand
Everything is so dewy.
By Marci Robin
Summer Love
This Bronzer Keeps Selling Out, and I Completely Understand Why
Tower 28's Bronzino brings a beachy glow to my Brooklyn apartment.
By Devon Abelman
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.
By Sarah Han