Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It's not the Met Gala until Rihanna arrives! Last year, the musician and Fenty Beauty founder revealed her third pregnancy on the carpet, and this year, she turned the Met Gala into the Metallic Gala in a shiny, shimmery makeup look—and an outfit to match. Getty Images…
Courtesy of @thehaloeffectbyangel, @donebyhadleydunn, and @d_summons_theeSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Have you ever gotten lost in a watercolor painting? Following its fluid washes of pigment and tracing each brushstroke as it melts into the next brings art lovers—including us at Allure—a sense of peace. This season, nail artists are bringing that vibe into…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Shanna Shipin and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If there’s one styling tool our editors rely on the most, it’s the best blow-dryer brushes. These innovative, two-in-one tools help you achieve a professional-level blowout, no salon appointment (or sore arms) required. While they won’t fully replace…
Courtesy of Juan Avelar for DND Nails, @tombachik, Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Sure, the Met Gala is a night for fashion, but this year we saw more major nail-art moments from celebrity attendees than ever before. It’s not entirely unsurprising. The “Fashion Is Art” theme—which highlighted the intersection of fashion, art,…
Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best cream blushes are your cheat code for a fresh, healthy-looking glow in an instant—just dab, blend, and go. Unlike most powders, these buttery cheek tints add a radiant sheen to skin that mimics the effects of…
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story What's your season? ICYMI, seasonal color analysis has made quite the comeback in recent years, and if you're in the market for some soft summer makeup inspiration, look no further than Julia Fox, whose vintage pageant queen glam details are equal parts sweet and cool. While we…
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “Fifty-three years.” That’s how long Bad Bunny joked his old-age transformation took for the 2026 Met Gala. In reality, says his prosthetics designer Mike Marino, the day-of process took three hours—plus a half-hour of makeup removal at the end of the night (micellar water, in this instance,…
Composite: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Remember that prolific meme from a decade ago with the close-up crop of a model's face, iridescent star-shaped glitter packed generously under her eyes, the bold, all-caps text reading, “HOW TO COVER YOUR DARK EYE CIRCLES”? It was simultaneously relatable and whimsical, a comment on the…
Sarah HanSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Makeup can be as fun as it is beginner-friendly. Take the best eye shadow sticks, for example: These versatile, travel-friendly formulas can be used as an everyday, all-over lid color, smudged out for a smoky look, or more precisely drawn as eyeliner. Editors and makeup artists agree…
Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Madonna never fails to turn the Met Gala into her own personal runway, and the 2026 version was no exception. The Material Girl, who is gearing up for the release of her much-anticipated album Confessions II, had a surprise in store this year: brunette hair! Though Madge…