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I’m a Health Reporter, and I’m Considering Smoking Again

I’m a Health Reporter, and I’m Considering Smoking Again

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Illustration by Briana Rengifo; Source images: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I do everything a reasonable person is supposed to do. I meditate. I do breathwork. I show up at my weekly therapy appointments, even when I would rather sleep in. I take the SSRIs that my therapist, my former primary care […]
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June 9, 2026

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Amazon Is Home to Our Favorite K-Beauty Products

Amazon Is Home to Our Favorite K-Beauty Products

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Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Who needs a trip to Seoul when you can find the best Korean skin care on Amazon? The e-retailer's K-beauty selection grows by the day, offering up-and-coming brands (Celimax, Manyo, Mixsoon, etc.), as well as a plethora of brands […]
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May 31, 2026

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What Makeup Artists Think of the Top Readers’ Choice 2026 Makeup Winners

What Makeup Artists Think of the Top Readers’ Choice 2026 Makeup Winners

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Design by Briana Rengifo; Photos: @carolinefissphotography, @beautyisboring, @vstevesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When it comes to beauty pros, the average beauty lover arguably has the most in common with makeup artists. Think about it: You may be applying skin-care products, but you’re not administering high-tech treatments like a dermatologist does daily; you may […]
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April 5, 2026

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Emily Blunt Is Taking One of the Springiest Nail Colors Into Summer—See the Photos

Emily Blunt Is Taking One of the Springiest Nail Colors Into Summer—See the Photos

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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Move over, millennial mint. See ya next year, butter yellow. There's a new pastel color trend in town, and we've seen it on two celebs this week alone: lovely lilac! Yes, this supremely springy shade is making its way into summer thanks to Emily Blunt, who went […]
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March 1, 2026

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Ciara Miller Talks Summer House, Love Island, and Her Next Chapter

Ciara Miller Talks Summer House, Love Island, and Her Next Chapter

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NexxusSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Ciara Miller is the definition of “booked and busy.” When we connect on a sunny Friday afternoon, she’s in New York City prepping to spend nearly five weeks in Fiji hosting the Love Island aftershow, Aftersun, alongside Tefi Passoa. After that, she might be returning to the Hamptons […]
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February 18, 2026

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PSA: Some of the Best Perfumes Are Under $100

PSA: Some of the Best Perfumes Are Under $100

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Collage: Jemeria Davidson; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story A great perfume can instantly elevate your mood and become an extension of your a.m. beauty routine, but building a fragrance rotation can get expensive fast. While we can't refute the appeal of luxury eau de parfums (Maison Francis […]
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February 16, 2026

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The Rocky Horror Show Has Electrified Broadway With a Glittery Spin on the Cult Classic

The Rocky Horror Show Has Electrified Broadway With a Glittery Spin on the Cult Classic

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Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There’s a lucid rebellion bubbling within the walls of Broadway’s Studio 54 theater, the kind that transcends space, time, and earthly norms. It’s a revolt against societal bounds, a nostalgic renaissance honoring then and now, and a revelation of beauty for the “others” of this planet and the […]
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January 20, 2026

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The FDA Approved a New Sunscreen Filter Called Bemotrizinol

The FDA Approved a New Sunscreen Filter Called Bemotrizinol

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Photo: Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you're familiar with the sunscreen world—and you should be, considering we should all be wearing SPF every single day—you know that America is way behind in sunscreen innovation. This is in part because in the US, sunscreen is regulated as a drug rather than a […]
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January 14, 2026

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How to Pull Off a Headscarf

How to Pull Off a Headscarf

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Collage: Ingrid Fowler; Source images: Getty; Dianna Mazzone; Jenny Walton; Diogo Parrinha; Getty; Getty.Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter and Zendaya and Billie Eilish and Hailey Bieber all have at least two things in common: 1) They are famous. And 2) They can pull off a headscarf better than most. […]
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January 13, 2026

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Summer 2026’s Short Nail Designs Prove Natural Nails Don’t Have to Be Boring

Summer 2026’s Short Nail Designs Prove Natural Nails Don’t Have to Be Boring

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Courtesy of @peachinails and @matejanovaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Sure, long tips wrapped around an icy cocktail glass will always exude summer elegance—but don’t count short nails out. They can carry trendy motifs and impactful adornments just as well as longer nails. In fact, Maryna Slynko, a nail artist in Overland Park, Kansas, […]
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December 11, 2025

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Chappell Roan Is the New Face of MAC Viva Glam—See the Photos

Chappell Roan Is the New Face of MAC Viva Glam—See the Photos

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MAC CosmeticsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There's a new member of the MAC Viva Glam family: Chappell Roan! The musician has officially joined a truly legendary lineup of stars who have fronted campaigns for MAC's philanthropic lipsticks, an effort that has raised over $545 million since 1994. The Chappell Roan Viva Glam collection […]
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December 4, 2025

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The Best Beauty Looks at the 2026 Tony Awards — See Photos

The Best Beauty Looks at the 2026 Tony Awards — See Photos

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Photos: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Broadway is thriving. And after its highest-grossing season ever (nearly $2 billion!), the theatre community was more than ready to celebrate all of the brilliance that made that possible at the Tony Awards. Hosted by Pink this year—not a Broadway alum, but she definitely proved she […]
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November 23, 2025

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8 Best Hair Colors for Gray Hair, According to Colorists

8 Best Hair Colors for Gray Hair, According to Colorists

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Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Long before “recession hair” was a thing, the best hair colors for gray hair had found their way into the home-styling kits of those looking to keep color fresh and grays at bay, without spending endless hours—and countless dollars—at a salon. […]
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November 11, 2025

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Rihanna Proves a Squared-Off Shape Looks Just as Chic on Short Nails — See Photos

Rihanna Proves a Squared-Off Shape Looks Just as Chic on Short Nails — See Photos

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Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Square nails are often associated with longer lengths because a lot of folks are under the impression that the more blunt shape can make short nails look wider and stubbier, favoring rounded, oval, or squoval shapes for a less-long manicure. But Rihanna isn't a lot of […]
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October 13, 2025

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Kim Kardashian Brought This Throwback Hair Accessory to Monaco—See the Photos

Kim Kardashian Brought This Throwback Hair Accessory to Monaco—See the Photos

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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Reality TV. The beauty and fashion industries. Hollywood. Formula 1 racing? ICYMI, Kim Kardashian is now a fixture at Grand Prix races around the world thanks to her reported relationship with Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton, and in true Kim fashion, she's bringing her beauty A-game to every […]
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September 17, 2025

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Even Cindy Crawford Is Tempted to Get a Facelift

Even Cindy Crawford Is Tempted to Get a Facelift

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Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Cindy Crawford looks great. Full stop. None of this “for your age” bullshit. “I'm not 20, and no one expects me to look the same way as I did when I was 20,” she tells podcast hosts Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan on the latest episode […]
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August 4, 2025

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Cardi B’s NBA Finals Performance Included Some of Her Longest Hair Ever—See the Photos

Cardi B’s NBA Finals Performance Included Some of Her Longest Hair Ever—See the Photos

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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The New York Knicks may have lost to the San Antonio Spurs at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but there were still plenty of highlights at the highly anticipated matchup—most notably a surprise appearance from New York's very own Cardi B, who took the court at […]
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July 24, 2025

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9 Best Brown Mascaras for When Black Feels Like Too Much

9 Best Brown Mascaras for When Black Feels Like Too Much

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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Black mascara will always have its time and place, but for many Allure editors, the best brown mascaras are the ones they reach for most often for a more subtle look—and makeup artists do the same. "I just think there's something […]
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June 16, 2025

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