Lucas Brey
I’m Lucas Brey, a travel blogger sharing practical guides, hidden gems, and honest tips from the road. Follow along for smart itineraries, great food finds, and stories worth bookmarking.
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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original Review
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1–2 minutes$12.99 at Hero CosmeticsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A hydrocolloid pimple patch What it does: Helps shrink whiteheads–and protects from picking at them Who it’s for: Anyone who’s ever…
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9 Best Retinal Serums for Smoother, Firmer, Brighter Skin
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15–23 minutesCollage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You may be long out of school, but is it time to graduate? If you’re ready to level…
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20 Short Gray Hairstyle Ideas to Inspire Your Look—See Photos
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7–11 minutesPhotos: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Gray hair has officially shed its old, undeserved reputation. Instead of something to cover with color, it's something to savor. More and more people are growing…
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8 Best Hair Straighteners for Every Hair Type, According to Stylists
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16–24 minutesCollage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Whether straightening your hair is an occasional or daily occurrence, your delicate strands deserve to be styled with…
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Are Sunscreen Oils Just Tanning Oils in Disguise? Experts Weigh In
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7–11 minutesIllustration by Allure; Photos courtesy of brands, Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When I was a teenager in the mid-2000s, my friends and I never used sunscreen. (Gasp, I know, but it…
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Inside the Allure Beauty Box Luxe Edition: $600+ Worth of Splurge-Worthy Beauty Finds
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4–7 minutesAlyssa LatellaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The first-ever Allure Beauty Box Luxe Edition has arrived. Housed in a custom red keepsake case, this limited-edition collection features eight luxury beauty products—worth more than $600—for…
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TIY Basic Euphoria Pre-Tied Hair Tie Review
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1–2 minutes$17 at TIYSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A stay-put, high-performance hair tie What it does: Keeps hair securely in place without tugging or slipping. Who it’s for: Literally all…
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11 Common Skin Conditions on Dark Skin and How to Treat Them
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23–35 minutesIllustration by Mark Baker-Sanchez; Photos courtesy of AAD; Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Have you ever noticed an unusual bump, spot, or scar on your skin and run it by a search…
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Zendaya Just Made Red Eyeliner Look Cool, Not Contagious — See Photos
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2–3 minutesPhoto: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Red eyeliner has a bit of a PR problem. For decades, makeup artists in movies and television have relied on using red around the eyes to…
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Earth Harbor Obscura Night Repair Concentrate Review
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1–2 minutes$38 at Earth HarborSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A gentler, overnight skin repair serum What it does: Replenishes and revives skin while you sleep Who it’s for: Anyone who…