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Bringing “The Odyssey” to Life Through Hair and Makeup Was Its Own Epic Journey
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10–15 minutesA collage of images of Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon as Odysseus, Zendaya as Athena, and Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” film.Photos: Universal PicturesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story “It is a time of apparent magic….” This is how Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey begins. A single line of text…
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SkinCeuticals Just Reformulated Its C E Ferulic Serum
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8–12 minutesDesign: Briana Rengifo; Photo: Courtesy of brandSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum is iconic. We don’t use that word lightly here at Allure, but this skin-care product has certainly earned it. C E Ferulic has won eight Best of Beauty and Readers’ Choice Awards (six and two, respectively)—no small…
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9 Best Vanilla Perfumes for a Fresh Take on a Classic Note
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13–20 minutesCollage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story To say we’re having a vanilla moment is an understatement. Vanilla is everywhere, and so are the best vanilla perfumes: standing next to you on the subway, walking past you in a crowded restaurant, and on the best-seller…
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Hailey Bieber’s Sky Blue Nails Could Cool Down a Heatwave—See the Photos
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2–3 minutesGetty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I don't know about you, but I have been feeling the heat—literally and figuratively. Much of the United States has been under quite the heatwave, but you know what instantly cooled down my sweaty, humid self? One glimpse of Hailey Bieber's new nail color! OK, I'm exaggerating,…
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Why Dark Manicures Should Be Worn in the Summer
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3–4 minutesPhoto: StocksySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I’ve been seeing the same nail tech since 2024, and she and I have a few mutual understandings: We keep the chatting to a minimum, know an almond-oval hybrid shape looks best on my hands, and cash tip over Venmo. But the most important and sacred bond…
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16 Best Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Deals 2026
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11–17 minutesCollage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story There are beauty sales, and then there are the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale beauty deals—the rare event during which you can stock up on editor-approved favorites, exclusive value sets, and luxury splurges all in one place. From July 18…
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Okay, We’ll Bite: Fruity Perfumes Are Cool
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15–23 minutesCollage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best fruity perfumes make every day feel a whole lot brighter. Think of how joyful you feel when you bite into a ripe summer peach or sweet, sun-warmed red strawberry—then imagine feeling that way every time you…