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Ami Colé Won’t Be the Last Beloved Brand to Shut Down
Plus, why people on TikTok are fighting about at-home gel manicures.
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Kara McGrath
Q&A: Sarah Felbin on Stage Makeup, Love Island UK, and the Bronzer She’d Buy in Bulk
The SELF commerce editor cracked the code on minimal skin care, bold beauty recs, and making Botox work double duty.
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Grit & Gloss: Beauty’s Boldest Plays in Sports This Summer
Beauty brands are rewriting the rules of engagement—and I’m here for it.
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Bianca Maria
Q&A: Shopping Market Editor Angela Trakoshis on Nose Jobs, Pimple Patches, and Her Long-Term Relationship with Botox
The Queens-born beauty editor shares her go-to tools, Greek beauty rituals, and the one trend she’s still too scared to try.
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How to Keep Helping Texans Who’ve Been Affected by Flooding
Plus, a new virtual museum celebrates nail artists from across the globe.
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Kara McGrath
Q&A: Talking K-Beauty Obsessions & FoodTok with Jamie Lee of Condé Nast’s Beauty Marketing Division
The Gen Z foodie spills her high-glam secrets, jaw-Botox curiosity, and the best places to eat and drink in town.
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Some Long Reads for the Long Weekend
The death of scrolling, polish for your boobs, and performative hydration.
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June 2025

Q&A: Generational Glam and True Crime Podcasts with Lexi Herrick of Allure & SELF
Between her wedding glow-up and red lip devotion, the beauty & wellness exec reflects on what it means to age, evolve, and embrace every freckle and…
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20 Ways to Take a Break This Summer
Plus, new treatments for hair loss, Lorde's glow down, and Ariana Madix's many 'Love Island USA' wigs.
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Kara McGrath
Q&A: Brown Lippies, Slicked Backed Edges, and Black Beauty Trends with Melanie Curry of Allure & SELF
The Atlanta native shares why she believes your favorite beauty trend is unapologetically Black in nature.
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Your Ultimate Guide to This Summer’s Beauty Trends
All the sunny pedicure colors, extra-cool haircuts, and beachy fragrances you need to know about.
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Jesa Marie Calaor
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Q&A: Serums & Masc Scents with Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure's Senior News Editor
A redhead at heart with a Virgo’s eye for detail, our News lead is all about simplicity and rosacea-soothing skin care.
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