Nicola Dall'Asen
Staff Writer
About me: Obsessed with cat-eyes, Red Bull, and Paul Stanley to an unhealthy degree.
My sign: Virgo sun, Taurus moon, Scorpio rising
Hair Texture: Fine, curly, and uncooperative
Hair Color: Shrek green
Skin Tone: So, so pale
Skin Type: Normal / Sensitive
The Product I Always Run Out Of: Chemical exfoliants
Beauty Product(s) You Can’t Live Without: Brow pencils and mascara
Biggest Beauty Indulgence: Monthly hair dye refills
If I Could Trade Makeup Bags With Anyone It Would Be: Pat McGrath, who else?
Fragrance I’m Currently Wearing: Bitter Peach by Tom Ford
Kris Jenner Might Be Launching a Beauty Brand
Countless celebrities have created their own products or brands in the past year — but Jenner's potential venture is practically guaranteed to succeed regardless.
Joah Beauty's Tinted Luminizer Stick Is the Only Thing Making Me Look Awake Anymore
I'm too tired to apply foundation every day, but this affordable, lightweight, and dewy stick formula lets me fake a full makeup look in just a few seconds.
Halsey's About-Face Shadowsticks Put the Fun Back Into Makeup
The musician’s makeup line has me reverting back to my 2012 Tumblr phase.
Essie On Hand Is an Augmented Reality Beauty Tool Unlike Any Other
The brand collaborated with the AR experts at ModiFace to create a tool that allows you to virtually try on nail polishes in the most convenient format ever.
This Gorgeous Ring Doubles as a Tiny Palette for Your Makeup and Nail Polish
Nail artist Betina Goldstein was sick of throwing away her palettes and tools when they got worn down. Then she created a gorgeous, luxe, and wearable alternative.
Why Benefit They're Real! Magnet Mascara Instantly Became My All-Time Favorite
It only took me one use to be convinced of its scientific genius.
TikTok Is Obsessed With the Laneige Layering Lip Bar
Why do an elaborate multi-step routine when you can just use this moisturizing alternative to get gradient lips?
Ashley Graham and St. Tropez Collaborated on the Easiest-to-Use Self-Tanner Ever
The model walks Allure through her best self-tanning tips to use with this lightweight, mousse-like tanning formula.
Hot Topic's Blockbuster Eye Shadow Palette Has Me Crying Nostalgic Tears
These 12 vibrant matte shades take me back to browsing those blue and yellow aisles for the perfect VHS.
A Woman on TikTok Is Going Viral for Using Gorilla Glue as Hairspray
When she ran out of hairspray, Tessica Brown used wood glue as an alternative. Now, her hair is stuck in place, and the experts don't foresee an easy solution.
Can "Slugging" With Petroleum Jelly Clear Up Cystic Acne? Experts Weigh In
TikTok and Reddit alike are obsessed with this old-school skin-care trick. But does it really work?
Lana Condor Says Lara Jean's Hair Was "the Biggest Drama" of To All the Boys 3
The actor had to wear extensions while filming both of the franchise's sequels — and it was not pretty, as Condor tells Allure.
We Need to Talk About Matt and Katie's Massage Prank on The Bachelor
This moment might have looked all fun and games on the show, but if it were to happen in reality, it could lead to serious harm.
21 Drugstore Foundations That Go Toe-to-Toe With Luxury Splurges
These expert-approved formulas deliver quality without the hefty price tag.
I Think I Like Timothée Chalamet More When He's Dressed Like Edward Scissorhands
In his Super Bowl commercial, Chalamet shows us what this classic Tim Burton character would look like as an insufferable modern-day music snob. And I love it.
The Best New Mascaras of 2021 for Longer, Thicker Lashes
These brand-new launches will give you your best lashes ever.
Sharon Chuter's Make It Black Campaign Could Change the Dictionary Definition of "Black"
To this day, the word carries countless outdated and racist connotations. By repackaging nine iconic beauty products, she could change that.
Lizzo Talks to Her Own Belly and Blows It Kisses Every Morning
She might be a genius for practicing fat-acceptance as a part of her self-care.
CVS Created a $5 Million Scholarship Fund for Black and Latinx Students
These scholarships could go a long way in securing more Black and Latinx medical professionals — here's what you need to know about applying if you're eligible.
MAC Sponsored a Music Video to Help Create Opportunities for Black Women in Theater
The brand and nonprofit Women of Color on Broadway host a stunning rendition of "Summertime" from Porgy & Bess.