Innehållsförteckning för November 2020 från Allure

London-born artist and model Kesewa Aboah’s career would be completely different if she had followed her childhood dream. “I wanted to be a lawyer because I watched Legally Blonde every weekend. I thought Elle Woods was the coolest girl in the world,” Aboah says. “That was the one [goal] I stuck with for a long time. I quite like arguing with people, so I thought I’d be really good at it.” There is no argument that today the 26-year-old is generating buzz in the modeling world. She has walked the runway for Michael Kors and Coach and was a muse for recent Miu Miu and Alexander McQueen campaigns. It’s not surprising that Aboah ended up in this line of work. Her older sister, Adwoa, is already a supermodel, and her…

Mai Quynh “I don’t really wear a lot of makeup on my own face, but I have been lately. Because of the pandemic, a lot of people have been asking me, ‘What’s a good way of playing up your eyes [with a face mask]?’ So I’ve been working on eyes a lot, and having fun with that. When Allure asked me to do this chart, at first I was like, ‘Oh, I’ll do natural, pretty makeup,’ but it’s so much fun to try on something bold and bright just to see how it would look. This blue color stuck out.” Sir John “I’m known for two things: One is spotlight makeup; makeup that works for stadium lighting. [Editor’s note: Sir John is Beyoncé’s makeup artist.] The other is my love…

What is DUPIXENT? • DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used:– to treat people aged 6 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids.• DUPIXENT works by blocking two proteins that contribute to a type of inflammation that plays a major role in atopic dermatitis.• It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis under 6 years of age. Who should not use DUPIXENT? Do not use DUPIXENT if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT. See the end of this summary of information for a complete list of ingredients in…

Facials are personal by nature. Personal, as in, up close and personal with an aesthetician. The pandemic made that clear: In many states, spas and studios received the go-ahead to open—with modifications—in later phases than hair and nail salons did, because in states where it’s permitted, clients must remove their face coverings to receive a facial. And personal as in, personalized. A trained aesthetician knows that no two complexions have exactly the same needs and will customize a facial accordingly. If a facialist doesn’t start your appointment by asking about your skin, run. We’ll never stop pining for regular visits to the experts who masterfully and lovingly take care of our skin, but we asked some of our favorites about the best ways to treat ourselves at home, while we…

oatmeal flaxseed egg white Greek yogurt avocado honey FOR SOOTHING If you’re prone to redness, Czech suggests mixing these grains in a 1:1 ratio, then adding just enough water to make a paste. Let it cool, then apply and allow to sit for 30 minutes USE uncooked, ground oatmealground flaxseedwarm water FOR BRIGHTENING Whip up the egg white until frothy, then add yogurt. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes to reveal tighter pores (courtesy of the albumen in egg whites) and a brighter complexion (from the lactic acid in yogurt), says Darden. USE 1 egg white1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt FOR HYDRATING Yogurt meets avocado—rich in fatty acids, says Vargas—in this moisturizing mix that doubles down on hydration with a dollop of honey. USE ½ cup plain Greek yogurt½…

DON’T JUDGE A SELFIE BY ITS LIGHTING More and more brands, like Clinique, Dermalogica, and Mary Kay, have diagnostic face-recognition tools on their websites and apps that assess trouble spots and suggest targeted treatments. Neutrogena’s Skin360 App takes the technology a step further, examining your selfie from multiple angles and factoring in your lifestyle (how often do you exercise again?) before grading areas for improvement and acting as an accountability coach. The more feedback you punch in, the more tailored your product recommendations and chats with the tool become. Being graded on our skin is a new one, but it is useful for tracking how well your routine is working. SURVEY SAYS…YOU NEED GINSENG EXTRACT! To create custom serums, Murad’s new Custom Skin Clinic offers a short online questionnaire that…

SENIOR COMMERCE WRITER Must-Have: “Attention-grabbing eye makeup… bring on the sparkle.” Mantra: “Dewy skin is my forever attitude.” Beauty tips: “Gently pat in essence with your (clean) hands, and repeat a few times for extra hydration and glow.” OVER $175 VALUE* FOR ONLY $23 ALLURE.COM/BOX *Includes retail value of new member gift. While supplies last.…

MICHELLE LEE, EDITOR IN CHIEF “We just moved into a new house, and my bathroom has a nice, big medicine cabinet. I’m looking forward to filling the empty shelves—prettily—with lots of new beauty goodies. Plus, with a seven-month-old waking me up early every day, I’ve been on the hunt for products to restore a little life into my face and hair.” EM COSMETICS Color Drops Serum Blush in Peachy Peach HOURGLASS Confession Ultra Slim Refillable Lipstick in At Night BECCA COSMETICS Light Gleam Primer & Topper Liquid Eyeshadow in Golden Hour LANCÔME Absolue Overnight Repairing Bi-Ampoule FARMACY Honey Halo Ceramide Moisturizer KÉRASTASE Chronologiste Masque Intense Régénérant CLARINS Velvet Lip Perfector in Raspberry JENNY BAILLY, EXECUTIVE BEAUTY DIRECTOR “I used to think my daily commute was sapping my fresh-faced glow, then…

If you are familiar with the modern beauty world, you are familiar with Mario Dedivanovic’s résumé: global Masterclass originator, Instagram authority (with a cool multimillion follower count), and baking popularizer—not to mention makeup artist to one of the most recognizable faces in the world (and the most famous Kardashian). Yet Dedivanovic, who started training as a makeup artist at the New York City Flatiron District Sephora when he was 17, never felt fully validated—until now. Two decades into his career, Dedivanovic finally feels worthy of putting his vision behind a line of beauty products. “As an artist, I needed to feel I was ready for that in terms of being mature enough, being experienced enough, and…not just being, but feeling innately that I am,” he says. “I feel like I’ve…

Mara Roszak When you see a chic, lived-in updo on Emma Stone or Olivia Wilde, it’s often from the hands of Roszak, cofounder of Mare Salon in West Hollywood and master of “effortlessly” good hair. Big SexyHair Dry Shampoo. “Its dry texture adds lasting volume and doesn’t weigh the hair down.” Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask. “This mask works great, even as a daily conditioner.” John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects Serum. “This is one of the first products I ever used to straighten my hair in high school. It’s a classic frizz tamer.” GRAND TOTAL: $38.93 Jennifer Yepez The woman behind many of Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski’s red carpet waves knows glamorous hair—and the go-to workhorses that help you get there. Göt2b Insta Hold…

MONA GOHARA, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine Skin type: “Brown, melanin-rich, combination, and prone to hyperpigmentation.” A.M. routine: “After washing with a gentle, nonsoap cleanser, a vitamin C serum is the first thing that hits my face. Often I’ll use Obagi Medical Fx C-Clarifying Serum with hydroquinone to deal with my melasma. Over that, I’ll layer hyaluronic acid, like SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator. Last is sunscreen: I vary between EltaMD facial and First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30. Because I get oily in areas, I like Colorescience Sunforgettable [Total Protection Brush-on Shield SPF 50 powder] to freshen up in between patients.” P.M. routine: “This is when I put on the ‘worker bee’ actives: I wash, then medicate with a retinoid like prescription-strength…

Personal fragrance is an ancient practice, predating the birth of Jesus Christ by thousands of years. But the commodified history of personal fragrance began later, in Europe: First, in Italy, when the monks at Santa Maria Novella mixed preservative alcohol with fragrance notes for Catherine de Medici; then, in 1792, when a merchant living in Cologne began bottling and selling a proprietary formula of aromatherapeutic water. His “eau de Cologne” was said to be based on a medicinal tonic that was gifted to him on his wedding day by a Carthusian monk, but most of the legend has been obscured by the sands of time. It is impossible to know if the merchant and the monk were buddies or if this was just a thing the monk did for anybody…

It’s been a month since my last at-home pedicure, and nearly a year since I set foot in a nail salon. Prepan-demic, I would have cringed to be seen in public with what I’m witnessing now—the cracked remains of a pale-pink Paintbox polish barely hanging on. But I’ve been home. Outside of my family, the most that anyone has seen me has been from the rib cage up on a 13-by-16-inch screen. (I joke that my go-to quarantine work-wear is a fashion “mullet”: business on top, sweatpants on the bottom.) So, I’m left wondering whether it matters if my toenails are painted prettily if no one sees them. If a bottle of OPI Big Apple Red falls in the forest and no one’s around to hear it, does it make…

GO TO ANOTHER DIMENSION. Take your nails to the next level with a 3D design, like rhinestones on one or two nails on each hand. “Crystals are a big statement; a soft base color balances them out,” says manicurist Naomi Yasuda, who likes using icy turquoise blue (try Essie In the Cab-ana), with stones in different sizes. (“You can find glass stone sets between $10 and $20 on Amazon,” she says.) Yasuda’s method: “Start with big stones in the center of the nail, then surround them with smaller ones.” For less glitz, “try a small crystal near the cuticle.” Adhere the crystals using a nail glue, like IBD Brush-On Nail Glue. Or try a bubble effect to make nails pop without all the shine. Use a dotting tool to create…

Wave tutorials and tools abound. Yet, naturally wavy girls can attest: It’s not all a day at the beach. WAVES Coaxing hair into springy crimps takes finesse. Most curly girls start styling in the shower, but hairstylist Lorraine Massey recommends those with waves squeeze out as much water as possible before adding product. “[Water] is weight bearing. So [hair] in its wet state is kind of loosened, and it’s going to dry in that state,” she says. Massey likes bamboo fiber towels or reusable construction paper, which you can find at places like Home Depot, rather than microfiber that sticks to hair like Velcro. Once hair is about 85 percent dry, add a styler, says hairstylist Irinel de León. “If your hair is healthy, then you can probably go with…

THE NEW WAVE T3 Curl ID T3 Curl ID This 1.25-inch curling iron chooses the safest heat setting that is also still effective. Just enter details on a touch screen about your hair texture, color, and any chemical treatments you’ve had. “In an independent panel study, over 50 percent of consumers were able to lower their heat setting using the T3 Curl ID, and nearly three-quarters of them had curls that lasted two days or longer,” says Jade Simmons, director of brand and product marketing at T3. (Our tester’s waves lasted a full four days.) TO THE POINT BeautyBio Rejuvenating Scalp + Fuller Hair Therapy Set What does a needle-studded roller have to do with your hair? “Microneedling creates microinjuries that ultimately trigger an increase in circulation to the scalp.…

Master Massage The style varies, but the benefits remain the same: Facial massage helps alleviate tension and stimulate blood flow, the latter of which can result in a rosy, healthy-looking flush, says aesthetician Joanna Vargas, who has studios in Los Angeles and New York City. With these techniques, you can integrate massage into any—or every—step during an at-home facial. SWEEPING To reinvigorate dull skin, Vargas suggests working hand-over-hand in upward, sweeping motions, which boosts circulation and creates an immediate glow. PRESSING To help products penetrate better, try using the “press and release” method, says Czech. The gentle pushing with fingertips encourages absorption, so formulas don’t just sit on top of skin. CIRCLING Help deflate puffy undereyes by using the pad of your finger to gently draw small circles from the…

“Your skin is insanely dynamic and it can evolve day-to-day,” says dermatologist Ellen Marmur. Ever-changing factors (age, diet, hormones, stress) can leave their mark, which makes treating skin by trial and error frustrating—and expensive. So we’re here to chart the way. Just find yourself on each axis and connect the dots to meet your complexion exactly where it is at any moment. (And everyone should treat SPF like medicine: You have to wear it daily.)…

JANE KRAKOWSKI, HOST, 2018 AND 2019 AWARDS “As a girl growing up in New Jersey, I started with Love’s Baby Soft—I don’t know if that’s even a fragrance. Then I graduated to Anais Anais.” DEREK HOUGH, PRESENTER, 2018 AWARDS “If I’m choreographing a tango, I spray something like Tom Ford Oud Wood. If I’m working on something more playful for my tour, I’ll spray Creed Aventus. My everyday is Molecule 01.” MAYE MUSK, HOST, 2020 AWARDS “When I was young I would try my mom’s fragrances, like Chanel No. 5. Now I have many of my own and like to spritz a different one every day—I always smell good!” PADMA LAKSHMI, HOST, 2019 AWARDS LUNCHEON “Many commercial perfumes give me a headache, [which] is why I’ve made my own for…

SENIOR COMMERCE WRITER Must-Have: “Attention-grabbing eye makeup… bring on the sparkle.” Mantra: “Dewy skin is my forever attitude.” Beauty tips: “Gently pat in essence with your (clean) hands, and repeat a few times for extra hydration and glow.” OVER $175 VALUE* FOR ONLY $23 ALLURE.COM/BOX *Includes retail value of new member gift. While supplies last.…