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A Skin Cancer Vaccine May Be on the Horizon

Photos: Adobe Stock & Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story A personalized mRNA vaccine may help reduce the risk of melanoma recurrence, a promising new study finds. Melanoma is, of course, the deadliest form of skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 112,000 new melanomas are likely to be diagnosed […]

These Lactic Acid Serums Prove That Everyone Can Exfoliate

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you’ve ever wanted the glow-boosting benefits of an exfoliating acid without the intensity of stronger options, the best lactic acid serums may be your sweet spot, as lactic acid is generally gentler than other alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), such as […]

My Rhinoplasty Procedure Story | Nose Before and After Photos

Photography by Hannah Choi; courtesy of subjectSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Update, June 2026: Eight years ago, Carrieanne Reichardt, then 25, got a rhinoplasty with Adam Kolker, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City. She allowed an Allure photographer to document the procedure (warning: graphic images ahead) and shared her experience […]

Kat Dennings Did Her Pierced Chrome French Manicure Herself — See Photos

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Oh, you thought Hailey Bieber was the only celebrity attempting their own nail art? Pshaw. Might I direct your attention to one Kat Dennings, who is not merely attempting her own manicure masterpieces but actually, thoroughly killing it. You may recall when, last summer, Dennings decorated […]

For Marilyn Monroe’s 100th Birthday, Let’s Stop Exploiting Tragic Dead Beauties

Photo: Getty Images, CourtesySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Marilyn Monroe is probably one of the most misquoted celebrities. A quick search turns up numerous graphics with one of her famous images overlaid with something like, “Well-behaved women seldom make history”—which she absolutely did not say—in a tacky font. One thing Monroe did, in […]

All That Glitters Is Olandria’s Gilded Birthday Makeup

Collage: Adobe Stock; Source images: Courtesy of @kimoramulanSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story We know summer officially starts on June 21, but for us, it began on Olandria Carthen’s birthday. The Love Island star marked the occasion on May 29, during the hottest week of the year (and we’re not talking temperatures). Miami Swim […]

Summer 2026’s Short Nail Designs Prove Natural Nails Don’t Have to Be Boring

Courtesy of @peachinails and @matejanovaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Sure, long tips wrapped around an icy cocktail glass will always exude summer elegance—but don’t count short nails out. They can carry trendy motifs and impactful adornments just as well as longer nails. In fact, Maryna Slynko, a nail artist in Overland Park, Kansas, […]