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Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story On a nondescript street in Hackensack, New Jersey, inside a low-slung, former industrial complex, there’s a place that will—literally—change your perspective on perfume. Not only is this a space filled floor-to-ceiling with fragrance bottles, but the bottles are all enormous. For one giddy, bewildered moment, you’ll feel like […]

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Missy Elliott is an all-around icon: a rap legend, pro songwriter and producer, and absolute style superstar. I'll never forget the first time I saw her on my TV screen in the “The Rain” music video—and basically every one of her music videos and performances after that. […]

$10.95 at Davids USASave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A whitening toothpaste What it does: Cleanses gums and teeth with a sweet peppermint flavor Who it’s for: Anyone looking for an elevated take on an everyday, mundane task Who says oral care can't also be chic care? Davids Hydroxi Whitening […]

$29 at L’atelier ParfumSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A French hair and body mist What it does: Gives both strands and pulse points a jolt of flowery fragrance Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a chic, floral-forward perfume they can take on the go Over the last few years, […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Farmacy has built its reputation on a simple idea: Pair nourishing, farm-grown botanicals with science-backed ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, and salicylic acid to make them even more effective. And with everything up to 40% off during Amazon Prime […]

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brands and editorsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You have your facial skin-care routine on lock, but what of body care? Here’s a tip: The best body oils can majorly upgrade your body-care routine, delivering nourishment, radiance, and skin barrier support in one step. Unlike body lotions, […]

Courtesy of brandSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story It takes most people years to land on a signature look. Yinka Ogunbiyi solidified box braids as hers when she was just five years old. That’s pretty early to settle on a beauty uniform, yes, but as a young Black girl—and a Nigerian at that—getting braids […]

$30 at Paul MitchellSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A multitasking hair mask What it does: Adds hydration and gleam to hair Who it’s for: Anyone looking for an in-shower treatment to tame frizz and add moisture back into hair Ya’ll know I’m a lazy beauty director. I wash my […]