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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,…

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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The best chemical sunscreens have come a long way from the greasy, sting-your-eyes formulas many of us grew up with. Today's versions are airy, elegant, and often so comfortable to wear that you'll forget you even have SPF on—a major win,…

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Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I don't want to hear any complaints about how the pastel nail trend that's been transitioning us from spring to summer—we've seen it on Taylor Swift, Emily Blunt, Michelle Obama, and more recently—is too delicate, too sweet, too jejune. The prettiness is the point, of course,…

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Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You know what makes it really feel like summer is here? No, not a glass of lemonade from the kids selling cups down the street or a new pair of sunglasses, though those definitely also represent the beginning of the sunny season. No, we're talking about white…

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Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story [LAST UPDATED AT 3:14 A.M. ET ON TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026] With summer officially here, it's the perfect time to take advantage of Amazon Prime Day deals on mature beauty products to update some essentials in your routine without paying full…

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$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,…

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$31 at Paul MitchellSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A styling product What it does: Adds instant volume to any hair type or texture Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a lightweight styler that adds a bit of body to limp, lifeless hair For as long as I can remember,…

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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.…

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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…

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$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…

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