The Allure Podcast

Do you start group chats about the best scalp treatments? Google AHA vs BHA exfoliants until the wee hours? Take progress photos of your dark spots after trying a new vitamin C serum? You’re our people. And we know you’re going to love The Science of Beauty, a new podcast produced by the editors of Allure. Michelle Lee, editor in chief, and Jenny Bailly, executive beauty director, are deep-diving into the topics you’ve always wondered about and bringing dermatologists, cosmetic chemists — and even a reality-TV star — along for the ride. Allure: The Science of Beauty just launched, with new episodes releasing weekly. Subscribe now so you don't miss our first episode all about the one product experts say everyone (yes, everyone!) needs to use daily. Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Or wherever you get your podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Deputy Digital Editor Kara McGrath interviews style icon Alexa Chung about her signature look, the differences between U.K. and U.S. beauty trends, and her favorite drugstores to shop around the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Allure Features Director Jessica Cruel (@jcruel) and Digital Hair Editor Jihan Forbes (@itsjihanm) interviewed Nikki Nelms (@nikkinelms), the hairstylist behind some of Janelle Monae, Solange, and Yara Shahidi’s most incredible red-carpet, on-screen, and editorial looks. Tune in if you want to hear how a chance encounter with Lil Wayne started her career, how her imagination led to her becoming a hair MacGyver, and how the talents of black hairstylists have been disproportionately used and copied, but rarely applauded in the editorial beauty industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The iconic supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks sat down with our Features Director Jessica Cruel a few weeks ago to discuss how she carved out a special place in the fashion world, how America's Next Top Model democratized modeling, and her new venture, Model Land. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The iconic makeup artist turned beauty founder sat down with EIC Michelle Lee to dive deep into how she started in the business, the obstacles she overcame to ultimately break records, and, of course, her own personal makeup, skin, hair, and wellness routines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Allure Features Director Jessica Cruel sat down with supermodel and beauty founder Lily Aldridge to talk about the inspiration for Lily Aldridge Parfums, her emphasis on sustainability, Victoria's Secret Angels group chats, and how she teaches her daughter to define beauty.

Allure Features Director Jessica Cruel (@jcruel) and Digital Hair Editor Jihan Forbes (@itsjihanm) sat down with prominent dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry (@drmichellehenry) to break down stigmas and myths about skin and scalp care for brown skin. >>> SUNSCREEN > 4:09 - NYT article "Should black people wear sunscreen?" // 6:19 - Sunscreen ingredients you should avoid // 08:16 - Are sunscreens above SPF 30 unnecessary? // 09:45 - One of the most common types of skin cancer in the black community // INJECTABLES > 12:30 - The "Black Don't Crack" myth // 14:04 - Injectables trends among black women // 15:26 - Why the areas black women get injectables in are different // 18:31 - The Right Age to Get Fillers // 21:47 - Injectables trends among Black men // 22:38 - The questions black women should ask when getting laser treatments // HAIR LOSS > 24:18 - The Hair Loss "Epidemic" // 28:18 - How long is TOO long to wear a protective hairstyle (i.e. box braids)? // 32:15 - How to regrow your edges // 35:49 - Is hair oil actually moisturizing? // 37:08 - Are scalp scrubs damaging? // HER BEAUTY ROUTINE > 38:36 - Dr. Michelle's Henry skin-care routine // 40:39 - The Benefit of Vitamin C serums (Theme music: "RSPN" by Blank and Kytt) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, award-winning fashion designers Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung have a wonderfully wide-ranging conversation with Michelle Lee about building community, Crazy Rich Asians, beauty routines, and what their years in the fashion industry have taught them.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sat down with one of the most influential women in global beauty to talk about Wishful, her first foray into skin-care; her struggle with endometriosis; and her beauty goals for the new decade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sponsored by Olay Body, we sat down with Keke Palmer in this live episode in New York to share how she fights dry skin, the importance of representing her community, and her iconic viral moment in 2019.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sat down with Glow Recipe founders Christine Chang and Sarah Lee to talk skin care, injectables, sustainability, and the seven skin method. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sat down with Mj Rodriguez to talk Pose, her career, the evolution of her gender identity, and her new breakthrough role as a beauty ambassador. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we sat down with Drew Barrymore, the Hollywood triple threat turned beauty mogul, to discuss the lessons she’s teaching her daughters about being in the public eye at a young age; how her body image has changed throughout her career, divorce, and motherhood; and the authenticity of her #beautyjunkieweek on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we sat down with Drew Barrymore, the Hollywood triple threat turned beauty mogul, to discuss the lessons she’s teaching her daughters about being in the public eye at a young age; how her body image has changed throughout her career, divorce, and motherhood; and the authenticity of her #beautyjunkieweek on Instagram.

In this episode, we spoke to the breakthrough movie star of Crazy Rich Asians, Captain Marvel, and next year’s Eternals about International Asians, over-plucked brows, and her evolving ideas on beauty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.