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The beauty industry is changing. In the past year, the concept of an inclusive (a.k.a. 40-plus shade range) has dominated the business, and more faces than ever are being represented in media and advertisements. At Allure and beyond, conversations have shifted toward self-care, self-acceptance, and self-love, while words like "anti-aging" and "bad skin" have fallen by the wayside.
Now, join Michelle Lee, editor in chief, as she brings these conversations to life in "The Allure Podcast." The all-new series takes you on a deep dive into the beauty industry through discussions with the people who are reshaping it. Each episode, Michelle will be joined by influential voices in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and beyond to chat about all things beauty, from representation and diversity in the media to the importance of self-acceptance and self-care, to the latest in beauty innovations and obsessions as told by each guest’s inspiring personal journey. And true to Allure's style, there will also be plenty of tips, tricks, and product recommendations worth stealing for yourself.
It's no secret that everyone at Allure loves talking about beauty — from the products that will keep your hair shiny and skin glowing to the women who are disrupting what society has traditionally seen as "beautiful" — and the Allure podcast brings you all that and more. Don't forget to subscribe (for free!) at Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and your fave podcasting app.
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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.
In this episode, Allure Features Director Jessica Cruel and Digital Hair Editor Jihan Forbes interviewed Nikki Nelms, 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.
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.
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.
Allure Features Director Jessica Cruel and Digital Hair Editor Jihan Forbes sat down with prominent dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry to break down stigmas and myths about skin and scalp care for brown skin.
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.
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.
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.
In this episode, we sat down with Christine and Sarah to talk skin care, injectables, sustainability, and the seven skin method.
In this episode, 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.
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.
EIC Michelle Lee sat down with professional makeup artist Patrick Ta, the man behind some of Shay Mitchell and Gigi Hadid’s most IG-worthy looks, to chat about his new makeup collection, how to get the perfect glow, and how to build something original from scratch in the beauty industry.
We interviewed Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness a few days after the release of his new book "Over the Top." On his Netflix series, he is a beacon of light and positivity who truly helps people recognize the beauty in themselves. In real life, he's just as wonderful -- a deep pool of curiosity and knowledge about so many things, as anyone who's heard his podcast, "Getting Curious," knows. Listen as we chat about everything from toxic masculinity to his amazing skin-care routine. Enjoy!
"Body positivity to me means being able to love yourself as you are right now. So that doesn't mean [like] I love myself when I can fit into this dress..." This episode, Michelle and Tess Holliday caught up right in the midst of New York Fashion Week. Fashion, beauty, and culture at large are experiencing this tipping point in which this model, activist, and industry influencer is intimately connected. The air is ripe for self-acceptance, for self-care, and for self-love — finally, and these two are so here for it. A woman who radiates charisma and kindness, Tess is an inspiring, honest, and all-around empowering force for change.
This episode, Michelle caught up with Patrick Starrr. He was in LA, and Michelle was in her office in New York, but we made it happen! Patrick is part of this cultural change — this seismic shift — where we’re making a space for everyone in our world of beauty. We're really excited for you all to hear about his journey, his point-of-view on the industry today, and the ways he is working to change and shift culture even further.
The third episode of the podcast features Bozoma Saint John. Bozoma has become one of the most influential marketers of our generation working at companies like Pepsi, Beats, Apple, Uber and now as the Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor, a global media agency. And in the process, she’s broken down numerous barriers: becoming one of the few black women to make it to the C-suite in Silicon Valley, promoting self-acceptance and self-worth and showing us what it means to be both powerful and vulnerable in her career. "She’s one of the most inspiring speakers I’ve ever seen whether at an event OR recording a podcast on the sofa in my office," says Michelle.
Gone are the days when women were expected to be coy — even lie — about their real age, as though it’s a shameful secret. Today, the conversation around getting older is changing — and some of the sharpest minds in the business are leading the discussion. In the second episode of Allure’s new podcast, our guest Maye Musk reveals her own story — one that, as you’ll hear, shows the cultural impact of increased representation for age groups that have historically been neglected, particularly as it pertains to beauty. An impossibly charming and successful woman, 70-year-old Maye reveals how her professional and personal experiences shaped her career, her approach to parenting, and, of course, her beauty must-haves. And don’t forget to catch up on our very first episode.
In the first installment, Youtube-rapper-turned-blockbuster-star Awkwafina (who almost certainly made you laugh out loud in Oceans 8 and Crazy Rich Asians) opens up about her meteoric rise, the importance of representation, her beauty routine and... slime. Clearly, there is never a dull moment.
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