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2 weeks ago | 
allure.ph | Jesa Marie Calaor
Fragrances are a form of time travel. A single spritz of D.S. and Durga’s I Don’t Know What transports me back to the dance floor at my wedding reception, where I twirled with my husband to “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees. While perfumes can’t physically bring you back to the past Marty McFly-style, there is science to back up the power of scent to capture precious memories.
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3 weeks ago | 
allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
This summer is all about feeling lighter: We’re approaching our makeup with gentler hands and opting for airier garments. We’re investing in more hobbies that make us feel less weighed down. (I’ll be junk-journaling on my patio until it gets blazing hot.) We’re spending more time outside and less time in overstimulating shopping centers (more so now than ever). Nail artists’ predictions of this season’s biggest nail color trends reflect that sentiment.
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1 month ago | 
allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
Most things that look effortless are anything but. That perfect cup of coffee? Practiced percolated precision. Those who can carry on a conversation while jogging? Many miles logged under their feet. Wavy, I-just-woke-up-like-this hair before the advent of the three-barrel waver? An art fine-tuned in beauty school. The three-barrel waver changed the way many people heat-styled their hair.
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2 months ago | 
allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
Fragrances are a form of time travel. A single spritz of D.S. and Durga’s I Don’t Know What transports me back to the dance floor of my wedding reception, where I twirled with my husband to “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees. While perfumes can’t physically bring you back to the past Marty McFly-style, there is science to back up scent’s power in capturing precious memories.
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2 months ago | 
yahoo.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Photo: StocksyFragrances are a form of time travel. A single spritz of D.S. and Durga’s I Don’t Know What transports me back to the dance floor of my wedding reception, where I twirled with my husband to “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees.
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2 months ago | 
yahoo.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Fragrances are a form of time travel. A single spritz of D.S. and Durga’s I Don’t Know What transports me back to the dance floor at my wedding reception, where I twirled with my husband to “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
It is said that the average adult makes over 30,000 decisions a day. Whether or not to have another cup of coffee—small decision. What piercing you’ll get next? A bigger one. It is, after all, a hole you intentionally poke into your body. Choosing a piercing—whether it’s your first or 21st—can be daunting. That’s why we spoke with professional piercers for their take on the biggest trends of 2025.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
But she goes on to say what many of us often remind ourselves: “Instagram isn’t real. If you're comparing yourself to people on social media, you're comparing yourself to impossibility.”Despite her feelings about social media, she does find pockets of kindness in TikTok, saying that she considers it the “most body positive” of the apps. “I see so many women, rallying around each other, praising each others’ bodies,” she says.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
By day, I’m Allure’s senior editor, writing and editing stories on the latest developments in the beauty industry. By night—and sometimes early the next morning—I’m at the gym. Exercising is one way I prioritize and invest in myself. Whether I’m going for a slow jog on the treadmill or sweating profusely at a HIIT class, being active clears my head and gives me a sense of accomplishment.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
allure.com | Jesa Marie Calaor
My purse—no matter how small—always has enough real estate for at least one lip oil. (It may not have room for my wallet, but priorities, right?) The Florence By Mills Glow Yeah Lip Oil has taken up permanent residence in the space. The thin lip oil dispenses out of a flexible tip and glides on to feel cushion-y, never sticky. It leaves my lips feeling oh-so hydrated—that’s the mango butter and jojoba seed oil at work—and with a slight tint, making them look juicy and healthy throughout the day.
