Jessica Cruel

Editor in chief Jessica Cruel on conquering imposter syndrome through beauty.

A new project that honors the people driving and shaping the future of beauty.

“The word ‘woke’ in itself invokes this idea that you are willing to sit a bit longer with information and think a bit more curiously about history.”

In the time of war, Allure explores the importance of protecting a culture’s individuality.

A look behind the scenes of this month’s splendidly brown pages.

‘Allure’ editor in chief Jessica Cruel celebrates everything that goes on behind the scenes of the testing process for our annual awards.

Her Dubai show look was drenched in glamour.

The latest edition of the Melanin Edit celebrates all those people who were told they couldn’t be nerdy — and the communities they built anyway

Representative Jasmine Crockett: “I'm Nobody's Punk” — Interview

“I'm a Black girl with full lips, but I love [to line them] because it gives a deeper pout.”