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    Maya Allen

    Maya Allen

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    Former Beauty Editor

    Maya Allen is the former Digital Beauty Editor at MarieClaire.com where she covered makeup, skincare, haircare, wellness, you name it! She has a 15-step skincare routine, owns over 200 red lipsticks, and enjoys testing the latest and greatest in beauty. On most weekends, you can find her at her happy place, which is her makeup vanity. There, she’s usually blasting her speakers while singing along to lyrics at the top of her lungs, and making sure her highlighter is on point.


    Embracing beauty, in all of its diverse glory, is her form of activism and she’s committed to amplifying representation through storytelling. Brooklyn is where she resides. At home she’s often dancing to the latest Drake album, masking, or FaceTiming with family and friends. Before joining MarieClaire.com, she held positions at Byrdie.com and Cosmopolitan.com.

    Latest articles by Maya Allen

    Mask On, Lipstick On: Big Lipstick Energy
    Mask On, Lipstick On: Big Lipstick Energy

    Buying Guide Lipsticks aren’t canceled in quarantine. Here’s proof from Marie Claire’s beauty editors.

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      A Day in the Life of Nail Boss Sarah Gibson Tuttle

      The founder of Olive June shares her self-care routine (hint: it involves unplugging and painting your nails).

      By Maya Allen

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      Rihanna on Skin Insecurities, Sunscreen Myths, and Inclusivity With Fenty Skin

      I asked the mogul for some advice on skin struggles.

      By Maya Allen

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      40+ Photos of Goddess Braids That Prove This Needs to Be Your Next Style

      You'll turn heads.

      By Maya Allen

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      The Socially-Distanced Beauty Looks at the Dior 2021 Cruise Runway Show

      "Our organization backstage was almost like a military operation."

      By Maya Allen

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      Singer Ally Brooke Shares Her "Cheap and Bougie" Beauty Routine

      Features "This mask feels delicious."

      By Maya Allen

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      Lana Condor Talks Skincare, Her Go-To Board Game, and Going Foundation-Free

      The actress is the new face of Neutrogena.

      By Maya Allen

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      Loren Gray Shares Her Skincare Routine for Hormonal Acne

      Features The 18-year-old talks beauty in the latest episode of Masked and Answered.

      By Maya Allen

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      Dascha Polanco on Skincare, Homemade Hair Masks, and Productivity

      Watch the Orange Is the New Black star on Masked and Answered.

      By Maya Allen

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      Singer SoKo Shares Her Favorite Queer-Owned, Cruelty-Free Skincare Products

      See all the vegan skincare the songwriter loves in Masked and Answered.

      By Maya Allen

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      Lili Reinhart on Her Quarantine Beauty Routine and Regaining Skin Confidence

      "I used to let a breakout debilitate me."

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      The Prettiest Summer Makeup Trends of 2020

      Celebrity makeup artists show off the season's biggest trends.

      By Maya Allen

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      Naomi Campbell on Being the First-Ever Face of Pat McGrath Labs

      The legendary supermodel also shares her thoughts on racial inequality: "We need to continue to speak up and take action in a peaceful way until justice is served."

      By Maya Allen

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      The All-Time Best Foot Creams for Dry, Cracked, Sore Feet

      Happy feet, happy life.

      By Maya Allen

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      70 Beauty Brands That Believe Black Lives Matter and Are Pledging Donations

      Features Brands that are using the power of their platforms for good.

      By Maya Allen

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    • More Lipsticks from Black-Owned Brands I Love
      #BigLipstickEnergy: My Favorite Liquid Lipsticks from Black-Owned Beauty Brands

      Because representation matters 365 days of the year.

      By Maya Allen

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      How to Care for Your Hair at Home

      Features Salon pros give your at-home playbook a serious upgrade.

      By Maya Allen

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      #BigLipstickEnergy: My Favorite Lipsticks from Black-Owned Beauty Brands

      #BigLipstickEnergy: Lipsticks I Love From Black-Owned Beauty Brands

      By Maya Allen

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      #BigLipstickEnergy: The Best Lip-and-Cheek Products

      Because who doesn't love a 2-in-1?

      By Maya Allen

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      The Best Sheet Masks on Amazon That Money Can Buy

      Say hello to the new stars of your online shopping cart.

      By Maya Allen

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      Health and Wellness Guru Hannah Bronfman Shares Her Beauty Routine

      Features The fitness enthusiast talks facial cupping, gua shua, and acne.

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      Actress Sofia Bryant Shares Her Super Thorough Skincare Routine

      Features "You guys might have to be sister wives because if I could marry two products, it'd be these two."

      By Maya Allen

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      #BigLipstickEnergy: Scented Lipsticks to Boost Your Mood

      When the worlds of lipstick and fragrance collide.

      By Maya Allen

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      The Biggest Global Beauty Trends

      Buying Guide Marie Claire beauty editors from around the world share the coolest trends and most coveted products in their countries.

      By Maya Allen

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      DaniLeigh Shares Her Simple Skincare Routine for Flawless Skin

      Features Face mask and toast to good skin with the RB star.

      By Maya Allen

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      I Tried Meghan Markle’s Favorite Beauty Products—Here’s What’s Worth Your Money

      Royal-approved, but what about a skeptic's seal of approval?

      By Maya Allen

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      Karrueche Tran Shares Her Glowy Skincare Routine

      Features * Adds every product to my shopping cart *

      By Maya Allen

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      How Nancy Twine Nails a 2-Minute Morning Routine

      Features The founder and CEO of Briogeo Hair Care shares a 24-hour self-care snapshot.

      By Maya Allen

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      Tyler Cameron Talks Skincare and His Wellness Routine

      Features If you've ever wanted beauty tips from Tyler, here he is in a face mask, at your service.

      By Maya Allen

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      Why Joanna Vargas's Magic Glow Wand Is Worth It

      An at-home facial, at your service.

      By Maya Allen

      Skincare
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