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
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The 30 Best Face Sunscreens for Oily Skin
Full coverage, zero shine.
By Lucia Tonelli
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Bronzers and Self-Tanners for Dark Skin Tones
Yes, Black and Brown girls like to look tan, too.
By Maya Allen
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Pore Vacuums to Play Dermatologist With
Bonus: Pore vacuums double as stress relief.
By Tatjana Freund
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Short Hairstyles and Cuts to Take Inspo From
Let the haircut planning commence.
By Maya Allen
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Hair Growth Oils for Long, Lustrous Hair
The "long hair, don't care" lifestyle awaits you.
By Maya Allen
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At-Home Eyebrow Tints That Actually Work
Who needs a brow appointment when you've got one of these?
By Maya Allen
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Skincare Products Changing the Game
Find your formula.
By Maya Allen
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Luxury Bath Products to Make You Forget What Stress Feels Like
This soak will be worth the prune-y fingers.
By Maya Allen
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The Drugstore Face Masks Derms Love
You'll want to buy these babies in bulk.
By Maya Allen