
Maya Allen
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 25 Best Short Hairstyles for Round Faces
Lobs, bobs, and everything in between.
By Maya Allen
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The Biggest Hair Trends of 2020, According to Celebrity Stylists
The braids, bobs, and barrettes that reigned supreme.
By Maya Allen
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11 Facial Cleansing Brushes Your Skin Will Absolutely Love
You're welcome.
By Maya Allen
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24 Hours of Skincare, Makeup, and Running a Beauty Biz with Wende Zomnir
The founder of Urban Decay Cosmetics shares the best advice she's ever received and her foolproof self-care move.
By Maya Allen
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The Ultimate Halloween Nail Art Inspiration Guide
Halloween looks different this year. Your nails didn't get the memo.
By Maya Allen
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Euphoria-Inspired Makeup Ideas For Halloween This Year
Make sure you have plenty of glitter on hand.
By Maya Allen
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Anastasia Soare on Morning Pampering Sessions, Stillness, and Sleep-Working
The brow boss talks coming to America as an immigrant, how Oprah became her first notable client, and why she dedicates two hours to getting ready in the morning.
By Maya Allen
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How to Transition to Natural Hair, According to Lisa Price
The founder of Carol's Daughter shares her coveted curl advice.
By Maya Allen
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The Best Hair Colors for Dark Skin Tones, According to Beyoncé's Stylist
Bold hair, don't care.
By Maya Allen
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Mask On, Lipstick On: Big Lipstick Energy
Lipsticks aren’t canceled in quarantine. Here’s proof from Marie Claire’s beauty editors.
By Maya Allen
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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
"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
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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Lili Reinhart on Her Quarantine Beauty Routine and Regaining Skin Confidence
"I used to let a breakout debilitate me."
By Maya Allen
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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