
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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Alicia Keys Hosts the 2020 Grammys Wearing Barely Any Makeup
I need all of the 39-year-old's skincare secrets NOW.
By Maya Allen
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The Grammys Is Full of Screenshot-Worthy Nail Art
If you like your nails extra and you know it, clap your hands.
By Maya Allen
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Jorja Smith Divulges Her Beauty Routine
The singer (and skin goddess) has spoken.
By Maya Allen
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The Spring 2020 Nail Trends You'll Want to Wear Right Now
Half-moons, colorful French manis, and more.
By Maya Allen
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Why La Mer's Renewal Body Oil Balm Is Worth It
My honest take on why you should spend your money on this balm.
By Maya Allen
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Blake Lively Looks So Different With a Bowl Cut
I'm shook.
By Maya Allen
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4 Women Share Their Skincare Spreadsheets
Congratulations! You're now subscribed to all of their skincare secrets.
By Maya Allen
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Makeup Trends for Winter 2019 You Need to Know About, According to MUAs
Elevated glitter, blown-out blush, smudgy liner, and more.
By Maya Allen
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Julianne Hough's New Blunt Bob Will Give '90s Babies All the Feels
I'm biased, but bob life is the best life.
By Maya Allen
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Queen & Slim's Costume Designer and Hairstylist on the Film's Powerful Imagery
"This movie truly is for us, by us, and we wanted to uplift as many people as we could behind the scenes and on the screen."
By Maya Allen
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Kaia Gerber Just Cut Her Hair the Shortest It's Ever Been
Bella Hadid: "Dead for this hair."
By Maya Allen
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36 Sparkly, Celebratory New Year’s Eve Nail Ideas
If you can't really party, at least your nails can!
By Maya Allen
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Why Naturopathica's Chill Full Spectrum CBD & Kava Balm Is Worth It
My honest take on why you should spend your money on this lotion.
By Maya Allen
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Miley Cyrus Got a New Birthday Haircut, Courtesy of Her Mom
She recorded her mom chopping off her hair at home.
By Maya Allen
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Why Taza Ayurveda Nourish Eladi Body Oil Is Worth It
My honest take on why you should spend your money on Taza Ayurveda's Nourish Eladi Body Oil.
By Maya Allen
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Cara Delevingne's Jet-Black Wig Will Make You Want to Turn to the Dark Side
It's giving me glamorous goth girl vibes.
By Maya Allen
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La Prairie Skin Caviar Serum Gave Me a Non-Invasive Eye and Brow Lift in Seconds
You've never experienced *immediate* results until you've tried this.
By Maya Allen
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Bella Hadid's New Bob Looks Exactly Like Kim Kardashian's Old Bob
She's twinning with KKW. But, so what?
By Maya Allen
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Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian Talk Fragrance, Bad Haircuts, and More
You can finally shop the KKW Fragrance Diamond Collection.
By Maya Allen
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Why Dr. Barbara Sturm's Winter Essentials Kit Is Worth It
My honest take on why you should spend your money on Dr. Barbara's Sturm's skincare set.
By Maya Allen
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Jennifer Aniston Showed Off Her Natural Hair Texture for the First Time in Years
Her hairstylist revealed her wavy hair routine.
By Maya Allen
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Celine's First-Ever Fragrance Collection Is Finally Here
And it's gender neutral.
By Maya Allen