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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Dip Nail Kits for a Professional-Grade Manicure
Long-lasting, shiny, chip-free nails coming right up.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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Bronzers We Love for Dark Skin Tones
Because Black and Brown girls like to look tan, too.
By Maya Allen Published
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Natural Makeup Brands With Products That Deliver
Behold: Makeup that looks good while being good for you.
By Sophia Vilensky Last updated
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Long Hairstyles for Your Beauty Mood Board
We've got hair ideas for days. Months, actually.
By Maya Allen Published
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The 30 Best Face Sunscreens for Oily Skin
Full coverage, zero shine.
By Lucia Tonelli Published
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Skincare Products Changing the Game
Find your formula.
By Maya Allen Published
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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 Published
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Black-Owned Beauty Brands We'll Never Stop Talking About
For us, by us.
By Maya Allen Published
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How to Use a Jade Roller, and Why You Should Be
You spin me right round, baby, right round.
By Maya Allen Published
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The 15 Best Hair Straightening Brushes Ever
Marsha Brady could never.
By Maya Allen Published
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75+ Stunning Curly Hairstyles That Are All About That Texture
We would like to dedicate this love poem to our curls.
By Maya Allen Published
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The 22 Best Organic Shampoos for Lustrous Hair
Say goodbye to icky ingredients.
By Maya Allen Published
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The 11 Best Teeth Whitening Kits of 2023
Try not to blind anyone.
By Maya Allen Published
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20 Beachy, Wavy Hairstyles to Take Inspo From
You don't need to be on vacation to pull these looks off.
By Maya Allen Published
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Found: 40 Valentine’s Day Nail Designs That Aren't Cheesy
Keep it cute.
By Maya Allen Published
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20 Short Blonde Hairstyles for Every Tone, Type, and Texture
Go ahead, let us convince you.
By Maya Allen Published
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19 Sultry Makeup Tutorials for Valentine’s Day
Stay in, look fierce, have romance.
By Maya Allen Published
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14 Crochet Hairstyles to Inspire Your Next Protective Look
All the inspo you'll ever need.
By Maya Allen Published
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21 Stunning Cornrow Styles to Save to Your Hair Moodboard
Braids that'll bring you all the double taps on the 'gram.
By Maya Allen Published
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The 25 Best Short Hairstyles for Round Faces
Lobs, bobs, and everything in between.
By Maya Allen Published
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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 Published
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11 Facial Cleansing Brushes Your Skin Will Absolutely Love
You're welcome.
By Maya Allen Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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Euphoria-Inspired Makeup Ideas For Halloween This Year
Make sure you have plenty of glitter on hand.
By Maya Allen Published
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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 Published
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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 Published