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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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).
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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.
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40+ Photos of Goddess Braids That Prove This Needs to Be Your Next Style
You'll turn heads.
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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."
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Singer Ally Brooke Shares Her "Cheap and Bougie" Beauty Routine
Features "This mask feels delicious."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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The All-Time Best Foot Creams for Dry, Cracked, Sore Feet
Happy feet, happy life.
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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.
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#BigLipstickEnergy: My Favorite Liquid Lipsticks from Black-Owned Beauty Brands
Because representation matters 365 days of the year.
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How to Care for Your Hair at Home
Features Salon pros give your at-home playbook a serious upgrade.
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#BigLipstickEnergy: My Favorite Lipsticks from Black-Owned Beauty Brands
#BigLipstickEnergy: Lipsticks I Love From Black-Owned Beauty Brands
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#BigLipstickEnergy: The Best Lip-and-Cheek Products
Because who doesn't love a 2-in-1?
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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."
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#BigLipstickEnergy: Scented Lipsticks to Boost Your Mood
When the worlds of lipstick and fragrance collide.
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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.
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DaniLeigh Shares Her Simple Skincare Routine for Flawless Skin
Features Face mask and toast to good skin with the R&B star.
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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?
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Karrueche Tran Shares Her Glowy Skincare Routine
Features * Adds every product to my shopping cart *
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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.
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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.
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