September 10, 2026September 11, 2026An Oral History of Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards BEAUTY by .In 1996, naming a beauty product “the best” was a wild—and some said really terrible— idea. In honor of 30 years, founding editor in chief Linda Wells and other key players share why, and how, they did it anyway. Please leave this field emptyHi thereSign upAnd receive awesome content in your inbox!.We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.