Skin
Acne
This $7 Serum Is Like an Eraser for Dark Spots
It's gentle on my sensitive skin, yet tough on hyperpigmentation.
By Jennifer Hussein
Could Artificial Intelligence Be the Secret to Acne-Free Skin?
Tech-driven skin care is here to cure our breakouts in just a few simple steps.
By Lexy Lebsack
What Is Salicylic Acid and How Exactly Does It Benefit Skin?
Acne's arch-nemesis has earned its breakout-clearing reputation for good reason.
By Renee Jacques and Rebecca Dancer
Long-Awaited Acne Topical Winlevi Is Finally Here
We asked a dermatologist about the latest breakthrough for hormonal breakouts.
By Taylore Glynn
23 Creams and Serums That Work Like Botox in a Bottle
These dermatologist-approved treatments will help iron out fine lines and fill skin creases without the need for needles.
By Sophie Wirt and Kaleigh Fasanella
21 Black-Owned Beauty Brands You Can Shop at Sephora Right Now
The beloved beauty retailer is constantly expanding its array of diverse brands.
By Jennifer Hussein
20 Bakuchiol Products for Those Seeking a Gentle Retinol Alternative
These serums, creams, and oils are a gentler option than many retinols on the market but still pack a strong punch.
By Karina Hoshikawa and Devon Abelman
These Collagen-Boosting Products Made My Skin Visibly Firmer and Hydrated
If you're in search of ways to firm your skin from the comfort of your own home, collagen-boosting skin care might just be your best bet. Neutrogena Rapid Firming™ Peptide Contour Lift Cream and Collagen Triple Lift Serum made this beauty editor's skin noticeably firmer and hydrated.
By Dianna Mazzone
Now I Can Exfoliate in My Sleep (Literally)
Lactic acid — a gentle exfoliator — is the secret sauce behind this treatment
By Elizabeth Siegel
Kate Winslet Doesn't Want to Try to Turn Back the Clock
The actor opens up on aging, makeup tricks, and finding a new sort of confidence in herself amid the pandemic.
By Devon Abelman
My Sensitive Skin Loves Donginbi 1899 Single Essence
The K-beauty toner both hydrates and tackles inflammation in one red bottle.
By Sarah Kinonen
Finally, Retinol Explained in a Totally Comprehensible Way
Everything you need to know about the skin-care ingredient — and how to use it.
By Marci Robin
I Tried Skin-Care Expert Sunday Riley's First Sunscreen
It offers serious sun protection without leaving a streaky white cast.
By Sarah Kinonen
This Drugstore Moisturizer Has Been Keeping My Skin Soft and Supple for 30 Years
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula is a humble drugstore product that packs a punch our editor thinks is unbeatable.
By Jihan Forbes
No, Oils Cannot Hydrate Your Skin and Hair
But that doesn't mean you should stop using them.
By Marci Robin
These Are Allure Editors' Favorite New Beauty Products
See what our editors can't get enough of this week.
By Allure Editors
Kate Hudson Doesn't Wash Her Face in the Morning
The actor walks us through her beauty routines, including a new powered face mask she helped develop.
By Elizabeth Siegel
TikTok's Favorite Exfoliant Now Comes in a Value Size
Get twice the product without paying twice the price.
By Jennifer Hussein
Upgrade Your Winter Skin Care with Ulta's First Sale of the Year
Score 50 percent off skin-care favorites from Peter Thomas Roth and Clinique all month long.
By Jennifer Hussein
I Took TikTok's Advice and Started Shaving Down There With a Beard Trimmer
My sensitive skin and depression-fueled laziness are truly thanking me right now.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
These Are Allure Editors' Favorite New Beauty Products of December 2021
See what our editors can't get enough of this month.
By Allure Editors
The 15 Best Ice Globes for a Cooling, At-Home Facial
What's better than depuffing skin first thing in the morning?
By Fiona Embleton and Sarah Han
The Best Silk Pillowcases for Smoother Hair While You Sleep
Wave goodbye to bedhead and weird pillow creases on your skin.
By Sarah Han, Shanna Shipin, and Lauren Swanson
We Finally Know What Selena Gomez's Mysterious Back Tattoo Looks Like
The case of the curious back tattoo is finally closed.
By Sara Miranda
The 19 Best Essential Oil Diffusers to Make Your Home More Aromatherapeutic
The coolest way to welcome aromatherapy into your space.
By Maria Cassano
Kourtney Kardashian Is Now Covered in Tattoos Like Fiancé Travis Barker
They're totally twinning.
By Sara Miranda
25 Beauty Products Our Readers Couldn't Stop Buying This Year
You all have excellent taste.
By Sarah Han
These Were the Most Read Stories on Allure in 2021
We'd like to think you know a little more about manicures, melanin, and Martha Stewart now than you did at the beginning of the year.
By Allure Editors
19 Beauty Products That TikTok Can't Get Enough Of
Picks from Revlon, Dr. Jart, and The Ordinary are going viral on the app — here's why.
By Angela Trakoshis and Jennifer Hussein
25 Best After-Christmas Beauty Sales to Shop Right Now
Time to treat yourself for making it through 2021.
By Sarah Han
Thalía Is Still Reinventing Herself
The Mexican pop superstar reflects on her favorite moments throughout a 40-year career.
By Lucas Villa
The 13 Best Jade Rollers to Soothe and Cool Skin
These nifty tools help your skin-care products absorb better, too.
By Sarah Han and Jennifer Hussein
The Silliest (and Most Dangerous) TikTok Beauty Hacks People Tried in 2021
Spoiler alert: many of these TikTok hacks should not be tried at home.
By Sara Miranda
Hailey Bieber Just Revealed the Cutest New York-Inspired Tattoo
New York forever, right? For the model, it's now a reality with her latest ink.
By Sara Miranda
The Celebrity Beauty Brands We Actually Want in Our Lives
With a special shoutout to Paul Rudd. We're patiently waiting!
By Maggie Lange
33 Cruelty-Free Beauty Brands You Need to Know About
It's never been easier to find animal-friendly beauty products.
By Sophia Panych, Kaleigh Fasanella, and Lindsay Colameo
The Unique Challenges and Assets of Being a Black-Owned Beauty Brand in the Clean Beauty Space
"We're still marginalized as a Black Clean Beauty Brand and not a new or great clean beauty brand."
By Emily Barth Isler
The 17 Best Skin-Care Brands to Shop During Your Next Target Run
Tried-and-true staples to add to your routine.
By Emily Rekstis
I Need a Closer Look at Selena Gomez's Back Tattoo Right the Hell Now
What do you think the actor's latest tattoo is?
By Sara Miranda
The Best New Skin-Care Products Making Their Debut in December
End 2021 with some of the smartest, hardest-working face and body formulas we've seen all year.
By Marci Robin
How to Use Those At-Home Cryotherapy Tools
You don't have to check into a spa to get the benefits of an ice-cold facial.
By Fiona Embleton
The Ultimate Guide to Lip Filler
More Americans than ever are turning to lip filler injections.
By Kaitlin Clark
The 7 Biggest Skin-Care Trends of 2022
From bar soap to more niacinamide, here's a glimpse into skin care's future.
By Taylore Glynn
Happy Holidays, from Allure! Find Holiday Beauty from Charlotte Tilbury, Shani Darden, (and More!) in Allure’s December Beauty Box
And for a limited time, you can get 50% off of your first box when you buy a monthly Allure Beauty Box subscription with the code HOLIDAY50.
By Allure Editors
49 Best Gifts to Give Practical, Hard-to-Shop-for People
The best kind of present is one they'll actually use all the time.
By Sarah Han
Allure Gift Guide Live
From makeup and home decor to splurges and steals, Allure editors are sharing what's worth gifting this holiday season.
By Allure Editors
Florence Pugh Fainted While Getting Her Septum Pierced
Though she got a little green during the procedure, it looks fire.
By Gabi Thorne
Is There Any Value to Having Crystals in Your Skin Care?
We spoke to experts from both the scientific and spiritual realms to find out.
By Beatrice Hazlehurst
The 29 Best Facial Cleansers of All Time
This elite crop of gentle yet effective face washes turn the daily chore into a treat.
By Lindsay Colameo, Marci Robin, and Sarah Han
The 7 Piercing Trends That Will Be Everywhere in 2022
Nostalgia is coming in hard with these trends.
By Gabi Thorne
How to Treat Cystic Acne, According to Dermatologists
Consider this your comprehensive guide to preventing under-the-surface breakouts.
By Rebecca Dancer and Leah Prinzivalli
Nordstrom's Holiday Gifts Have Arrived — Here's What We're Buying
Trust us: your giftees will love these presents from Dyson, Charlotte Tilbury, and MAC.
By Nykia Spradley and Jennifer Hussein