Skin
7 Lesser-Known Ingredients That Treat Acne
Put these science-backed alternatives on your radar.
By Daley Quinn
Why More People Are Getting Body Acne Than Ever
It was a messy, strenuous year in more ways than we can count, and that stress is showing up everywhere.
By Leah Prinzivalli
Hydrocolloid Bandages Are Going Viral on TikTok for Their Acne-Healing Abilities
The popular clear, jelly stickers help flatten and clear up breakouts in just a couple of hours.
By Devon Abelman
How to Get Rid of "Butt Acne" aka Folliculitis
Dermatologists explain how to clear up red bumps on your bum.
By Jihan Forbes
Millie Bobby Brown Is Wearing the Cutest Heart-Shaped Acne Stickers in Her Latest Selfie
Um, could we love her any more??
By Kaleigh Fasanella
Keke Palmer Got Super Candid About Having Acne Caused by PCOS
The hormonal disorder can wreak havoc on your skin without you even realizing it — and Palmer says you're not alone in that.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
How to Treat Cystic Acne, According to Dermatologists
Consider this your comprehensive guide to treating and preventing under-the-surface cystic breakouts.
By Rebecca Dancer and Renee Jacques
Lili Reinhart Shared the Most Relatable Photo of Herself Wearing Acne Stickers
The star's adorable floral acne patches are by vegan skin-care brand, Squish Beauty.?
By Kaleigh Fasanella
Sarah Hyland Names Her Favorite Drugstore Moisturizer
The actor shares how she deals with the rudest of social-media trolls.
By Marci Robin
The Science of Beauty: The Complete Guide to Treating Wrinkles
There’s no shortage of advice for how to smooth lines and wrinkles — but here's what really works.
By Julie Ricevuto
19 Bakuchiol Skin-Care Products for Those Seeking a Natural 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
Derms Answer the Most Common Skin-Care Questions of Women Over 40
Fine lines, wrinkles, adult acne, age spots, and under-eye circles are some of the most common, completely healthy skin-care changes for women over 40. We talked to dermatologists to find out what products are best to treat them.
By Marie Lodi
Gwyneth Paltrow Is "Very Much a Libra," Approaching 50, and Injecting Toxin in Her Face
The Oscar winner and founder of Goop is the new porcelain face of Xeomin incobotulinum toxin A.
By Brennan Kilbane
The 12 Best Creams and Serums for Mature Skin, According to Dermatologists
The experts weigh in on the over-the-counter formulas that make the biggest difference.
By Marci Robin
17 Potent Over-the-Counter Retinol Serums
With the help of cosmetic chemists, we found the cream of the crop.
By Jolene Edgar
11 Common Myths About Retinol, Debunked
Dermatologists set the record straight.
By Brooke Le Poer Trench
Josie Maran Says Her Latest Body Butter Is Her Best Yet — and She's Right
Why her new Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter is the perfect first step in a skin-care routine.
By Marci Robin
Common Triggers of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and How to Prevent Them
A difficult skin condition to treat, these are the common triggers of hidradenitis suppurativa and ways to prevent it from flaring up further.
By Daley Quinn
Why You Should Still Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Even If You Have?Dermal Fillers
Experts explain why the alarming headlines about side effects are misleading.
By Jolene Edgar
This K-Pop Star Is About to Give an Unprecedented Look at Her Beauty Routine
Jamie is bringing K-beauty to her fans in a brand-new way.?
By Devon Abelman
How to Curate a Custom Tattoo Sleeve
Don’t expect to get your entire arm done at once.
By Marci Robin
Jennifer Lopez Responded to a Fan Who Said She Has "Tons" of Botox
In addition to denying that she's gotten the injections, she had some solid beauty advice for the commenter.
By Emily Tannenbaum
These Are Allure Editors' Favorite New Beauty Products
See what our editors can't get enough of this week.
By Allure Editors
Brooke Shields Revealed She's Getting a Tattoo Removed, and the Reason Why Is So Relatable
The supermodel shared photos from her first appointment on Instagram.?
By Kaleigh Fasanella
This Probiotic-Spiked Moisturizer Makes My Skin Glow
It gives foundation a boost of dewiness, too.
By Sarah Han
Kelly Ripa Revealed Her New Favorite Self-Tanner
The talk show host raved about the self-tanner she's been using at home to get a gorgeous glow.?
By Kaleigh Fasanella
The Best Sales on Beauty Products This Week
Some weekly sales to make you feel better about your beauty budget.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
Summer Fridays Apologizes for Skin Irritation Caused by Its Jet Lag Mask
The brand just demonstrated a great reaction to an awful situation.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Our 11 Favorite Drunk Elephant Skin-Care Products
With several Allure Best of Beauty honors under its belt, Drunk Elephant is undeniably beloved by our editors. Whether we're reaching for its famous Babyfacial exfoliating mask at night or applying its chemical-free sunscreen at the beach, the fan-favorite brand has every complexion necessity covered.
By Lauren Dana
Pat McGrath Reveals the Drugstore Cleanser She Uses to Take It All Off
Plus, where she gets her famous black headbands.
By Devon Abelman
Is It Possible to Be an Ethical Beauty Consumer?
How to use your money to make sure power drifts into the right hands.
By Brennan Kilbane
Sephora’s Racial Bias Report Shows Just How Traumatic Shopping Can Be for People of Color
The retailer commissioned a study on racial bias in retail and is rolling out a slew of new action items to combat the results.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Chrissy Teigen New Spine Tattoo Is Dedicated to John Legend
The design features lyrics from one of her husband’s latest hits.?
By Gabi Thorne
Why Maya Rudolph Was Stressed Out About Returning to Play Kamala Harris on SNL
The beloved comedian and recent Saturday Night Live returnee shared what she's learned about self-care and skin care over the past year.
By Marci Robin
21 Cute Small Ear Tattoos Every Minimalist Will Love
Despite its size, your ear is an excellent location for creative tattoo designs.
By Gabi Thorne
Beautycounter's New Deodorant Was 5 Years in the Making
And I got to try it before it finally launched today.
By Leah Prinzivalli
Our February Issue Is Dedicated to the Business of Beauty
An exploration of the many facets of beauty's financial ecosystem.
By Michelle Lee
Follain's Skin-Care Products?With EWG Verified Marks?Are Now Available at Ulta Beauty
The brand is also committed to helping Black-owned beauty brands achieve clean-beauty credibility.
By Marci Robin
I Finally Found Out Why My Tattoos Get Itchy and Raised All the Time
Perpetually irritated tattoos are pretty common — but depending on their cause, they might require treatment.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Your Fave Peloton Instructor Ally Love Reveals Her 5-Minute Beauty Routine
Sweat-proof makeup is a must for the fitness powerhouse.
By Rosemary Donahue
This Gel Cleanser Is the Best Face Wash I've Ever Tried
I'll buy it forever, folks, and I'm here to tell you why.?
By Kaleigh Fasanella
I Tried Everything From Sephora's New Korean Skin-Care Brand
My dry winter skin looks glowier than ever.
By Sarah Han
Ulta Beauty's Love Your Skin Event Is Here and the Deals Are So Good
The skin-care sale has?officially?kicked off, which means you can expect to save major money on brands such as Clinique, Zitsticka, Philosophy, and more.
By Angela Trakoshis
Why Makeup Artists Use Brushes to Apply Skin-Care Products to Their Clients
The luxe feeling this method offers is accompanied by some important caveats.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Garnier’s One Green Step Report Proves People Want More Sustainability
The massive global survey shows recycling and plastic waste are top concerns for beauty consumers in 2021.?
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Dove Launches Its First-Ever Refillable Deodorant
Allure has the exclusive details on the sustainable new product.
By Sarah Kinonen
Native Teamed Up With Jungalow to Launch New Deodorant and Body Wash Scents
Designer Justina Blakeney tells Allure how this collaboration makes perfect sense for the two brands.
By Marci Robin
These Are Allure Editors' Favorite New Beauty Products
See what our editors couldn't get enough of this month.
By Allure Editors
Here's Why Hawaii Has Banned the Sale of Some Chemical Sunscreens
The safety of the coral reefs are a major concern.
By Sarah Kinonen
Jennifer Lopez Shared How She Takes Off a Full Face of Stage Makeup
Plus, the exact steps she takes to prep her skin before bed every night.?
By Kaleigh Fasanella
Jonathan Van Ness Posted a PSA About Wearing Sunscreen in the Winter
The "Queer Eye" star shared his current favorite SPF, too.?
By Kaleigh Fasanella
These Caffeine-Spiked Eye Patches Soften My Fine Lines in 15 Minutes Flat
I'll always keep them in my skin-care collection.?
By Kaleigh Fasanella
The Best Facial Cleansers of All Time
This elite breed of face washes makes cleansing a treat.
By Lindsay Colameo and Marci Robin
Justin Bieber Shared a Video of Himself Getting His Tattoos Covered Up for His New "Anyone" Music Video
It's mesmerizing to see the star without his signature tattoos.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
The Best Laundry Detergents and Soaps to Use If You Have Sensitive Skin
Spruce up your space and clothes without worrying about breaking out, thanks to these dermatologist-approved cleaning products.
By Tanisha Pina and Lauren Dana
Salem Mitchell Makes a Solid Case for a Mascara Rotation
The model dishes on her highly effective lash routine and how she's married beauty and mental health during these trying times.
By Kaitlyn McNab