By now, you know that the Allure Best of Beauty Awards bestow that instantly recognizable seal on the products that editors, makeup artists, hairstylists, and dermatologists agree are the cream (and serum) of the crop. Spotting that red circle while shopping feels like getting an instant and highly enthusiastic recommendation from your most beauty-savvy, ingredient-literate … Read more
This year, the Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation proved to be one of the best foundations on the market—and one of the more expensive. The $69 price tag on the medium coverage, natural finish foundation landed it on our Best of Beauty Splurges list—which means we think it’s worth putting your wallet … Read more
Key Ingredients: Water, glycerin, green tea, rosemary leaf extract, rice bran extract, aloe | Finish: Radiant | Available Shades: 15 Best Value: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation Sephora Collection Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Foundation Why It’s Worth It: If dropping over $50 on a bottle of foundation is out of the question, we … Read more
Key Ingredients: Sugar, coconut oil, guarana | Who It’s For: People who want to show some skin Best Bar: Soft Services Buffing Bar Soft Services Buffing Bar Why It’s Worth It: The Soft Services Buffing Bar tackles body bumps and brings tough ingrown hairs to the surface using microfine crystals. A Best of Beauty 2022 winner, this bar is … Read more
Editor Tip: It builds to a satisfying lather, unlike other formulas, and rinses clean. Key Ingredients: Grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E | Who It’s For: Anyone who doesn’t want to double cleanse | Fragrance-Free: Yes Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Why It’s … Read more
Editor Tip: Since this cleanser has such few ingredients, if you’re wearing particularly stubborn makeup, we recommend pre-cleansing with a gentle micellar water or cleansing balm. Key Ingredients: Water, glycerin | Who It’s For: Sensitive and dry skin | Fragrance-Free: Yes Frequently Asked Questions Why it’s important to wash your face It may be a … Read more
“As we hit our 30s, hyaluronic acid, our skin’s natural water absorber and plumper, begins to decline,” Dr. Gohara explains, which is why applying the ingredient topically and making up for lost hydration is of the essence. In fact, many of the best eye creams for wrinkles are packed with HA and other powerful ingredients … Read more
You’re probably fully stocked on all of the latest face creams, but what about one of the best body lotion products for your rougher areas? Aside from sun protection, moisturizer is arguably the most important element of any skin-care routine. “Moisturizer doesn’t just add water back into your skin, it also traps in the water … Read more
Maybe you’re a sleek-and-straight hair type of person on a daily basis, or maybe you only straighten on special occasions. Either way, the best hair straightener can deliver for any hairstyling preference — and these days, they can do it with minimal heat damage and extra customization. Our Top Picks: The best flatirons can help … Read more
Whether you’re going full glam or minimalist with your makeup, it’s important to lock your look in place with one of the best setting sprays around. As the last step of your makeup routine, these sprays basically act as liquid cellophane for your makeup, and they’re the easiest way to ensure your flawlessly applied beauty … Read more
