Editor Tip: Once you figure out if this cleanser is a good match, you can use it every day — once in the morning and once at night. Key Ingredients: LHA, glycolic acid, salicylic acid | Who It’s For: Acne-prone, oily, or combination skin Best Gentle Cleanser: KraveBeauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser KraveBeauty Matcha Hemp … Read more
Editor Tip: This shower oil is also safe for use on the face, so consider this your sign to ditch that expired cleanser sitting on your bathroom shelf once and for all. Key Ingredients: Glycerin, niacinamide, coconut esters, sunflower esters Allure Editor-Approved: L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil Why It’s Worth It: Featuring fatty acid-rich sweet … Read more
Retinol is also a go-to ingredient in nighttime skin moisturizers since it can help boost skin cell turnover, promote collagen production, and increase elasticity. (That said, just follow it up with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 during the day, since retinoids can contribute to sun sensitivity.) Dr. Green also notes alpha and beta … Read more
As skin-care lovers, our favorite part of the day is removing every trace of makeup with an indulgent double-cleanse and capping things off with the best night cream we can get our hands on. Our Top Picks: Just as people debate the necessity of eye cream, not everyone’s convinced that you should invest in an … Read more
But finding the right sunscreen for your skin tone and type can be tricky. Like any other skin-care product, personal preferences run the gamut. Those with sensitive skin may prefer mineral or physical sunscreens, which are always formulated with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide and “reflect ultraviolet rays off of them before the rays penetrate … Read more
Peek inside the medicine cabinets of models, celebrities, and makeup artists, and chances are you’ll see a bottle of one of the best micellar waters on the market. Long popular in France, this skin-care product that looks and feels just like regular water is finally a stateside staple because of its ability to remove makeup, … Read more
We rely on our trusty hands for just about everything we do — every text, double tap, and right swipe — but they also deserve the best hand cream so they stay in tip-top, buttery-soft shape. With all that exposure to the elements, it’s no wonder they’re the first place to show signs of weathering. … Read more
Head-to-toe elixirs are especially essential in the summertime since oils can replenish any moisture lost due to heat and other causes “Being in chlorine pools, the beach, and the sun over the summer can leave our skin feeling dry and dull,” explains New York City board-certified dermatologist Marina Peredo, MD. According to New York City … Read more
