I love seeing the results of the Allure Readers’ Choice Awards each year — the assortment of fan favorite beauty products is a beauty lover’s dream shopping list. And we’re making it easy to craft the ultimate beauty routine of winners: When you buy our Limited Edition Readers’ Choice Award Winners Box, you’ll get 14 … Read more
Most of us experience our fair share of greasy skin and sweat-induced breakouts in the warmer months. But for those of us whose baseline is that of excess oiliness, you know you can’t necessarily reach for the same moisturizer as your normal-, dry-, and even combination-skin-typed friends. However, being a little too blessed in the … Read more
As far as skin-care ingredients go, ceramides are heroes for nourishing dry or irritated skin — which is why there’s ample competition for the best ceramide moisturizer. Not only are these products a favorite among dermatologists, but they’re widely available at every price point, from drugstore steals to luxury treatments. Our Top Picks “Ceramides are fatty … Read more
Key Ingredients: Peptides, collagen, hyaluronic acid | Who It’s For: People looking for bounce and a supple texture Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Skinfix Barrier+ Restoring Gel Cream Skinfix Skin Barrier+ Restoring Gel Cream Why It’s Worth It: “For people with oily, acne-prone skin looking for a lightweight moisturizer, Skinfix Barrier+ Restoring Gel Cream is excellent,” … Read more
Editor Tip: The slightly tacky texture makes it great to layer beneath foundation. Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, ectoin, peptides | Who It’s For: Anyone looking for a serious firming and plumping effect Frequently Asked Questions What does hyaluronic acid serum do? Known as a humectant, hyaluronic acid is “great at holding water and giving skin … 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
Using my fingertips, I began with spreading the product across my cheeks, and then the rest of my face with an additional pump of product. For someone who resembles my complexion, or with a deeper skin tone, I would say it complements well as a dewy bronzed hue more than a golden finish. That being … Read more
Even if I wasn’t a beauty editor, I would’ve made it my mission to research and sample the best Korean skin-care products. Most skin-care lovers are familiar with the likes of Cosrx, Innisfree, and Dr. Jart+, but thanks to social media (and retailers like Amazon and Soko Glam), we have increasing access to some of … Read more
