Itchiness. Flakiness. Peeling. Cracking. The winter months can really take a toll on your skin, and sometimes a medicine cabinet full of hydrating skin care products isn’t enough. “Cold weather outdoors and dry heat indoors can steal moisture from your skin, leading to dehydration,” explained Dr. Whitney Bowe, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York. … 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: 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
Dermatologists on the skin care side of TikTok regularly tout the benefits of vitamin C, recommending users incorporate it into their morning routines. But the price points for vitamin C serums are wildly different — why is ReVive’s serum $300 whereas The Ordinary’s can be found for just under $8? Is this difference nothing more … Read more
Since the brand’s inception in 2013, we’ve been under the spell of the best Drunk Elephant products. Drunk Elephant skin-care goods quickly became go-to’s for shoppers, beauty pros, and Allure editors alike (with plenty of product reviews to boot) for their commitment to creating effective, cruelty-free, dye-free, essential oil-free, vegan products. The brand has earned numerous Best of Beauty and Readers’ Choice … Read more
The best Presidents’ Day sales are our favorite part of the much-needed, mid-winter three-day weekend we’ve been waiting for since the new year. If you’re still recovering from holiday spending but need a few new things at the top of 2024, now is the time to shop. Tons of brands and multi-retailer stores like Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty, … Read more
I had no idea what the multitude of molelike freckles were that had appeared on my face partway through life. All I knew was that these beauty marks, spread across my cheeks and forehead, were a perfect blend of my mother and father, who also have them. They made me feel like there was something … Read more
For people who grew up in the ’90s and 2000s, plastic surgery of any kind was still very much in its “hush-hush” era. While there was immense pressure to never age, it was still taboo to admit to receiving any kind of medical enhancements. But things are different in the 2020s, the era of TikTok. … Read more
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Dr. Castilla reiterates that anyone who wants to target volume loss might not be satisfied with the results they might get from Skinvive. “However, volume loss and changes in skin quality are both signs of aging and often go hand-in-hand,” she says. “These patients would likely achieve better final results from combining a filler to target … Read more
Speaking of estrogen: It’s pretty much everything. Not only does the hormone fuel all things, but it also supports healthy skin cell functioning. So when estrogen levels plummet during menopause, “skin can’t protect itself, maintain hydration, or produce strong collagen the way it once could,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, … Read more
