Importantly, cosmetic chemist Stephen Alain Ko makes the distinction that aging skin and severely compromised skin from a burn don’t always need the same things and products meant for everyday consumers shouldn’t be used to treat actively burned skin. “It’s important to remember that these creams are generally not used or recommended by doctors in … Read more
If the drizzly dawn of January has you looking (and feeling) several shades of grey, regaining any kind of glow before April might feel like an impossible task. It’s not. Here’s Vogue’s guide to rediscovering your radiance – with minimal effort. Prioritize your gut health While we’re all more aware of why our gut health … Read more
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“I hope you like cookies and ice cream,” Sydney Sweeney says as we cozy into a red leather booth at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse in Burbank, the studio-filled neighborhood just north of Los Angeles. A chain restaurant is an unlikely locale to find one of Hollywood’s brightest stars—but the 26-year-old actor selected this spot for … Read more
“Longevity” was a hot topic last year—with more chatter on the horizon for 2024, to judge by Google’s discovery that search volume for the word was up 900 percent year over year. But for the scientists behind Estée Lauder’s Re-Nutriv skincare line, thinking about longevity is just another day in the lab. The company has … Read more
The first Best of Beauty Awards ran in Allure in 1996. In the 28 years since, we’ve never wavered in our commitment to finding the products that don’t just do what they say they’ll do, they do it better than the rest. We test and test (and test) and consult a panel of expert judges … Read more
For instance, lycopene has a natural red pigment, which gives your favorite red fruits and vegetables, like beets and watermelon, their hue. The beta-carotene in carrots is red-orange, a shade canthaxanthin can emulate, which is why it’s more commonly used in pills specifically marketed for tanning purposes. According to board-certified dermatologist Blair Murphy-Rose, MD, consumers … Read more
Michelle Ranavat, founder of Ranavat, the first South Asian-founded Ayurvedic skin-care brand to launch at Sephora, has found that even when brands do get it right, they aren’t giving credit where credit is due. “It isn’t uncommon to find skin-care products using Ayurvedic ingredients without mentioning the science behind it,” Ranavat says. “Ayurveda is not … Read more
There are family businesses in every industry, and in beauty, they tend to be matriarchies. This makes sense because most of the advice we get on how to apply makeup to our features is passed down by our mothers and their mothers and so on, to say nothing of the features themselves. It’s part of … Read more
I didn’t get a scar but, over the course of 30 years, what I did get was the same mole. It’s not quite as raised as it was when I was on the JV tennis team, but it is very much visible and tangible. And I am very much displeased. “When a mole is treated … Read more
Editor Tip: Since this formula is free of fragrances, alcohol, synthetic dyes, and oil, it’s suitable for sensitive skin types to use. Key Ingredients: Peptides, ginger root extract Best for Uneven Skin Tone: Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner Why It’s Worth It: Dr. King says the Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner is the … Read more
