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BRIGHT-EYED
13 Best Undereye Concealers to Disguise Dark Circles
You'll look oh-so-bright-eyed and awake.
By Lauren Dana Ellman and Jennifer Hussein
SKIN DEEP
A Visual Guide to Identifying the Little Bump on Your Eyelid
Just promise us you’ll make an appointment with your doctor after reading this, yeah?
By Chloe Metzger
OUR LIPS ARE HEALED
Is Your Lip Pimple Actually a Cold Sore? Here’s How To Tell The Difference
They might look similar, but they’re actually nothing alike. Ahead, dermatologists break down the differences.
By Kaleigh Fasanella and Myranda Mondry
TIME TO SHOP
The Best Pimple Patches to Buy During Amazon Prime Day 2023
Time to stock up on some acne patches.
By Angela Trakoshis
ACNE 101
How to Get Rid of Blackheads for Good, According to Experts
Dermatologists share the best tips and product recommendations for this specific kind of acne.
By Marisa Petrarca
CLEAR COMPLEXIONS AHEAD
15 Best Face Oils for Acne-Prone Skin Types
Thought that all face oils can clog your pores? Think again.
By Sara Spruch-Feiner and Jennifer Hussein
GET FADED
This $7 Serum Is Like an Eraser for Dark Spots
It's gentle on my sensitive skin, yet tough on hyperpigmentation.
By Jennifer Hussein
SUPERSIZE ME
TikTok's Favorite Exfoliant Now Comes in a Value Size
Get twice the product without paying twice the price.
By Jennifer Hussein
TIKTOK TREND
Can Drinking Liquid Chlorophyll Clear Up Acne Like the TikTok Trend Claims?
Experts give their take on the newest green drink and whether or not it actually offers any skin-care benefits.
By Talia Gutierrez
Skin
This SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Is the Key to Reducing Oiliness in Blemish-Prone Skin
A solid bet for skin that needs help with “all of the above”? SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF teams brightening vitamin C with fellow superstar antioxidants silymarin and ferulic acid, plus a shot of salicylic acid to help smooth skin and put the brakes on breakouts.
By Jessica Chia
30TH ANNIVERSARY
Linda Wells: We Are Living in the Golden Age of Beauty
Allure's founding editor explores the personal side of the age-old struggle to see and be seen and, after decades of reporting, finds cause for celebration.
By Linda Wells
Lightning Deals
Cosrx's New Pimple Patches Are Practically Invisible on My Skin
And they're on sale at Amazon for one day only.
By Sarah Han
NEW-AGE INGREDIENTS
7 Lesser-Known Ingredients That Treat Acne
Put these science-backed alternatives on your radar.
By Daley Quinn
DIARY OF AN OILY KID
I Just Don't Care That My Skin Is Greasy Anymore, OK?
There are bigger fish to fry. And if we need oil in which to fry that fish, I know just the girl.
By Emma Phipps
NEW ACNE OPTION
The FDA Just Approved a New Topical Treatment for Acne
The innovative drug offers a non-antibiotic approach to treating acne.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
ASK A BEAUTY EDITOR
2 Beauty Editor-Approved Makeup Products for Oily Skin
One even doubles as a skin-care product.
By Audrey Noble
CELEB SKIN NEWS
Kim Kardashian Says She's “Obsessed” With These Skin Tools From Dr. Pimple Popper
The star professed her love for the famed dermatologist — and her products — on Instagram Stories.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
ACNE ACCEPTANCE
This Makeup Artist Used Gemstones to Cover Up Her Blackheads
We're in awe of this amazing acne-positive look.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
inclusive beauty
This Skin-Care Brand Shot a Campaign Featuring Gasp Actual Acne
Blume wants you to celebrate your skin, no matter what.
By Leah Prinzivalli