cystic acne
Seoul Selections
The 19 Best Korean Skin-Care Products for Acne
These nourishing formulas banish breakouts without drying out skin.
By Devon Abelman
INGREDIENT EXPLAINER
What Is Salicylic Acid and How Exactly Does It Benefit Skin?
Acne's arch-nemesis has earned its breakout-clearing reputation for good reason.
By Renee Jacques and Rebecca Dancer
bye-bye, breakouts
How to Treat Cystic Acne, According to Dermatologists
Consider this your comprehensive guide to preventing under-the-surface breakouts.
By Rebecca Dancer and Leah Prinzivalli
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
breakout remedy
Can "Slugging" With Petroleum Jelly Clear Up Cystic Acne? Experts Weigh In
TikTok and Reddit alike are obsessed with this old-school skin-care trick. But does it really work?
By Sarah Kinonen, Nicola Dall'Asen, and Marisa Petrarca
acne meds
Spironolactone Clears Up the Acne I Get From My IUD
There's a reason why so many people are taking it in a post-Roe world.
By Sophie Vershbow and Macaela Mackenzie
CYSTIC ACNE
17 Cystic Acne Products That Dermatologists Swear By
These intensive formulas will make redness and swelling a thing of the past.
By Karina Hoshikawa, Kaleigh Fasanella, and Jennifer Hussein
INSTANT SKIN
Keke Palmer Made Another Candid Video About Dealing With Adult Acne
She's got questions and we need answers.
By Chelsea Avila
banish breakouts
The Best Acne Treatments for Every Type of Breakout
Dermatologist's orders.
By Deanna Pai and Michelle Rostamian
ingredient breakdown
What You Need to Know About Using Benzoyl Peroxide as an Acne Treatment
We asked derms to break down the skin-care ingredient.
By Rebecca Dancer
Acne
My Body Acne Is Finally Gone — Here’s How I Did It
Body acne can appear in many forms, but thankfully, I’ve found its match.
By Talia Gutierrez
SPOT ON
Is Fungal Acne a Real Thing?
It's the hottest skin concern on TikTok, but the real story is a little more complicated.
By Devon Abelman
Oh Zap
Hydrocolloid Bandages Are Going Viral on TikTok for Their Acne-Healing Abilities
The popular clear, jelly stickers help flatten and clear up breakouts in just a couple of hours.
By Devon Abelman
Acne
Keke Palmer Got Super Candid About Having Acne Caused by PCOS
The hormonal disorder can wreak havoc on your skin without you even realizing it — and Palmer says you're not alone in that.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Allure Podcast
The Science of Beauty: How to Minimize Pores
Plus, the number one thing you should avoid if you want tighter-looking pores.
By Julie Ricevuto
ACNE ACCEPTANCE
Lili Reinhart Shared the Most Relatable Photo of Herself Wearing Acne Stickers
The star's adorable floral acne patches are by vegan skin-care brand, Squish Beauty.
By Kaleigh Fasanella
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
SCIENCE NEWS
Your Favorite Snacks May Be the Cause of Your Breakouts
New research explores the connection between acne and your diet.
By Leah Prinzivalli
PRIDE MONTH
How Miles McKenna Accidentally Became a Skin-Positive Hero
In his own words, McKenna recalls to Allure how he navigated his hormone replacement therapy alongside cystic breakouts.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Breaking Out
How to Deal With Acne After Getting Off Birth Control Pills
Dermatologists share tweaks to make to your skin-care routine to treat your cystic breakouts.
By Devon Abelman