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RADICAL RADIANCE
The Best Niacinamide Serums for Glowing Skin
Jacks-of-all-trade for your complexion.
By Sarah Hoffmann and Deanna Pai
Brighten Up
The Best Tranexamic Acid Products to Fade Dark Spots
Move over, vitamin C.
By Jennifer Hussein
Skin
Can This Pill Get Rid of Stubborn Melasma? I Tried It
The results speak for themselves.
By Taryn Brooke
Why This Dermatologist Recommends Personalized Skin Care for Aging Skin
Dr. Whitney Tolpinrud shares the benefits of personalized skin care.
A FRESH START
January's Skin-Care Launches Will Completely Refresh Your Routine
Healthier, more hydrated skin and brighter eyes are yours for the taking.
By Lisa DeSantis
IT'S COLD OUT THERE
December's New Skin-Care Launches Will Help You Winterize Your Routine
Everything you need for intense hydration and instant relief is here.
By Devon Abelman
CLEAR SKIN AHEAD
Hyper Skin's Fade and Glow AHA Mask Has Me Skipping My Facial Appointments
This 2022 Best of Beauty winner is known for diminishing dark spots and smoothing out the skin.
By Angela Trakoshis
A Perfect Match
Kulfi Is Officially Sephora's First South Asian-Owned Makeup Brand
Plus, a brand-new complexion product to celebrate the occasion.
By Sarah Han
Skin
4 Essential Skin-Care Products to Help You Soften Fine Lines and Fade Dark Spots
Add these powerhouse skin-care products to your Sephora cart to tackle two of the biggest skin-care concerns.
By Sarah Kinonen
SALES FOR DAYS
Peace Out Skin Care Is Having a Major Mother's Day Sale Right Now
Get your wallets ready, it's time for a restock. You can snag up to 30 percent off your favorites from the brand today.
By Angela Trakoshis
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
Skin
The Versed Hydroquinone-Free Dark Spot Gel Is a Gentle, Yet Effective Skin-Care Dream
Say goodbye to hyperpigmentation for good. Finally, gentle, results-driven skin care is giving dark spots a run for their money.
By Maura Brannigan
Game Changers
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Is the Best for Fading Acne Discoloration
This dermatologist-backed serum is totally worth the $166 price tag.
By Sarah Han
Skin
The Newest SkinCeuticals SPF Fades Discoloration While It Protects From the Sun
The newest sunscreen from SkinCeuticals contains tranexamic acid and niacinamide to even out discoloration and protect you from UVA/UVB rays.
By Kara McGrath
READERS' CHOICE AWARDS
We Answered 9 of Your Biggest Skin-Care Questions
Allure readers, allow us to satisfy all of your complexion curiosities.
By Sarah Kinonen and Devon Abelman
The Science of Beauty
The Dos and Don'ts of Incorporating Hydroquinone Into Your Skin-Care Routine
The controversial, skin-lightening ingredient isn't so scary with these dermatologists' tips.
By Devon Abelman
Black (Skin) Is Beautiful
The Ultimate Guide to Common Skin Conditions for Black & Brown Folks
From keloids and vitiligo to hyperpigmentation and melanoma, dermatologists share the most common complexion conditions for melanin-rich skin.
By Sierra Leone Starks
Ingredient Spotlight
Why Tranexamic Acid Is the New Secret to Fading Dark Spots
Your hyperpigmentation and melasma are about to be majorly diminished gently and effectively.
By Devon Abelman
Light it Up Like Vitamin C
This New Spot Treatment Melts Away My Acne Scars
Leave it to Peach & Lily to develop the least irritating vitamin C product I’ve ever tried.
By Sarah Han
JUST PAT IT IN
Mele Is the Newest Brand on the Block Made for Melanin-Rich Skin
I got my hands on five of the products in the under $30 skin-care line.
By Gabi Thorne