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Brighten Up

The Best Tranexamic Acid Products to Fade Dark Spots

Move over, vitamin C.
Out Damned Spot

16 Best Dark Spot Correctors to Minimize Hyperpigmentation

Tone down discoloration with these dermatologist-approved finds.
Spot Attack

These Acne Scar Treatments Erase Any Signs of Breakouts

Like they never happened.
Skinfluencer

How One Dermatologist Treated Her Own Melasma

Dr. Shereene Idriss explains the difference between hyperpigmentation and melasma, and how she made hers practically disappear.
THE A LIST

Deepica Mutyala Makes the Beauty Products Her Followers Can't Find

The star ingredient in every single Live Tinted product is the voice of the people who willed it into existence.
Makeup

The New Nars Light Reflecting Foundation Is a Shortcut to Being More Photogenic

In addition to offering instant radiance, its skin-centric ingredients promise to improve your complexion over time.
Game Changers

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Is the Best for Fading Acne Discoloration

This dermatologist-backed serum is totally worth the $166 price tag.
Ingredient Spotlight

How Kojic Acid Annihilates Hyperpigmentation 

Experts share the secrets behind hydroquinone's skin-care sibling. 
INGREDIENT EXPLAINER

What Exactly Is Niacinamide?

Experts explain how to incorporate the ingredient into your routine.
Undynamic Duos

9 Skin-Care Ingredient Pairings You Should Completely Avoid 

Dermatologists share the seemingly dynamic duos that are actually a disaster for your skin. 
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.
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.
Supermodel Skin

Gisele Bündchen's Skin-Care Routine Is Shockingly Simple

The famed Brazilian supermodel tells Allure she washes her face using only water.
VITILIGO INFO

Everything You Should Know About Vitiligo

The skin condition is fairly common, but still misunderstood.
Bye bye, Blotchiness

Shay Mitchell Got IPL Treatment for Her Melasma and Documented It All

"That felt like a million little elastic bands hitting all over."
OUCH

The Right Way to Treat Burns, According to Dermatologists

Everything you need to know help your skin heal and lessen the look of scars.
SHOPPERS SHOW SUPPORT

Hyper Skin's Vitamin C Serum Completely Sold Out This Week

Founder Desiree Verdejo — along with other Black-owned beauty brands — thanked shoppers for a huge increase in sales.
EDITORS' PICKS

17 Beauty Products Allure Editors Fell in Love With While Working From Home

Lip balm and hand cream are must-haves.
TikTok Reviews

I Tried the $15 Primer People on TikTok Are Obsessed With

And the results are shocking.