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INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT

What Is Tamanu Oil and Can It Really Treat Acne Scars?

Skin-care experts weigh in on this buzzy ingredient’s efficacy.
Glow Patrol

Mandelic Acid Is the Most Fool-Proof Acid to Add to Your Skin-Care Routine 

This acid gently does everything for everyone.
NEW DISCOVERY

Why Ectoin May Be the New Niacinamide

Meet the ingredient that wants to be your skin’s bodyguard.
ONE TO WATCH

One to Watch: 3 Allure Editors Test The Inkey List's First-Ever Sunscreen

Meet Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen, your skin's new BFF. 
GLY-STENING SKIN

The 15 Best Glycerin Skin-Care Products for Plumper, Softer Skin

Move over, hyaluronic acid — there's another hydrator in town.
E for Extremely Soothing

15 Best Vitamin E Skin-Care Products to Soothe Your Barrier

Dry, rough skin? Your days are numbered.
Hair Loss

Minoxidil: Dermatologists Explain What to Realistically Expect From the Hair Loss Treatment

Let's talk about the treatment taking over your FYP.
Ingredients 101

What Do Those Unpronounceable Words on Your Products' Ingredient Lists Mean?

We decode many of those 20-syllable words that you see on the back of the bottle.
APPLE OF MY EYE

Why You Should Add Apple Cider Vinegar to Your Routine

We asked the pros to break down the ingredient's vast benefits.
SALES ON SALES

Every Single Farmacy Beauty Product Is 25 Percent Off Right Now

Treat yourself to a whole new skin-care routine before the sale ends.
CLAYMATE

Why You Should Consider Adding Bentonite Clay to Your Beauty Routine

Experts explain why this ingredient is a boon for sopping up sebum.
ONE WOMAN'S TRASH

The Beauty Brands Turning Food Waste Into New Products

With global supply channels kinked and the climate in crisis, could this type of upcycling save the world?
INGREDIENT RUNDOWN

Why Shea Butter Is in Absolutely Every Product These Days

It's good for nearly all skin and hair types, according to experts.
Hard Pass

Surprise! The Tanning Nasal Sprays Going Viral on TikTok Are Not Safe

According to experts, the science around them isn't just sketchy —  it doesn't exist. 
HAIRY SITUATION

What's the Deal With DMDM — and Why Is TikTok So Concerned?

TikTok users claim DMDM hydantonin can cause scalp irritation and hair loss — but what does science say?
Ingredient Index

Introducing, the Allure Ingredient Index

A comprehensive guide to skin care's biggest ingredients.
Ingredient Spotlight

How Charcoal Clears Up Oily and Acne-Prone Complexions

Experts share how the ingredient sucks up excess oil, dirt, and other nasties on the surface of your skin. 
Ingredient Info

Turmeric Is the Calming and Brightening Natural Ingredient Your Skin-Care Routine Needs

Experts explain why it's worth trying and how to incorporate the herb into your regimen.
WAKE ME UP INSIDE

Why Caffeine Belongs in Your Skin Care Just as Much as Your Coffee

Experts break down this energizing ingredient's benefits for the skin. 
Skin

How Argan Oil Works Its Magic on Skin and Hair

This versatile oil is everyone's bestie.