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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.
By Sophia Panych
Glow Patrol
Mandelic Acid Is the Most Fool-Proof Acid to Add to Your Skin-Care Routine
This acid gently does everything for everyone.
By Devon Abelman
NEW DISCOVERY
Why Ectoin May Be the New Niacinamide
Meet the ingredient that wants to be your skin’s bodyguard.
By Marci Robin
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.
By Angela Trakoshis
GLY-STENING SKIN
The 15 Best Glycerin Skin-Care Products for Plumper, Softer Skin
Move over, hyaluronic acid — there's another hydrator in town.
By Jennifer Hussein
E for Extremely Soothing
15 Best Vitamin E Skin-Care Products to Soothe Your Barrier
Dry, rough skin? Your days are numbered.
By Sarah Han
Hair Loss
Minoxidil: Dermatologists Explain What to Realistically Expect From the Hair Loss Treatment
Let's talk about the treatment taking over your FYP.
By Tori Crowther
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.
By Elizabeth Siegel
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.
By Jihan Forbes
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.
By Angela Trakoshis
CLAYMATE
Why You Should Consider Adding Bentonite Clay to Your Beauty Routine
Experts explain why this ingredient is a boon for sopping up sebum.
By Fiona Embleton
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?
By Taylore Glynn
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.
By Rosemary Donahue
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.
By Kirbie Johnson
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?
By Dianna Mazzone Singh
Ingredient Index
Introducing, the Allure Ingredient Index
A comprehensive guide to skin care's biggest ingredients.
By Allure Editors
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.
By Devon Abelman
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.
By Marci Robin
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.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Skin
How Argan Oil Works Its Magic on Skin and Hair
This versatile oil is everyone's bestie.
By Marci Robin