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SPOT, DROP, AND TREAT

16 Best Acne Spot Treatments for Getting Rid of Pimples Fast

Here are the best patches, drying lotions, balms, and devices to banish breakouts.
LIP SERVICE

The Best Lip Masks for Baby-Soft, Smooth Lips

If your balm isn't cutting it, you know what to do.
DRY SKIN BE GONE

The Best Hydrating Face Masks to Quench Winter Skin

Dry and dehydrated skin season is here and we have you covered. 
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.
Celebrity Skin-Care Routines

Britney Spears Just Dropped the Skin-Care Routine

These are the three products that she loves using every day.
HAPPY PITS

Switching to Natural Deodorant Sent My Pits Into Overdrive, and Megababe's Underarm Mask Was the Cure

This underarm mask solves all your woes about switching to natural deodorant.
CLAYMATE

Why You Should Consider Adding Bentonite Clay to Your Beauty Routine

Experts explain why this ingredient is a boon for sopping up sebum.
BEST OF GLOSSIER

15 Glossier Products That Allure Editors Are Obsessed With

These are the minimalist makeup and skin-care and standouts that have made Glossier one of the most coveted brands of the last decade.
March Madness

The New March Launches That Will Define Your Spring Skin-Care Routine

There's no shortage of new sunscreen arriving this month.
Facing February

The Best New Skin-Care Products Launching in February

Serums have a strong showing this month, and there's (at least) one that fits your specific skin type and goals.
MASK UP

How to Level Up Your Skin-Care Routine With a Body Mask

How this age-old practice can benefit your skin — from head to toe.
MASK UP

Where to Buy KN95 Masks to Protect Against New Covid-19 Variants

Plus, what to know about the new CDC guidelines for vaccinated people.
Skin

The Best New Skin-Care Products Launching in January

We're kicking off 2022 with moisturizing night masks, gentle exfoliation, and some seriously refreshing cleansers.
Best of Beauty 2021

Best of Beauty Awards 2021: Skin

The serums, moisturizers, and eye creams that promise brighter, more radiant skin.
Stream Now

The Science of Beauty: The Complete Guide to Skin-Care Masks

We’re upping our at-home skin-care game by exploring every kind of face mask — sheet, clay, and yes, even bubble.
Pandemic Plastic Surgery

Why Facial Plastic Surgery Is Up, But Filler Is Down During the Pandemic

The AAFPRS found an increase in rhinoplasty and face-lifts during 2020, but demand for dermal filler dropped for the first time in years.
ALLURE PODCAST

The Science of Beauty Podcast Is Back with K-Beauty-Themed Episodes

Check out the exclusive trailer for our upcoming three-part series on all things Korean beauty, where we cover hot topics like hydration, skin-care layering, and how face masks actually work. 
SKIN-CARE INNOVATIONS

Do Reusable Silicone Sheet Masks Actually Work?

These alternatives to sheet masks sure are fun — but how does putting silicone on your face help your skin? We asked the experts.
BEAUTY BOX PICK

When The Last Choice Sheet Mask 

Contrary to the name, it's my first choice when I need extra hydration.
PRETTY PPE

18 Face Mask Chains to Wear So You'll Never Forget Your PPE

Clip one of these cute necklaces or chains to your face mask for a look that screams, I had no idea fashion trends would be like this in 2020.