salicylic acid
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.
By Deanna Pai and Annie Blackman
BUMPS BE GONE
14 Best KP Treatments to Soothe Rough, Inflamed Bumps
Smooth sailing ahead.
By Sarah Han, Jennifer Hussein, and Deanna Pai
Break(out) Free
16 Best Salicylic Acid Products for Clearing Acne
Don't pop your pimples — get rid of them with these picks instead.
By Sarah Han and Jennifer Hussein
INGREDIENT EXPLAINER
What Is Salicylic Acid and How Exactly Does It Benefit Skin?
Acne's arch-nemesis has earned its breakout-clearing reputation for good reason.
By Renee Jacques and Rebecca Dancer
bye-bye, breakouts
How to Treat Cystic Acne, According to Dermatologists
Consider this your comprehensive guide to preventing under-the-surface breakouts.
By Rebecca Dancer and Leah Prinzivalli
GLOW EASY
The Best Chemical Exfoliants for Sensitive Skin
Glow-up with ease, thanks to these expert-recommended products.
By Lauren Dana Ellman and Angela Trakoshis
LIQUID LOVE
The Best Liquid Exfoliants for Brighter and Smoother Skin, According to Dermatologists
Experts explain exactly how to choose the liquid exfoliator that's right for you.
By Marci Robin and Angela Trakoshis
CLEAR COMPLEXIONS AHEAD
15 Best Face Oils for Acne-Prone Skin Types
Thought that all face oils can clog your pores? Think again.
By Sara Spruch-Feiner and Jennifer Hussein
CYSTIC ACNE
17 Cystic Acne Products That Dermatologists Swear By
These intensive formulas will make redness and swelling a thing of the past.
By Karina Hoshikawa, Kaleigh Fasanella, and Jennifer Hussein
TIMELESS TRENDS
The 9 Best CeraVe Products That Dermatologists & Editors Have Trusted for Years
CeraVe has a lengthy library of standout products, but these are the ones that reign supreme.
By Michelle Rostamian
SKIN-CARE STEALS
This Dermatologist-Approved Exfoliant Is on Major Sale Right Now
Keep your pores sparkling clean.
By Sarah Han
banish breakouts
The Best Acne Treatments for Every Type of Breakout
Dermatologist's orders.
By Deanna Pai and Michelle Rostamian
THE B*TCH IS BACK
The Ordinary Is Relaunching its Salicylic Acid Serum With a Waitlist of 400,000
The brand's beloved Salicylic Acid 2% Solution is back and better than ever with a newly updated formula.
By Sara Miranda
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
SUPERSIZE ME
TikTok's Favorite Exfoliant Now Comes in a Value Size
Get twice the product without paying twice the price.
By Jennifer Hussein
YOU BETA WORK
The 17 Best BHA Products for Balancing Oily Complexions
Consider beta hydroxy acids your sweet mattifying relief.
By Jennifer Hussein
Ingredient Index
Introducing, the Allure Ingredient Index
A comprehensive guide to skin care's biggest ingredients.
By Allure Editors
CHEAP THRILLS
The Best Under-$15 Products From Viral Skin-Care Brand The Ordinary
Because achieving clearer skin shouldn't mean breaking the bank.
By Sarah Han
Tokyo Treat
Damdam's Paradisi Hydrating Essence Mist Refreshed My Skin-Routine
The Japanese beauty product hydrates my acne-prone complexion while smoothing it out.
By Devon Abelman
Skin
Discover Which Powerful Ingredient You Should Add to Your Skincare Routine
With dermatologist-approved ingredients and formulation transparency, The INKEY List products are a revelation — and a total steal.
By Noël Duan