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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.
BUMPS BE GONE

14 Best KP Treatments to Soothe Rough, Inflamed Bumps

Smooth sailing ahead.
Break(out) Free

16 Best Salicylic Acid Products for Clearing Acne

Don't pop your pimples — get rid of them with these picks instead.
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.
bye-bye, breakouts

How to Treat Cystic Acne, According to Dermatologists

Consider this your comprehensive guide to preventing under-the-surface breakouts.
GLOW EASY

The Best Chemical Exfoliants for Sensitive Skin

Glow-up with ease, thanks to these expert-recommended products.  
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.
CLEAR COMPLEXIONS AHEAD

15 Best Face Oils for Acne-Prone Skin Types

Thought that all face oils can clog your pores? Think again.
CYSTIC ACNE

17 Cystic Acne Products That Dermatologists Swear By

These intensive formulas will make redness and swelling a thing of the past.
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.
SKIN-CARE STEALS

This Dermatologist-Approved Exfoliant Is on Major Sale Right Now

Keep your pores sparkling clean.
banish breakouts

The Best Acne Treatments for Every Type of Breakout

Dermatologist's orders.
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. 
GET FADED

This $7 Serum Is Like an Eraser for Dark Spots

It's gentle on my sensitive skin, yet tough on hyperpigmentation.
SUPERSIZE ME

TikTok's Favorite Exfoliant Now Comes in a Value Size

Get twice the product without paying twice the price.
YOU BETA WORK

The 17 Best BHA Products for Balancing Oily Complexions

Consider beta hydroxy acids your sweet mattifying relief. 
Ingredient Index

Introducing, the Allure Ingredient Index

A comprehensive guide to skin care's biggest ingredients.
CHEAP THRILLS

The Best Under-$15 Products From Viral Skin-Care Brand The Ordinary

Because achieving clearer skin shouldn't mean breaking the bank.
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.  
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.