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Can This Pill Get Rid of Stubborn Melasma? I Tried It

The results speak for themselves.
SELF TAUT

This Firming Serum Is the Most Expensive Product in My Skin-Care Routine

But it's also the hardest-working.
Glow Patrol

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

This acid gently does everything for everyone.

I Tested Dermalogica’s Brightening Routine — My Skin Has Never Looked Better

Building an effective skincare routine has never been easier, thanks to Dermalogica’s collection of professional-grade products. 
BRIGHT EYES

Perricone MD's $65 Eye Cream Is A Must for Minimizing Dark Circles

Warning: You might toss away your concealer after using this Allure Best of Beauty winner.
Glow Up Goodies

Ciara's OAM Skin-Care Line Is Automatic Supersonic Hypnotic Funky Fresh

Time to add a new one, two step to your routine.
24K GOLD

This $135 Serum Is Literally Liquid Gold for Your Skin

111Skin's gold-infused serum may be pricey, but its brightening benefits are worth every penny. 
A Perfect Match

Kulfi Is Officially Sephora's First South Asian-Owned Makeup Brand

Plus, a brand-new complexion product to celebrate the occasion.
NOW SERVING SKINCARE

Beauty Bakerie Makes Skin Care Now and, Surprise, We Love It

The award-winning brand launched a line of café-themed skin care that's just as good as its makeup.
TWO IS ALL IT TAKES

This 2-Minute Saffron Resurfacing Mask Is the Brightening Reset My Skin Craves

I've gone through two jars of this treatment.
SHINE BRIGHT, SHINE FAR, BE A STAR

This TikTok-Viral Face Mask Made My Complexion Brighter Than Ever

 I no longer have to wait for golden hour to achieve a radiant complexion.
Ingredient Index

Introducing, the Allure Ingredient Index

A comprehensive guide to skin care's biggest ingredients.
AHA!

Everything About AHA: Your Guide to Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Your guide to glycolic acid, lactic acid, and the rest of the AHA family.
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.
The Science of Beauty

This Buzzy, New Ingredient Is Retinol for Beginners

Pro-retinol is the secret to adding vitamin A to your skin-care routine without irritation. 
Vitamin B3

The Best Niacinamide Products for Clear, Bright, Shine-Free Skin

This overachieving ingredient has so much to offer every skin type.
INGREDIENT EXPLAINER

What Exactly Is Niacinamide?

Experts explain how to incorporate the ingredient into your routine.
Skin

The Newest SkinCeuticals SPF Fades Discoloration While It Protects From the Sun

The newest sunscreen from SkinCeuticals contains tranexamic acid and niacinamide to even out discoloration and protect you from UVA/UVB rays.
Allure Beauty Box

The Nue Co. Topical C

A powdered supplement packed with vitamin C that seamlessly dissolves into your regular moisturizer or water.
PSLs FOR YOUR FACE

16 Pumpkin Skin-Care Products for Brighter Skin This Fall

Forget PSLs — these are the only autumnal treats you need.