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Luscious Lips

This Fenty Beauty Gloss Gives You Fuller-Looking Lips Without Any Spiciness

The Best of Beauty-winning lip gloss's mirror-like shine is unmatched.
GLAZED DONUT MAKEUP

I Tried Rhode’s New Tinted Lip Treatment To See if It Was Worth the TikTok Hype

It has the same delicious base formula as Rhode's original Peptide Lip Treatment — but spiked with juicy color.
MOISTURE MAGNET

Everything You Were Wondering About Hyaluronic Acid, Answered

Here's why you see the ingredient in what seems like every single skin-care product.
SHAKE TO GLOW

This Merit Serum Makes My Skin Look as Glowy as a Supermodel's

It's the perfect dewy daytime base.
scrub-a-dub-dub

This $10 Silicone Scrubber Solved My Bacne Woes

If you're still using a loofah, you may want to reconsider.
LAWSUIT

The Controversy Over the Rodan + Fields Lash Serum, Explained

In a recent settlement to a class-action lawsuit, the beauty brand offered to pay $38 million to consumers.
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.
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. 
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?
Best of Beauty 2021

Best of Beauty Awards 2021: Clean

Hair, skin, and makeup wonders as loved for what's in them as for what's not.
White cast, who?

SkinCeuticals's New Sunscreen Blends Like a Dream on All Skin Tones

Three Allure editors put the Daily Brightening UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 to the test.
Million Dollar Smile

CO. by Colgate Has the "Cool" Oral-Care Products You Didn't Know You Needed

The Gen Z-targeted collection includes some seriously innovative products, like a no-rinse stain remover.
Ingredient Spotlight

Why Tranexamic Acid Is the New Secret to Fading Dark Spots 

Your hyperpigmentation and melasma are about to be majorly diminished gently and effectively. 
BLACK LIVES MATTER

Why You Shouldn't Wear Oil-Based Beauty Products While Protesting

According to experts, certain sunscreens, skin-care, and makeup products might worsen the impact of chemical weapons and irritants.
INCLUSIVITY

Crayola Teamed Up With a Former MAC Chemist to Expand Its Range of Skin-Tone Crayons

The 24 shades in the Colors of the World collection took a cue from foundation.
HOLY WATERS

How to Choose Between Toner, Essence, and Astringent

Experts explain the difference between each type of product and which one is right for your skin.
CLEAN BEAUTY

The Story Behind Allure's New Clean Best of Beauty Seal

Figuring out what the word "clean" meant to us was a dirty job, but someone had to do it.
Skin-care explainer

The Science Behind Cold-Pressed Skin-Care Ingredients

The process leads to more potent products.
mercury scare

Dangerous Levels of Mercury Were Found in Some Skin-Care Products

The products were purchased on Amazon and eBay.
No needles

A New K-Beauty Serum at Sephora Claims to Sculpt Skin Like an Injectable

Dermatologists weigh in on the brand-spanking new technology.