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POLISHED SKIN
18 Best Face Exfoliators for Glowing Skin
Next stop: a brighter, smoother complexion.
By Sarah Han and Deanna Pai
Glow-Getter
How to Safely and Effectively Exfoliate Your Skin, According to Dermatologists
Plus, find out which type of at-home exfoliant is best for you.
By Marisa Petrarca
WORTH IT
I Finally Got Rid of My Acne Scars, and It Only Took One Appointment
Fractional CO2 laster gave this 29-year-old baby-soft skin.
By Fani Mari
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.
By Jesa Marie Calaor
Spot Attack
These Acne Scar Treatments Erase Any Signs of Breakouts
Like they never happened.
By Angela Trakoshis and Deanna Pai
LONG GAME
I Tried the $1,500 Traptox Treatment and It Didn’t Work
The before-and-afters are all over TikTok. So why do I look exactly the same?
By Marci Robin
CLEAR IT UP
You’ve Probably Had Comedonal Acne — Here’s How to Make It Go Away
Dermatologists share their best tips for banishing these bumps.
By Myranda Mondry
Moisture Magicians
Why Aquaporins Are Making Their Way Into the Skin-Care Conversation
It's about time these moisture-moving proteins are on your radar.
By Marisa Petrarca
ART OF HEALING
Why You Should Wait to Swim After Getting a Tattoo
Tattoo aftercare is key to your most vibrant ink — and that includes skipping pool time.
By Wendy Sy
TALKING POINTS
Is Radiofrequency Microneedling the Secret to Tighter Skin?
Dermatologists examine the treatment that promises firmer, brighter skin — and keeps getting celebrity shoutouts.
By Audrey Noble and Jesa Marie Calaor
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
ACNE 101
How to Get Rid of Blackheads for Good, According to Experts
Dermatologists share the best tips and product recommendations for this specific kind of acne.
By Marisa Petrarca
Smooth Sailing
The Razor Burn Treatment Remedies You Need to Know
Skin experts share their tips and tricks for smooth skin after shaving.
By Rebecca Dancer and Myranda Mondry
FROM THE PROS
18 Dermatologists' Skin-Care Routines in 2023 That You Should Follow
There's one serum that most derms especially love.
By Nykia Spradley and Jennifer Hussein
Impossibly Light
15 Best Sunscreen Serums for a Glowy, Skin-Like Finish
These impossibly lightweight formulas will convert just about anyone.
By Sarah Han
Skin
I Tried Face Reality to Help Calm My Adult Acne
I entered my thirties and acne followed right behind me. Hence why I decided to try the Face Reality Skincare program to help soothe it.
By Alisha Acquaye
SMOOTH TALK
Electrolysis vs. Laser Hair Removal: Which Treatment Works Best?
Dermatologists weigh in on how these hair-removal methods work, what they feel like, and how to know which is right for you.
By Myranda Mondry
SOOTHED SKIN
How Eighth Day's Intensive Moisturizer Soothed My Dehydrated, Post-Treatment Skin
For one Allure contributor, this heavy-duty hydrator was the key to post-AviClear laser recovery.
By Jessica Ourisman
FLARING UP
Why Your Skin Might Freak Out During an Endo Flare-Up
We asked experts if your flare-ups and your breakouts could be linked.
By Tori Crowther
TALKING POINTS
Micro-Coring Is a 30-Minute Treatment That Can Help Tighten Skin
It’s very different from microneedling.
By Myranda Mondry