k-beauty
EASY DOES IT
The 10 Best Korean Cleansers for a Gentle, Non-Stripping Rinse
Washing your face never felt so good.
By Sarah Y. Wu
SKIN BRIGHTER THAN MY FUTURE
45 K-Beauty Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can Still Shop
Glass skin and juiced-up lips for less money than ever.
By Annie Blackman and Sarah Han
CREAM PLAYERS
The Best Korean Moisturizers for a Glass-Like Glow
Indulge your skin with the buzziest, most hydrating creams straight from Seoul.
By Devon Abelman, Deanna Pai, and Annie Blackman
The Essence of It
The Best Facial Essences for Lightweight Hydration
Pat your way to glass skin.
By Sarah Han and Deanna Pai
GOOD FOR THE SEOUL
The Best Korean Skin-Care Products for Glowier-Than-Glowy Skin
Gentle, effective, and wallet-friendly—what more could you want?
By Sarah Han and Deanna Pai
Seoul Selections
The Best Korean Eye Creams to Firm, Smooth, and Refresh
The perfect balance of gentle and effective.
By Devon Abelman and Deanna Pai
Prep Work
Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum VI Is an Update On a Beloved K-Beauty Product
The best-selling prep step got a boost from ginseng.
By Elizabeth Siegel
Beauty Product Reviews
The Ultimate K-Beauty Box Is a Multistep Skin-Care Routine Made Simple
10 K-beauty skin-care faves packaged in one awesome box: A $225 value for as little as $79 for Allure Beauty Box members.
By Sarah Han
BEAUTY AROUND THE GLOBE
The 7 Biggest K-Beauty Trends of 2023
This year's biggest ingredients, treatments, and devices are all about plumping, tightening, and hydrating.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
Calm Down
13 Best Cica Skin-Care Products to Seriously Soothe Skin
This K-beauty staple is a godsend for sensitive skin.
By Angela Trakoshis and Sarah Han
Seoul Selections
The 19 Best Korean Skin-Care Products for Acne
These nourishing formulas banish breakouts without drying out skin.
By Devon Abelman
Watermelon High
Glow Recipe's Watermelon Dew Drops Tamed My Dull, Redness-Prone Skin
And that glowy finish? Impeccable.
By Sarah Han
Seoul Selections
BTS’ Hairstylist Shares Korea’s Biggest Hair Color Trends for 2023
These dye jobs make skin look more luminous, just like the country's beloved skin-care products do.
By Devon Abelman
Play It Safe
17 Best Mineral Sunscreens That Won't Irritate Sensitive Skin
Say goodbye to redness, white cast, and greasiness all at once.
By Sarah Han
Global Beauty
The 21 Best Korean Beauty Products to Buy on Amazon
These skin-care products are a one-way ticket to dewy, glass-like skin.
By Sarah Han
BEST OF 2022
Here Are Allure Editors' Most-Loved Beauty Products of 2022
The latest and greatest, according to us.
By Sarah Han
Bejeweled Buys
November's Makeup and Nail Launches Are Packed With Holiday Party Essentials
Start experimenting with these festive eye shadows, press-ons, and lipglosses now, so you don't have to stress later.
By Devon Abelman
THE LATEST
November's Best Skin-Care Launches Will Make You Rethink Your SPF Habits
Sun protection is a year-round affair, and this month's newest products prove just that.
By Devon Abelman
Flat Out
Makeup Spatulas Are the Most Popular Beauty Product in Korea Right Now
This unexpected tool is the key to more natural-looking foundation.
By Devon Abelman
CELL SERVICE
This New Add-On Makes In-Office Skin Treatments Work Even Better
No wonder dermatologists love it.
By Devon Abelman