peptides
SIGNAL BOOST
7 Best Peptide Eye Creams for Smoother, Firmer Undereyes
Some even feature the so-called “Botox-like” peptide.
By Christa Joanna Lee
Plastic Surgery & Treatments
The FDA May Reverse a Ban on Several Peptides With Potential Beauty Benefits. What Does That Mean, Exactly?
As more people experiment with injectable peptide stacks and regulations feel looser than ever, here’s what you need to know about some popular—but technically restricted (for now)—peptides.
By Kara Nesvig
PEP RALLY
I Tested Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Peptide Serum on My Reactive Skin and Here’s What Happened
It’s supposed to smooth and firm, but I had one question: Would my skin cooperate?
By Christa Joanna Lee
PEP IN YOUR STEP
8 Best Peptide Serums for Plump, Bouncy Skin
Whether you’re targeting wrinkles or loss of elasticity, these hydrating formulas help boost collagen production—and lend ample glow.
By Deanna Pai, Christa Joanna Lee, and Lily Wohlner
PEP IN YOUR STEP
8 Best Peptide Lip Treatments for Your Juiciest Pout Yet
We tested dozens of peptide-packed balms, serums, and glosses to find the ones that truly hydrate, soften fine lines, and boost your pout’s natural plumpness.
By Jenny Berg, Annie Blackman, and Lily Wohlner
PEP IN YOUR STEP
8 Best Peptide Creams to Smooth the Look of Fine Lines
Wake up looking as plump as a dumpling.
By Lily Wohlner
High-End Hydrators
13 Best Luxury Moisturizers to Elevate Your Skin-Care Routine
Alexa, play "Glamorous" by Fergie.
By Jennifer Hussein
STRAWBERRY LIPS
The $5 Lip Pencil Hailey Bieber Uses for “Strawberry Makeup”
The Rhode Skin founder posted a TikTok using this drugstore gem.
By Angela Trakoshis
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
Dry Skin
This Youth to the People Moisturizer Cured My Fear of Rich Creams
Leave it to a Best of Beauty winner to prove I was wrong about heavy face creams.
By Sarah Hoffmann
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.
By Devon Abelman
Peptide Power
July's Skin-Care Launches Prove Peptides Deserve a Place in Your Routine
We read the ingredient labels so you don't have to.
By Devon Abelman
Healthier Hair
Trendy Skin-Care Ingredients Are Suddenly Popping Up in Hair Products
We asked dermatologists and cosmetics chemists to weigh in on which ones work and which ones do not.
By Jolene Edgar
Skinfluencer
Follow the "Skin-Care Pyramid" for Your Best Skin Yet
A dermatologist breaks down what to do every day and every few months for "optimum skin health."
By Marci Robin
Head First
Keravive Is the Scalp Version of HydraFacial
Its benefits may soon make it one of the most popular scalp in-office treatments.
By Marci Robin
Skin
Why the Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Hydrating Moisturizer Is My New Go-To
Olay’s vitamin C moisturizer just might be one of the best things you’ll find in the skin-care aisle.
By Jihan Forbes
Skin
The 5 Transformative Skin-Care Ingredients Inside the Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Moisturizer
Learn about the three secret ingredients inside of Olay’s latest moisturizer, formulated to revive your dull, winter skin.
By Sarah Kinonen
Ingredient Index
Introducing, the Allure Ingredient Index
A comprehensive guide to skin care's biggest ingredients.
By Allure Editors
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
6 Ways to Quench the Thirst of Dry or Dehydrated Skin
Plus, figure out the difference between each with tips from board-certified dermatologists.
By Devon Abelman
Skin
Juvia’s Place Just Launched Its New Skin-Care Collection, Juvia’s Skin
The brand we rely upon for stellar makeup has just released a new skin-care collection, and Allure got to try it first. Learn all about the new Juvia’s Skin line.
By Jihan Forbes