skin care
SNIFF TEST
6 Best Clinical Deodorants for All-Day Freshness
Heat waves happen, but sweat doesn't have to.
By Christa Joanna Lee and Sara Coughlin
LUCKY NUMBER 111
111Skin's 20% Off Sitewide Sale Starts Now
If brighter, smoother, and more radiant-looking skin is on your wish list, now’s the time to stock up.
By Christa Joanna Lee
SEOUL GOOD SALE
17 Best Early Amazon Prime Day K-Beauty Deals That Are Too Good to Wait On
Your summer beauty refresh starts now.
By Christa Joanna Lee
J-BEAUTY GEMS
11 Best Japanese Skin-Care Products to Upgrade Your Routine
Japan has long been a source of top-tier cleansers, serums, and moisturizers that go easy on your barrier.
By Christa Joanna Lee
SIGNAL BOOST
7 Best Peptide Eye Creams for Smoother, Firmer Undereyes
Some even feature the so-called “Botox-like” peptide.
By Christa Joanna Lee
GIVE ME AN "A"
8 Best Korean Retinols That Prioritize Your Skin Barrier
Sensitive skin-friendly, yet effective.
By Christa Joanna Lee
DAILY DOSE OF GLOW
8 Best Korean Vitamin C Serums That Won’t Irritate Sensitive Skin
Brighten, smooth, and even tone while also ensuring comfort.
By Christa Joanna Lee
OLIVE YOU
How to Shop the Best K-Beauty at Olive Young—Without Flying to Seoul
All the best Korea exclusives, at the click of a button.
By Sarah Han
C YA DULLNESS
7 Best Vitamin C Serums for Sensitive Skin That Deliver Glow, Not Irritation
Gentle derivatives for serious brightness.
By Christa Joanna Lee
READ OUR LIPS
The Best Lip Balms to Soothe Dry Lips All Year Round
These formulas help draw in and retain moisture for soft, smooth lips.
By Christa Joanna Lee
GLOW MORE, SPEND LESS
30 Best K-Beauty Deals to Stock Up On Before Amazon’s Summer Beauty Event Ends
Of course, there are some of our favorite sunscreens in the mix.
By Christa Joanna Lee
RESIST THE ITCH
7 Best Body Washes for Eczema That Cleanse Without Stripping
Gentle, fragrance-free formulas that soothe itchy, sensitive skin.
By Christa Joanna Lee
SMOOTH OPERATOR
7 Best Cellulite Creams for Smoother, Firmer-Looking Skin
They’re not a magic eraser, but they'll soften the look of dimples.
By Christa Joanna Lee
Skin
How to Get The Fastest, Most-Effective Skin-Care Routine, According to Derms
Dermatologists share the products worth keeping, the stuff worth skipping, and the habits that matter for the best skin.
By Hunter Lacey
Allure Beauty Box
This New Serum Is Jam-Packed With Skin Care’s Buzziest Ingredients
Here’s what you really need to know about it.
By Allure Editors
Allure Beauty Box
This Brightening Treatment Is Giving Vitamin C Serum a Run for Its Money
It’s lightweight, layers well, and doesn’t irritate skin—what more could you ask for?
By Sarah Kinonen
SMOOTH SAILING
10 Best Korean Face Exfoliators That Make Smooth, Glass Skin Feel Effortless
K-beauty classics like PHAs, enzymes, and rice powders refine texture and boost glow.
By Christa Joanna Lee
Allure Beauty Box
This K-Beauty Moisturizer Is Literally So Cool
The cools-on-contact K-beauty moisturizer is made with a cocktail of ingredients that instantly refreshes skin.
By Sarah Kinonen
SUN IN A MILLION
8 Best Sunscreens for Mature Skin That Protect and Plump Skin All at Once
Curb UV-induced wrinkles and age spots with these potent formulas.
By Sarah Han and Christa Joanna Lee
TAKE AN ALT ROUTE
8 Best Retinol Alternatives for Fine Lines, Acne, and Dark Spots
Smoother, brighter skin—minus the irritation.
By Christa Joanna Lee