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There was once a time when finding the best lip gloss was as simple as picking up the first shiny tube that you saw at the beauty supply store. Now, classic glosses are competing with the likes of more innovative glossy balms, lip tints, stains, and skin-care-infused lipsticks that, to the untrained eye, all seem…

The very best formulas for refining pores, fading dark spots, and boosting glow. Using one of the best face exfoliators is a key step in any skin-care routine (yes, even if you have sensitive skin). These formulas work hard to slough away dead skin cells and unclog pores to minimize the look of fine lines…

Short on time, money, or both? We found every permanent (and temporary) formula worth DIYing in the comfort of your bathroom. Whether you want to try out highlights or go all-over, today’s best at-home hair color kits have made significant strides from the box dyes of years past—think the formulas themselves (nourishing ingredients that won’t…

Bacne, chest acne, and everything in between. Body acne is completely normal, whether it shows up on your butt, chest, or back. But if you’re looking to keep it in check, the best body acne treatments give you plenty of options. Many contain familiar acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid, which helps clear out the oil…

Even for the most experienced among us, a smooth shave is hardly a slam dunk. But using the best razors cuts down on the guesswork—and minimizes the risk of nicks, razor burn, and stubble. We’ve all been in a rut where, despite using the same razor for every sesh, or being diligent about swapping out…

Ask any Allure editor, and they’d be hard-pressed to count the number of new products they try in a year—let alone every month. But every so often, something really catches our eye. Introducing This Just In: a series spotlighting the latest beauty launches that land on our desks each month. And oh, October, you’ve really…

If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely because you spend a good amount of time scrolling through the Sephora website. (Same.) Well, consider this your sign to keep filling up your cart because Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event is back with deals on everything—yes, everything. From curling irons to lip glosses to eye patches, the…

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Candles have a bad gifting reputation, unfairly thrown in the category of “things you buy people if you don’t know them at all.” But we’d argue that the best candle gifts are actually quite personal. You have to be intimately familiar with the type of scents a person likes (you’d never want to give a…

Face toners have come a long way from their alcohol-laden past. The best toners for mature skin are less about stripping away oil and more about supporting your skin, a shift that becomes even more important as you age. Over time, skin cell turnover slows, collagen production declines, and the skin’s ability to retain moisture…