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Here’s the truth: Regular exfoliation is a non-negotiable if you want smoother, brighter skin—and the best exfoliating pads make it almost too easy to check off your list. Once known for being harsh and stingy, today’s exfoliators are far gentler, coupling a wide range of actives—from hydrating polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) to more potent blends with…

I have a confession: I haven’t worn a traditional bra in years. Ever since the pandemic upended our lives, I’ve been all about that comfy life, paring down my lingerie drawer to soft, unlined bralettes, and for anything that’s not compatible with bralettes (spoiler: a surprising amount of my wardrobe), adhesive nipple covers. I’ve tried…

Let’s get one thing out of the way: You do not need to retire your pink gloss for the year just because the calendar says it’s fall. Makeup has no season—if bright coral is part of your year-round signature lip combo and it makes you happy in November, please proceed. That said, there’s something about…

I first tried the iconic Crème de la Mer when I was a 22-year-old beauty intern, blessed with the sort of nearly perfect skin that is, frankly, wasted on 22-year-olds. Its proprietary Miracle Broth—a blend of fermented sea kelp, minerals, and what I can only assume is a little sorcery—was far more than my youthful…

Consider this your reminder that vanilla belongs in every fragrance wardrobe. To say we’re having a vanilla moment is an understatement. Vanilla is everywhere, and so are the best vanilla perfumes: standing next to you on the subway, walking past you in a crowded restaurant, and on the best-seller shelves at your local Sephora and…

Allure’s Best of Beauty Awards are basically our Olympics—except it happens every year, whew—so of course it’s second nature to rave about them any chance we get. And even when the next round of winners is announced, as you’ll soon see, we’ll keep gushing about winners from years past. (That red seal is not something…

Consider these the Swiss Army knives of your hair routine. You’re in luck! Some of our favorite multistylers are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. Shop these deals now through Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Just when you feel like you’ve finally gotten a handle on your skin, menopause switches up the playbook, and suddenly, your complexion is drier than the Sahara. Here’s the good news: The best moisturizers for dry menopausal skin can help your complexion weather those changes, restoring hydration and reinforcing the skin barrier along the way.…

It’s pretty rare for a beauty editor to be loyal to one brand from head to toe, but the best Medicube products have made me reconsider everything else on my top shelf. What I love most about Medicube is how it makes K-beauty feel simple, effective, and totally approachable—both in routine and in price. I…

They’re so good, it’s almost as if we curated them ourselves. Raise your hand if the rollout of the best beauty advent calendars gets your heart racing every holiday season. Some may say it’s too early to start thinking about gift shopping in September, and to that, I say, stop being such a Grinch! Besides,…