Editor Tip: Two types of alpha hydroxy acids (or AHAs), glycolic and mandelic acid, dissolve dead skin upon contact while willow bark extract gently resurfaces. Enzymes found in pineapple and yuzu fruit extracts also aid in chemical exfoliation and unclogging pores. Key Ingredients: Glycolic acid, mandelic acid, fruit enzymes, gluconolactone, willow bark extract | Who It’s For: All skin types Most Iconic: Neutrogena … Read more
Editor Tip: It builds to a satisfying lather, unlike other formulas, and rinses clean. Key Ingredients: Grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E | Who It’s For: Anyone who doesn’t want to double cleanse | Fragrance-Free: Yes Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Why It’s … Read more
Fact: Your face deserves a proper cleansing routine. But if you have easily irritated skin, switching to the best face wash for sensitive skin can elevate your cleanse without stripping moisture in the process. Even the best cleansers on the market are overly harsh, drying, or filled with unnecessary chemicals and fragrances that can cause … Read more
Since the brand’s inception in 2013, we’ve been under the spell of the best Drunk Elephant products. Drunk Elephant skin-care goods quickly became go-to’s for shoppers, beauty pros, and Allure editors alike (with plenty of product reviews to boot) for their commitment to creating effective, cruelty-free, dye-free, essential oil-free, vegan products. The brand has earned numerous Best of Beauty and Readers’ Choice … Read more
Never underestimate the power of the best body wash: It can leave your skin softer — and possibly healthier — after a couple of uses, impart a can’t-get-enough-of-it scent, and tackle everything from bacne to errant bumps. (Not to mention, body wash can double as a shaving cream in a pinch.) Our Top Picks: Unlike … Read more
Even if I wasn’t a beauty editor, I would’ve made it my mission to research and sample the best Korean skin-care products. Most skin-care lovers are familiar with the likes of Cosrx, Innisfree, and Dr. Jart+, but thanks to social media (and retailers like Amazon and Soko Glam), we have increasing access to some of … Read more
Peek inside the medicine cabinets of models, celebrities, and makeup artists, and chances are you’ll see a bottle of one of the best micellar waters on the market. Long popular in France, this skin-care product that looks and feels just like regular water is finally a stateside staple because of its ability to remove makeup, … Read more
