Key ingredients: biotech hyaluronic acid, vine sap extract, resveratrol, glycerin | Fragrance-free: no Best Daytime Moisturizer: Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel Why it’s worth it: Tiffany J. Libby, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of Mohs micrographic and dermatologic surgery at Brown University, says the Bio-Oil Dry Skin Gel is packed with skin-conditioning additives to smooth … Read more
Editor’s tip: This cool moisture humidifier has just a few parts and the whole operation is run without a filter. Not only that, but it has a wide opening that makes it easy to clean. (Trust us, Allure contributor Sarah Madus has this humidifier and uses it religiously.) Product specs: Small room coverage, 1.2-gallon tank, … Read more
Type: chemical | Key ingredients: 8% octocrylene, 7% homosalate, 4.5% octisalate, 3% avobenzone, hyaluronic acid | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: people with dry skin, mature skin Best for Sensitive Skin: CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 Why we love it: Dr. Foad says one of the best … Read more
Key ingredients: TNS®-MR (growth factor blend), French flax seed, marine extract, green microalgae | Fragrance-free: yes | Who it’s for: people with dry, mature skin Best on Amazon: Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum Why we love it: We love a product name that gets straight to the point. Good Molecules … Read more
As we transition into the harsher autumn and winter weather, many people will be hit with dry skin and eczema flare-ups. What many may not know, however, is that your diet can also be a factor in causing these flare-ups and that certain foods can help avoid flare-ups, while others may lead to them. Luckily, … Read more
Key ingredients: jojoba oil, shea butter, willow bark extract, squalane, and oat kernel extract | Fragrance-free: yes Best Truly Budget Option: Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Facial Cleanser Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Facial Cleanser Why it’s worth it: Neutrogena’s Ultra Gentle Hydrating Facial Cleanser keeps things pretty simple with a tight list of ingredients that stars … Read more
If you find yourself choosing between base makeup and going easy on your sensitive, dehydrated face, it’s time to grab one of the best foundations for dry skin. You already know the struggle of the cakiness, flakiness, and pilling that results from a drying foundation, and, delicately put, it’s no fun at all. While standard … Read more
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In the science world, hypochlorous acid is replicated by combining salt, water, and vinegar through electrolysis. The result is a formula that replicates your skin’s natural ability to fight bacteria and heal. When that formula is concentrated correctly and added to your favorite skin and hair-care products, you can give your face and scalp a … Read more
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To get an accurate diagnosis, you will want to visit a dermatologist. The time you carve out to see one is well worth the stress the appointment will save you in the long run. Think about it: Misdiagnosing seborrheic dermatitis can make it worse and lead to even more stress as I experienced, which can … Read more
Editor Tip: This particular tube has racked up five Allure awards thus far (three Best of Beauty and two Readers’ Choice), earning it a spot in our coveted Hall of Fame. Need we say more? Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, glycerin | Who It’s For: Multitaskers | Fragrance-Free: Yes Best Multitasking: Milk Makeup Sunshine Oil Milk … Read more
