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: Try this serum if other vitamin C formulas have caused irritation in the past—it features anti-inflammatory ingredients like niacinamide and algae extract. Key ingredients: vitamin C, kale, spinach, hyaluronic acid | Fragrance-free: yes Frequently Asked Questions Is there a wrinkle serum that really works? That depends on how lofty your expectations are. If … Read more
Key ingredients: tremella mushroom extract, vegan squalane oil, shea butter, cocoa butter | Fragrance-free: no Best for Mature Skin: OneSkin OS-O1 Body Topical Supplement One Skin OS-O1 BODY Topical Supplement Why we love it: OneSkin’s OS-O1 BODY Topical Supplement is a daily moisturizer, yes, but it’s so much more. It uses a proprietary peptide to … Read more
Editor tip: The aforementioned message ritual goes like this: Use your fingers to swipe the cream onto a clean face, using swift strokes that move upwards and out (this should boost circulation—if you start to look pink, you’ll know it’s working.) To de-puff, tap your cheeks and your under-eye area, then massage the cream into … Read more
Key ingredients: peptides (tetrapeptide-21, palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate), ceramides, growth factors,, argan oil | Fragrance-free: yes Best for Dark Spots: Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin-C + Peptide Brightening Serum Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Brightening Serum Why it’s worth it: The Kinship Brightwave 10% Vitamin C + Peptide Serum earned a 2023 Best of Beauty … Read more
Don’t let the word “cream” in the name fool you—this formula feels light going on, which has made it a staple in more than one Allure editor’s summer skin-care routine. And when it sinks into skin, it leaves a plump, hydrated feeling behind. “It’s light as a feather—perfect for summer,” says Allure’s Nicola Dall’Asen. “Even … Read more
Below, you’ll find our top picks for lightweight daily moisturizers that’ll leave oily, breakout-prone skin hydrated, glowing, and feeling fresh—not to mention looking clear and smooth—no matter the season. And even if your skin isn’t oily year-round, these are perfect picks for sweatier summer months, too. Best Overall: Kate Somerville HydraKate Recharging Water Cream Kate … Read more
A unique K-beauty “sherbet” moisturizer, Frudia Green Grape Pore Control Cream Mini turns watery and cools as you rub it in, making it fun to apply. It’s lightweight (despite the name, it’s not really a cream), but creates a barrier over your usual serum to help seal in moisture. Smooth it over your skin care … Read more
Editor Tip: It’s gentle enough to use on babies, according to the brand. Key Ingredients: Ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol | Who It’s For: Anyone with reactive or sensitive skin Best for Sensitive Skin: Iope Stem III Cream Why It’s Worth It: What sets the Ipoe Stem III Cream apart is its proprietary Allanto-liposome, a combination … Read more
Editor Tip: Thanks to its texture, “it has a slightly cooling-on-contact, which makes it perfect for early-morning wake-up calls (or, you know, those days when you have to go to work),” says Allure associate beauty director Sarah Kinonen. Key Ingredients: Kale, hyaluronic acid, green tea | Who It’s For: People with oily or acne-prone skin … Read more
