Editor Tip: For an added dose of dark circle-brightening vitamin C for your undereyes, we recommend pairing this serum with BeautyStat’s Universal C Eye Perfector, an Allure Best of Beauty Award winner. Key Ingredients: L-ascorbic acid, green tea extract, squalane, tartaric acid | Who It’s For: Anyone who wants to effectively target hyperpigmentation and discoloration … 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
Editor Tip: The slightly tacky texture makes it great to layer beneath foundation. Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, ectoin, peptides | Who It’s For: Anyone looking for a serious firming and plumping effect Frequently Asked Questions What does hyaluronic acid serum do? Known as a humectant, hyaluronic acid is “great at holding water and giving skin … Read more
Retinol is also a go-to ingredient in nighttime skin moisturizers since it can help boost skin cell turnover, promote collagen production, and increase elasticity. (That said, just follow it up with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 during the day, since retinoids can contribute to sun sensitivity.) Dr. Green also notes alpha and beta … Read more
But finding the right sunscreen for your skin tone and type can be tricky. Like any other skin-care product, personal preferences run the gamut. Those with sensitive skin may prefer mineral or physical sunscreens, which are always formulated with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide and “reflect ultraviolet rays off of them before the rays penetrate … Read more
I know I said that this list was in no particular order, but I would like to point out that if I had to choose only one skincare brand to label the best, it would be La Roche-Posay. Out of the 50+ nominations I received, La Roche-Posay was by far the most recommended. Traditionally a French pharmacy brand … Read more
If you’re someone who wears some form of a complexion-evening base on a daily basis, chances are you’ll want to find the best tinted sunscreens on the market. These magical little base-product miracles are lightweight, excellent at evening out skin tone, and are especially ideal for touching up throughout the day. (Every two hours, remember?) … Read more
If you’re overlooking your neck, you’re not alone. But finding the best neck cream to add to your skin-care routine can be critical since the décolletage — which is the delicate area from the chin to the chest — is one of the first places on our bodies to develop signs of aging. That’s unfortunately … Read more
Fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet are a natural part of the skin’s process of maturing, but the best eye cream for wrinkles can help you address them if you’re not exactly a fan. It often comes down to what’s inside: While you shouldn’t expect any OTC skin-care product to completely erase fine lines and … Read more
