acne
Acne
13 Best Acne Spot Treatments to Instantly Minimize Zits
No matter how big (or small!) your pimple is, these top-tier treatments have you covered.
By Deanna Pai, Annie Blackman, and Jennifer Hussein
Acne
I Got Tretinoin Over the Counter for $16—I Just Had to Fly to Abu Dhabi First
Why is it such a fuss to get tretinoin in America in the first place? I found out.
By Jasmine Browley
Acne
11 Best Body Acne Treatments to Fight Breakouts Below the Neck
Back, shoulders, chest, and butt—you name it.
By Deanna Pai and Annie Blackman
Acne
9 Best Pimple Patches to Treat Every Last Pesky Breakout
These near-invisible stickers bring on the healing.
By Deanna Pai and Annie Blackman
Skin
Beef Tallow Skin Care Is a Hard Pass For Dermatologists
The rendered form of beef fat is not the acne solution that social media is making it out to be.
By Victoria Moorhouse
Skin
13 Best Pore Minimizers For Skin That's Smooth As Silk
Now you see them, now you don't.
By Christa Joanna Lee
Skin
I Tried Forever Clear BBL Laser Treatment for My Chronic Acne
I’d been looking for a solution for nearly 20 years.
By Emma Sandler
Acne
9 Best LED Acne Spot Treatments for Truly Clearer Skin
They're fast, targeted, and derm-approved.
By Christa Joanna Lee
Wellness
Lili Reinhart Wants to Spread “Skin Positivity”
“Acne fully affects my mental health when I have a breakout.”
By Jesa Marie Calaor
ACNE SHMACKNE
These Foundations Camouflage Imperfections Without Feeling Heavy
Say goodbye to pore-clogging, line-settling base makeup.
By Annie Blackman
POWERFUL PRODUCTS
Why Everyone on TikTok Is Obsessed With Hypochlorous Acid Right Now
Is this your new gym essential?
By Myranda Mondry
On the Spot
Read This Before You Use PRID on That Pimple
TikTok is convinced that the drawing salve is a superior spot treatment. Dermatologists, not so much.
By Marci Robin
A WHOLE LATTE TROUBLE
Is Oat Milk Giving Me Acne?
After my own struggle with persistent pimples, I wanted to see if there was anything to TikTok’s villainization of the popular dairy alternative.
By Kara Nesvig
TOUGH SPOT
3 Types of Acne Scars and How To Treat Them
Your skin shouldn’t have to be a lifelong reminder of high school acne.
By Loren Savini
Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Skin
Whether tried-and-true or new on the scene, these cleansers, moisturizers, and more won Allure readers' votes this year.
By Marci Robin
bye-bye, breakouts
17 Best Face Washes for Acne, According to Dermatologists
These intensive formulas target blemishes at their source.
By Sarah Madaus and Annie Blackman
CLEAR IT UP
Why You’re Suddenly Getting Acne During Your Pregnancy
Dermatologists on why you might be breaking out instead of experiencing the much-talked-about “pregnancy glow.”
By Brenda Della Casa
Ingredient Info
Finally, Retinol Explained in a Totally Comprehensible Way
Everything you need to know about the skin-care ingredient — and how to use it.
By Marci Robin
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
What Is Tamanu Oil and Can It Really Treat Acne Scars?
Skin-care experts weigh in on this buzzy ingredient’s efficacy.
By Sophia Panych
BUMPS BE GONE
14 Best KP Treatments to Soothe Rough, Inflamed Bumps
Smooth sailing ahead.
By Sarah Han, Jennifer Hussein, and Deanna Pai