Beauty

Key ingredients: plant-based keratin, hyaluronic acid, biotin, d-panthenol | Size: .5 oz | Who it’s for: people with suffering cuticles Best Treatment Set: Manicurist Rescue Kit Why it’s worth it: The Manicurist’s Rescue Kit is a reparative trio designed for those whose gel manicure-addled nails have seen better days. This set works to restore damaged nails in just two weeks …

While all these ingredients can make the lashes appear thicker and lusher over time, “the only ingredient with several clinical studies supporting its use in eyelash growth is bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analog,” Dr. Fowler says. “Bimatoprost 0.03% solution, also known as Latisse, is the only treatment that is FDA-approved to grow eyelashes. Bimatoprost works by increasing the time that the …

Editor’s tip: Hold the unit flat against your skin—not at an angle. Then, use small circular motions to gently remove any unwanted hair. Target area: facial hair | Product highlights: travel-friendly, great for sensitive skin | Type: battery/cordless Best Multitasking: Pursonic 6-in-1 Smooth Glide Epilator Pursonic 6-in-1 Smooth Glide Epilator Why we love it: Dr. Jeffy calls the Pursonic 6-in-1 …

Key ingredients: arnica, edelweiss | Who it’s for: people looking for a multi-use foundation-concealer formula, people who want to cover redness | Shades: 20 | Finish: natural Best Glowy Finish: Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Concealer Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Concealer Why it’s worth it: “Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate Concealer has a buildable formula for extra coverage but …

When you’re a big, big star like Billie Eilish, you have the world’s best glam teams at your beck and call. But while getting your makeup done by top pros is lots of fun, it’s also fun to do it yourself! The Hit Me Hard and Soft musician just revealed that she does her own tour makeup and shared every …

Still, certain ingredients can help, with retinoids being among the best. These are “vitamin A derivatives that can increase skin cell turnover and stimulate collagen,” says Dr. Chang. “Retinoids have been shown to clinically reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin texture and complexion.” She also points to peptides, short chains of amino acids, to help improve skin …

Plus, they tend to be easier to clean than loofahs. “[Silicone scrubbers] aren’t a good medium for microbial growth and are therefore easily kept clean with soap and water,” cosmetic chemist Emmy Ketcham previously told Allure. Is it better to use a loofah or a washcloth? Wondering whether to go loofah or washcloth? “I recommend using a washcloth because it …

Key ingredients: azelaic acid (10%), niacinamide, allantoin | Fragrance-free: yes Best for Dark Spots: SkinFix Acne+ 2% BHA Spot Treatment SkinFix Acne+ 2% BHA Spot Treatment Why it’s worth it: With the SkinFix Acne+ 2% BHA Spot Treatment, an Allure 2022 Best of Beauty winner, you can target inflamed blemishes while preventing new ones from appearing—thanks to its exfoliating star …

The laziest you can get with your routine without compromising your hair’s health is cleansing with shampoo, using a conditioner, and following up with a leave-in conditioner. Hairstylist Ariana Greene says that while a full-blown style isn’t essential, you still need to do something with your washed hair. “I would always recommend every natural to at least finish off their …

Key ingredients: yuja, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid | Who it’s for: people with dry, dehydrating skin | Fragrance-free: yes Best Lip Treatment: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Shopping market editor Angela Trakoshis applying the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Angela Trakoshis Why it’s worth it: Parched lips are no match for Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask, which has racked up three Allure Readers’ …