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Beauty editors aren't the only ones who rave about EltaMD's UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46. Derms and aestheticians both sing its skin-protecting, redness-reducing praises on the regular — so much so that it can be challenging to find a sunscreen-related story on this site that doesn't mention the sacred UV shield. It's simply that good. So, you can imagine the […]
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According to the restaurant host who sat me at dinner the other night, I wear "a lot" of glitter on my face. If he hadn't reminded me, I would have completely forgot that I had stripes of shimmer cascading down the center of each of my eyes. I'm sure many of my friends would tell you, "I used to think […]
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Like with any type of surgery, getting breast implants comes with a risk of infection. But as a new case study highlights, you can wind up with an infected breast implant long after you've gone under the knife. Five months after having a breast augmentation, a 34-year-old woman went on vacation in Cancun, Mexico, where she contracted a case of […]
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Regardless of how you feel about the term "anti-aging," (a phase we've removed from the Allure lexicon), one thing is certain: No one should ever be skin-shamed for wanting to alter their appearance. One other thing is certain: You shouldn't have to pay an arm and a leg (a charming metaphor, right?) for skin care that really works. Here's where […]
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Like that loaf of bread in your pantry, your favorite moisturizer can start growing fuzzy, green mold. Thanks to preservatives, though, fungi won't start popping up as soon as it does on a slice of that bread. But that doesn't necessarily mean mold doesn't crop up. As much as we try to avoid preservatives in our food, they're necessary in […]
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A wise man once said, "moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty." And you know what, folks? He was certainly on to something. Koreans will be the first to tell you so, too, as essences — highly-concentrated treatments with a water-to-serum-like consistency — happen to be the heart of their 7-step routines. This is […]
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Whether it's treating acne with toothpaste or diaper cream, we've heard (OK, and actually tried) some pretty interesting techniques for dealing with an unexpected blemish. On Wednesday, Lucy Hale introduced us to an entirely new one: Icing zits with Redbull. To be clear, Hale isn't putting the actual liquid on her skin. The Pretty Little Liars star took to her […]
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When we got wind that Joan Smalls has been using sunscreen as a highlighter, it set off a debate: Was this a brilliant or odd idea? If we're talking about dabbing on a little extra sunscreen on your cheekbones to score some added sheen, love it. One less item you have to throw in your makeup bag for the day. […]
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Plastic surgery to treat large cutaneous ulcers, including those seen in people with severe burns, bedsores or chronic diseases such as diabetes, may someday be a thing of the past. Scientists at the Salk Institute have developed a technique to directly convert the cells in an open wound into new skin cells. The approach relies on reprogramming the cells to […]
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Dermal fillers and other injectables are everywhere. The quick and easy in-office procedure has become so popular that "filler parties" are even popping up so you can plump, smooth, and contour your face while gabbing with your BFFs. But the ease of the procedure shouldn't underscore the fact that it still has risks — risks as serious as blindness. Last […]
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