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$12.99 at Hero CosmeticsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A hydrocolloid pimple patch What it does: Helps shrink whiteheads–and protects from picking at them Who it’s for: Anyone who’s ever been tempted to pick at a pimple Every time I get a pimple, I tell myself that this is the…

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story You may be long out of school, but is it time to graduate? If you’re ready to level up from your beginner-level retinol serum, the best retinal serums and creams can deliver faster results in your skin-care routine.…

Photos: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Gray hair has officially shed its old, undeserved reputation. Instead of something to cover with color, it's something to savor. More and more people are growing out and leaning into their shimmering silver, and the only thing cooler than embracing the color is figuring out the…

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editor and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Whether straightening your hair is an occasional or daily occurrence, your delicate strands deserve to be styled with one of the best hair straighteners. And just like hair dryers and blow-dryer brushes, today's flatirons come in a dizzying…

Illustration by Allure; Photos courtesy of brands, Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When I was a teenager in the mid-2000s, my friends and I never used sunscreen. (Gasp, I know, but it was a different time—and my skin damage proves it.) Instead, we coated our bodies in layers of lotions and potions…

Alyssa LatellaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story The first-ever Allure Beauty Box Luxe Edition has arrived. Housed in a custom red keepsake case, this limited-edition collection features eight luxury beauty products—worth more than $600—for just $125 during the exclusive member presale, running July 21 through August 4. Inside, you'll find a lineup worthy of…

$17 at TIYSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A stay-put, high-performance hair tie What it does: Keeps hair securely in place without tugging or slipping. Who it’s for: Literally all hair types Between the World Cup and the Knicks’ championship run (that’s still living rent-free in my head), it’s been…

Illustration by Mark Baker-Sanchez; Photos courtesy of AAD; Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Have you ever noticed an unusual bump, spot, or scar on your skin and run it by a search engine, only to be met with a bunch of pictures that don't match your skin tone? Many Black and brown…

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Red eyeliner has a bit of a PR problem. For decades, makeup artists in movies and television have relied on using red around the eyes to tell us a character has been crying, hasn't slept in three days, or—if we're really leaning hard into the drama—has…

$38 at Earth HarborSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story TL;DR: What it is: A gentler, overnight skin repair serum What it does: Replenishes and revives skin while you sleep Who it’s for: Anyone who wants retinol-like benefits without nightly retinol Not every night is a retinol night. As much as I love the ingredient,…