Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story When your skin’s moisture barrier takes a hit—from overdoing retinol, over-exfoliating, cleansing too often, the list goes on—the best barrier repair creams are here to save the day. These derm-approved formulas are specially formulated to calm inflammation, soothe redness, and restore a compromised barrier with nourishing, moisture-locking ingredients. Otherwise known as the outermost layer of your skin (a.k.a. the epidermis), your barrier acts as a shield against bacteria, pollution, and UV rays. But when it’s damaged, “the skin barrier can start to crack,…

Collage: Jemeria Davison / Images: Courtesy of brands and GettySave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Using one of the best face exfoliators is a key step in any skin-care routine (yes, even if you have sensitive skin). These formulas work hard to slough away dead skin cells and unclog pores to minimize the look of fine lines and boost radiance—plus, they help the rest of your skin-care products absorb better. Whether you prefer physical or chemical exfoliants, using one regularly can help reveal a smoother, more even-toned complexion. From serums with alpha and beta hydroxy acids that gently dissolve…

Collage: Jemeria Davison / Images: Getty, SephoraSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If applying sunscreen feels like a chore, the best moisturizers with SPF might be the solution you've been searching for. Simply put, a moisturizer with SPF is a face cream that provides broad-spectrum sun protection rated SPF 30 or higher. (We follow the guidelines set by the American Academy of Dermatology, and so should you!) These moisturizers offer hydration, plumpness, and added radiance, thanks to ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and peptides—with the added benefit of UV and free-radical protection. Scroll on and shop these editor-…

Collage: Paula Balondo; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you want to know what the next trending skin-care ingredient is going to be, you should look to the best Korean serums and ampoules. They’re usually the first products on the market to bring the most innovative, future-forward formulas straight to your skin-care routine. For example, K-beauty serums featured the likes of snail mucin and Centella asiatica (a.k.a. cica) long before these ingredients made their way stateside. These days, PDRN injection alternatives, glutathione, and madecassoside are the most sought-after ingredients in Korean serums. (More on…

Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story ICYMI, the internet is currently obsessed with frosted lipstick, and Willow Smith just put the coolest twist on the pearlescent lip look at Paris Fashion Week. Or shall we say, the most golden twist? Smith, a Dior Beauty ambassador, is one of our favorite front-row attendees, so we were on high alert for her at the fall/winter 2026/2027 show. And as always, her glam details did not disappoint. The musician brought a little Y2K-futuristic energy to Dior with her makeup, most notably that unmistakable frosty, pearly texture so popular in the late…

Photo: Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story As an actor, Viola Davis definitely has serious range. I just think about her in Doubt versus her role in The Woman King—it's mindblowing that that's the same person. So I guess you could say the bob is the Viola Davis of hairstyles. It shows up in incredibly diverse ways, and it always impresses. A bob is never just a bob. And Davis herself demonstrated that over the weekend when she attended at the NAACP Image Awards and the Actor Awards—just a day apart—in two distinctly different bobs. On Friday, Davis…

Alyssa LatellaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Despite Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction for a longer winter (really, dude?), I plan to proceed as if spring is already on the horizon. I’ve been schlepping through piles of snow and sludge for months, and I simply cannot fathom the idea of another six weeks of this misery, so I’m making my own seasonal rules. In the same vein, the March Allure Beauty Box is—I hate to be cliché here—a breath of fresh air for my otherwise frosty routine, which has consisted of moisturizer…and lip balm. You’ll notice that every product in this…

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of Allure editors and brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Lest we state the obvious: The Korean skin-care industry is a hotbed of innovation, and the best Korean face masks (in all shapes and forms) are essential in helping us look our glowiest. Whether we're masking once a week or daily—hey, daily sheet masking isn't out of the question—these treatments load our skin with barrier-repairing, brightening, clarifying, hydrating, soothing, and texture-smoothing ingredients we can't get enough of. Best of all? They're as gentle on our wallets as they are on our skin—in fact,…

Collage: Jemeria Davison / Images: Courtesy of Amazon and UltaSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story If you’re a mom, you’re probably familiar with doing a lot of things on the go: eating breakfast, firing off emails, scheduling doctor’s appointments—and yes, doing your makeup. We’ve mastered the art of lining our lips without a mirror, one hand on a stroller (what a flex). While I don’t recommend doing a full face of makeup mid-chaos, we also know that 10 minutes at home is often all you have to get your “glam” done before rushing out the door. As a mom…

Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story Acne is rarely caused by just one thing. It’s usually a melting pot of excess sebum, dead skin cells, and a sprinkle of acne-causing bacteria that turns into breakouts. And to make matters more complicated, diet, hormones, genetics, and stress can also play a role. But after 15 years of studying, testing, and curating Korean skin care—as an esthetician and cofounder of Soko Glam—I’ve learned that Korean skin care has a much more nuanced approach to acne. K-beauty focuses on supporting the skin barrier and calming…