Beauty

So Fresh and So Green: Green Clean Cleansing BalmFarmacyGreen Clean Cleansing BalmAllure commerce market editor Sarah Hoffmann applying the Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm Sarah HoffmannWhy it's worth it: A former Best of Beauty winner (editor’s note: prior to the 2025 reformulation), the Green Clean Cleansing Balm became famous for its minty-green, melts-in-your-fingertips balm-to-oil texture that removes nearly...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy should I use body oil?Body oil can leave your skin feeling soft and glowy while simultaneously moisturizing and strengthening your skin barrier, says Michele Green, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist. They offer long-lasting hydration for all skin types without stickiness, grease, or waxy residue, unlike denser body lotions, Dr. Green adds. "Many people...

I don't want to hear any complaints about how the pastel nail trend that's been transitioning us from spring to summer—we've seen it on Taylor Swift, Emily Blunt, Michelle Obama, and more recently—is too delicate, too sweet, too jejune. The prettiness is the point, of course, but just because a color is light and soft doesn't mean it...

You know what makes it really feel like summer is here? No, not a glass of lemonade from the kids selling cups down the street or a new pair of sunglasses, though those definitely also represent the beginning of the sunny season. No, we're talking about white nails, and Hailey Bieber must be feeling the warmth of a...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is a chemical sunscreen?Chemical sunscreens use chemical UV filters that actually sink into skin, where they absorb ultraviolet radiation and convert it into heat that is then released from the skin, explains Dr. Kil. “Common chemical sunscreen ingredients include avobenzone, oxybenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, and homosalate,” she says. More recently, newer FDA-approved filters such as bemotrizinol...

“Psychologically, scent is closely connected to memory and emotion,” says Sarah Seung-McFarland, PhD, a licensed psychologist who specializes in design and fashion psychology. “We're living in a highly nostalgic culture, and people are often drawn to things that feel familiar because they are comforting and emotionally reassuring. Even when we're not consciously thinking about those memories, those associations...

If summer heat and humidity leave your skin feeling congested, a splash of Round Lab’s 1025 Dokdo Toner lightly exfoliates without the sting: Protease enzymes loosen dead skin cells, while sugarcane-derived AHAs refine texture for smoother, brighter-looking skin. Its namesake ingredient—mineral-rich deep-sea water sourced near Korea's Dokdo region—is naturally packed with skin-balancing minerals like magnesium and calcium. Meanwhile,...

All eyes were on the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center on Thursday. There were countless memorable moments, with celebrities and political giants both onstage and in the crowd to celebrate the historic institution and the president it's named for.Michelle Obama was there, of course, joined by daughters Malia and Sasha, as well...

If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step. The Peptide-132 Hair Bond Repair Treatment uses a proprietary peptide complex, along with keratin, collagen, and amino acids, to repair damage, smooth frizz, and strengthen dry or overprocessed strands without weighing hair down....

Why we love it: If retinol doesn’t play nice with your sensitive undereyes, Cetaphil’s Healthy Renew Eye Gel Serum is a gentler alternative that garners the same effects (read: smoother, brighter skin without the risk of irritation). “Formulated with peptides and retinol-like peptides, it helps minimize the appearance of dark circles, fine lines, and signs of fatigue,” says...