Plenty of beauty trends come and go only to return a decade later, like the French manicure, for example, or body shimmer or even claw clips. But another fad from the early aughts appears to be making a comeback—and the Allure office can’t stop buzzing about it.Behold: Vibrating tools—but not ones you...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes underarm discoloration?There are a multitude of factors that lead to underarm discoloration, but the most common cause is skin friction, according to the board-certified dermatologists we talked to. “Constant friction between the skin or with tight clothing can cause hyperpigmentation due to the irritation it causes,” says Mina...

Everyone is talking about peptides these days, but at Allure, we’ve been waxing poetic about the ingredient—used topically—for decades.Quick overview: Peptides, best known for boosting collagen production, are tiny chains of amino acids that act as messengers between skin cells, instructing them to hydrate and target skin elasticity. They don’t completely erase...

Despite the lack of endorsements by the medical community, it’s hard to ignore some of the “success stories” that have come out of these scans. Last year, Emmy Awards executive producer Dionne Harmon revealed that a Prenuvo scan she had after seeing Kardashian’s endorsement detected her stage 3 lung cancer; Harmon had...

Earlier this month, in the midst of touring her Tropicoquetta album, Colombian superstar Karol G unexpectedly released No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, which translates to I Don’t Regret Feeling So Much. The title is an almost perfect thesis for the album: moody, raw, and unfiltered. There are melancholic ballads, including “Después...

The issue is that when you use tretinoin alongside other exfoliating acids, you end up stacking acids that can all disrupt the skin barrier, says Dr. Russak, who adds that it's worth distinguishing glycolic and lactic acid from salicylic acid as they don't behave the same way. AHAs, like glycolic and lactic...

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat type of shampoo is best for an oily scalp?Drop the dry shampoo, because it’s a temporary fix that can actually cause more oiliness in the long run (it’s a styling product, not a cleansing product, after all). Instead, look for an oily scalp-friendly shampoo that deeply cleanses without stripping...

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs waterproof mascara really waterproof?Well, not exactly. “Most waterproof mascaras are closer to water-resistant than truly waterproof,” says Gailbreath. For the most part, they can prevent sweat-, humidity-, and water-induced raccoon eyes, but “none are invincible,” she says. Even the best waterproof mascaras aren’t completely guaranteed to hold up to...

The return of tanning, unregulated peptides, and now, exploding mousse? Just when this summer couldn’t get more apocalyptic, a packaging defect has led Schwarzkopf’s parent company, Henkel, to voluntarily recall its Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse. The packaging defect noted on the product means that product “could leak from the package under...

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