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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...