acne
POWERFUL PRODUCTS
Why Everyone on TikTok Is Obsessed With Hypochlorous Acid Right Now
Is this your new gym essential?
By Myranda Mondry
On the Spot
Read This Before You Use PRID on That Pimple
TikTok is convinced that the drawing salve is a superior spot treatment. Dermatologists, not so much.
By Marci Robin
GET BACK AT ACNE
The Best Body Acne Treatments to Fight Breakouts Below the Neck
Pimples on your back, shoulders, chest, and butt don't stand a chance.
By Angela Trakoshis and Deanna Pai
A WHOLE LATTE TROUBLE
Is Oat Milk Giving Me Acne?
After my own struggle with persistent pimples, I wanted to see if there was anything to TikTok’s villainization of the popular dairy alternative.
By Kara Nesvig
TOUGH SPOT
3 Types of Acne Scars and How To Treat Them
Your skin shouldn’t have to be a lifelong reminder of high school acne.
By Loren Savini
Readers' Choice Awards 2024
Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Skin
Whether tried-and-true or new on the scene, these cleansers, moisturizers, and more won Allure readers' votes this year.
By Marci Robin
bye-bye, breakouts
16 Best Face Washes for Acne, According to Dermatologists
These intensive formulas target blemishes at their source.
By Sarah Madaus and Annie Blackman
CLEAR IT UP
Why You’re Suddenly Getting Acne During Your Pregnancy
Dermatologists on why you might be breaking out instead of experiencing the much-talked-about “pregnancy glow.”
By Brenda Della Casa
STUCK ON YOU
9 Best Pimple Patches to Tackle Any and All Breakouts
These handy skin-stickers will bring on the healing.
By Deanna Pai and Annie Blackman
Ingredient Info
Finally, Retinol Explained in a Totally Comprehensible Way
Everything you need to know about the skin-care ingredient — and how to use it.
By Marci Robin
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
What Is Tamanu Oil and Can It Really Treat Acne Scars?
Skin-care experts weigh in on this buzzy ingredient’s efficacy.
By Sophia Panych
SPOT, DROP, AND TREAT
16 Best Acne Spot Treatments for Getting Rid of Pimples Fast
Here are the best patches, drying lotions, balms, and devices to banish breakouts.
By Deanna Pai and Annie Blackman
BUMPS BE GONE
14 Best KP Treatments to Soothe Rough, Inflamed Bumps
Smooth sailing ahead.
By Sarah Han, Jennifer Hussein, and Deanna Pai
bedhead bumps
Scalp Acne Breakouts Can Be a Pain — Here's How to Manage Them
Dermatologists give their expert advice, including which shampoos to use.
By Janell M. Hickman-Kirby
SKIN DEEP
A Visual Guide to Identifying the Little Bump on Your Eyelid
Just promise us you’ll make an appointment with your doctor after reading this, yeah?
By Chloe Metzger
stop the shine
12 Best Sunscreens for Oily Skin for a Shine-Free Complexion
No grease, no sweat.
By Jennifer Hussein and Deanna Pai
Pesky Skin Probs
How to Get Rid of Milia, Those Pesky, Unpoppable White Bumps
They look so much like acne, but their prevention and treatment can be a little more complicated.
By Kaleigh Fasanella and Marci Robin
she's just like us
Millie Bobby Brown Gave Fans a Very Close-Up Look at Her Acne
“Send help.”
By Gabi Thorne
Sweet Treat
Does Chocolate Really Cause Acne?
Dermatologists break down the truth about this long-standing skin care myth.
By Annie Blay
WORTH IT
I Finally Got Rid of My Acne Scars, and It Only Took One Appointment
Fractional CO2 laster gave this 29-year-old baby-soft skin.
By Fani Mari