After five years of being a self-described professional beauty product tester, my skin has developed a pretty moderate case of rosacea, a skin condition that comes with symptoms like redness and sensitivity. Since my skin isn’t as tolerant to active ingredients as it once was, my job has gotten a tad tougher. What products can … Read more
Say it with us: “I will apply sunscreen every single day, just like mom and Allure taught me.” OK, now here’s how you follow through and actually do it. (Spoiler: It’s way easier than you think). Plenty of daily moisturizers seamlessly slip sun protection into your skin-care routine because there’s SPF already in the formula. … Read more
Waking up with perfectly smooth skin and hair sounds like a myth reserved for the realm of fairytales or rom-coms. In real life, we typically roll out of bed with weird grooves etched across our faces and hair that’s suspiciously less shiny than it was the night before, which is a clear indication that it … Read more
What’s the biggest skin-care trick we have up our sleeves? The best sunscreens (formulated with SPF 30 or higher) we’ve incorporated into your routines, of course. We don’t just write about wearing it; we actually wear it every single day. (Yes, even when it’s raining cats and dogs or if we’re spending the day cozied … Read more
Then, to keep breakouts at bay, Levin uses a prescription medication called Aczone 7.5%, a gel-based treatment that targets adult acne. “I apply it to my entire face once daily before moisturizing with Avène Eau Thermale Hydrance Emulsion,” she says. Depending on the day, Levin also sometimes likes to use Isdin Flavo-C Ampoules to provide … Read more