11 Best Body Scrubs for Baby-Smooth Skin

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. Plus, they can elevate the rest of your routine, too. Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Courtesy of brands At the same time, pumice-based buffing beads polish skins surface for a smoother, softer feel. The brands founder, Carson Meyer, developed this sugar-based scrub with dry skin types like herself in mind....

March 7, 2018 · 2 min · 280 words · Cassandra Paul

9 Best Whitening Toothpastes, According to Dentists

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. Even the most diligent brushers,flossers, andswisherscan benefit from one of the best whitening toothpastes. Collage:Laneen Wells; Source images: Courtesy of brands And, dear reader, these days, the options are plentiful. Keep reading for the best whitening toothpastes the internet has to offer, all endorsed by dentists....

March 7, 2018 · 2 min · 288 words · Karen Brown

6 Types of Eyelid Bumps and How to Treat Them, According to Dermatologists

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. But the keyword here ismost. They can happen to anyone at any time, but they occur most often when you irritate your eyelids. If the stye is large enough, the surrounding area may be swollen and inflamed as well. “Warm compresses soften and widen the pore to allow the blockage to pass, says Dr....

March 2, 2018 · 2 min · 370 words · Patricia Green

13 “Botox in a Bottle” Skin-Care Products Derms Swear By For Fine Lines

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. Still, the results will be much milder than those imparted by a needle. Photographed by:Giancarlos Kunhardt;Prop stylist:Andrea Bonin;Props: Stones courtesy of The Compleat Sculptor, Inc. The short answer is yes, but everything is alittlemore wrinkly without it. Start by flipping the purple bottle upside down before taking off the cap....

February 27, 2018 · 2 min · 285 words · Thomas Jennings

23 Best Makeup Organizers to Keep Your Vanity Clutter-Free

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. EvenAllureeditors are well acquainted with the uphill battle of keeping makeup and skin-care essentials organized. Wesley Hall forAllure/ Courtesy of brands There’s something for every budget, every design taste, and every square footage. So go ahead take the first step towarddecluttering your vanity....

February 27, 2018 · 3 min · 449 words · Thomas Nguyen

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Eyebrow Threading

By no means will you be unrecognizeable but you’ll definitely look a littledifferent. “The brow can also appear to shrink in width because the hairs are bending and clumping together.” The good news is there are myriadways to groomor build upon (hi,microblading) your brows. Getty Images But the technique you choose to get them where you want matters. Meet The Experts: What Is Brow Threading? While there are many different threading methods, Dahiya says this is the most practiced technique....

February 26, 2018 · 1 min · 197 words · Michael Nelson

How to Read Tarot Cards: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Their Meanings

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. After all,tarot manicuresare even a thing. Getty Images Despite its ubiquity, though, the art can still seem elusive and confusing. What do the cards mean and how are they used? Don’t fret: The fundamentals are easy to understand. The World, the Wheel of Fortune, and the Sun are all Major Arcana cards....

February 26, 2018 · 4 min · 677 words · Daniel Brooks

Is Your Lip Pimple Actually a Cold Sore? Here’s How To Tell The Difference

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. Do you know how to tell the difference between acold sore vs. a pimple on your lip? Getty Images / Design by Bella Geraci. What is a cold sore and what are its causes? “But atruecold sore is a spot or blister resulting from the herpes simplex virus-1, or HSV-1....

February 26, 2018 · 4 min · 668 words · Jeffrey Morgan

21 Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos That Are Gentle on Hair Yet Tough on Buildup

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. OConnor cant get enough of its cleansing formula. Source images: Courtesy of brands; Collage: Laneen Wells forAllure It cleans your hair all without stripping your natural oils and conditioning it at the same time." This cleanser is a sulfate-free formula specially made for dry, itchy scalps that need soothing relief fromoat milk....

February 22, 2018 · 2 min · 359 words · Stefanie Brock

The 9 Best Undereye Masks Are Power Naps for Your Face

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. The best undereye masks are like cheat codes for feeling fancy and looking refreshed. Source images:Allureeditors and courtesy of brands; Collage: Gabrielle Castrillon But these are very gentle and work incredibly well," shares senior director of audience developmentLexi Herrick. “They breathe new life into my dark circles and puffiness....

February 22, 2018 · 2 min · 364 words · April Rich

15 Best Bath Towels That Feel as Luxurious as They Look

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. The best bath towels can make or break a relaxing bathroom experience. Collage: Laneen Wells; Source images: Courtesy of brands These soft towels will brighten up your bathroom, linen closet, and probably your life. The collection also features a hand towel, washcloth, andbath matfor extra touches of luxury throughout your home....

February 18, 2018 · 2 min · 385 words · Luis Chapman

16 Best Body Lotions for Buttery-Smooth Skin

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. You’re probably fully stocked on the latestface creams, but what about thebest body lotions? Wesley Hall forAllure/ Courtesy of brands One of the stand-out additives though is a proprietary ingredient calledAlgaktiv, a microalgae extract. Bonus points for its unique, subtle grapefruit scent....

February 18, 2018 · 2 min · 294 words · Dennis Gomez III

What's the Difference Between Melasma and Hyperpigmentation?

All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through links in this article. “All whole numbers are integers, but not all integers are whole numbers.” Getty Images / Design by Allure (Write your grade school math teacher and thank them for the skin care lesson!) Put another way: All melasma is hyperpigmentation, but not all hyperpigmentation is melasma....

February 16, 2018 · 2 min · 284 words · Rachel Williams