Skin
13 Night Creams Derms Love for Aging Skin
Your complexion may change with time—but a good moisturizer is forever.
By Sara Coughlin
Ask a Derm
Does Applying Vitamin C at Night Do Anything for Your Skin?
The antioxidant is known for sun damage control, but a bunch of TikTokers swear by using it before bed.
By Cathryne Keller
Total packages
25 Luxurious Body Care Products to Level Up Your Next Everything Shower
Scrub, wax, and moisturize every nook and cranny.
By Jessica Kasparian
Pore one out
27 Standout Serums, Exfoliants, and Masks That Really Deliver
RIP to the few inches of remaining space in your bathroom cabinet.
By Jenna Ryu
Here’s What’s in Padma Lakshmi’s Self-Care Survival Kit
Including the drugstore lotion she never leaves home without and the perfect loungewear dress.
By Abbey Stone
Beauty
I Tried the TikTok Micellar Water Hack to Refresh My Oily Hair—Here’s How It Went
This dry shampoo alternative is supposed to combat greasy roots, without the chalky residue.
By Jenna Ryu
Beauty
I Finally Found a Water-Resistant Face Sunscreen That Also Makes My Skin Look Great
It stays put when I sweat or swim, doesn’t trigger breakouts, and gives me the perfect glow.
By Cathryne Keller
Is Underarm Botox Worth It? We Asked 6 Sweaty People for Their Honest Reviews
“Maybe my sweat glands are just too powerful.”
By Jenna Ryu
7 Fantastic Scalp Sunscreens That Will Protect Your Part
Easy-to-apply and quick-absorbing options that dermatologists love.
By Amy Wilkinson
The Best Hand Creams With SPF, According to Dermatologists
Soothe dry skin and protect against sun damage at the same time.
By Amy Wilkinson
How to Prevent and Treat Butt Zits, According to Dermatologists
Because it actually is a little bit different than battling breakouts on your face.
By Melanie Rud
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Mental Health
How to Deal When You’re Having a Bad Skin Day
Breakouts, flare-ups, and other “imperfections” can really mess with your mood.
By Anna Borges
Hypochlorous Acid Spray Is the Only Thing That Keeps My Acne-Prone Skin Clear in the Summer
My face is smoother—and way less red—thanks to this holy grail.
By Jenna Ryu
Block party
17 Truly Exceptional Sunscreens for Your Face and Body
Following the SPF rules just got a lot easier.
By Sara Coughlin
Cream de là creme
The Best Moisturizers and Eye Creams for Glowy, Gorgeous Skin
Hunting for “the one” can be tedious (and expensive), which is why we did it for you.
By Cathryne Keller
Mother pucker
9 Lip Balms, Oils, and Treatments That Really Pull Their Weight
Keep your mouth hydrated as you kiss, sip, and yap.
By Jenna Ryu
Oh my wash!
10 Fantastic Facial Cleansers That’ll Remove Every Last Bit of Dirt, Sweat, and Makeup
Meet the Healthy Beauty Award winners that kept our skin feeling squeaky (yet comfortably) clean.
By Jenna Ryu
13 Tinted Moisturizers for Subtle Coverage and a Dewy Complexion
’Tis the season to ditch your heavy foundation and let those cutie freckles breathe.
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By Jessica Kasparian
Beauty
Why Derms Love Peptides, the Retinol Alternative You Might Be Overlooking
These research-backed amino acids can be a gentler way to smooth wrinkles.
By Melanie Rud
Swipe right
The Best Lip Balms With SPF to Tint and Protect, Approved by Dermatologists
Yes, your lips need sunscreen, too.
By Cathryne Keller
Here’s How Much Sunscreen You Actually Need on Your Face
Visualizing a teaspoon of SPF can be tricky. This guide will help you apply the perfect amount.
By Jenna Ryu
Here’s What Getting a Skin Patch Test Is Really Like
Was the experience uncomfortable and itchy? Kind of. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
By Jenna Ryu
Beauty
The Empty Promises of ‘Medical-Grade’ Skin Care
Don’t let sciencey-sounding buzzwords convince you to splurge.
By Jessica Chia
Beauty
Probiotic Skin Care Is Having a Moment—But Does It Really Have Any Benefits?
“Good” bacteria are now popping up in serums and moisturizers. Here’s what experts think.
By Melanie Rud
Health
‘Possibly Counterfeit’ Botox Has Been Linked to Hospitalizations and Illness in 2 States
Health officials say several women have reported botulism-like symptoms.
By Jessica Chia