Skin
Just 12 People Proudly Sharing Unfiltered, Makeup-Free Pics of Their Acne
“It’s okay to have ‘imperfections’—they shouldn’t rob me of my happiness or mental peace.”
By Jenna Ryu
13 Hydrating, Smoothing Eye Creams for Mature Skin
Derms share their top picks for showing this delicate area some TLC.
By Jessica Kasparian
How to Get Rid of Annoying Scalp Acne (Yes, It’s a Thing)
It’s more common than you’d think—and a total pain to deal with.
By Jenna Ryu and Chelsea Traber Burns
Here’s How to Treat Closed Comedones (a.k.a. Annoying Whiteheads)
Don’t underestimate the pore-clearing powers of a reliable chemical exfoliant.
By Jenna Ryu and Sara Coughlin
Beauty
19 Vitamin C Serums for Brighter, Glowier Skin
Expert-approved picks for sensitive skin, beginners, and more.
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By Tiffany Dodson, Sara Coughlin, and Kristin Canning
3 Things to Do If You Just Mauled a Small Pimple and Now Have a Gaping Wound on Your Face
Keeping the area as moist and protected as possible is key.
By Jenna Ryu
All of the Best Athlete Tattoos We’ve Spotted at the Paris Olympics So Far
Whether they’ve got full-on sleeves or subtle tributes to their sport, these athletes are upping the wow factor.
By Jenna Ryu
Beauty
Is Laser Hair Removal Worth It? We Asked 8 People for Their Honest Reviews
“My chin had an adverse reaction that caused dozens of follicles to suddenly grow more hair.”
By Jenna Ryu
Beauty
Can Pimple Patches Really Help Treat Mosquito Bites?
A lot of TikTokers swear they work for painfully itchy bumps. Here’s what a derm thinks.
By Jenna Ryu
Bumpin’ that
3 Things That Will Actually Help Treat Keratosis Pilaris—And 3 That Won’t
This skin condition can be such a pain to manage; here’s what derms recommend.
By Melanie Rud
Broad-spectrum coverage
Standard Sunscreen Recommendations Ignore People With Larger Bodies
The classic “shot glass” advice is based on people who don’t look like me—or most Americans, for that matter.
By Sarah Rose Yalowitz
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This is the Only Hand Cream That Doesn’t Inflame My Extraordinarily Dry Skin
Truly the GOAT of lotions.
By Sara Coughlin
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
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
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
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