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SEOUL SEARCHING

I Went to South Korea for a Week of Cutting-Edge Skin Treatments

Here’s every detail of my itinerary—and my results.
Skin

I Tried Forever Clear BBL Laser Treatment for My Chronic Acne

I’d been looking for a solution for nearly 20 years.
OP-ED

Do Real Housewives Owe Us Transparency About Work They've Had Done?

I fear we’ve created some monsters (us).
Wellness

I Got My Tongue Chart Read By Gwyneth Paltrow's Acupuncturist

I was horrified to learn my tongue is less Erewhon, more Trader Joe's.
ROYAL TREATMENT

I Tried the “Nefertiti Lift” to Define My Jawline

It’s a new name for a time-tested treatment to sculpt the jaw and define the neck.
GONE FISHING

I Got a Salmon Sperm Facial—And I’d Do It Again

This is one buzzy trend with science to back it up.
Big Shots

What's the Difference Between Botox and Other Wrinkle-Relaxing Injectables?

Pick the best neuromodulator for your face.
AT THIS POINT

Has Skinvive Lived Up to the Hype?

A year after the buzzy "skin booster" injectable hit the market, we asked dermatologists for their unfiltered feedback.
GETTING WED-Y

The Most Popular Treatments for Brides According to Derms and Plastics

Glowmaxxing, jawchitecture, and necktox are among them.
DERMS REACT

Think Twice Before Buying Microneedling Serums From a TikTok Shop

For starters, “microneedling in a bottle” doesn’t really exist.
SMOOTH SAILING

The Complete Guide to Laser Facial Hair Removal

Dermatologists are treating medical conditions and bolstering self-esteem one zap to the face at a time.
WORTH A SHOT

Why Botox Might Help Treat Depression

The scientific evidence is preliminary, but promising. For some of us, promising is all we need.
A NEW AGE

Brooke Shields Is Changing the Script on Middle Age

And explains why you won’t see the word “menopause” on her new hair-care products for women over 40.
REAL TALK

Sofia Vergara Is Pro-Sunscreen and Pro-Plastic Surgery

But anti-filler: “At my age—51—I feel it's not going to make you look younger.”
SKIN

4 Trans Women Share How Facial Feminization Surgery Changed Their Lives

To learn more about FFS, we turned to cosmetic surgeons specializing in gender-affirming care and, more importantly, the women who have been through it.
ALTARED STATE

You Can, in Fact, Get Married Without Doing Any Beauty Prep

It feels like spray tans, facials, and teeth whitening are prerequisites to getting married, Why not tie the knot just as you are?
EYE WITNESS

Want Green Eyes? That'll Be $12,000

Inside the controversial procedure that's making colored contacts obsolete.
IN YOUR BLOOD

What Exactly Are PRP Facial Treatments?

Dermatologists and plastic surgeons weigh in on the celebrity-loved “vampire facial” and the recent CDC report that links it to HIV.
A LOOK OF LOVE

The Allure Editors’ Guide to Wedding Hair, Makeup, And Everything In Between

We reminisced on the best (and worst) parts of getting wedding-ready.
Treatment on Trial

I Tried the $2,700 Laser All the Celebrities Are Using

In pursuit of Hailey Bieber's glowing skin, I gave the pricey Lyma Laser a go.