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Sex on the Beach

Seduction sells—but, for years, sunscreens didn’t get the message. Now they’re joining in on all the fun

Hall of Shame

Lovesick

When one woman suffered from panic attacks on each first date, her therapist suggested a technique commonly used for veterans with PTSD

The Big Skin Detox

Can lotions and creams really remove pollutants from the skin? Our no-nonsense cosmetic chemist explains what is—and is not—possible

Sex Scene

Your Cheating Heart

A controversial relationship guru is not only endorsing infidelity—he’s teaching it in seven easy steps. There’s just one rule: Don’t get caught


Sex on the Beach Seduction sells—but, for years, sunscreens didn’t get the message. Now they’re joining in on all the fun

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The Big Shrink Is the era of overfilled hot-dog-bun lips reaching its peak? Stop your pouting!

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Unforgettable You With a new biopic arriving later this month, Amy Winehouse is still captivating filmmakers and designers, more than 10 years after her death

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Lovesick When one woman suffered from panic attacks on each first date, her therapist suggested a technique commonly used for veterans with PTSD

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The Makeup Game If we pay enough attention to the pros, can we really learn to do our own red-carpet-ready makeup? MasterClass is in session!

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“Whenever you are creating beauty around you, you are restoring your own soul.” — Alice Walker


Bodice Rippers What are young women gabbing about all over TikTok? Romance novels, hard-core erotica, and everything in between

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And … Cut! Whether actress Annabelle Dexter-Jones is playing a troublemaker on Succession or an artist on American Horror Story, her hairstyle is a clue to her character

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The Big Skin Detox Can lotions and creams really remove pollutants from the skin? Our no-nonsense cosmetic chemist explains what is—and is not—possible

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Waiting for Godet A mysterious briefcase! A retirement-home breakout! A next-gen perfumer’s quest to revive her family’s storied fragrance house has been a wild ride

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Draw the Line Aha! Is there really such a thing as the perfect eyeliner? A quest turns up a few real winners

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That Was Then

If you’ve ever wondered whether we’ve made any progress at all over the years, take a look at this ad for Silva Thins cigarettes. It was conceived in 1970 but feels prehistoric. The brand originally directed its appalling message to men, then tried to pivot to become a brand for women. In the end, it alienated everyone and made kicking the habit that much more attractive. —Linda Wells
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Issue No. 14
April 5, 2024
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Issue No. 14
April 5, 2024

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