Linda Wells
April in Paris
Go to France for the beauty—and the beauty products. These are my Olympic winners
Hidden Valley Ranch
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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
Eye of the Beholder
Almost everything is getting more expensive—except in the beauty world, where the line between luxury and low cost is delightfully blurry. Our discerning shopper reports
Eye of the Beholder
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth … to your doctor? Alcohol intake, exercise habits, smoking history—we’re lying, and they know it
Less is More
The hardest-working products for the picky minimalist
Doctor’s Orders?
Is “medical-grade skin care” really all that superior to whatever is stocked at Sephora? We investigate and discover a few surprises
Fresh Hair
Cutting-edge hairstylist Guido Palau comes down to earth with a line of hair products for the normal, the practical, and even the clumsy. And they smell great, too
The Row x Lisa Eisner
Sparkle
Hermès
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Eye of the Beholder
What’s with the sudden proliferation of alcohol-free spirits and wine? After an extensive taste test, our beauty-and-wellness columnist breaks from her white Burgundy—and loves it. Bottoms up!
Prada
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We Heart This Stuff
Oh, Valentine’s Day! Your syrupy greeting cards, your red lace thongs, your roses-and-baby’s-breath bouquets—sometimes you’re hard to love. There’s a better way! The LOOK team chose delicacies we’d actually like to give and receive: a red face mask, an enduring lipstick, and a fragrance that invites a long embrace. They’re pretty irresistible.
Disappearing Act
Despite all the talk of body positivity, the skinny aesthetic persists. Now, with Ozempic, it’s more insistent than ever
Sha Mexico
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Eye of the Beholder
Are the rich sleeping better at night? Well, they’re certainly trying. Our beauty-and-wellness guru goes to extreme measures in search of the latest status symbol—a longer REM cycle
Seeing Rouge
Swipe it across your cheeks—just don’t stop there …
Detox Vacation
The spa of the future is all about data, but can four days in a coddled, calibrated paradise really move the needle? Pack your hiking shoes—we’re going to Spain!
Hit Refresh
For some people, Happy New Year means a hangover. For others, it’s an invitation to snap out of the party stupor and start fresh, with a clear head, a strong core, glowing skin, and more energetic cells. Here are suggestions for beginning the year on the right (and left) foot
Eye of the Beholder
Whether it’s real (Barbra), prosthetic (Bradley), or doctored (every third Instagram influencer), the nose is having a moment. Our beauty-and-wellness reporter sniffs around Hollywood
Turn On the Red Light!
Clever marketing campaigns for L.E.D. and laser devices make all sorts of promises. But can these so-called skin saviors take the heat?
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Presents Perfect
Beauty-and-wellness gifts can be a minefield. Our advice: Leave the anti-aging creams and gut-soothing supplements for another day (or offer them to your evil stepmother!). We have happier suggestions that will leave the recipients glowing, smooth, and sweetly scented