Cringe and Bear It
Why are first dates usually so awful? One brave soul calls in the experts—and tests out their advice in the field
Better Off Med
Why do the freewheeling women of Italy, France, and Spain manage to do summer so much better than the rest of us? We sent a reporter to steal their secrets
Back to Black Honey
Clinique’s angsty blackberry balm was the seminal shade of the 90s. Why did it ever go away?
Investigating “Oatzempic”
This controversial new diet drink is the talk of TikTok, but does it actually work?
Rise and Shine!
Give your color-damaged hair a glossy new sheen
Save the Date!
What do expiration dates on beauty products really mean? Our cosmetic chemist consults his calendar
Wishful Thinking
If age is nothing but a number, why are so many of us subtracting?
Getting into Bed with Elle Macpherson
The original Australian supermodel and WelleCo creator shares her nighttime routine
Speak Easy
Do you know your Sweetgreen girlies from your skibidi toilets? Our extremely insider translations of the latest slang
Going Deutsch?
Dr. Barbara Sturm and Augustinus Bader are only part of the story—now Germany is home to a boom in rising stars of skin care
We’ll Always Have Paris
She’s been making news, and earning millions, for the past 20 years. But the private Paris Hilton was still a mystery—at least until we stormed her home spa, in Beverly Hills
Getting into Bed with Nikki Glaser
Hot off Tom Brady’s roast, the stand-up comedian shares her one-of-a-kind nighttime routine
You Need to Calm Down
Magnesium can help regulate mood, improve sleep, and aid digestion. So why are so many of us running low?
My Mounjaro, My Choice
For some of us, it’s a miracle drug. So why is it so hard to celebrate?
Golden Girl
The spray tan has shed its streaky reputation, and now everyone from Ryan Gosling to Jennifer Lawrence is going under the gun
Heads Up!
Matt Rez paints the strands of the hottest women in Hollywood. Why have we never heard of him?
Italians Do It Better
Is la dolce vita anything but a fantasy? Our American pilgrim immerses himself in pleasure, determined to find out—or die trying
Lost in Temptation
Rich, heady, and complex, Lolita Lempicka’s powerful scent thrust the teenagers of the 90s into adulthood
Show Me the Money
After Sofia Richie Grainge fashioned herself as the dewy duchess of quiet luxury, brands leapt to partner with her. Has the influencer game reached its peak?
Thirst Trap
Can collagen-infused drinks make skin appear more youthful? Our cosmetic chemist investigates
Be My Guest!
The secret to a perfect party? Leaving out the plus-ones
The Naked Eye
The latest fashion trend? Not wearing much of anything at all
Turning Tricks
Why are the rich so reliant on party games? It might have something to do with social anxiety
