Actives Investigation
“Essences” are claimed to have all sorts of powers, but do they really make a significant impact on the skin? Our cosmetic chemist weighs in
Mountain High
Getting poked, prodded, massaged, and wrapped—detoxing never felt so good. Susanne Kaufmann’s retreat in the Austrian Alps reimagines the spa
All in a Lather
The 1970s gave us Herbal Essences, Flex, and Lemon Up shampoo. But 50 years later, we can’t stop thinking about the one scented with musk and bubble gum
Smell It and Weep
Perfumes are booming, thanks in part to a new generation of passionate fans and their heartfelt reviews. Sob!
Quit Doing That!
Smoking cessation has never looked better, thanks to these new products and therapies
Kiss, Then Tell!
Liquid lipsticks can be too sticky, too matte, too drying, too moist, and too much like shrink-wrap. Ah, but there’s one that’s just right
Getting into Bed with Sharon Stone
The actress, painter, and excellent chatter reveals her nighttime routine in exquisite detail
A Lack of Support
Melons in the grocery store. Nipples before noon. When—and why—did young women stop wearing bras?
Meet Diet Barbie
“The Sorority Nutritionist” promises to make her clients hot, and she’s not afraid to say the words “lose weight”
Face, Tuned
The secret to success with dating apps? Rethink the photos
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
Get in the Water!
Taking a bath does so much more than clean your body—the health benefits could fill a deep tub
Don’t Shoot Me
The chipmunk cheeks, the bulbous chin, the lips that look ready to pop. When filler injections go too far, doctors say, they can be dissolved. Turns out, it’s a little more complicated
Kiss or Break Up
What do you do when the little annoyances of companionship become absolutely unbearable?
Dairy, Free!
New research suggests that butter and cheese are not as demonic as we once thought
A Replacement for Retinol?
Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about bakuchiol
The Getaway Scar
I never really believed in the transformative power of makeup—until my daughter proved me wrong
Adults Only
You can keep your baby bump, your breast pump, and your spit-up embroidered clothes. For some, the child-free life is filled with pleasure
Listen Up!
Hearing profoundly affects our happiness, memory, and social connections. It’s all too often ignored, but optimizing yours has never looked better
Touch and Glow
Is the humble safflower the next big miracle worker in skin care? We go to Japan with a hope and a prayer
Disappearing Act
Despite all the talk of body positivity, the skinny aesthetic persists. Now, with Ozempic, it’s more insistent than ever
Hollywood Ending
With drugs in the dressing room and paparazzi in the parking lot, Fred Segal–Ron Herman was the epicenter of California cool for decades. So who turned off the heat?
Getting into Bed with Noah Beck
The TikToker and Fashion Week regular shares his nighttime routine in exquisite detail
