The Exquisite Torture of Pampering
Spending time in a salon is supposed to be a great indulgence. But for some, all those mirrors and all that attention can also be deeply unnerving
Face, Tuned
The secret to success with dating apps? Rethink the photos
Naked and Unafraid
Can a week in the buff inspire unconditional love of my body?
Tight Ends
The B.B.L.’s popularity grows by the minute—especially now that so many men are getting in on the action
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
A Lack of Support
Melons in the grocery store. Nipples before noon. When—and why—did young women stop wearing bras?
Getting into Bed with Sharon Stone
The actress, painter, and excellent chatter reveals her nighttime routine in exquisite detail
Quit Doing That!
Smoking cessation has never looked better, thanks to these new products and therapies
Smell It and Weep
Perfumes are booming, thanks in part to a new generation of passionate fans and their heartfelt reviews. Sob!
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
Mountain High
Getting poked, prodded, massaged, and wrapped—detoxing never felt so good. Susanne Kaufmann’s retreat in the Austrian Alps reimagines the spa
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
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
Meet Diet Barbie
“The Sorority Nutritionist” promises to make her clients hot, and she’s not afraid to say the words “lose weight”
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
The Getaway Scar
I never really believed in the transformative power of makeup—until my daughter proved me wrong
Getting into Bed with Noah Beck
The TikToker and Fashion Week regular shares his nighttime routine in exquisite detail
Lessons in Ecstasy
Could a personal trainer turned “orgasm coach” heal your bedroom woes? Fasten your seat belts!
A Replacement for Retinol?
Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about bakuchiol
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
Dairy, Free!
New research suggests that butter and cheese are not as demonic as we once thought
Disappearing Act
Despite all the talk of body positivity, the skinny aesthetic persists. Now, with Ozempic, it’s more insistent than ever
Kiss or Break Up
What do you do when the little annoyances of companionship become absolutely unbearable?
