Draw the Line
Aha! Is there really such a thing as the perfect eyeliner? A quest turns up a few real winners
Sex on the Beach
Seduction sells—but, for years, sunscreens didn’t get the message. Now they’re joining in on all the fun
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
Getting into Bed with Sharon Stone
The actress, painter, and excellent chatter reveals her nighttime routine in exquisite detail
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
Quit Doing That!
Smoking cessation has never looked better, thanks to these new products and therapies
Face, Tuned
The secret to success with dating apps? Rethink the photos
A Lack of Support
Melons in the grocery store. Nipples before noon. When—and why—did young women stop wearing bras?
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
Meet Diet Barbie
“The Sorority Nutritionist” promises to make her clients hot, and she’s not afraid to say the words “lose weight”
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
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!
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
Dairy, Free!
New research suggests that butter and cheese are not as demonic as we once thought
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
Kiss or Break Up
What do you do when the little annoyances of companionship become absolutely unbearable?
The Getaway Scar
I never really believed in the transformative power of makeup—until my daughter proved me wrong
Get in the Water!
Taking a bath does so much more than clean your body—the health benefits could fill a deep tub
