Mix or Nix?
If active ingredients are really so powerful, what are the rules of combining them? Our cosmetic chemist explains
The Ten Commandments for Healthy Skin
Plus! The latest on a promising new vaccine for melanoma
The Perfect Couple
Can a simplified skin-care routine do the work of an army of products? One beauty expert says “Yes!”
Now That’s Juicy
One of the most powerful ingredients in skin care is also the least discussed
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
Save the Date!
What do expiration dates on beauty products really mean? Our cosmetic chemist consults his calendar
Thirst Trap
Can collagen-infused drinks make skin appear more youthful? Our cosmetic chemist investigates
Mist Me!
Spray sunscreens get a bad rap, but are they really so awful? Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the controversy
The Big Skin Detox
Can lotions and creams really remove pollutants from the skin? Our no-nonsense cosmetic chemist explains what is—and is not—possible
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 Big Shrink
Is the era of overfilled hot-dog-bun lips reaching its peak? Stop your pouting!
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
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
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
A Replacement for Retinol?
Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about bakuchiol
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
Slathering on the Midnight Oil
Our science guy weighs in on whether face oils really live up to their hydrating hype
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?
Baby Face
Pricey serums and high-end night creams aren’t just for grown women anymore—meet the new consumers who are raiding the skin-care aisles
Defaced, Refaced
What happens when plastic-surgery procedures don’t go exactly as planned?
Champagne Wishes and Caviar Creams
The ingredients are mysterious. The benefits can be elusive. But the newest skin-care products are determined to prove their worth
Coming Clean
People told her she was dirty. After years of frustration, Scarlett Johansson tackled the problem head-on—and now watch her glow
Forever Young
Face-lift maestro Dr. Gerald Imber has been preaching the gospel of early intervention for decades. Now, thanks to TikTok, twentysomethings are actually listening
