Skin Scorecard
On many beauty websites, you’ll find dazzling statistics about the benefits of this serum or that cream. Can you trust the numbers? Our cosmetic chemist explains
Leather Bound
Tanning is back, and Gen Z is ignoring the risks, turning to sunbathing and tanning beds to soothe anxiety and feel in control
Plastic Surgery
Can an expensive new treatment really filter all the microplastics and other nasties out of your blood?
Marry Me
Coupling scientific rigor with natural ingredients may just be the recipe for a modern skin-care line
Pretty Slick
Petroleum-based skin-care products like Vaseline and Aquaphor have gotten a bad rap—but do they deserve it? Our cosmetic chemist sets the record straight
All Shiny and New
Can an at-home peel really beat your dermatologist’s formulations? One skeptical reporter tests a promising product
Sounds Fishy
Skin’s latest savior? Salmon sperm. Hold your nose, we’re going fishing
Bounce with Me
In the quest for dewy skin without an avalanche of product, one oil rises to the top
Pep Rally
They talk a good game, but can all those peptides in skin and hair products do more than swagger?
What Lies Beneath
The peel-off mask is back, baby—but these enticing new formulations are more effective than ever
Cold Comfort
Ice rollers claim to reduce puffiness and tighten pores, but do they actually work? Our cosmetic chemist explains
Don’t Dye on Me
It’s tempting to tint your own brows—but is it safe? Our cosmetic chemist sets us straight
Our Little Miracle
There’s no shortage of retinol products crowding the shelves, but one discerning skin-care obsessive finds a real gem
Knock It Off?
Dupes of best-selling beauty products are all over pharmacies (and social media). Do they work? Are they sketchy? Answers ahead!
Turning Back the Clock
Beef tallow, sunscreen conspiracies, raw milk—why are so many people embracing hype over science?
Solid Gold?
Bar soap has been heralded as the savior of sensitive skin—but does it deserve its reputation? Our cosmetic chemist explains
Stress Face
Forget about your heart on your sleeve—your emotions are already all over your skin. But these new products and therapies can help
Take to the Water!
The Blue Lagoon, a hotel and spa in Iceland, delivers peace, love, happiness—and better-looking skin
Crème de la Crème
The finest vineyards in France are turning their grapes into skin-care powerhouses, with prices that might make you woozy
Slow Pokes
Young adults who came of age in the social-media era are dabbling with filler and Botox—but in different, and often contradictory, ways
Out, Damned Spot!
When brown spots and melasma take up residence on your skin, is there any way to banish them?
You Can’t Touch This
Sensitive skin is often worn like a badge of honor, but what does it actually mean?
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
