What Lies Beneath
The peel-off mask is back, baby—but these enticing new formulations are more effective than ever
Pep Rally
They talk a good game, but can all those peptides in skin and hair products do more than swagger?
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
Out, Damned Spot!
When brown spots and melasma take up residence on your skin, is there any way to banish them?
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
Crème de la Crème
The finest vineyards in France are turning their grapes into skin-care powerhouses, with prices that might make you woozy
You Can’t Touch This
Sensitive skin is often worn like a badge of honor, but what does it actually mean?
Now That’s Juicy
One of the most powerful ingredients in skin care is also the least discussed
The Perfect Couple
Can a simplified skin-care routine do the work of an army of products? One beauty expert says “Yes!”
The Ten Commandments for Healthy Skin
Plus! The latest on a promising new vaccine for melanoma
Mix or Nix?
If active ingredients are really so powerful, what are the rules of combining them? Our cosmetic chemist explains
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
The Big Shrink
Is the era of overfilled hot-dog-bun lips reaching its peak? Stop your pouting!
