Mist Me!
Spray sunscreens get a bad rap, but are they really so awful? Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the controversy
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Defaced, Refaced
What happens when plastic-surgery procedures don’t go exactly as planned?
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
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
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
The Secret Lives of Tanorexics
One drop of rain and they’re off to the sun. What drives these bronze obsessives? And why won’t they ever learn?
Coming Clean
People told her she was dirty. After years of frustration, Scarlett Johansson tackled the problem head-on—and now watch her glow
Do You Believe in Miracles?
There’s a new skin-care technology in town, and it may change how we treat wounds, heart attacks, and even cancer
Sun Burned
Sex, drugs, and the light of day—there’s a new form of rebellion in town
That’s Rich
What would Succession’s billionaires stock in their bathrooms? We let our imagination run wild
The Filler of the Future
American women are flocking to Europe for a first stab at Profhilo, a new moisture-rich injectable that some believe may become as big as Botox
Naked Ambition
Barbara Sturm is the jet-setting name behind one of the biggest skin-care success stories in recent history. But the road to the top has not always been smooth
Just Glow with It
Only partly French and certainly not a sunscreen, Bain de Soleil nevertheless brought a whiff of St. Tropez to the masses