Innehållsförteckning för November 2019 från Cosmopolitan

START HERE You’re spending a lot of time with a new hot tie. What’s your next move? I not-so-subtly convince them to drop mad $$$ on a gift for me. Me? Dating? LOL. No. Define the relationship tragically early and push them away. You need a new jacket. What’s your first stop? The closest Nordstrom with my partner in crime. (Which is…my credit card.) Def going to DM this suuuper-cool vintage account I follow on IG. They’ll hook it up. That dusty thrift shop where everything smells like cats. Would you consider yourself a partier? Only if the conditions are literally ideal: perfect outfit, good weather, 100 percent phone battery. I mean, I enjoy a glass of wine sometimes. All the contacts in my phone are club promoters. Tonight, you’re…

It’s officially the most VSCO-friendly time of year and, girl, we see you in that giant sweater. Let’s put your pumpkin-spice-everything lifestyle to the test with your granny’s fave game (she’s onto something, okay?). Use a Sharpie to mark every sitch you’ve conquered this season. When you fill five spaces on a row, column, or diagonal, that’s bingo. @ us with that flannel content when you win. basic betch FALL Bingo…

Tossing off a convincing untruth is a skill. That’s not to say you should go full scammer on your life. But in case of emergency—like that Tinder date who said they love living at home—you can hack your body language to make that I-have-an-early-morning fib believable. Here, how your bod is betraying you and what to do next. EYES THE FAIL Some people think the key to lying is eye contact, so they end up doing it reeeally intensely—like, staring-contest level. Nope (also, creepy). YOUR FIX Where your eyes go doesn’t really matter. So feel free to look around the room as usual while you tell Jackie you thought those were community Doritos. OUR EXPERT Blanca Cobb, body-language guru and speaker MOUTH THE FAIL A finger on the lip or…

HACK YOUR SHOES A noticeably scuffed heel is le opposite of fancy. Take good care of your footwear by polishing leather, wearing commuter shoes, and not dumping them all on top of one another in your closet and they will take good care of you!…

is it just me, or are people now carrying around those navy Rent the Runway return bags like they’re actual accessories? And it’s not just RTR that’s everywhere. Fashion rental services are clogging up my feeds, offering free trials, discounts, and exclusive labels, and…let’s just say, sorting through them is a liiittle bit overwhelming. Like, some sites want you to create an account before you even browse the selection (no thank you?), while others offer only one brand (hard pass, it’s called variety, look it up). Still, since the general idea is clearly genius, I volunteered to go down an internet black hole and test-drive each one. Yeah, it’s hard work, but somebody’s gotta wear sequins on a Monday. BEST FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS Armarium WHAT IT COSTS: $150 to $700+…

Three months, hundreds of scents, and, like, a thousand sniff tests later, these 12 winners are what we’re now spraying on repeat. THE ONES YOU’LL WEAR ON A job interview Call me bougie, but there’s something ~powerful~ about spritzing on a $270 per fume. Like, it makes me feel rich (I’m not). The jasmine-and-lemon scent doesn’t hurt either.” LAUREN BALSAMO, senior beauty editor Acqua di Parma Camelia Eau de Parfum, $270 for 3.4 oz., sephora.com This is my secret weapon for feeling confident AF. It’s powdery, it’s floral, it’s spicy—hi, pink peppercorn—and now it’s my new signature boss-vibes scent.” RUBY BUDDEMEYER, beauty editor Tom Ford Métallique Eau de Parfum, $150 for 1.7 oz., sephora.com ’m typically not a floral person, but this lighter version of the OG scent converted me.…

1 Garnier: Skin Active $15 Water Rose 24H Moisture Gel Moisturizer 1 Kristin Ess $14 Dry Finish Working Texture Spray 1 Honest Beauty $15 Extreme Length Ma scar a and Lash Primer 1 Garnier: Skin Active $9 Water Rose Micellar Cleansing Water 1 Versed $10 Look Alive Hydrating Plumping Mask 1 Neosporin $8 Plus Pain Relief Ma xi mum Strength 1 Eco Tools $9 Full Powder Brush Total $80 10/15/19 @ 2:46 p.m. Customer: Shani Dar den TEXTURE SPRAY “I spritz this over hair to add soft texture and lots of volume.” FACE MASK “This is an amazing aloe-based hydrating mask. It always leaves skin feeling super smooth.” PIMPLE TREATMENT “Neosporin is one of the best spot treatments for a breakout. It reduces redness and swelling, speeds up healing, and…

the hot mess you see every time you randomly turn on cable news or, I don’t know, The View? Blame Saturn and Pluto. Specifically, their being really close together in the sky, aka a conjunction, which happens between the two planets every 32 to 38 years—and brings on a *lot* of political drama. (A couple of other times Saturn, ruler of governments, and Pluto, ruler of destruction and transformation, have collided: 1914, or right when World War I broke out, and 1947, the unofficial start of the Cold War. So, yeah.) Anyway, 2019 has been getting smashed by this conjunction, which came in like a literal wrecking ball. And it’s all been happening in Capricorn, the earth sign of money and capitalism. So now you know why it feels like…

i was high-key excited when I matched with Mike*. He looked just like Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid (hmm, I should probs discuss my attraction to animated characters with my therapist), and his location was only five miles away. Ofc I swiped right. But the second we sat down for our first date, I could tell that not even the two rosés I was about to order could elicit a spark (or even a “U up?” text) between us. So right after saying our goodbyes, I thumbed back into Bumble—and got a notification about a new feature: I could now video-chat with my matches. Weird, I thought. But also maybe kinda genius? I mean, it had just taken me an hour of getting ready to find out within 30…

A few months ago, I had a nightmare where I could only speak in Instagram captions. Like if I saw someone spill coffee, I screeched, “YOU HATE TO SEE IT!!!” Had social media ruined me? I wondered. Then a friend said the same thing happened to her. (Literally. Unbelievable but true.) And she found a cure: She deleted Instagram. It hadn’t been easy but she was happier and her mind felt clearer. I was jealous of her Kondo-esque elevated state of being, so I decided to try it too. First, parameters: I’d erase the app from June 1 to August 1—yes, peak Hot Girl Summer. I gave my password to a friend and told her to change it. I also set goals: purge my mind of meme-speak, break my scroll…

How fun is it when your manager starts speaking a different language full of corporate jargon and BS-sounding abbreviations? Sooo fun. Honestly, no one would ever *actually* use this lingo in normal conversation… yet it’s everywhere, used by bosses to make themselves seem important and impressive. Or, you know, to actually get work stuff done. Translations here!…

TOPICAL CREAMS Prescription antibiotic gels like clindamycin and anti-inflammatories like benzoyl peroxide and Aczone can calm red, inflamed pimples, while retinoids like Retin-A, Tazorac, and Differin promote skin-clearing cell turnover and help with scarring. Note tho: Depending on your insurance, these drugs could be cheap or kinda pricey. ORAL MEDS “Birth control pills regulate acne-causing hormones,” says Dr. Marchbein. They regulate estrogen and progesterone, halt ovulation (which can = zit fests), and calm testosterone (it can send oil glands into overdrive). Spironolactone is another drug derms swear by—it’s a high-blood-pressure pill that’s used off-label to keep hormones in check. “If a patient’s acne *still* hasn’t cleared, I suggest isotretinoin (formally Accutane)—an oral retinoid that’s very strong,” she adds. STEROID INJECTIONS Got cysts (aka deep, invisible pimples) or a giant red…

She bursts into Cosmo’s Brooklyn photo studio 45 minutes off schedule, offering a thousand apologies: “Being late is my least favorite thing on the planet. I hate being late more than I hate mismatched socks, which is saying a lot,” she says, while not-so-subtly clocking if everyone is, indeed, wearing matching socks (we are). To be fair, it wasn’t entirely her fault. Her driver for the day confused Vandervoort Avenue for Vanderbilt Avenue, and honestly, Saturday traffic is a bitch. You could almost mistake this version of Madelaine for the bombshell she plays on The CW’s Riverdale (season 4, more bizarre than ever, starts October 9)—except that Cheryl Blossom’s lateness would be completely intentional. That, and Madelaine isn’t wearing a hint of Cheryl’s signature red. She doesn’t even really like red,…

Whether your personal nightmare is travel, gluten, or simply interacting with more than two human beings at once, there’s something not-so-fun for everyone this holiday. The solution: locking yourself in a room with a book based on the terribly specific shitshow you’ll be dealing with. Feel free to download the audio version and pop in headphones if you’re stuck without a door to slam at your cousin’s house. THE SITCH Everyone wants to know if you’re “seeing someone special” You have literally never been more single, but your fam’s still nagging you about marriage and grandchildren. YOUR READ Love at First Like, by Hannah Orenstein A jewelry-store owner accidentally ‘grams a diamond ring on that finger. Obv, she then fakes an engagement. THE SITCH Uncle Marty keeps babbling about politics…

ALWAYS THE QUIET ONES “People who trust themselves are simpler, and I’m drawn to that…people who don’t try too hard or overdo things. There’s something really appealing to me in what’s clean, simple, and present.” DO YOU EVEN GO HERE? So, you’re appearing in Holidate. What’s your fave rom-com? “I’d say my favorite rom-com is Holidate!” Absolutely not. You can’t name your own movie. “One movie I dug was Late Night. I thought it was terrific.” Still not really a rom-com, but fine, we’ll let it slide. ROMANCE OVERLOAD “My wife is a lover of Bollywood. I reenacted a scene from her favorite movie of all time, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and that’s how I proposed. In the scene, there’s this gazebo and it’s raining. I had my cousin hiding…

it happened on a Thursday night. I was lying in bed watching my 12th consecutive episode of Schit t’s Creek when I felt a hand, a familiar hand, cupping my left boob. ’Twas my own hand. Ah yes, ye olde self-breast cuddle. I mentioned it on my Insta Stories (I am but a humble servant to shameless TMI), and the internet basically said, “Same.” One person wrote that the hand-to-boob position made her feel as cozy as a squirrel with its paws on its chest. Aw. Another told me she holds hers because “they’re warm and squishy and nice.” A majority of the Cosmo Twitter followers I then decided to survey, because clearly I was onto something, agreed that they, too, have found themselves randomly feeling themselves up. Yes to…

OH, YOU FANCY What trench has no armholes and won’t fuss with your festive finery? This guy. On ESTHER FACIANE, visuals editor, @FinessaBuxtable OPEN FOR BUSINESS Feel that? It’s the eyeballs of your jealous coworkers wishing they could cop your ’fit. IN THE WILD Pulling a high-key dramatic move on a date is so necessary. Swipe left on anyone who disagrees. On Sarah: Nicole Miller cape, $495, nicolemiller.com. Pinko top, $485, pinko.com. Redemption boots, redemption.com. Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz earrings, $395, ben-amun.com. Furla bag, $448, furla.com. On Esther: The North Face cape, $299, thenorthface.com. Patagonia pullover, $119, patagonia.com. Athleta leggings, $89, athleta.gap.com. Adidas Originals sneakers, $100, adidas.com. Esther’s own earrings and rings. On Mia: Pologeorgis cape, intermixonline.com. ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo top, $165, atmcollection.com. OneTeaspoon jeans, $150, oneteaspoon.com. Brother Vellies…

The holidays are all about shared moments with family and friends. As the host, it's your moment, too-a chance to show off your beautiful home, unique style and perfectly polished entertaining skills. Try these tips for a celebration everyone will love and the sweet satisfaction that you made it all happen. 1 / PREPARE IT Focus your chef skills on one main dish. For the rest, opt for starters and sides that can be prepared in advance and served at room temperature. 2 / ARRANGE IT Move sofas and chairs to create one big conversation area where every guest will feel included. 3 / BEAUTIFY IT Add gentle beauty and protection to most hard surfaces with Pledge® Lemon Enhancing Polish. It removes dust and fingerprints, leaving a beautiful shine and…

1 ADD - ONS Trying to stave off frizz? Roots need extra volume? That’s NBD if your dryer has a concentrator nozzle, a diffuser, or both. They help focus air on specific areas to smooth ends, define curls, and get it all done faster. 2 MULTIPLE SETTINGS To avoid, say, frying your hair (it happens), a dryer should have at least three heat options (cool, warm, hot) and two speeds (low and high). 3 A COOL - SHOT BUTTON Never underestimate its power. Quick blasts of cold air set your style in place, sealing cuticles (hair shafts’ outermost layer) so your hard work doesn’t go to waste the second you step outside. 4 LESS THAN TWO POUNDS Your dryer should be light enough that your blowout isn’t a full-on workout.…

I’M SKEPTICAL I so want to believe that a cute little stone is the key to perfect skin. If it were, I’d buy stock in jade and sleep in a tomb of it every night. But from a scientific standpoint, this is a…rock. A pretty, shiny, roll-y rock. I mean, I get that the history is super legit—“jade rollers have been used in China for centuries to massage the skin,” says Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD, founder of Entière Dermatology. And thanks to our general wellness obsession, they’re now seen as magic wands for getting rid of dark circles, smoothing wrinkles, making skin-care products work better, and turning you into Zendaya (dreams). But for me? They just leave my face looking kinda flushed for a few minutes, like I went a…

AQUARIUS As the most humanitarian sign and intellectual to boot, they were basically born to rule. (See: Abe Lincoln and FDR.) SCORPIO Weird, right? But Scorps possess the sort of magnetism that draws people right in. Teddy Roosevelt + his ’stache = Big Scorpio Energy. LEO Duh. The attention seeking, born-leader fire sign will take your votes. We see you, Barack Obama. CANCER Also surprising, but also not really: Cancer is the most nurturing sign, which is one of the most important qualities in a president. CAPRICORN Hard workers who like flashy rewards, Caps have what it takes to keep their eyes on the prize for literally ever, even if it means running multiple times. LIBRA Libras are sooo likable, if only because they can flip-flop on their opinions like…

ARIES Avoid raging when they even slightly mention bae’s ex. TAURUS Stop stealing leftovers. Or at least don’t get caught. GEMINI Embrace awk silence for a change. (If it’s an emergency, talk to the family dog.) CANCER Show off your cooking chops, but do not upstage Dad’s turkey. LEO Give ’em time to catch up before telling that story “everyone loves.” VIRGO Don’t whisper-shade the kitschy doll-themed living-room decor. LIBRA Stop pandering during political arguments. Everyone can tell. SCORPIO Save the PDA for later (in boo’s childhood bedroom—kinky!). SAGITTARIUS No going off on your own—participate! Set the damn table. CAPRICORN Stop. Checking. Your. Work. Emails. (This is good for you too.) AQUARIUS Be more like Libra and a lil less intense about your opinions. Related: Stop yelling! PISCES Just don’t…

THE INSURANCE STORE Jk this is not a real thing is it weird that I need people with law and medical degrees to explain a thing I’m supposed to choose and pay for all by myself? Yes. It’s effing weird! And it’s stupid! And it makes me *feel* stupid. I’m not alone in this trash fire that is being a grown-up with no idea how to deductible or why a UTI costs more than a boozy brunch. A whole 73 percent of Cosmo readers say health care is their biggest issue ahead of the 2020 election—because (as anyone with a bank account and a human body knows and as we have already said but will say again) insurance and medical bills are confusing and expensive. So welcome, friends, to the…

Shape 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough into a large round or oval on a greased baking sheet. Spread 2 T. Dijon mustard as the base, then top with 1½ c. shredded turkey, ½ c. mashed potatoes (added in dollops), and ¾ c. brussels sprouts. Cover with 1½ c. grated cheddar cheese. Bake at 475°F until crust is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Finish with ¼ c. cranberry sauce, doled out in spoonfuls. If you’re feeling super fancy, sprinkle with a handful of chopped parsley.…

I was recently in Jalisco, Mexico, the tequila capital of the world, and I picked up an amazing secret that makes a shot go down literally like water: Hold the tequila in your mouth and take a deep breath in through your nose, then swallow while you exhale through your mouth. Random, yes, but it’s some weird science about nerve endings and just trust me it works!…

GO NATIONAL If a friend is suffering, contact the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) or the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741), suggests Alison Malmon of Active Minds. VOLUNTEER FOR A COUNSELING PROGRAM An anonymous peer-to-peer chat line called Lighthouse was founded by a student committee at Georgetown University in 2016. At the University of Michigan, meanwhile, the Wolverine Support Network hosts student-led support groups and stress-busting events. Check to see if similar groups are popping up on your and your friends’ campuses. FIGHT TO CHANGE POLICIES Go to ActiveMinds.org and check out the handy Transform Your Campus guide. It has tips on lobbying your school for more mental health resources and for policies like better leaves of absence for students struggling with mental health issues.…

“Instead of using wipes, which can spread bacteria to other areas of your face, I use a gentle cleansing oil to dissolve my makeup.”—Ruby Buddemeyer, beauty editor “As soon as I see a pimple coming, I run to the freezer and stick an ice cube on it. The cold instantly takes down redness and swelling.”—Chloe Metzger, senior beauty editor “At the first sign of a cystic zit, I use topical cortisone—the ultimate nondrying spot treatment—to kill inflammation before seeing my derm.”– Chole Metzger, senior brauty editor “I never touch my pimples. Seriously. Because (1) squeezing doesn’t erase cysts anyway and (2) popping them leaves scars!”—Ama Kwarteng, beauty assistant “I bought a bunch of silk pillowcases on Amazon and change them every third night to keep from sleeping on a dirty…

You’d think, in 2019, that the workplace would be a deeply unsexy place to date. After #MeToo, companies unleashed stricter policies targeting office romances—they canceled holiday parties to discourage anyone from getting a little too close, brought in ant if lirting coaches, and required already coupled coworkers to sign “love contracts” so it was clear (and on paper) that those relationships were consensual. (Talk about an awkward threesome: you, your partner, and…HR.) Maybe that’s why people assumed women were thinking twice—or never—about hooking up with a colleague. Except, we still are. Maybe more so now than ever before. The proof: Cosmo asked more than 800 women between the ages of 18 and 35 how they view love on the job. Eighty-four percent were totally down to date someone at their…

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ELIMINATED NIGHT ONE (OUCH) Adrianne “Jane” Averbukh (5,065 followers*) Season: The Bachelor season 23 (Colton Underwood), Bachelor in Paradise season 6 What happened after: Basically nothing. “I’m the only girl from my season who’s not recognized.” What’s happening now: Still a social worker—the same job she had before playing the fame game. Real talk: “I think even Reality Steve mentioned me, like, ‘I can’t find the last girl; I can’t find her on Instagram,’ and he was, like, pissed.” Alex Dillon (8,135 followers) Season: The Bachelor season 23 What happened after: 15 minutes of fame. Almost literally. What’s happening now: Back to her 9-to-5 IT job! Real talk: “I wouldn’t even entertain any people who were looking to date me for superficial reasons or for anything that would enhance them or their…

START Just checking: Is this follow-stential crisis related to maintaining a favorable following/followers ratio? Yeet. Un-yeet, I just want to cleanse. You know them personally? Yar. Nar. Are they fam? Yep. Nope. But, like, literally fam? Yeep. Neep. Did you only follow them back because you think they’d shade you if you didn’t? Sigh, yes. I don’t do that. Would it be awkward if they realized you were no longer mutuals? Confirmed. I don’t care. Do you DM their pics to your friends to talk shit? Yikes. Do you think they know? They’re not even that interesting. Are they a Like you can count on when you post something? Is water wet? Do people keep track of this? Are they private or the kind of person who might *go* private…

PART ONE The thing most people notice when they first meet you: MY SMILE = “I may look harmless, MY DESIGNER BAG = “They say money doesn’t grow on trees, MY LAUGH = “It’s all fun and games, MY DOG = “Some say dogs are a man’s best friend, MY FLEX = “Yeah, I’m hard to keep up with, MY CRACKED PHONE SCREEN = “I may be a hot mess, Bravoholics, if you know, then you know. If you don’t: The Real Housewives are a bunch of moms with Birkins and questionable life choices. They also have rando, borderline-cliché catchphrases that make almost no sense…but I want one. Don’t you? To build your own rich-AF tagline, follow the prompts in the columns below and Frankenstein your answers from part one…

THE TRICK Don’t want to look like you own a wagon? Stick with modern accessories like sneaks and a top-handle bag.…

In the ’90s and ’00s, we were all salamanders. By which I mean we had little arms and legs but were mostly just torsos. The more torso, the better. You know what they said: The longer the torso, the closer to God. (They did not say this, but they might as well have.) Now that hip-huggers are an It Girl staple again, let’s review what life is like as a fashion amphibian, shall we? Butt cracks. Everywhere. A plate of delicious pasta sits in front of you at a fancy restaurant. You twirl your fork, loading up on those sweet carbs. Just as you’re about to take a bite, you look up, absorbing the general ambience. That’s when you notice ’em all around, pressed between the seatback bars. You put…

At least once a week, someone asks if I’m okay. “You look tired. Is everything… all right?” Yes, person I barely know, I’m fine. And no, I’m not sleep-deprived, despite what the impervious-to-concealer dark semicircles under my eyes might imply. These puppies have been here for as long as I can remember (pls see every photo of me ever). My bathroom cabinet is like a graveyard of pricey eye creams and makeup I’ve bought hoping *this one* would do the trick. Eventually, the Cosmo beauty team got tired of hearing me gripe (I’m an editor here) and sent me off to have dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD, deal with me instead. She took one look at my face and confirmed what I’d always suspected: that while some people’s dark under-eye circles…

ARIES (03.21–04.19) Bad news: The moodiness of Scorpio season sucks for you. Good news: Sag season kicks off November 22nd and it’s the start of your best month of the fall. Just a heads-up for now tho (and this is a big one): Pay. Your. Bills. CANCER (06.21–07.22) Breathe. Everyone’s been stressing you out lately, making you recede into your shell. But once Mercury Retrograde ends and Venus enters Capricorn on the 25th, you’ll finally feel like reemerging…maybe. LIBRA (09.23–10.22) Eep! Mercury Retrograde has you feeling pretty GD broke. It’s tearing up your chart’s zone of finances, so save, save, save any extra cash you can. (Close outta that food-delivery app. You have pasta you literally just bought.) CAPRICORN (12.22–01.19) Uh, there’s a lot going down in your 12th house…

JULY 7, 2018 It’s of fish: They’re engaged Justin was born for this: His Moon is in relationship-obsessed Libra. And his Sun (which rules his personality) and Venus (the planet of lurve) both land in Pisces, which is known for making people overly romanticize everything. Meanwhile, Hailey’s working with a *lot* of impulsive Sagittarius energy. See how this sudden engagement makes perfect sense? THE FUTURE Happily ever after? It all comes down to Saturn, which is responsible for binding long-term partnerships. Justin’s Saturn forms two squares with Hailey’s Sun and Pluto. Both of these aspects aren’t exactly great for nurturing a stable, long-lasting life together. But! The full effects of Saturn aren’t really activated until someone hits their Saturn Return. For Justin, that’ll be 2023, when he’s 29—and their relationship…

Okay, not really the end, because even in the era of constantly googling every possible “can coffee kill you?”–type query that crosses the mind (it can!), guys are still out here believing and hawking the “blue ball” myth, i.e., the school of thought that when a man gets aroused but for whatever reason (ahem, you not being interested in going that far perhaps?) is prevented from ejaculating, he’s in physical pain until he does. A level of pain that means he needs relief—fast. And which men have been using since the dawn of time as a way to convince women that we have to “follow through.” Let’s put an end to this, mmmkay? 74 percent of Cosmo readers have been with a guy who’s claimed the “blue balls” affliction. SOURCE:…

Is it okay that I don’t want sex all the time? Absolutely! Everyone has varying set points libido-wise, so “all the time” differs per person. That said, if you’ve never experienced a drop in desire like this before, talk it through with your doctor to find out what’s going on. I think I can feel my girlfriend’s IUD with my penis. Possible? Yes, you could be feeling the string—particularly if it’s a hormonal IUD, which has a firmer string than the copper one. If it was cut too short, you might feel some light poking. But if you’re jabbing into hard plastic, it might mean the tip of the actual IUD has shifted out of place. Not only is this very painful for you, but it also makes the IUD…

Deductible How much you have to spend on health services each year before your insurance kicks in to cover most or all the rest. Open enrollment The one time annually when you can sign up for health insurance (unless you get married or run into another significant life event). Premium How much you pay each month just to be insured. If you have insurance through work, this comes out of your paycheck. Co-pay (co-payment) A fixed price you pay for certain health services, like an urgent-care visit (it may be listed on your insurance card). HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan) An insurance plan with a deductible of $1,300 or more. The trade-off is that premiums usually cost less per month than other plans. HSA (Health Savings Account) Having one lets you…

Hi, I work in beauty, I have for years, and I don’t have clear skin. This, despite having access to the country’s best derms and the most cutting-edge treatments. And the fact that I’m no longer 16. Like, I’m a grown-up, an adulting-for-real grown-up… with pimples. Which goes to show that acne is like that one frenemy who just keeps popping back into your life: You hate her but can’t seem to lose her, so you have to keep finding new ways to deal. Because here’s the (hard, sorry!) truth: Acne is almost always chronic, and it’s getting worse for adults—it’s not something you cure but something you control. So buckle up, because I (and, okay, some people with actual pimple-fighting medical degrees) am going to show you how. First,…

A.M. USE A GENT LE CLEANSER Avène Clean-Ac Soothing Cleansing Cream, $21, won’t dry out your skin. ADD VITAMIN C OleHenriksen Truth Serum, $49, contains pollution-fighting antioxidants. AND A PHYSICAL SUNSCREEN EltaMD UV Facial Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+, $26.50, protects but won’t pill under makeup. P.M. USE A GENTLE CLEANSER The same one you use in the morning. TRY A RETINOID Rub in a pea-size amount every other night. I like OTC Differin Gel, $11. SWIPE WITH GLYCOLIC PADS On nights you don’t use a retinoid. Glycolix Elite Treatment Pads 20%, $37, promote cell turnover. APPLY A GOOD MOISTURIZER Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, $18, locks in moisture without feeling greasy.…

COVER Monse, shop.nordstrom.com. Mi Manera, mimanerajewelry.com. Giles & Brother, gilesandbrother.com. Calvin Klein, calvinklein.com. L’Oréal Paris, drugstores. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 6: Miu Miu, miumiu.com. Nicholas Kirkwood, matchesfashion.com Alighieri, alighieri.com. ZOEY’S HERE TO MELT YOUR ICE-COLD HEART PAGES 106 TO 107: The Marc Jacobs, marcjacobs.com. Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com. Area, area.nyc. PAGE 109: Monse, shop.nordstrom.com. Nicholas Kirkwood, matchesfashion.com. Mi Manera, mimanerajewelry.com. Giles & Brother, gilesandbrother.com. Calvin Klein, calvinklein.com. PAGE 110: Blumarine, blumarine.com. Brother Vel lies, brothervellies.com. Rebecca de Ravenel, rebeccaderavenel.com. PAGE 111: Versace, versace.com. Giuseppe Zanotti, giuseppezanotti.com Oscar de la Renta, personalshopper@odlr.com. PAGE 112: Hellessy, shopbop.com. Nicholas Kirkwood, matchesfashion.com. Oscar de la Renta, Oscar de la Renta Bout iques. Peet Dullaert, shop.peetdullaert.com PAGE 113: Miu Miu, miumiu.com. Nicholas Kirkwood, matchesfashion.com Alighieri, alighieri.com. WHY WEAR NORMAL CLOTHES WHEN YOU CAN WEAR WITCHY CLOTHES? PAGE 125: Alexander Wang,…

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