Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2020 i Cosmopolitan

Fire up your speakers 1 Greatest Love of All BY WHITNEY HOUSTON 2 (Something Inside) So Strong BY LABI SIFFRE 3 Purple Rain BY PRINCE 4 Look Up Child BY LAUREN DAIGLE 5 Worship BY LIZZO 6 Bloodstream BY ED SHEERAN 7 Blessing BY JESSICA MAUBOY 8 Malamente BY ROSAL ÍA 9 Never Enough BY LOREN ALLRED 10 React BY THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS HEY, IT ME! 1. “I loved singing this song so much as a kid that my family arranged for me to record a version of it when we went to Dollywood on vacation.” 2. ”This is all about coming together and overcoming adversity. An empowering listen.” 3. ”I’m blessed to have called Prince one of my best friends, and I love singing this in his honor.” 4.…

HI, YOU—YES, YOU, READER OF COSMO: You may not know this, but we spend pretty much all our time thinking about you. The yous on the front lines in hospitals and at checkout counters. The yous who’ve gotten sick. The yous who’ve lost loved ones or jobs or graduations. The yous stuck in unsafe homes, or with roommates you can barely stand, or isolated alone. The yous who can’t wait to never look at another puzzle or sourdough starter ever again. We just wanted to take this moment to say: We’re with you. And if you, like us, are stressed tf out and could use someone to talk to, you can… • message “home” to 741741 to text with a crisis counselor for free• join an online peer support group…

Brief Summary Paragard ('par-uh-gahrd) (intrauterine copper contraceptive) Paragard T380A intrauterine copper contraceptive is used to prevent pregnancy. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This information is not comprehensive. Please see the full prescribing information at paragard.com for additional information. Read this Patient Information carefully before you decide if Paragard is right for you. This information does not take the place of talking with your gynecologist or other healthcare provider who specializes in women’s health. If you have any questions about Paragard, ask your healthcare provider. You should also learn about other birth control methods to choose the one that is best for you. What is Paragard? • Paragard is a copper-releasing system that is placed in your uterus by your healthcare provider…

A$AP Rocky’s box braids This guy without his braids would be like a Virgo without a plan… literally unimaginable. Apparently, A$AP keeps this hair from getting thirsty by working cream through each braid between studio sessions. And he has a *lot* of studio sessions. DEFINITELY PROBABLY USES: Pantene Gold Series Triple Care Braid Cream, $8, drugstores Harry Styles’ soft waves Bae’s entire brand is “effortless controlled chaos”—except for the part where he spends two hours in front of the mirror with a round brush blowing out his hair. (And by “he,” we mean his five grooming artists.) DEFINITELY PROBABLY USES: Harry Josh Pro Tools Round Brush 2.25 Inch, $55, dermstore.com Timothée Chalamet’s crown of curls Timmy massages a styling cream through his wet locks (yeah, we said “locks,” bc look…

1. “Tomato sauce as soup.” —ASHLEY OERMAN, deputy lifestyle director 2. “Cinnamon graham crackers dunked in tea.” —SHANNON BARBOUR, news writer 3. “Cereal after it’s been sitting in milk in the fridge so it’s mushy.” —JEN ORTIZ, deputy editor 4. “Burnt broccoli with popcorn.” —MADELEINE FRANK REEVES, deputy articles director 5. “An omelet with fried rice in the middle.” —MIA LARDIERE, Snapchat editor 6. “Ketchup sandwiches.” —RACHEL TORGERSON, senior fashion editor 7. “Canned beans with tomato sauce and a lot of cheese.” —JESSICA GOODMAN, op-ed editor 8. “Grapes and Goldfish crackers together.” —ALEXANDRA WHITTAKER, senior news editor 9. “A warm tortilla with butter and cinnamon sugar.” —ABBEY ADKISON, super vising producer 10. “A pickle and cream cheese sandwich.” —SARAH WELDON, associate Snapchat editor…

“Pulling out $1K now could mean you miss doubling or tripling it when things get better.” Okay, so it’s true that the economy is in a weird place atm. And sometimes “weird place” seems more like “totally fucked.” But you can safely take your face out of the paper bag: “The market has crashed before, and it has rebounded before,” explains Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial Takes on Investing. If you’re young, you have lots of time for the money in your retirement or investment accounts to grow, adds certified financial planner and Tally spokesperson Bobbi Rebell. You’ll just need some patience—and these answers to all the not-dumb financial questions living in your brain. Should I just pull all my investments out of the market RTFN? “This is proven…

general excellence We drank 90 bottles of wine to find the best wines of all the wines and it was so, so hard. 1. BEST girls’-night-size situation “It’s got cute packaging and a handle for dragging it to my BFF’s on Bachelor Mondays, and my judgy aunt loves the rich taste.”—SAM FEHER, editorial assistant House Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, $22 2. BEST how-is-this-not-champagne? prosecco “Down a glass of this appley goodness and you’re dripping in diamonds you borrowed from RiRi. At least I was.”—ROSA HEYMAN, deputy editor Nobilissima Prosecco DOC, $15 3. MOST chuggable “It smells like a really clean gray rock spritzed with pear juice and tastes like a splash of effervescent spa water to the face.”—MIA LARDIERE, Snapchat editor Txomin Etxaniz Txakoli, $22 4. BEST natural wine “This sparkling…

IF YOU LOST YOUR JOB… It typically takes at least a few weeks to land an interview. Here’s exactly how to make sure you get the call. DAY 1: Start your job hunt by locating the ancient Word doc that is your résumé and doing this critical hack from career coach Ashley Stahl: Make sure that the first bullet under every job entry is your best bullet, since the average recruiter only spends about seven seconds reading. Also, use key words common to your career so it’s easier for employers to find you online. DAY 2: Your new favorite phrase: I’m unemployed. Put it out there on social media, email every contact you have to let them know you’re looking for work (when they suggest coffee, say, “Yes, when?” so…

MY OVER ALL NIGHT STAND VIBE Random. Only I can navigate it. WHAT’S ON TOP EVERYTHING! Water, beauty product samples, a teeth-whitening light, a silk Coach shirt, fan mail, incense, candles. (No books though. Books go on the windowsill.) WHAT’S IN THERE AT ALL TIMES A phone charger AND MAY BE SOME THING I WOULDN’T WANT MOM TO FIND… YUP. That’s all you gon’ get. MY SNACK SITUATION Sour candy PRIZED POSSESSION My essential-oil diffuser HOW I WAKE UP Two alarms. Definitely two. Hey! Text “subscribe” to 77177 to get this mag every month. MESSAGE AND DATA RATES MAY APPLY.…

1. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Three words: hot football players. Two more words: Coach Taylor. 2. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER If you can’t laugh your way through a late-’90s show about teenagers and demons, What Is The Point? 3. THE O.C. The Euphoria kids have nothing on the misbehaving high schoolers of Orange County circa 2003. 4. DAWSON’S CREEK These guys. And Katie Holmes, pre-cashmere-bra icon status. So basically Gossip Girl with less couture and more denim. 5. THE SOPRANOS Nothing screams escapism like a mob show (just me?) with a whopping 86 episodes. 6. THE WIRE It’s got a young Michael B. Jordan, which is reason enough. But also: lots of timeless topics like problematic politicians and law enforcement. 7. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Let these totally bonkers ladies fill the gossip…

1. What’s the first thing your eyes zap to on a dating profile? a The bio. Can I talk to this person for the rest of my life? Do I want to?b I only look at people who have already swiped right on me. I love a guarantee!c LOL I don’t have the emotional bandwidth to be on dating apps rn.d Red flags, baby. Anything that indicates they’re gonna cheat. 2. Your worst group chat behavior is: a Having the hot take on a thing everyone else agrees on.b Being all “…” for 10 minutes before being like, “ ”c Spewing unsolicited advice and/or typing, “If I were you….”d Canceling plans (even virtual ones). 3. Your friends never set you up with people because they’re like: a “You’re too picky.”b…

CLOTHES WHO? Lauren Adhav ASSOCIATE FASHION EDITOR Personally, I can’t be bothered with “real” clothes anymore. ~Enticing~ visual for ya: bright-green socks with black sweats and an extremely large hoodie. That’s what I’ve worn for five days straight, and I’ve gotta tell you, I’ve never felt more like… Elizabeth Holmes (but, like, an honest Elizabeth Holmes). Or, fine, Steve Jobs. My point is, these ppl were on to something. It’s frankly amazing how much brainpower I’ve saved by adopting a comfy daily uniform. I know we’ve all read this before, but actually trying it—and seeing just how time-consuming my pre-pandemic style was—is kind of mind-blowing. Critics, I hear you: Yes, I’m a fashion editor, and yes, I have nothing but time rn. But I’d just so much rather spend the…

1. Pick stores with v chill return policies (Ulta’s and Sephora’s are solid). 2. Add to cart, wait 24 hours, come back, and make sure you know how/when you wanna wear it. 3. Google Image search the product name + “swatches” to see real results on different kinds of skin. 4. Get good at ~translations~. “Illuminating,” “plumping,” and “brightening” are all code for “shine.” (Oilier skin types: You want “matte,” “long-wear,” or “water-resistant.”) “Mica” means “shimmery as shit.” 5. Retail-site reviews aren’t always legit—do a YouTube search too. 6. Go for neutral to yellowish foundation shades (the majority of people don’t have pink undertones). 7. Download an app like Honey that automatically applies discount codes to your order. Lol, yup, you’re a couponer now.…

So I was mindlessly scrolling Instagram (the way all good stories start now) when I saw about 15 different influencers posting things like: “Letting my skin chill until further notice.” “At least my makeup-free face will be able to detox during quarantine!” “The upside to isolation: not wearing makeup and giving my skin a break.” I love the idea—but I’m not actually convinced it’s right. Listen, I know this is a pretty insignificant thing to think about in the midst of a pandemic. But here we are, and TBH, a lot of us are spending more time with our reflections than usual, stress is making us break out, and endless spare time is putting us into mask-applying overdrive. So it’s normal to wonder how our skin will change as a…

1 avocado1 lil bunch of cilantro1 garlic clove2 T lime juice½ c. mayo2 T Tabasco green jalapeño sauce Salt 1 lemon, juiced1 T apple cider vinegar2 T honey2 T Dijon mustard½ t. garlic, minced¼ c. olive oilSalt and pepper 2 big bunches of basil½ c. raw nuts½ c. Parm1 garlic clove½ cup olive oil½ t. salt 1 c. raw cashews (soaked in boiling water for 30 mins)¼ c. hot sauce⅓ c. water1 t. garlic, minced½ t. chili powder Your blender wants you to know she’s capable of more.…

1 A watermelon wedge with the middle cut out. May I please have your attention and introduce you to the most delicious food hack you’ll ever feast your sorry lil taste buds on? You may be asking: “What’s wrong with digging straight out of the pint? Why do I need to be this extra?” The answer, my sweet, is because you *can*. 2 I know, right, a cinnamon bun. But yes. Yes indeed. 3 @ Oreos: Here’s a new kind of Double Stuf. 4 Scrape the ganache out of your macaron. (Eat separately.) 5 Warm Eggos = a glorious race to beat total Meltmageddon. 6 Meet the bagel sandwich’s unhinged cousin Doughnut Sandwich—she’s so fun!…

First, there’s something you should know: Most of this takes place in the right-before. Just three days before the city of Austin canceled the South by Southwest festival and, with it, the premiere of Issa’s film The Lovebirds. Just a week before Coachella was postponed until the fall. Just 11 days before Disneyland shut its gates. Just 12 days before Los Angeles closed down restaurants, bars, and gyms to protect people from the spread of you-know-what. Basically, just nanoseconds before we were all indefinitely confined to our homes, regularly spiraling through the five stages of isolation—anxiety, loneliness, grief, guilt, Instagram-baking—between Zoom calls that assured friends, coworkers, and parents that we were “doing okay, I guess?” Before all that, it was just…a sunny Tuesday afternoon in L.A. The scene of Issa’s…

DO I NEED THERAPY THE RAPY? Anyone can benefit from talking to a professional, but if you’re feeling really low, it might be time to prioritize it. Jennifer Mann, a psychotherapist in New York City, created a quiz to help you gauge where you’re at: 1. Have you had difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep in the past few weeks? YES NO 2. Do you catch yourself obsessing over getting sick? YES NO 3. Are you constantly worried about worst-case scenarios? YES NO 4. Have you been feeling hopeless lately, to the point where everything—work, friends, future plans—feels pointless? YES NO 5. Are you disinterested in things you normally enjoy? YES NO 6. Have you been ignoring friends and family? YES NO 7. Do you have increased feelings of anxiety,…

A QUESTION FROM QUARANTINE “I actually didn’t mind not seeing people, even my friends. Is that normal?” Yes, because you got some relief from a pressure you might not always realize is there: “You didn’t have to be a version of yourself,” says Lane Moore, author of How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don’t. You got to just be…you. “Consider this inspiration for how to set boundaries once you’re social again. Maybe the new (/real) you is sort of a homebody and not much of a people pleaser and no longer wants to pretend that she is, and that is just fine.” WAS IT A REAL BREAKUP OR JUST CRISIS COLLATERAL? Clarity in the form of a flowchart. START Before the pandemic, you two…

*They still get to go by “the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.” So. While I used this spring to officially resign from wearing pants, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry used it to officially resign from senior royal duties, giving up the use of their His/Her Royal Highness titles.* (Strangely, my personal news didn’t make as many headlines.) Stepping down has come with a lot of theoretical upsides for these guys—no more required engagements! No more sheer stockings! No more super-strict rules dictating their every move! Of course, the timing has meant there wouldn’t be much of that right now anyway… and there’s also the major downside: They’re not getting any more of Le Royal Cash. Like so many people rn, they’re basically between jobs, which somehow, for them, has not…

This guy plays a musician in his new film The High Note, and not to absolutely destroy you, but that’s actually him singing the entire time. He also paints canvases in his living room. I know. While self-quarantining on our (sadly) separate couches, we spent a night flirting chatting about, you guessed it, stuff we do at home. How are you staying connected to your people right now? My friends and I have been thinking about acting out a play on FaceTime. Maybe doing the movie Closer but as a play. Wow, my friends and I just drink wine. What’s your favorite thing in your place right now? My candles. They all have different vibes. Some people have made me candles from scratch, and then I have some from Le Labo…

START Think back to your last probably-shouldn’t-have-but-did-anyway purchase…. Did it have anything to do with improving the bougieness of your home? No. I like my throw pillows covered in Cheeto dust and wine stains. 1 Hi, yes, my portable bidet is my new favorite self-care tool. Does the item accessorize your pet in any way? Unfortunately my residence isn’t blessed with a snoot to boop. Wanna see my succulent? 2 My poodle just gained 50,000 “organic” followers from her #OOTD post! Thoughts on toys? (Not the sexy kind, but I like where your head’s at.) 3 As a Baby Yoda stan, I bought $80 worth of puzzles and stuffed Yoda bbs. There never should’ve been a Toy Story 4, and I stand by that. Did you spend $$$ because there was a sale?…

1 ROYAL-BLUEEYE SHADOW Hi, guys, let’s press collective pause on the slightly beige, slightly peach shade we wear all the damn time. This bold, bright color is universally flattering and, most importantly, fun. 2 UNDERBANDS Seems complicated but it’s basically just a headband worn upside down. Think of it like a genius hack to hold up those loose pieces of hair always falling out of your bun. 3 BEDAZZLED BROWS Don’t feel like doing makeup today but need a lil something special? Stick a few faux-diamond studs on your face. They’re such a ~main event~ that you won’t need anything else. 4 FACE LOGOS Way cheaper than Nike Air Maxes and also way higher impact. You’re so very welcome. (For a subtler look, draw yours at the end of your…

The more moisture in your hair, the more defined your natural waves will look, so use a lightweight, hydrating shampoo and conditioner filled with ingredients like aloe. Herbal Essences Potent Aloe + Bamboo Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Conditioner, $6 each, drugstores Detangle with a wide-tooth comb, wrap your hair in a towel for 5 minutes, then shake it out and let it air-dry for another 15. While it’s still damp, mist on a salt spray. Playa Endless Summer Spray, $24, sephora.com Once your waves are dry, rub a quarter-size dollop of styling cream between your fingers and twist your waves into 2-inch sections, working from ears to ends. Virtue Labs Create 6-in-1 Styler, $32, sephora.com After washing with a sulfate-free shampoo and moisturizing conditioner, gently squeeze out excess water with a…

“I know this virus is bigger than me and my last frat party.” ALL MY STUFF IS BACK IN ROME “I was living there for the spring semester and traveling through a different part of Europe when I heard Italy was going into lockdown. My school ordered us back to the U.S., so I had to abandon all the stuff (literally everything) in my place in Rome. I’m not sure when I’ll get it back.” —JENNA, 20 OUR PROFS WEREN’T PREPARED FOR THIS “My family lives across the country from my school, and I moved home to take online classes. But my teachers forgot some students (like me) would be hours behind our regular class time. I slept through my 8:30 a.m. lecture one morning because it was at 5:30…

Listen, the stars did warn us that 2020 would be *deep breath* a real one. But! Take comfort, because the universe is now promising that starting in mid-June, the rest of the year is finally—TFG—looking up for everyone, regardless of Sun sign, Moon sign, Anything sign. Keep reading for all the relief coming your way. JUNE JUNE 18 Today’s Mars-sextile-Pluto transit carries extremely hot-and-bothered vibes. Meaning basically the entire world is back ~in the mood~ today. (Permission to send that “U up?” text one huuuundred percent granted.) JUNE 20 Cancer season starts, and it’s all about protecting, nurturing, and supporting yourself and others. Which, yes, is all the stuff we *really* need rn. Also, the United States is technically a Cancer (b-day = July 4), so the next month marks…

have you been thinking about investing in some more versatile decor since you’ve been stuck at home forever with all your old stuff? Please do, and please make it a sex swing. Not only does hanging one in your home say “yes, an absolute sex goddess lives here,” but it also opens up *Aladdin singing voice* a whole new world of possibilities. Like, take-me-up-against-the-wall is suddenly doable, even with a big height diff. And if you’ve been looking for a(nother) reason to dial into your fantasies, you can use a swing for role-play or a lil light BDSM. So go ahead, read this and see if you can give me one good reason not to try a swing for yourself. I’ll wait. Let’s pick out your swing There are two…

Right now, as we type this, it’s not over yet. We’re still social distancing and cutting our own bangs and forgetting what it’s like to order a drink in a bar packed with people. We’re still talking to our plants and forgoing bras and being bombarded with “so-and-so started a live video” notifications on our Instagrams. We’re still allegedly writing the next great American novel but lying on the floor all day instead. Which is all to say, it’s hard to see the end of this. Of course, we know it will come. Maybe it’s already started to, so we’re going to focus on the next part: picking up the pieces. Especially because in a recent Cosmo survey, 97 percent of you—which we’re just going to go ahead and round…

A QUESTION FROM QUARANTINE “How do I fix this haircut I gave myself?” You don’t! Get thee to a professional, and in the meantime, embrace the hair accessories of the moment: Headbands! Hair clips! Bucket hats! A WEDDING “The thought of replanning everything made me completely overwhelmed, so after weighing the options, I nixed the entire thing. We took the $60K (why, the fuck, did I think we needed so many different types of oysters?) we would have spent and used it to buy a house.”—HEATHER, COLUMBUS, OHIO A VACATION “Instead of fighting to get my money back, I asked if there was any incentive if I agreed to a credit versus a refund. The airline allowed me to rebook my flight anytime in the next year with no penalties…

Pop-rock sister trio Alana, Este, and Danielle Haim have never been apart for this long. Fine, they were together *here* (in pics we snapped juuust before shit hit the fan), looking like the ultimate Cool Girls headed for a color-coordinated getaway in Fun Clothes (sheers! metallics! ~trendz~!). But since, they’ve been staying TF home—separately. And they’ve never been so not-so-busy. Their extremely California-vibey new album, Women in Music Pt. III, won’t come out until later this summer. So for now, like the rest of us, they’re focusing mostly on distracting themselves—and maybe even having a little bit of fun—until the next time they have a reason to wear something other than sweats. Hair: Blake Erik at Forward Artists. Makeup: Katie Mellinger at The Wall Group using Nars. Manicure: Kayo Higuchi using…

OMBRÉ > EVERYTHING IDK what I’m more obsessed with: this smushy face or this modern (and v easy) take on the trendy gradient manicure. YOUR TURN: Paint each nail with one of three different polishes in the same color fam (like hot pink, magenta, and red). And… that’s it. You’re done. Unless you insist on making it chip-free and extra shiny—then layer on a long-wear top coat (try Dior Gel Coat, $28). FASHION NAILS German shepherd + gold accessories + Chanel nail art = the answer to all my problems rn. YOUR TURN: Start with two coats of a sheer neutral (like OPI Nail Lacquer in Bare My Soul, $10.50). Once it’s completely dry, use a striping brush and a deep-red polish (like Essie Bordeaux, $9) to paint thin lines…