Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2021 i Cosmopolitan

5 designers had 10 brainstorming sessions that led to 1 genius idea of using 120 hours of 3D printing to make 6 Kardashian busts for the story on page 88. 62 BADLY-BUT-EMPHATICALLY-SUNG-ALONG-TO STREAMS OF OLIVIA RODRIGO’S “DRIVERS LICENSE” (FINE, IT WAS MORE). 24 stress zits picked at, informing the flowchart on page 14. 19 furbaby coworkers turned merch 135 minutes of panic during that massive Slack outage. 1 Gemini astrologer willing to reveal his sign’s secret we akness, page 70. 5 FARM ANIMALS THAT GOT THEIR CLOSE-UPS AT OUR COVER SHOOT. 9 pairs of knit boxers purchased while curating the options on page 24. 18 PIECES OF CEREAL EATEN WHILE DECORATING THE SHAKE ON PAGE 60. 143 ITEMS ADDED TO OUR VIRTUAL CARTS.. …in preparation for Hauliday™ by Cosmo x Klarna,…

“Truffle hot sauce belongs in your morning bowl of oatmeal.”—ANNABEL, 22 “Guys who have any reference to The Office in their Tinder bios are the same guys who try to convince you to break quarantine.”—TAYLOR, 25 “I don’t actually have to feel guilty about not using my weekends to the fullest. Turns out, FOMO is fake?” —EMMA, 26 “My nail technician is my lord and savior, and I miss her sm.”—MEGAN, 24 “Cats are okay!!”—RACHEL, 32 “I was raised on NYC ’za, but a Domino’s pizza is actually the real MVP.”—STARR, 25 “A mouse is *not* a baby rat. And I should read more.”—JEN, 34 “Makeup isn’t, in fact, the reason I get zits.”—JACQUE LINE, 25 “Baths work better than Xanax.”—BROOKE, 35 “Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb are my core…

Help, my brain is broken. THERE’S MORE Next up is Murphy’s take on the Clinton impeachment (starring Beanie Feldstein as Monica Lewinsky), a new season of AHS, and a Jeffrey Dahmer series. We’re gonna need more pages. Here’s how the dots connect From the clearly intentional stuff to the “Okay, that’s a stretch.” The MVPs Murphy has a thing for using the same actors over and over. Here’s where all his favorites overlap.…

1. THIS PEARLHANDLE PURSE “I bought it because my fave @GlamazonDiaries has it—and I have a borderline unhealthy obsession with pearls.” —RACHEL JOHNSON, senior mot ion designer 2. A FEATHER DRESS “Chrissy Teigen posted a Boomerang in a Cult Gaia one and naturally I needed it for my wedding. (Alas, I had to return it for COVID-19 cancellation reasons, but I still think about twirling in it. Sigh.) ” —ROSA HEYMAN, deputy editor 3. A PUFF-SLEEVE MINI “Thanks to @NicoletteMason, I finally purchased a Selkie number—aka the brand behind those baby-doll ‘puff dresses’—and I feel like freaking Betty Draper in it.” —ERIKA W. SMITH, senior astrology editor 4. LINEN PA JAMAS “Never thought I’d drop $$$ on PJs, but when I saw Gigi Hadid in a fancy-looking linen set from…

TO BE HONEST We could all use a bright pop of colorrn. And anyway, pink’s oversaturat ion point was a million years ago, back in 2017. So go ahead with a very current head-to-toe aesthetic or just a few accessories for a spring-y ~edge~.…

1 The ones that sprout after slathering on the $$ face mask you impulse-bought (but clearly isn’t for your skin type…). 2 Hormonal acne that arrives the day *after* your period ends (truly, wow). 3 The ripe, juicy pimple that looked very poppable but VERY MUCH WAS NOT. 4 Butt breakouts. Like, can you not? 5 Cystic monsters that third-wheel for six weeks before gifting you a permanent scar. 6 Literally any pimple that’s ever dared to exist inside your nose or ear. Cool! Awesome! 7 The will-it-won’t-it bump that flirts with your sanity for a fun few days. 8 Flaky lumps that magically look even worse with concealer. Thank you. 9 The speck that grows into a complex society and declares itself a sovereign nation on your face overnight.…

take a quick scroll through your socials right now and I guarantee you’ll see what I’m seeing—ultra-curated poreless selfies and Facetuned jawlines being quietly replaced by something much cooler: honest, unretouched pics that put acne on display in all its unpredictable glory. It’s true that skin positivity has been around for a minute, but in a time when most of us don’t have the energy to care about getting “perfect” filtered-beyond-recognition skin (we’ve sort of had other priorities, you know?), the movement is blowing TF up. Hashtags like #FreethePimple and #AcnePositivity are stacked with hundreds of thousands of people (including celebs—hi, Keke Palmer) who are embracing their skin for what it is, breakouts, scars, textures, and all. That doesn’t mean everyone’s out here trying to pretend we all enjoy breakouts—it’s…

1 CoverGirl $10 Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation 1 CoverGirl $9 Easy Breezy Brow Micro Fine Fill + Define Eyebrow Pencil Schick $10 Hydro Silk 5 Sensitive Care Razor 1 Nailtiques $9.50 Nail Protein Formula 2 1 Tweezerman $23 Classic Slant Tweezer 1 Clean & Clear $5 Oil Absorbing Sheets 1 Dr. Teal’s $5 Lavender Soothe & Sleep Epsom Salt Soak Total $71.50 FOUNDATION “I like my everyday makeup to look natural, and this is light enough that my skin can breathe and my freckles can show through. It also has a really beautiful sheen.” BROW PENCIL “The thin tip on this pencil keeps my brows from looking too intense. The brush at the end is also perfect for blending.” RAZOR “My skin is really sensitive, so shaving can be…

If you’ve dealt with breakouts, you’re probably reeeal familiar with this spiral: Your skin freaks out. Then you freak out. Then your skin gets worse. Then your feels follow suit. Then…. It’s vicious and cyclical, for sure—but it’s also science. Research shows that people with acne have an increased risk for anxiety and depression *and* that anxiety and depression can lead to breakouts in the first place (or just exacerbate any kind of acne you already have). Basically, your emotional state and your skin are deeply linked, mostly thanks to a little substance called cortisol. When you’re stressed, anxious, or depressed—about a breakout or literally anything—your body produces this stress hormone, which, among many other functions, tells your skin to produce more oil. And more oil can attract more bacteria,…

1. Gather mint-chip ice cream, milk (or plant-based milk, if that’s how you do), white-chocolate chips, fancy sprinkles, and a box of Lucky Charms. 2. Throw two or three scoops of ice cream and a heavy splash of milk in a blender (more milk = a more liquid-y shake) (but also, ew, liquid-y shakes). Blend like an evil genius. 3. If you’re fun, stir in whitechocolate chips. 4. Dump it all in a cup and top with sprinkles and Charms. 5. Eat while blasting “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” and stomping that sick beat.…

YOUR BASIC BUTTER KNIFE Release pressure within the jar (this makes it easier to twist open) by using the knife’s non-serrated side to create a few dents around the outer edge of the lid. When it’s good and dent-y, give ’er a twist. A TRUSTY METAL SPOON Wedge the tip of the spoon into the crack between the lid and glass container, wiggling it back and forth. Repeat around the perimeter of the jar, adding in some Zumba-esque hip motions and (ideally) Mr. 305 theme music. When you hear a pop, it’s either your hip showing its age or you’ve done it! P.S. If your cutlery is too cheap to assist, use the lip of a bottle opener in the same way. A HEAVY WOODEN SPOON Whack the top of…

Sandy Liang dress and bralette. Calle Del Mar bottoms. Le Chameau boots. Jia Jia earrings and ring. Madelaine Petsch has the day off. She’s barefaced, wearing an oversize, baby-pink Fiorucci logo sweater, sitting on the floor of the Vancouver apartment she’s renting while shooting season 5 of Riverdale. Later, she’ll meet with her management team, then she needs to finish editing a video for her YouTube channel, and she still has lines to memorize. And she wants to make time to call her parents and older brother and maybe some friends in L.A. But the first thing on her “day off” to-do list was a session with her therapist. They talked about how she often feels empty at the end of the day, and she realized it’s because she’s always…

TRY IT MANUKA HONEY MASK Once a week, smooth a thick layer over clean skin, leave it on for 20 minutes, and then rinse. The ingredient is naturally antibacterial and can help dramatically calm redness and inflammation. BLACK-TEA COMPRESS Steep a black-tea bag (it’s loaded with caffeine) in hot water for 10 minutes, then stick it in the fridge. Once it’s nice and cold, hold it over an angry cyst for five minutes to shrink your zit’s size and reduce redness. PIMPLE PATCH DUPES Cut up Band-Aid Hydro Seal All-Purpose Bandages (they’re made with the same hydrocolloid material that sucks up pus from zits), $5, into a bunch of tiny squares and grab one when you need to cover up a whitehead or pustule. SKIP IT TOOTHPASTE SPOT TREATMENT I…

LESS IS MORE News flash: You don’t need 10 steps and 100 products to get good skin. Just focus on the basics: cleansing, treating, and protecting with SPF. And also make it a point to introduce only one new product at a time. This creates less room for reactivity and will make it easier to determine what’s working for you and what’s not. YOUR EVERYDAY HABITS MATTER Going vegan, running a marathon, or relocating to a yoga compound in Costa Rica won’t erase your acne. But living a ~generally~ healthier lifestyle (i.e., eating a balanced diet, moving your body, and sticking to a regular sleep schedule) will most def make a positive difference in your skin health, and that’s really the end goal, right? ACNE. IS. NORMAL. In fact, it’s…

Say hello to deputy editor Rosa Heyman, in charge of All Things Digital: our website, socials, and general interwebz strategy. @Cosmopolitan’s funny/cute/sometimes unhinged Instagram? That’s her. Also her: the staffer with the most alarming Screen Time report. Here’s what she does all day (in between responding to your IG comments). 7:45 A.M. Before coffee/”exercise,” I gotta read my newsletters. Today, it’s the New York Times’ The Morning and Girls’ Night In (a rec from fellow deputy editor Jen Ortiz). Yes, I’m one of those people who looks at their phone the second they wake up. Sry, experts. 8:15 A.M. It’s my job to keep our home page—which has approx one bajillion daily visitors—looking purdy. I program a mix of buzzy and useful stories (have you read our lifechanging explainer on…

ANSWERS NO CHANCE You will do a substantial amount of pouting but won’t be able to think of a single reason to pop it. And honestly, neither will I. MAAAYBE? Okay, you’ll go through with it… eventually. First, you’ll remember to breathe, which will inspire a stellar pimple-patch application and a satisfying post-workday extraction. YOU’RE ABOUT TO DO IT RIGHT NOW AND YOU KNOW IT Your long, hard pre-9-a.m. day will lead to a brief moment of ecstasy before you (obviously) call in sick. You’ll keep this dark secret until it slips out at a happy hour years from now, when you may or may not receive high fives.…

START HERE 1. It’s time to update your vision board. What are you manifesting? a Finding my soul mate and then traveling the world together. b More Instagram followers, a viral TikTok, and anything else that will build my personal #brand. c Tapping into the most creative part of my brain and making something tangible to share with the world. 2. You’re saving up for something luxe. Which side hustle do you take on to earn extra $$$? a Running the social accounts of a local business. b Airbnb’ing my guest room (and charging a lot—my place is v cute). c Selling beautifully made DIY things bc I’m ~crafty~ like that. 3. What’s your go-to weakness-that’s-secretly-astrength answer in a job inty? a “Sometimes I take on more than I have time for and stretch myself too thin.”…

Ribbed fabric = your brand-new BFF. Like bike shorts but…even more comfortable if that’s even possible?? FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION If you *do* wear these outside to check the mail or w/e, throw on a sweater and they’re just like regular shorts.…

it hurts, but it’s true: “Acne mechanica,” or irritation and blemishes caused by the friction of your fave outfit against your skin, can happen to anyone, says Michelle Henry, MD, a dermatologist at Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. Yes, regardless of skin type (although if yours is on the oily side, you might be at higher risk) and whether or not you get breakouts on your face. But it’s gonna be okay! 1 Im-pore-tant info: Every one of your pores, all over your body, releases sebum, an oily substance that keeps you nice ’n’ moisturized. But when that sebum gets trapped—along with any dirt and sweat hanging around—by a layer of clothing, it can cause your pores to freak out. Ever get a cluster of breakouts that…

LAWFUL GOOD Dabbing on a salicylic acid treatment, just like Cosmo’s acne newsletter taught you. LAWFUL NEUTRAL Just completely decking out your face in pimple patches. LAWFUL EVIL Blotting your face with a cotton pad soaked in the vodka left over from the weekend. NEUTRAL GOOD Rubbing ice cubes all over the swollen, painful zits that are camping on your face. TRUE NEUTRAL Doing absolutely nothing and letting the zit live out its life in peace. #Zen NEUTRAL EVIL Applying diaper-rash cream to each and every pimple bc you read it’s the answer to all your problems, and really, how bad could it be? CHAOTIC GOOD Whipping up crushed aspirin paste (Walter White who?) to slather over your pimples. CHAOTIC NEUTRAL Swabbing your blackheads with a Q-tip drenched in 100…

the gel you’ve been using for years, the one that creates those perfect swirls? It works so well because it’s loaded with ingredients like butters and oils—great at laying your baby hairs for hours, also great at clogging your pores and creating a swarm of pimples on your forehead and hairline. Here’s your fix. If you’re willing to try a new product The best way to bypass this whole situation is to switch to a lighter formula (see my picks at right). Try to steer clear of edge controls that contain two or more heavy butters or oils, or that list a butter or oil high up on the ingredients. Although it’s tough to know *exactly* which fatty substance to avoid—something’s ability to clog pores has a lot to do…

1 Eating. In. Bed. Like a grown-ass woman who makes her own house rules. 2 Hand-washing your very nice, very overpriced underwear. 3 Really fuzzy socks that don’t make your feet sweat. 4 Making HGTV the soundtrack to your workday. 5 Kindly informing your group chat that you’re about to ghost them in order to fully recharge your tired brain. 6 A bubble bath that lasts so long that you have to drain and add new hot water halfway through. 7 Standing up to look out of your window and observe nature or people or people’s really cute dogs. 8 Noodles. That’s it. 9 Moving Insta to the last page of your home screen to combat hours of zombie scrolling. 10 Spending two hours on the phone with your bestie…

I know you know, but you can rent basically your entire life now. And since COVID-19 hit, leaving so many of us to experience fun (?) limbo living situations, furniture rentals have gained even more fans. We asked four people with four different decor issues to try out the four most popular brands. Here’s what happened. Hot take: I may never own furniture again. Jealous?…

ICYMI, there are many, many, many “articles” on the ever-trustworthy World Wide Web claiming to know how to clear up your acne via random food items. Even though… there’s minimal evidence that certain foods applied to skin in their raw forms can treat acne better than, you know, actual acne products, says board-certified dermatologist Adeline Kikam, DO, aka @BrownSkinDerm on IG and TikTok. Besides, applying something harsh, like a straight-citrus-juice mask, could really, truly eff up your face. Here, Dr. Kikam shares some of her patients’ most common failed food experiments. LEMONS AND LIMES Fact: While the fruits’ citric acid does have zit-zapping properties, their juice is also rich in something called furanocoumarins, which can cause a *chemical reaction* if rubbed on your face before you’re exposed to the sun.…

1. Celebrate the spring equinox, aka the zodiac new year (January 1 is a construct!!), with an altar to Aries szn. Think flowers, candles, a framed pic of Mariah Carey (she’s an Aries, duh)—whatever it takes to get you in a mood for the year ahead. 2. Draw a tarot card. Its meaning = your motto for the next 12 months. Put it in a frame. Make it your phone background. Get a tattoo of it? 3. Light a smudge stick to cleanse your place. Or at least change your sheets. 4. Start a daily gratitude practice by saying “tyvm” each morning to something you love (suggestions: your S.O., your coffeemaker, Harry Styles). 5. Clear some brain space by blocking or muting your ex/hate-follow/high school classmate who wants you to…

PRESENTED BY FRISKIES® ARIES You make your furry bb your workout buddy. TAURUS Spoiled much? You give your floof alllll the treats. GEMINI When Lil Tiger meows, you swear you can understand her. CANCER You speak in snuggles. So many snuggles. LEO Managing your pet influencer’s social media is high prio for you. VIRGO Your fluffball adores that you read to him. LIBRA First-date plans = introducing boo to your real other half. SCORPIO Whether playful or sleepy, your moods always match perfectly. SAGITTARIUS Road trip? You bring your fluff everywhere you go. CAPRICORN Your WFH setup is only complete with your pet at your feet. AQUARIUS Matching cat/human haircuts? So chic! PISCES You watch the sunset together. Aww. BTW: Your relationship with your pet may have been determined ~by…

The prostate, a walnut-size gland right below a penis-haver’s bladder, is one of the most erogenous zones on the worldwide pleasure map. And while its main “industry” is helping to produce semen, the trendy-chic reason to pay it a visit (through the rectum—no direct flights, bb!) is because it can feel really effing good for your partner. Like, oh-my-god-I-forgot-my-own-name good. Which means that even as a nonlocal, you can still be part of an explosive experience. After all, sex is at its most deeply satisfying when both parties feel new levels of pleasure. Not for nothing, we also need novelty where we can get it right now, and this opens up so many erotic options: Next-level orgasms! Different power dynamics! New toys! Temperature play! So until real travel is a…

CHRISSY TEIGEN Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, $88 for 30 WHY IT WORKS: These peel pads are soaked with a blend of acids, retinol, and vitamins to dissolve the glue that holds together dead skin cells and fade post-inflammatory pigmentation. ZOEY DEUTCH iS Clinical Cleansing Complex, $44 WHY IT WORKS: Gentle yet super effective, this wash gets rid of all the nasty stuff (aka dirt and excess oil) without giving your face that tight, dry feeling. LANA CONDOR Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment, $8.50 WHY IT WORKS: Formulated with 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide, this drugstore ointment kills acne-causing bacteria (and for a very affordable price). DEMI LOVATO Renée Rouleau Skincare Triple Berry Smoothing Peel, $88.50 WHY IT WORKS: This pro-strength mask is made with AHAs, BHAs, and…

68% OF READERS USE In Slacks to my work wife after, say, stepping in a literal pile of poo at 7:41 a.m. 32% OF READERS USE As “ty!”s to Bumble dates after having a truly wonderful time. Here for the chaos. 60% OF READERS USE As a response to my BFF trolling our “friend” for his maskless vacay ’gram during COVID-19. She’s out for blood. 40% OF READERS USE As a response to my mom, who pierced my heart with cuteness by tagging me in a post about how dogs are just a small part of our lives but we are their whole life. 56% OF READERS USE After my boss DMs me on Insta because I didn’t answer their email fast enough on a Saturday. 4 4% OF READERS…

1 ZENDAYA ~VIRGO~ This girl takes wardrobe risks left, right, and center. Afraid to try new things who? 2 TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET ~ CAPRICORN~ You’ve seen the Lil Timmy Tim statistics rap (right?). Proof that this guy is way too chaotic to be a Capricorn. 3 CHRIS PRATT ~CANCER~ The man can’t even lose a Hollywood Chris Twitter poll without throwing a massive PR tantrum. (Meryl Streep, a true Cancer, would never.) 4 KYLIE JENNER ~LEO~ Okay, Kylie has plenty of Leo qualities, but she did keep her whole pregnancy secret. You’re telling me she didn’t need to show it off?! 5 KRISTEN STEWART ~ARIES~ She is beyond chill in interviews, the opposite of every relentlessly competitive Aries ever. 6 BEN AFFLECK ~LEO~ There are way too many pics of Ben…

let’s start with a little fun fact: Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” and “Good as Hell” songs hit 2019’s pop charts (aka became basically unavoidable and extremely $$$-making) multiple years after their initial releases. Shocking, right? But it fits: Record labels have been de-prioritizing Black female pop artists for years. These singers simply don’t get the buzz, radio plays, or other support they need to make the Top 40 when they should. Or at all. Normani was supposed to be pop’s next It Girl after her 2019 megahit “Motivation.” But she hasn’t dropped a solo single since, and the Twitterverse is full of theories that it’s because her label, Keep Cool/RCA Records, is pushing her to cater to the urban market. (Keep Cool did not respond to Cosmo’s request for comment.) Placing…

I think we can stop playing this game we play. The one where you jam squishy, triangle-shaped extras into all my bikinis and workout tops and I take them out immediately after I’ve purchased them. It was fun at first, honestly, but now I have a mountain of floppy beige things in the top drawer of my dresser that serve literally no purpose. Before you ask: Yes, I’m too lazy to find out how to dispose of them correctly. And no, I am not interested in repurposing them as stuffing to maintain the shape of my tall boots. (Let’s be real—it would be too gross to see them all spill out whenever I got dressed.) Also, guess what, every person with boobs agrees with me (submitting here for evidence every…

as you are no doubt aware, corporate America has spent the past year being less power suit, more power PJs. And now, with the end of the pandemic in sight, you might be wondering what “going back to the office” (triggering words at this point, tbh) means for the cozy dressing we’ve all embraced. Designers are right there with you. Jesse Leyva, global creative director of casual clothing line The Wasted Collective, isn’t sweating it (apologies) because, he points out, younger professionals and those in more creative fields were already experimenting with dressed-up sweats pre-COVID-19, and plenty of companies have signaled that WFH may become a permanent option a for their staffs. Even if it doesn’t, and even if loungewear fatigue does kick in (just a guess, but you might’ve…

A custom skin-clearing cream “Aka a game changer for ppl who rely on heavy-duty treatments to keep acne in check (hi, me). Take the online quiz and you’ll get an Rx-strength formula that targets your exact skin concerns.” —LAUREN BALSAMO, deputy beauty director Curology, $20 per month, curology.com This glow-boosting serum “It does it all—clears up breakouts, leaves you dewy as hell—and isn’t humble about it (I mean, ‘miracle’ is in the name).” —AMA KWARTENG, associate beauty editor Mary Louise Cosmetics Miracle Serum, $35, mymarylouise.com These genius patches “Get your hands off that pimple and slap on one of these hydrocolloid stickers instead. No popping, no squeezing, just a zit that’s gone ASAP.” —RUBY BUDDEMEYER, beauty editor Alba Botanica Acnedote Pimple Patches, $10 for 40, target.com The best scar-fading treatment “My…

i don’t know about you, but whenever a celeb starts touting a bizarre-looking beauty treatment, my immediate reaction is an eye roll à la “who paid you to post about this thing that probs does…nothing?” So when I first saw pics of ppl like Chrissy Teigen using LED devices to treat breakouts, I assumed this was just another ~trendy~ but questionably functional gimmick. Turns out I assumed wrong, bc yes, even veteran beauty editors make mistakes. LED—the easier way to say “light-emitting diode”—technically works by shooting out high-intensity light that’s absorbed by your skin. “The most common lights are red and blue, and they can be used separately or together,” explains dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, associate clinical professor at Yale University. Red light is excellent for stimulating collagen production (aka…

For everyone plagued by the ambiguous “Other” taking up precious GBs on your phone—despite the fact that you’ve resorted to deleting TEXTS, my god—I’m here to tell you that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. And that light is the light of freed-up memory space. Follow me and never get a “not enough storage” notification ever again. STEP 1 Back up your phone to your computer or iCloud. (You can literally just search “backup” in Settings.) TBH, you should be doing this anyway so you don’t lose your best-ever Candy Crush score and all those precious photos of you in high school wearing chevron halter tops. STEP 2 I know it sounds scary, so I’ll hold your hand through this next part: Reset your phone to…

intersectionality Here’s something to chew on: Despite what your Instagram feed tells you, feminism is not candy-colored infographics on Equal Pay Day or wearing a “girlboss” T-shirt. It’s not women-only coworking spaces with cute merch and on-site cafés. It isn’t dreamy-looking ads showing women’s body hair or stickers that say “this pussy grabs back.” At least, it’s not only those things. Because while everything I just mentioned comes from a well-meaning place, it doesn’t advocate for women who can’t access the rarefied world of that pink-hued swag. Feminism’s lack of inclusion isn’t new. Susan B. Anthony neglected to invite a single Black woman to her 1848 women’s rights convention. In the 1970s, white feminists largely ignored the barriers that BIPOC and LGBTQ+ women face. But in order for the feminist…

Healthy meals are cute, but if they taste like earth or nothing at all, then there’s no chance they’ll escape their trash can destiny after one sad day in the fridge. Enter the Whole Chicken cookbook by food wizard Carl Clarke, starring this salty, sweet, crispy birdie that will make a salad (even the kind with leaves) or any veggie-laced dish taste gourmet. Let’s get after it! THE INGREDIENTS 4 bone-in chicken breasts, skin on½ cup pure maple syrup⅓ cup light soy sauce1 tablespoon rice wine vinegarFlaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons canola oil THE RECIPE 1. Pat your chicken dry with paper towels and leave uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes. 2. In a large, shallow bowl, mix together the maple syrup, soy sauce, and…

ARIES (03.21–04.19) Pisces season vibes are pretty much putting you to sleep, but you’re finally caffeinated as Aries season nears. Your group chat is too—prepare for hot goss (and hotties in your DMs). TAURUS (04.20–05.20) Your crew is getting along swimmingly thanks to Pisces season’s chill mood, plus you’re finally solving lingering work drama. Life is fun but busy—schedule a nap for Aries szn. GEMINI (05.21–06.20) Your 9-to-5 is feeling like a 25/8, but you can thank Mars in your sign for giving you the stamina to get shit done—and also for seriously revving your sex drive. CANCER (06.21–07.22) You have Big Dreams, Cancer, but you’re feeling stuck in your shell. Tip: It’s okay to take things slow. Work toward your goal steadily and you’ll grow along the way. LEO…

like you, I check my astro apps 12 times a day and hide under my bed every Mercury Retrograde. So it wasn’t a huge stretch for me to start wondering what, exactly, the cosmos could do for my skin. I’ve got dark spots on my face that just WILL NOT fade, and as Cosmo’s associate beauty editor, I have tried literally everything else. So, armed with desperation, I reached out to astrologer Lisa Stardust, who agreed to set me up with a three-day routine designed around the Full Moon, because, it turns out, the Moon = powerful skincare vibes. In astrology, the Moon rules your emotional life, and emotions can heavily influence your skin (see page 54 for lots more on this). Per Stardust, anyone can use the Moon’s phases…

88% of you say the status of your skin affects your confidence on a date. What’s the one item you’d always want in your bag for an unexpected (but expected) sleepover? HOT TIP FROM/FOR YOU “Travel-size cosmetics don’t actually fit in my purse, so I pack single-use samples. Super easy to bring for any sleepover situation.” —CAR A, 27 41% of y’all say virtual dating has made you care less about small pimples and blemishes. It’s the morning atfer: Do you scrub your face with your date’s questionable towel or not wash your face at all? At what point do you feel comfy with a date seeing you sans coverage? 16% of you have canceled a date because your aunt’s cat just died of a breakout. If you had to choose, which would…

If you’re trying to prevent future breakouts Ditch your makeup wipes Sorry, but they can’t effectively break down pore-clogging dirt, oil, or makeup—at least not as well as a cleansing oil can (try Burt’s Bees Cleansing Oil, $16). And any gunk left on skin overnight is a recipe for zits. Plus, all the rubbing and tugging that comes with wipes can aggravate already acne-prone skin. Stick to sulfate-free face cleansers So wipes don’t do enough, but harsh surfactants like sulfates (you’ll see them as “sodium lauryl sulfate” or “sodium laureth sulfate” on the label) do too much. Along with erasing dirt and grime, they can strip away your skin’s natural oils and deplete its protective barrier, making it more susceptible to excess oil production and acne. A solid sulfate-free choice:…

SKIN TYPE: Combo with acne scarring “No joke: This foundation changed my life. It keeps my T-zone matte yet doesn’t suck the life out of my dry patches (TY, hyaluronic acid)—plus it hides those months-old acne marks that won’t lose my number.” —AMA KWARTENG, associate beauty editor SKIN TYPE: Oily with jawline pimples “This silky, buildable formula smooths out bumps and uneven texture so they’re basically invisible while keeping excess oil and shine in check too.” —RUBY BUDDEMEYER, beauty editor SKIN TYPE: Dry with cystic breakouts “This stuff is opaque. I’ll blend it over just my chin to cover my hormonal acne, then dilute it with moisturizer for the rest of my dry, flake-prone face.” —CHLOE METZGER, deputy beauty director SKIN TYPE: Sensitive with large pores “My biggest pet peeve is when foundation settles…

“All right, babes. Are you ready to tap?” Natalia Benson asks. The millennial women’s empowerment mentor and astrologer—“all things mysticism, motivation & money,” according to her Instagram bio—is beaming into my bedroom via a prerecorded video, encouraging me to embrace my inner wisdom. Tapping, Benson says from within the glow of a ring light, means drumming my fingertips across different parts of my body to “smooth out” speed bumps in my nervous system and ultimately help me find a “new wavelength” in how I regard myself. While I am very pro astrology and the ~celestial arts~, I do have to pause for an, Ummm, okay. But I’m here for work and willing to go all the way to investigate the hugely popular New-Age-y idea that positive vibes can bring money…

My overall nightstand vibe Simple and neatly organized. Literally always on top A hairbrush. I love brushing my hair—it’s therapeutic for me. And alcohol wipes to sanitize my phone. When I’m back home in Seoul, my cat Pudding would be sitting on top too. Oh, and also… I’m often staying in hotels, so I leave my room key right on top. (If I don’t leave it in that exact spot, I WILL lose it.) What I wouldn’t want my mom to find Ew, no. Bed is for… High-quality, uninterrupted sleep. I’m not a very “stay in bed all day” type of person. How I wake up I need only one alarm. Getting up is really easy for me…unless I’ve just wrapped a four-day music-video shoot. LOUNGE WHERE Her real talent: getting…