How a Mysterious Eye Cream Cracked Amazon and Made Millions The true story of how two brothers slapped an enticing label on a generic eye gel and created an Amazon blockbuster Read more
The Best Cosmetic Surgeons in Chicago By Cara Sullivan Illustrations by Abby Ouellette An exhaustive rundown of 29 of the most skilled practitioners in the metro area, for everything from tiny “tweakments” to total transformations. Read more
My $46,000 Plastic Surgery Quote Two cosmetic surgeons explain what it takes to be camera-ready, Kardashian-style. Read more
Where Maria Pinto Gets That Blowout Interview by Heidi Mitchell The fashion designer reveals the secret to her signature coif. Read more
Meet the Salon Owner Who Became an Internet Hair-oine During the shutdown, Adodo Délali Robinson, who owns Chéz Délali in Matteson, made easy-to-follow tutorials for Black haircare. Read more
Localize Your Beauty Routine With Chicago-based Lines By Jenny Berg Prods from Pear Nova, Tiege Hanley, and more. Read more
Where a Pro Soccer Player Goes for Fancy Footwork Interview by Heidi Mitchell The Red Stars’ midfielder talks perfect toenails. Read more
Politely Channel Your Pre-Teen Self With This Sparkly Eye Shadow By Jessica Moazami Glow up with shimmery makeup in neutrals or stained glass hues. Read more
Barbara&Barbara Serves Up Fresh Cuts for Queer Clients By Aqilah Allaudeen For nearly a decade, the gender-inclusive salon has eschewed binary pricing, making it a haven for Chicago's LGBTQ+ community. Read more
I Tried the Multistep Facial That Turns You Into a Snake By Rachel Bertsche Do more steps equal better results from a high-tech skin treatment? Read more