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Fresh Tip Picks A happy, sporty orange. A pop-y, not-too-girlie pink. Serene yet stunning powder blue. Cool, unexpected gray. These are exactly the pitch-perfect nail colors you want this season (whether you realize it or not), and you won’t tire of them by day two. Trust us: The master behind these shades—celebrity manicurist Jin Soon—always hits the nail on the head. JINsoon Nail Polish in Love, Peace, Hope, and Grace ($18 each, jinsoon.com) YOUR FLUSH MUST To ace the brightfaced look, pick up one of these new duo sticks from Yves Saint Laurent. Opt to swirl both complementary matte colors onto the apples of your cheeks; assign one to your cheeks and the other to your lips; or—for a subtle contoured effect—stripe the two across your cheeks with the lighter…

The best parts of the new season—clear, sunny days, a slight Tbreeze, budding flower beds—are bottled in the latest fragrances. You’ll find sweet orange blossom petal-packed sandalwood in and warm Chloé Love StoryEau Sensuelle of rose and jasmine in and a bouquet Tory Burch Love Relentlessly . Lavender mixed with citrus and ocean air is in each spritz of Viktor & Rolf Magic Lavender Illusion, while ’Eau Jimmy Choo L’Eau smells of fresh nectarines, peonies, and y e all perfect for nature lovers like you. hibiscus. They’re moodT…

domain of just your derm. Your skin is no longer the astroenterologists, gynecolo- Now doctors such as gastroenterologists, class of specialists called gists, and a burgeoning are applying their perspect- psych-dermatologist s tand how our insides affect ives to better understand kin. This fresh take on acne, our biggest organ: the skin. ging process could supply the inflammation, and the aging beauty breakthrough that’s been eluding you. YY The Collagen Optimizers your skin in stealthy ways, which is why psych-dermatolo gists (doctors who are board-certified in psychiatry and dermatology) take a shrink-like approach to examining the epidermis. “I don’t ask a patient about just her skin. I ask about her life,” says Amy Wechsler, M.D., a psych-derm in New York City. “This includes detailed questions about sleep, relationships, work, diet,…

TThere’s a no-fail way to light a fire under your reps: Make a game out of getting them done in record time. “It’s hugely effective for hitting the intensity where you maximize fat burning and muscle firming,” says trainer Go Green, a program director at Brick gym in New York City. His formula has two parts: Jump-start your circuit with an EMOM (every minute on the minute) blast, then race to get in more reps of strength exercises with each of your subsequent firming rounds. Unlike the average warm-up, an EMOM is five minutes performed at warp speed where , at the top of every minute, you complete a predetermined number of reps of a few body-weight exercises, then use the remainder of that time to recover before going at…

Create a Solo “class” Channel the adrenaline of a group running class with a well-thought-out playlist, says Harley Rodriguez, a trainer at Barry’s Bootcamp, which alternates treadmill segments with strength sets. Use music to time your intervals, choosing songs with up-tempo choruses that get you pumped to pick up your pace with each refrain. “In your head, say: I’m doing a 30-second sprint in four, three, two, one—then give it your all,” Rodriguez says. If you’re spurred by the competitive spirit of a group class, hop on a treadmill next to someone who looks like a strong runner. You can race them by setting your pace to something higher than theirs— they’ll never need to know! Use All the Buttons Take advantage of the machine’s speed and incline range, and…

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“I’M MUCH STRONGER THAN I’VE EVER BEEN. I made the decision a couple of years ago to work out and eat healthy—not because I wanted to lose weight but to feel good. Now I’m taking care of myself, and it’s changed my life.” “I KICK BUTT ALL THE TIME. I love boxing and MMA, especially jujitsu. I get really excited about being able to push myself farther than I ever have before. Those moments teach you to appreciate and be grateful for your body and what it can do.” “I’M IN CONTROL OF WHAT I EAT. I have three meals and two snacks a day, mainly lean protein and vegetables. Someone once said to me, ‘You’d never put diesel fuel in a Ferrari.’ That really stuck with me. You have…

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We’ve got your fitness formula: Find a workout that gives you a taste of success (as in acing a skill), community (a.k.a. social interaction), novelty (fresh sets), and even exhaustion. Researchers at Humboldt University in Berlin surveyed regular exercisers who were hooked on their routines and found that the feel-good effect was triggered when these four emotional aspects were combined. Class-hop until you check those boxes, then you’ll be naturally motivated for more, says study author Benjamin Wienke. Workout Geekchic Workout geekchicAs proud fitness obsessives we can get behind the new sweat-wear from Epidemia Designs. The label gets its patterns from microscopic images of brain, nerve, and heart cells to pay homage to hard-at-work parts you can’t see in the mirror as you rep. (The spandex shown here? a closeup…

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W Whether it’s oily roots and dry ends, a damaged top layer and greasy hair underneath, or flat strands in some areas and frizz in others, the majority of us have more than one thing happening on our heads. In fact, active women can be especially susceptible to combination hair because they sweat, wash, and heat-dry so frequently, which can affect how hair looks and feels—and also mess with your scalp’s condition. “Your scalp is skin, just like your face, and its health has huge implications on how the hair grows,” says Anabel Kingsley, a trichologist at Philip Kingsley. The good news: No matter what your combo, creating a new routine to cover all your needs is easy. “The secret is to address separate issues at the same time,” Kingsley…

IInspired by her travels throughout Italy, chef Ali LaRaia is determined to change the outdated notion that healthy and Italian can’t exist in the same sentence. “We’re using fresh, flavorful ingredients with great texture in surprising ways, like spelt flour in a pasta or vegetable puree as the sauce in lasagna,” she says. Check out her knockout recipes. SPELT FUSILLI With PEA PESTO Serves:6 Active time:5 minutes Total time:15 minutes 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water 1 pound spelt fusilli . cup fresh or frozen and thawed peas 4 cups packed basil 3 cup pine nuts . cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 garlic clove, pressed . cup olive oil 1 cup low-fat ricotta . lemon, zested and juiced 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil…

Nope, it’s no the stuffyou inhale at the dentist’s office (that’s nitrous oxide). Nitric oxide NO) is produced in your body, and it has far-reaching perks. Your immune cells release it to kill infectious bacteria. It also keeps your mitochondria, which supply you with energy, running smoothly and dilates your blood vessels, reducing blood pressure and improving circulation. But NO’s biggest benefits are reserved for your muscles. “Several recent studies have revealed that the gas makes your muscles more efficient, and as a result they require less oxygen to work out at higher intensities,” says Andrew Jones, Ph.D., a professor of applied physiology at the University of Exeter in England. That means it’s easier for you to push yourself harder. Unfortunately, your levels of this beneficial gas start to dip…

Photographs by arthur BeleBeau If there were ever a Queen of Radiance and Luminosity, Eva Mendes would be a shoo-in for the title. The Science of RADIANT SKIN The formula for a glow like Eva’s starts far beneath the skin’s surface. “It’s all about good circulation and well-nourished cells,” says Richard Fried, M.D., Ph.D., a psychodermatologist in Yardley, Pennsylvania. “This combination gives your complexion a bright, robust, and youthful look.” Skin also reaches peak glowiness when your hormones are in balance, particularly when stress levels are low and estrogen is high (like when you’re ovulating or pregnant). But if hormones get out of whack, a spike in inflammatory chemicals called neuropeptides can rob your skin of brightness. “That’s why exercise and an antioxidant-rich diet are key,” Dr. Fried says. “They…

STER NOTHING WILL GET YOU TO SPANDEX-UP FASTER than having some competition at the gym, ania. In a study, gym goers who were pitted against say researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. ed nearly twice as much as those who had a support one another to rack up the most classes exercised ttend class. “We naturally compare ourselves team of other gym goers encouraging them to attend thers doing better, it gives us a new goal,” says study with people who are similar to us—if we see others killer instinct, take a Spin class where you can see author Damon Centola, Ph.D. To harness your N ourself to beat a friend’s (or a foe’s) best 5K time as everyone’s numbers up on a board, challenge yourself wins really suck you…

revolution taking place in the beauty world. Driven by science, the pros are T pioneering new formulas that are causing real—even amazing—changes to your complexion at the molecular level. These breakthroughs, from a next-level vitamin TC to microencapsulated particles that release inside your skin, are shielding your cells from what ages them, successfully nourishing and hydrating the epidermis, and promoting the collagen production you need to look smoother and firmer. Here, the ingredients to know, and how to take full advantage of their power. The Alpha Vitamin Vitamin C is one of only two molecules (vitamin A is the other) to make it past your skin’s upper layers and get inside collagen-making cells . “Your cells are naturally equipped with vitamin C, so their transporters recognize it and actually draw…

Y You know how revitalized you feel after a full-body massage. Turns out your immune system feels the same way. A growing stack of research shows that while you relax on the table, your white blood cells (infection killers) are being stirred to fend offpathogens— which means you’re more hearty and less likely to succumb to the latest bug going around. “Massage stimulates the lymphatic system, which is where these cells are located,” lead researcher Mark Rapaport says. In his study, white blood cells increased substantially from a single 45-minute Swedish massage. For further benefit, look for massage oils with extracts like peppermint, rosemary, or patchouli, says Mary Coda, a massage therapist in New York City. “These essential oils can dramatically increase the massage’s physiological effects, clearing your airways and…

YYou’ve been planning SoulCycle get-togethers with your friends for years, right? Well, boutique studios and gyms have noticed, and they’re taking the workout date idea even further by offering classes to match your usual drinks-with-pals timing. One example, Peloton—a fitness company that also has streaming and on-demand indoor cycling classes (from $13 per month through the Peloton iOS app )—has a 5 p.m. class on Saturdays called Pregame Turn Up. “In the past few months, I’ve noticed more large groups of friends starting their night out with this class,” Peloton instructor Alex Toussaint says. And the trend is taking over more than just indoor cycling: Crunch gym in San Francisco offers a 6 p.m. yoga class on Fridays called Happy Hour Hatha, and club-like dance classes at 305 Fitness in…

TTo look at it, you wouldn’t guess that the simple kettlebell is such a fitness hero—both a superior calorie burner and an ab flattener in one. But thanks to its unique physics, it can elicit more burn and firm than other forms of resistance. Kettlebell Cardio Typical kettlebell moves are calorie guzzlers. Take the snatch (a one-arm lift in which, from a quarter-squat position, you fluidly move the kettlebell from the floor to directly overhead as you stand, bell flipping up and over to rest atop your forearm). It burns some 20 calories per minute when performed at an as-many-reps-aspossible (AMRAP) pace—the same burn rate of a superspeedy six-minute mile run, according to a recent American Council on Exercise study at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. (Exercisers in the study…

Kale and spinach get a lot of love, but it’s time rainbow chard got to show offits true colors. This mild, leafy veg works nicely in many settings—try it pickled, tossed in a salad, or braised as a side. It’s as good for you as it is tasty: One cup cooked supplies more than your daily requirement of vitamin K, 75 percent of your vitamin A, and 22 percent of the iron you need—all for just 35 calories. Here it stars in diverse dishes created by three top chefs Wrap It Around a Savory Stuffing Sauté ½ cup minced onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil until translucent. Add 1 pound ground turkey, lamb, or chicken and cook thoroughly. Season with salt, pepper, and ¼ teaspoon allspice, then add ½ cup…

Generate Some Good Buildup One key thing vacation sex has going for it is the anticipation factor, says Vanessa Marin, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex. Research shows that when we look forward to something, our brains release dopamine, a hormone that increases desire. You can create the same eagerness at home just by planning for it. This means loosely deciding it’ll definitely happen tonight, then during the day musing on the upcoming fun, fantasizing, getting excited. You create a sense of longing that will unleash as passion in the moment. Get Your Head in the Game It’s much, much easier to enjoy sex when you’re not stressed out—a fact we all know well. No problem when you’re kicking back on a beach or in the mountains. But at home?…

IF THERE’S ONE THING you can always rely on for a serious workout, it’s the jump rope. Even CrossFit, ground zero for all things tough that create real body changes, has embraced it as a high-intensity champ—you’ll burn an impressive 13 calories per minute —which has many of us rediscovering just how effective hitting the rope can be. Each rapidfire rep firms muscles in your shoulders, biceps, abs, butt, and calves and makes you quick on your feet. The key is to switch up your skips with different exercises to keep things interesting—which is exactly what inspired trainer Amanda Kloots to create her wildly popular class, the Rope, at Bandier’s Studio B in New York City. The workouts mix intervals of jumping rope with dance-inspired strength exercises. “The rope can…