Table of contents for May 2019 in Marie Claire

In her debut novel, The Farm (Random House, May 7), Filipino-born Joanne Ramos explores just who gets left out of the American dream. The book follows Jane, a struggling single mom and Filipino immigrant who is offered the lucrative opportunity to act as a surrogate for an anonymous rich person. The catch? For her entire pregnancy, she has to stay in a facility where everything she does is closely monitored. Ramos spoke to Marie Claire about dystopia, luck, and family. Marie Claire: I expected The Farm to be a dystopian thriller, but it feels like this could be happening now. Joanne Ramos: I wasn’t trying to make it sci-fi, but it almost is fundamentally. I was hoping that people would wonder if this was already happening now. If the book…

SUZANNE PENGELLY SVP, US SALES & EDUCATION, BAREMINERALS “In this retail climate, the industry and consumer change incredibly fast. We must be reactive, flexible, and always listen to what the consumer is telling us. Above all, teamwork is the most important element to success.” MEGAN CROKOS VICE PRESIDENT PRODUCT & FRAGRANCE DEVELOPMENT, MAST GLOBAL BEAUTY AND HOME, BATH & BODY WORKS “Success is simply doing what you love. Follow your passion, even if you’re not sure how things will work out. Work hard, go above and beyond, raise your hand, be curious, and listen.” SALINA URBEN SENIOR REGIONAL EDUCATION MANAGER, CLARINS “Whether you’re with 1 person or 500 people, you have to engage, inspire, and motivate from your heart and with complete authenticity. Helping others to be successful is always…

YOU ARE: THE SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR You have a zillion ideas and the drive to pursue them all—and maybe you get a little antsy when things are too stable. Why should you be limited to starting just one company? Meet Julia Collins. After helping lead two NYC restaurants, she cofounded Zume Inc., which uses robots that prep and bake meals. The company, launched in 2015, has raised over $420 million—and Collins is now marinating her next biz idea: sustainable supply chains. HER MANTRA: “Develop an unshakable faith in you by loving yourself exactly as you are.” YOU ARE: THE INDUSTRY UNDERDOG Never one to shy away from a challenge, you thrive when you’re the David against the Goliath. After all, it’s much easier to quietly upend an industry when no one’s paying…

ANU DUGGAL AND SUTIAN DONG, PARTNERS AT FEMALE FOUNDERS FUND, ON HOW TO TALK TO INVESTORS: “Answer these questions: Why are you committed to spending the next 10 years on this venture? What are key levers at scale that will impact revenue growth? Where do you want to be in five years? How do you see this growing to a $100-million-plus business? Can you convince others to buy into your vision early on?” —A.D. “The goal of the first meeting is not to get a check but to get asked back to the next. Building relationships with investors happens over weeks or months, not minutes.” —S.D. The arc of your company’s sales. This is different than your profit, which subtracts expenses and other costs from gross revenue. HEIDI ZAK, COFOUNDER…

When Kathryn Newton was approached about returning for the second season of HBO’s award-magnet show Big Little Lies, she was ecstatic but torn. “I got offered Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, and they were conflicting, schedule-wise.” Newton desperately wanted to pay homage to the anime she’d loved as a kid—“I would get lost in it all day long”—but playing Abigail Carlson on the show’s first season, an adaptation of Liane Moriarty’s 2014 novel, had been her most notable role to date. Leave it to Reese Witherspoon, who plays Newton's mom, Madeline, on Big Little Lies, to handle it. Newton says that Witherspoon insisted she do both, then personally put in a call to Universal Studios. Just like that, there were no more scheduling issues. (Seriously, is there anything Reese Witherspoon can't do?)…

IHANDIE NEWTON has to pick up her three kids from school in an hour, so she’s just going to cut to the chase. That’s why, within the first eight minutes of our conversation, she’s touched on Time’s Up, gender wage parity, the misconception that women can’t carry a show, and how sexual violence is “the rot at the core” of all inequality. “It just goes to show you that when it comes to trying to protect women and change the system, one in which patriarchy is the standard, there are many different issues we have to concern ourselves with,” she explains. Nice to meet you too, Ms. Newton! That the focus of our interview is on capital-I Issues makes perfect sense if you’re at all familiar with her life. The…

FRONT COVERS On Elisabeth Moss: Dress, $3,550, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello; (212) 980-2970. Small link earring, $295, arrow disk (on earring), $450, large link earring, $395, Foundrae; foundrae.com. Ear cuff, $5,870, Ana Khouri; anakhouri.com. Ring, $690, Ginette; ginette-ny.com. On Thandie Newton: Dress, price upon request, Louis Vuitton; (866) VUITTON. Earrings, $5,200, Chanel Fine Jewelry; (800) 550-0005. On Sandra Oh: Top, $595, Max Mara; (310) 385-9343. Earrings, price upon request, Eva Fehren; evafehren.com. Bracelet, $6,300, Bulgari; (800) BULGARI. Ring, $1,350, Tiffany & Co.; tiffany.com. FLIP COVERS On Elisabeth Moss: Dress, $3,100, Balenciaga; (310) 854-0557. On Thandie Newton: Dress, $7,900, Balenciaga; (310) 854-0557. On Sandra Oh: Top, $595, Max Mara; (310) 385-9343. Earrings, price upon request, Eva Fehren; evafehren.com. Bracelet, $6,300, Bulgari; (800) BULGARI. Ring, $1,350, Tiffany & Co.; tiffany.com. WOMEN…

Sohwakhaeng is a Korean term that loosely translates to “small but certain happiness.” The concept—and the inevitable hashtag associated with it—has been trendy in Korea for a while, but I first heard about it from Eun-Sun Cho, Marie Claire Korea’s beauty director. (She and other beauty editors from Marie Claire editions around the world share their insider knowledge in “Trend-Spotting Abroad,” p. 26.) Eun-Sun says decorating your house or making a home-cooked meal are good examples, but you know what does it for me? Beauty products. Rubbing Lord Jones CBD lotion on my knees after a long hike: sohwakhaeng. Adding a new perfume to my perfectly arranged vanity tray: sohwakhaeng. Washing my hands with Aesop’s expensive-but-totally-worth-it hand soap: So. Much. Sohwakhaeng. Listen, life is stressful. And you probably can’t take…

FOR PRIZE METHODOLOGY AND JURY LIST, VISIT MARIECLAIRE.COM/PRIX-2019 The Overnight Time Machine L’Occitane Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum This dual-textured treatment ($59) contains the brand’s signature immortelle-essential-oil-filled microbeads, which work while you sleep to erase damage caused by exhaustion and environmental stressors such as pollution. Come morning, fine lines look smoother and your complexion is brighter. FROM THE JURY: “Very nice packaging with a formula that packs a punch.” “This treatment gives your skin the rest it deserves.” “Apply, sleep, and wake up with rejuvenated skin! This ultrahydrating serum reduces fine lines, and its divine fragrance invites you to use it every night.” “The best! My skin absorbed this oil serum quickly and appeared smoother from the first application. After a week, my fine lines were less pronounced and my complexion was…

FRANCE Skincare Treasures From Trash In France, the prune d’Ente is as coveted as foie gras, but the pits of the famous dried plums are routinely discarded in the manufacturing process. Enter Tina Hedges, the Jamaican-born founder of LOLI Beauty skincare. “When we started the brand, one of my priorities was to find powerful skincare ingredients that could be repurposed from organic-food-supply waste,” she says. One of her success stories: LOLI’s Plum Elixir, which features the coldpressed oil of the Ente plum pit; it’s a luxurious, antioxidant-rich moisturizer—from what used to end up in the trash. —Megan McIntyre NEW YORK CITY A Greener Space to Shop In the Venn diagram of places beauty enthusiasts shop and places the sustainability crowd frequents, there wasn’t much overlap—until New York City’s Hudson Yards…

Have you ever had a this-will-make-me-millions idea? A passing thought you’ve had in the shower or on your way to work, only to be distracted by the obligations of the day? Most of us probably wouldn’t up and quit our day job at the first flick of an idea. But a genius one that has stuck with you, that you can’t quite shake because you know it’s just that good, is worth the leap—even if, at first, it’s only your after-hours side hustle. Our guide to launching a business (“Everything You Need to Know to Strike Out on Your Own,” p. 68) will help you transform your budding idea into a full-fledged venture. We tapped 20 successful women entrepreneurs for advice on everything from raising funds to changing course to…

A Cut Above Sandra Beltracchi Applegate: I was delighted to see that you featured an older woman in your February issue. Older women still care about beauty, fashion, and expressing ourselves. Thank you for being inclusive. @ellyzuluaga: Mood-boarding while getting ready this morning. (Oh and yes, I did place these things strategically. It just looks prettier to me. I’m not sorry.) Cruz in Control @joysbyjo: Isn’t Penelope Cruz so gorgeous? @marieclairemag How to Survive Losing Your Job @AboutK: Great feature on the inimitable @bethcomstock who is so much more than a brilliant marketer. In my earliest days at GE, she invested in folks like me in so many small ways (she probably didn’t even know it, which makes it all the more meaningful). @acidphreak: I had the fortune of meeting…

Feathers are the new Fringe From a glamorous flourish to a full frock of volume, plumes add drama from head to toe The TulipTote is the new Carryall A fluted shape reminiscent of a spring blossom makes this woven bag fresher—and roomier—than ever Silky Separates are the new Slipdress Just as easy as your slinky go-to but infinitely more versatile, a glossy set always looks luxe—effort not included Style Hack If you’re not in a matching mood, pair either piece with a solid bottom or top for a more muted effect. The Kimono is the new Wrap Dress Feels like stay-at-home loungewear; looks out-and-about ready. In a bright hue, this relaxed and minimalist piece masters ease but exudes elegance. Oversize Logos are the new Monograms Brand yourself with XL-size graphic…

GET A PLAIN NAVY-BLUE DRESS. For some reason, it was the best outfit for me to pitch in. After A/B testing a bunch of options, the navy dress was hands down the winner. Find your power outfit so you can focus on what’s really important. YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR SAFETY BELT. Being an entrepreneur is an extremely bumpy ride. Even when it’s going great and your business is growing, there will be problems. If you’re not physically strong and feeling good, you’re not going to be able to deal with the issues of your business. Go to the gym, get eight hours of sleep, eat good food, and try not to drink too much. It’s the only way to get through it all. HIRE THE TEAM THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU.…

1. THE THIRD WIFE (MAY 15) May (Nguyen Phuong Tra My, pictured) is a 14-year-old girl in 19th-century Vietnam who is married off to a wealthy landowner. Although she becomes pregnant quickly, gaining her husband’s favor, May’s life gets complicated when she starts exploring her sexuality and considering the prospect of motherhood. The film is the much-anticipated first feature from Vietnamese director Ash Mayfair. 2. AFTER (APRIL 12) Think of this movie as Judy Blume’s Forever for the Gen Z set and proof that the story of first love (and first heartbreak) is perennially captivating. After—as in, after your first love—is based on the unexpectedly best-selling 2014 novel by Anna Todd, who first published the story as a serial on the writing app Wattpad. Once it premieres, expect to see…

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Q: Why do I feel lonely even when I’m surrounded by others? People tend to think of loneliness as an issue that impacts the elderly or people who are socially isolated, but loneliness is more complicated than that. It is a longing for genuine social connection and not an objective measure of the number of people in your contacts. A recent survey conducted by Cigna found that nearly half of all Americans report sometimes or always feeling alone and one in four rarely or never feel as though there are people who really understand them. Only 53 percent say they spend quality time with friends or family on a daily basis. It is noteworthy that young people—Generation Z—are lonelier than baby boomers. The feeling of loneliness has more to do…

Los Angeles is a fever dream for the senses if you know where to look: west, where the sun sets in neon hues over the Pacific’s salty spray; east to the otherworldly flora of the desert; and forward always. The city’s eternal optimism is inspiration for three new colognes from Louis Vuitton: Sun Song, an ode to orange blossom; Cactus Garden, with yerba maté and lemongrass; and Afternoon Swim, a tall drink of citrus. To drive home the West Coast vibes, Louis Vuitton commissioned artist and native Angeleno Alex Israel to design the packaging for the fragrances. (Check out the motif from his New Waves exhibition in Hong Kong on the Afternoon Swim box at left.) That same colorful SoCal style is all over summer’s beauty offerings, from Smashbox’s palm-tree-adorned…

Americans in Europe are told to slow down a lot. At least this American is. In Paris, my speed walking earns me side-eye. When I ask for coffee to go in Madrid, the baristas look at me like I’m crazy. And things are no different in Italy. On a recent trip to Parma, I was excited to stop by the headquarters of the sustainability-minded beauty company Davines Group. I wanted to check out the ecofriendly hair salon, then visit the green chemistry lab where the in-house research and development team works, and of course I couldn’t leave without a quick tour of the scientific garden. But that’s not how things work in Italy. First, we had to eat—in the glass-vaulted greenhouse restaurant, where the (free!) employee lunch is four courses,…

GREECE Esta Plakokefalou BEAUTY EDITOR/MANAGING EDITOR Marie Claire Greece Best Buys “Women in Greece love natural products. We have a unique climate that provides local cosmetic companies with a wide range of plants and herbs from which to extract active ingredients. Korres and Apivita are two of the most well-known Greek brands using natural ingredients, and they do a great job.” Freshest Scent “My latest fragrance obsession is Diptyque’s Fleur de Peau. It’s fresh and a bit powdery.” Makeup of the Moment “We get a lot of sunny weather, so we tend to prefer a natural or subtle look with earthy shades rather than bright or heavy makeup that could melt.” Local It Girl “One of the most stylish women in Greece is Vicky Kaya (@vickykaya_). She’s a model, TV…

INNER BEAUTY, UNVEILED “Growing up in South Africa, I suffered from frequent breakouts and sun damage. My skin condition was so poor, it affected my social life and made me extremely selfconscious, even as an adult,” says Rozy Kriston, whose extensive search for effective treatments returned disappointing results. Most products available just masked symptoms for a temporary improvement; few actually addressed the underlying causes of skin issues for a long-term fix. DISCOVERY CHANNELS To create AMPERSAND, Kriston assembled a global team of experts, united in their mission to produce high-performance formulas using the latest technology and superior, naturally derived ingredients. “We spared no expense, developing clean, natural, safe, and effective formulas without compromising ingredients or diluting with unnecessary binders or fillers—everything is included at clinically proven levels for maximum results,”…

CORE VALUES Clay’s detoxifying and absorptive powers may purify skin on a surface level, but procuring the material itself means going beneath the surface. Innisfree’s Pore Clearing Clay Mousse Mask ($19) contains volcanic clusters from South Korea’s Jeju Island, while the green variety gleaned from natural deposits in France unclogs and minimizes pores in Bliss’s Pore Patrol Mask ($15). By TAYLORE GLYNN Fashion Editor: KATE LANPHEAR SLIP UP Of all the oils the planet has to offer, we’re partial to those that are equal parts fragrant and functional: Sandalwood, native to India and distilled from the roots and heartwoods of its trees, lends its woodsy scent and antiinflammatory properties to True Botanicals’s Pure Radiance Body Oil ($48). And Vibrant Sexy Hair’s Rose Elixir ($22) pairs rose and almond oils to…

THANDIE NEWTON BEAUTY ESSENTIALS: “Whenever I fly, I have to have Jurlique Rose Hand Cream and Optrex Eye Gel Drops.” IN-FLIGHT COMPANIONS: “A good book that I can get lost in is a must. I’m currently reading James Baldwin: A Biography, by David Leeming. I also always carry my Andraab pashmina, a gift my husband got me when he was shooting in Rajasthan, India.” TRAVEL TIP: “You shouldn’t drink or brush your teeth with the tap water on planes. The water tanks aren’t flushed or tested as often as you’d hope.” DREAM GETAWAY: “Ibiza for sure. There’s an abundance of quartz—which has an incredibly powerful, cleansing energy—in the ground. Es Vedrà, a tiny rocky island off the west coast, is known to be the third most magnetic place in the…

The Lightbulb Moment Have you ever had that aha moment, the idea sparked after realizing the way something is done now isn’t the way it should always be? That’s how many of the best businesses start. Sara Blakely’s billion-dollar Spanx brand began with a pair of cut-up control-top pantyhose she wore under white pants to a party. And long before Katrina Lake built Stitch Fix into a personal-styling platform worth about $3 billion, her friends collectively complained that in-person and e-commerce shopping was tedious, so she thought, There has to be a better way. Turning that brilliant idea into a launchable business is where things get tricky—so with an assist from over 20 entrepreneurs, investors, and execs, we’ve mapped out your path to becoming the next great founder and hustling…

When you rely on your personal savings and the company’s sales to run your business. EQUITY CROWDFUNDING “Think of this like Kickstarter, but instead of a T-shirt, people get a stake in your company,” says SeedInvest principal ALEXANDRA TYNION. Create fund-raising campaigns on platforms like SeedInvest or StartEngine—and once you’re approved, accredited or nonaccredited investors can bet money in return for a small slice of ownership. “You don’t need to spend months chasing down a term sheet or give up a board seat.” Those who love your idea but don’t have $1 million in the bank. A document that breaks down the terms of a business agreement. This comes before the final agreement, when all demands are finalized. VENTURE CAPITAL Raising a venture round involves selling a percentage of ownership…

Bring this with you everywhere you go! NAIL THE BASICS What is your company’s mission—and its name? (For a fee, you can hire a firm to help.) Decide if you want a cofounder, though know solo founders are twice as likely to succeed as cofounders. FILL OUT ALL THE FORMS You will get very tired of your own signature. Sign up for an Employee Identification Number, register as an LLC, map out licenses you may need, and download accounting software. BRAND YOUR BABY You have the name; now you need the look. Whether you outsource creative or hire a UX designer, focus on crystallizing your vision. This will be your company’s introduction to the world. GET TO KNOW YOUR MARKET What is your target audience? Who are your competitors? Once…

EARLY LIFE 1. Her aerospace-engineer dad, Raymond French Jr., worked on the Apollo space program, Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz, the space shuttle, and the International Space Station and hired female mathematicians or engineers whenever he could. 2. One of the first things she programmed was during her senior year in high school: a smiley face dancing to “It’s a Small World.” 3. A high school guidance counselor, after hearing the colleges Gates was interested in attending (Duke, Notre Dame, Stanford), told her to scale back her ambitions. She landed at Duke. 4. She didn’t realize she had been in an abusive relationship in college until she went to a YWCA event for a women’s and family shelter and heard a woman describing a relationship similar to hers. BIL 5. Bill Gates first asked her out in the…

+ Elisabeth Moss, Thandie Newton, and Sandra Oh are making next-level TV + This season’s top trends go to extremes: all covered up or showing off some skin + Death on the U.S.–Mexico border: Marie Claire investigates the killing of 20-year-old Claudia Gómez…

Claudia Patricia Gómez González graduated high school two years ago—the first in her family to do so—she had tears in her eyes. One of the brightest students in her class, she had always been told that she was special, that she would go on to do great things and make her small village, La Unión Los Mendoza in the impoverished Guatemalan highlands, proud. “She was always so kind, so humble,” says Andres Vicente, a primary-school teacher in Claudia’s village. “It’s not easy for indigenous Mayans in this country, especially women, but we always knew Claudia was unique. Everyone thought she’d find a way to get out of here.” But a year after graduating in 2017, Claudia started losing hope. Her family couldn’t afford college, and she wasn’t able to find…

@im.angelabassett 1. IF I WEREN’T ACTOR, I’D BE: Perhaps a musician. My greatest wish is that I could play the piano or guitar. 2. BEST CAREER ADVICE I’VE GOTTEN: Every part isn’t for you, and that’s OK. That’s life. You can’t dance to every record. 3. THE THREE QUALITIES THAT GOT ME WHERE I AM TODAY: Patience. A love of and passion for what I do. Gratitude, not taking any opportunity for granted. 4. MOMENT I FELT I MADE IT: I’d have to say when What’s Love Got to Do With It was released and it was well-received, both critically and publicly. I worked very hard to get the part and equally hard to capture Tina Turner’s spirit throughout the film. I’m eternally grateful to have had that experience. 5. KIND OF WORK I’D DO…

MEXICO CITY BEAUTY GUIDE Top beauty shop: Enter cosmetic nirvana at Balmoria (balmoria.com), which sells only artisanal makeup, skincare, and wellness brands made in Mexico. Coolest hair salon: Silvia Galvan (silviagalvan.com), a mini chain of salons, is famous for cuts and color, but those in the know head there for brow shaping too. Go-to nail bar: Mylk Beauty Bar (instagram.com/mylkbeautybar) does minimalist manis with elevated twists like metallic French tips. Chillest spa: Tucked into its namesake department store, Spa Liverpool (spa.liverpool.com.mx) offers hot-stone massages to help you unwind post shopping spree. Popular workout: To scope out some scenery while you sweat, rent a bike and cycle the circuit of Chapultepec Park, the oldest urban park in Latin America. Best hotel for beauty sleep: Luxuriate at the Downtown Mexico hotel (downtownmexico.com),…

The man from SHA met me at the airport. Tall, French, and handsome, he took my bags, bundled me into a purring Mercedes, and drove me through the mountains of Spain’s Costa Blanca until we came to a glowing white compound of hanging gardens and terraces stacked in the hills like a posh cruise ship, where he announced, in a solemn tone, “Madame, we have arrived in SHA.” One does not arrive at the SHA Wellness Clinic; one arrives in the SHA Wellness Clinic, like it’s a country or a religion, a world in which you must immerse yourself completely. As it happens, Madame was badly in need of SHA. Madame, it’s fair to say, was a bit of a basket case. I had just come off a book deadline…

FAUX GLOW You may not have been able to spend spring break hitting up the best beaches in the world—but you can look like you did. Buxom’s new blushes serve up sun-worshipper vibes without the risk of a burn; the six shades, each named for a picturesque seaside setting, are infused with hyaluronic acid, which lends skin a dewy sheen, and feature a built-in primer to make sure your look lasts all day. They smell like a coconutty tropical oasis to boot. TRAVEL TIPS From fluorescent hues to museum-worthy nail art, these are the manicure looks trending around the world, says Rita Remark, Essie’s global lead educator. 1. ENGLAND: “London was one of the first Western cities to have nail-art pop-up bars,” says Remark. “In this underrated hot spot for…