The Marie Claire Fragrance Awards

Our beauty teams around the globe have been spritzing up a storm to find the best scents of 2019. Make space on your shelf for the winners…

Power With Purpose

This year’s Marie Claire Verified power list pays tribute to the women using their platforms for positive change. Meet the influencers you need to be following now

Marie Claire Woman Kınd

This month’s global round-up of inspirational women and cultural talking points

She's Electric

Take your skincare regime to the next level with innovative, new-gen beauty tech

Meg Ryan

‘WHEN I LOOK BACK NOW, IT WAS DEFINITELY EASIER TO BE THE FUNNY PERSON RATHER THAN THE PRETTY PERSON, THE SEXY PERSON’

‘As Dark As Life Can Be, It Can Still Be Wonderful And Worth Living'

Elizabeth Smart was just 14 years old when she was abducted at knifepoint by street preacher Brian David Mitchell. For nine months she was starved, tortured and raped while the search to find her made headlines around the world. Now, 17 years on, she tells Kate Graham about the terror of her ordeal, her quest to fill her life with love and hope, and her work as a victims’ rights advocate

Old Friends Are The Best

As Friends turns 25, and Sex And The City creator Candace Bushnell publishes a new tale of fiftysomething women, Marisa Bate looks back on the enduring appeal of these cult shows and why new generations continue to fall in love with them

Report Now For Northern Ireland

While debate around abortion in recent years has been centred on America, a parliamentary vote here has now turned the spotlight on the issue in Northern Ireland. Marisa Bate speaks to three women campaigning for change

Back To Earth

For a laid-back summer glow, the new-era beauty rules say embrace the contoured tan, wear burgundy on your face and apply lipstick with your fingers

Strong Body, Strong Mind

Lifting weights might give you good biceps, but the mental benefits are just as impressive discovers Charlotte Haigh

'Making People Laugh Is The Greatest Love Of My Life'

Actress and comedian Aisling Bea talks to Sophie Goddard about love, loss and why she’s definitely not the new Fleabag

‘My Best Friend Killed Her Violent Partner'

When Fri Martin was convicted of murder, Heather Savage was one of the few people who knew about the years of abuse she had suffered. Here, Heather explains why she’s hoping for justice for her friend, and the children she’s raising on her behalf

Talk Of The Town

Plucked from obscurity by Moonlight director Barry Jenkins to play the lead in If Beale Street Could Talk, KiKi Layne is set to become Hollywood’s next big thing. Here, she chats to Sophie Goddard about pep talks with Lupita Nyong’o, new projects and the phone call that changed her life

She's Got The Power

At the 2016 Oscars, a reluctant star was born. So how is Brie Larson doing three years on? As she takes the lead in the Marvel franchise’s most anticipated movie, she talks to Keah Brown about vulnerability, finding inner strength and her plans to diversify the film industry

Decode Your Dark Side

Good people do – and think – bad things. But, rather than shying away from our darkest thoughts, a new movement is encouraging us to embrace them. Are you ready? Charlotte Philby reports

Angela Scanlon's - Fad Habits

This month, our columnist is searching for purpose, armed only with the date, time and place she was born…

Shoes Charlotte Olympia & Sophia Webster Success

The creatives and businesswomen on sketching in Biro, building a hot brand (while breastfeeding) and cartoon pants

Friendship Aisling Bea & Deborah Frances-White Feminism

What happens when you put the two comedians in a room with a dictaphone and snacks? One of the smartest, funniest chats about feminism (and dildos) we’ve ever eavesdropped. Enjoy

Take Your Charge Of Your Data Footprint

The real price we pay for social media is being constantly tracked and having our personal data harvested. Alix O’Neill attempts to reclaim her privacy online

Sally Field - You Just Do The Best With What You've Got – And Sometimes Magic Strikes

Despite a traumatic childhood, she’s had huge success, and today the two-time Oscar-winning actress is also proving to be a very modern hero for women in a post #MeToo era.

Mr Fantastic

He writes poetry, composes music, speaks multiple languages – and makes the kind of movies that get people talking. Best of all, finds Martha Hayes, Viggo Mortensen loves a cuppa.

New Romantics

How do men really feel about dating apps? Or keeping the spark alive while raising kids? And what helps heal a broken heart? Three writers open up

The Big Freeze

Healthy, affordable and sustainable, frozen food is having a moment.

Blind Faith

Writer Rob Crossan is gradually losing his sight. Here, he reveals the surprising insights on women and relationships he’s had en route to total blindness

Rebel With A Cause

She’s the Marvel Universe star who grew up in social housing and speaks with a cut-glass accent. Hayley Atwell tells Jude Rogers about her role as a slave owner and speaking out for Justice4Grenfell

In Harm's Way

As the number of teens being treated for self-harm doubles, Polly Dunbar speaks to women who carry the mental and physical scars into adulthood

Zoe Kravitz

The Big Little Lies actress and fashion icon opens up about embracing her identity and learning to be true to herself

The DNA Dilemma

With millions of us using at-home DNA tests to learn more about our health, Kate Graham investigates the hidden risks of spit-and-send.

How To Do A Wedding In 2019

Choreographed first dances and cupcake towers are so last year. Rosie Mullender reports on the nuptial trends taking over big-day planning.

Destination Dubrovnik

Beyond the Croatian city’s ancient walls, Tracy Ramsden discovers a glittering coastline steeped in culture, sophistication and world-class cuisine