Truth or bare

I’d rank the level of innovation in beauty up there with space travel and driverless cars. This is an industry obsessed with creativity and evolution. How else do you explain UV-monitoring skin patches, spray-on nail polish or apps that let you virtually try on makeup using your iPhone camera? This month, we look at how beauty is bringing groundbreaking technology to the devices we use every day, like the humble hair dryer or the oft-overlooked makeup mirror. Turn to page 158 for more.

AG Hair Jet Black Dry Shampoo ($28); Burberry Cat Lashes Mascara in Jet Black ($32); Dior Miss Dior Absolutely Eau de Parfum Spray ($119 for 50 mL); Rimmel London Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder ($10). For details, see Shopping Guide.