Month: June 2022

Maserati’s halo car is proverbially soaring amid the clouds with a slick Spider variant dubbed the MC20 “Cielo.”

The Trident marque didn’t just slap a convertible roof on the existing coupe and call it a day, though that would surely would have moved some units, given the car’s already beautifully-balanced street-condition performance.

Maserati went the extra mile in equipping a top made entirely of electrochromic “smart glass” that transforms from clear to opaque at the touch of a button, thanks to Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) technology—material that becomes transparent when charged with electricity. Even with the roof deployed from its carbon tonneau cover (a process that takes just 12 seconds), drivers can enjoy unimpeded views of the sky above, hence the name “Cielo.”

Combined with an exclusive three-layer metallic color called “Aquamarina,” the droptop truly does stand our from the sold-out coupe. That said, the “Nettuno” 90-degree, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 remains unchanged, with 621 horsepower that sends just 3,306 pounds of car to 60 mph in under three seconds on its way to 202 mph.

That’s notable when compared to other entry-level supes in MC20’s price range, like the Lamborghini Huracan RWD and McLaren 570GT. The rival Italian Raging Bull does and the Brit both have similar 200 mph-plus top speeds but do 60-sprint considerably more slowly in the low-to-mid threes.

While we previously characterized the MC20 coupe’s interior as adequate and nothing more, the Cielo does offer an optimized version of the coupe’s award-winning 12-speaker sound system by Sonus, as well as a host of active safety systems ranging from parking sensors to an emergency brake and a 360-degree camera.

The Maserati MC20 Cielo is expected to take a five-figure price hike over the $216,996 coupe for buyers taking the first deliveries at the end of 2022.

The Lineup is a monthly series where we’re giving you an inside peek at the beauty lineups of cool fashion people, editors, makeup artists, hairstylists, and estheticians—all the people we trust the most. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at all the can’t-live-without products that make their worlds go ’round.

I consider myself pretty open-minded when it comes to beauty. I’m down to try the most hyped products, indulge in the buzziest treatments, and use over-the-top tools just for a good story. But in the decade that I’ve been in the beauty space, I don’t think it’s ever crossed my mind to shave my entire face. Dermaplaning? Yes. Face shaving? No. I’ve been way too paranoid that my barely-there peach fuzz would somehow grow back resembling Chewbacca, and that’s just a risk I’m not willing to take. Well, according to Lauryn Bosstick, content creator, podcaster, beauty lover, and founder of The Skinny Confidential, I should really change my tune.

“Shaving the face gets rid of peach fuzz, creates a smooth canvas for makeup, and helps all of your skincare absorb better,” says the multi-hyphenate, who has been shaving her face for years. “I swear, your hair won’t grow back darker. That’s such a myth.” In an effort to end the taboo around women shaving their faces, Bosstick created The Shavette Kit ($40), which includes the “first women’s facial shaving cream that’s actually good for your skin” and a razor that will give you the “smoothest, closest shave of your life,” says Bosstick.

In general, Bosstick is a huge supporter of beauty and self-care. (She insists that she built half her brand sitting in a chair at a hole-in-the-wall foot spa where she could really focus.) “Investing in my skin has always been a deliberate, intentional choice for me. I would way rather treat myself to monthly facials than handbags and shoes,” she says. But if you’re not able to get regular facials, a facial massage is the next best thing. “You can do it for free anytime, anywhere. It increases circulation, helps your skincare absorb better, prevents fine lines and wrinkles, and will make your skin look and feel younger. It’s like an instant face-lift.”

If you’re curious about Bosstick’s other recommendations, I’ve got you. Keep scrolling for 17 of her must-have beauty finds and more helpful tips and tricks for looking and feeling your best.

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