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Cosmopolitan UK

August/September 2026
Magazine

Cosmopolitan Magazine celebrates fun, glamour and a passion for life. Inspiring young women to be the best they can be with everything from high street fashion must-haves and stunning make-up tips, career news, sex and relationship advice, as well as intimate interviews with your favourite celebs! It's gutsy, intimate and most importantly honest about issues affecting women.

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From the editor

So, you want to dye your hair? • Before you decide to book that appointment (or reach for the box dye), ask yourself a few crucial questions…

The blonde ambition of Madonna • From Like A Prayer to Confessions II, this material girl is a forever icon

Millie Court • The world fell head-over-heels for her on Love Island, but it’s Millie’s candid approach to life and dating that makes her the perfect co-host for our new podcast, Are We Into This? Join us for the chaos as we unpack your biggest dilemmas every week!

Don’t miss this… • Stay entertained this summer with new music, returning dramas and a can’t-miss movie

Access all areas: Heartstopper Forever • Falling in love with Nick, Charlie and co for the final time

Lexi Minetree is the new Elle Woods • The 25-year-old actor wasn’t even born when the first Legally Blonde was filmed. Now, she’s carrying the entire franchise into the future

The TikTokification of TV • How bite-sized drama is taking over Hollywood, one swipe at a time

Elevated neutrals • Beige is back, baby – and she’s had a major upgrade

Ania Magliano’s Edinburgh Fringe handbook • The comedian and SNL UK star on her insider itinerary for a hilarious weekend away

Make a cute ruffle tote bag from an old duvet cover • A guaranteed way not to dress like everyone else? Craft it yourself

Clash of the titans • Pattern clashing is oh-so back, this time with the most unexpected colours and impossible pairings. Don’t be afraid to tap into your inner maximalist – here’s how

Summer sun(glasses) • Throw out the rule book – this season’s eyewear is all about frames that showcase your personal style

Packing got you puzzled? • The genius ‘Sudoku’ hack is here to save your summer

Hot skin helpers • Feeling flushed? These are the quick, expert-approved fixes to combat the concerns that arise with sun-drenched skin

Maya Jama’s Little Black Beauty Book • We caught up with the Love Island presenter to find out exactly what products and treatments she swears by…

INTRODUCING THE SUMMER BEAUTY EDIT!

Body mists are back • Perfume’s little sister is trending for summer and returns more sophisticated than ever

Summer beauty… boxed

Getting to know… you • We sat down with three women’s health experts for a refreshingly honest conversation about intimacy, confidence and getting to know your body better

THE O BOX

The anatomy of a sex toy • Ever wondered what goes into making your fave gadgets? It’s more than you think…

Is my relationship doomed, or am I just spiralling? • From cheating fears to partner doubts, life with Relationship OCD can be exhausting. One writer reflects on what it’s like to live with this misunderstood condition – and why online culture could be making things worse

THE COSMO SAPPHIC SEX AND DATING SURVEY • What’s the dating scene like for women who date women today? We asked and here’s what you had to say

Tell me how I really feel: Searching for taste in a homogenised world • I’m decorating my house and Pinterest is serving me the same living room as everyone else; is that cottage cheese in your lunchbox, too? Hang on, I thought I came up with this all on my own…

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