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WELCOME TO The MAKEOVER Issue

Red Grapes • The powdery coating on the surface of these berries is a harmless protective layer called bloom. Simply rinse the fruit before enjoying it in one of these recipes from our Test Kitchen:

Transform YOUR Home FOR Fall • If the back-to-school rush has you feeling a little frazzled, we’re here to help. Join GH+ for exclusive access to one of our most popular guides, the 14-Day Declutter Guide, and start getting your home back in order.

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The Great Reimagination • I asked the team to share how the past couple of years have changed their lives and nourished their bigger dreams. Here’s what some of them said:

Top Fall Trends — at Drugstore Prices • Try something new! Update your makeup, hair and skin for the season with expert tips and affordable product picks approved by the GH Beauty Lab.

17 Skincare Tips GH BEAUTY LAB EXPERTS SWEAR BY • After decades of testing and research, GH Beauty Lab scientists and experts have amassed a treasure trove of advice they use to keep their own skin its healthiest and most radiant. We reveal their best tricks for all skin types through the years, from acne to anti-aging and everything in between.

Reclaim an Awkward Space

Open up to new POSSIBILITIES • See how GH Institute Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab Director Dan DiClerico used his decades-long passion for renovation to restore his 140-year-old family home.

BEAUTIFUL Budget Makeovers • A dose of creativity and a little elbow grease can give furniture, walls and even an appliance a bold new look — without breaking the bank.

IT’S TIME TO Dream Big

“I took a corporate job to save my small business.” • NICOLE FAULS, 32, CHICAGO

“I used a strategic approach to find a husband.” • TOMIKA ANDERSON, 46, WOODBRIDGE, VA

The Relocator • DAPHNE OZ, 36, EMMY AWARD–WINNING TELEVISION HOST AND NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

“I’m studying for the bar exam in my 60s.” • VICKI RIMASSE, 67, NEW JERSEY

“ I finally stopped drinking.” • CARINA URBACH, 51, PHILADELPHIA

The Motivator • SIMONE BILES, 25, GYMNAST

The Trailblazer • DANICA ROEM, 37, VIRGINIA DELEGATE

“I changed careers to pursue what really matters to me.” • CANDI CARTER, 53, NEW JERSEY

Leaders OF THE Pack • This month, we’ve partnered with pet food company and GH Seal holder Purina to highlight four of its shining stars. These innovators have dedicated their careers to improving the health of cats and dogs.

EASY WAYS TO Make Hard Decisions • Four steps that can take you from dwelling to reaching a conclusion

HOW TO Change Your Life • Considering a reimagination of your own? Find insight and perspective from learning how others have faced challenging circumstances. Below we’ve rounded up books, shows and a podcast that can offer inspiration and motivation, as well as practical advice from an economist and author on the best way to think about problems that don’t have straightforward solutions.

HOW TO GET UNSTUCK THE NEW SCIENCE OF CHANGING OLD HABITS • Forget “being good” or exercising willpower — it may not even be a thing. Try these research-based hacks for ditching old not-great routines and building different ones that make you happier and healthier.

7 PELVIC PAINS YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE • Knowing what’s normal and what’s not can help you do what it takes to feel better fast.

inside the GH Nutrition Lab • GH’s own registered dietitian serves up expert know-how to help you make smart decisions for a nutritious diet and a healthy...