DOVE CAMERON Special The Scent

When was the last time you felt a sense of joy? Something deeper than a momentary thrill – the sort of feeling that is rooted in contentment, connection and purpose? For me it was last weekend as I spent three glorious hours standing in a field, listening to live music with my family and friends watching the sun set slowly over a London skyline. Like so many moments of happiness, it was relatively fleeting but utterly delicious; an evening of pure joy after a frantic week. Given that we are living in a world plagued by global instability, it might feel harder than ever before to embrace a sense of optimism. But that’s exactly why we felt it was important to dedicate this issue to finding those transformative little beacons of joy in our lives. As such, consider this an invitation to rediscover the delightful moments in your own everyday. This month, we’ve rounded up a range of features tailormade to inspire, empower and entertain – from an uplifting exploration of the comfortingly familiar wellness routines that bookmark the day to this season’s most dopamine-inducing dressing and the latest science-backed tips to genuinely lift your mood. It's fitting, then, that the woman gracing this issue’s cover for this issue is Emmy Award-winning actor and musician Dove Cameron, who lit up stages across Europe this summer as she toured with Dua Lipa. In our exclusive interview, she speaks frankly about grappling with grief, coming to grips with her queer identity and embracing new beginnings. Elsewhere, entrepreneur and fragrance founder Yasmin Sewell opens up on the joy of reinvention and the healing power of scent. We also explore the power of music with a deep dive into the resurgence of rave culture as an uplifting antidote to our increasingly curated digital lives. Thank you for joining us in this journey into all things optimistic. May these stories inspire you and, most of all, remind you that joy belongs to all of us – this summer and always. We hope you enjoy reading this special issue as much as we’ve enjoyed making it. Tell us what you think over at @marieclaireuk and keep an eye out for updates all month.

Andrea Thompson Editor in Chief

WORDS EDITOR

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The sun has risen, you creak the bedroom windows open and let the linen curtains blow in the morning breeze. As you head down

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WOMEN WHO WIN

Yasmin Sewell opens up on reinvention and the healing power of scent

Escape to the Sun With Summer's Must-Have Accessories

The New Dopamine Dressing: How Feel-Good Fashion Took Over Stylish Women's Wardrobes

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Editor in chief: Andrea Thompson Editor: Sunil Makan Fashion Director: Lily Russo Bah Beauty Director: Lottie Winter Senior Health Editor: Ally Head News and Features Editor: Mischa Smith Fashion Editor: Clementina Jackson FASHION WRITER: SOFIA PIZA ART EDITOR: treasa burns PRODUCER: CLARE LAZARO SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR: DIONNE BRIGHTON JUNIOR SOCIAL EDITOR: MAGGIE JOYNER Chief Sub-Editor: Nicola Moyne CONTRIBUTORS: Alice Barraclough, Clara Amfo, Jonas Bresnan, Phill Taylor, Sara Reverberi

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sunil makan Editor

Clementine Jackson Fashion Editor

ANDREA THOMPSON EDITOR IN CHIEF

Ally Head Senior Health and Sustainability Editor

Lottie Winter Beauty Director

THE OPTIMISM

Dove Cameron On navigating loss, showing up for love, and leaning into joy

From AI-Enhanced Fragrance to Epigenetic Skincare, the Future of Beauty is Looking Bright

11 Simple, Science-Backed Ways to Spark Joy and Boost Mood

Rave, Rest, Repeat: Partying Is Summer’s Hottest Wellness Trend

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From new beginnings with Dove Cameron to dopamine-inducing fashion and the latest science-backed tips to lift your mood – this month, we’re embracing all things joy.

Mischa Smith Features Editor

MEET EDITORS

Lily Russo-BAH fashion director

11 Simple, Science-Backed Ways to Spark Joy and Boost Mood

The World's Best Shoe-Drobes: Four Fashion Insiders Share a Glimpse into their Epic Designer Shoe Collections