I Found The Perfect Summer-To-Autumn Moisturiser — & It’s Under £50
Transitional wardrobe pieces — think lightweight layers and super-soft knits — are very much a thing, but what about your skincare routine? As someone with acne-prone skin, I’ve always loved the...
View ArticleRare Beauty’s First Fragrance Is Here — & I’m Obsessed
As much as I love the idea of smelling like a sexy cupcake, the truth is that most gourmand scents aren’t really my cup of tea. I’m all for intoxicating and warm, but heady and saccharine get a pass...
View ArticleGlass French Nails Are A Modern Take On A Timeless Classic
There are very few nail designs that have stood the test of time quite like the humble French manicure. Its charm undeniably lies in its versatility and understated nature, with that classic...
View ArticleMoney Diary: A Head Of Marketing on £39,000
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking...
View ArticleWe’re Calling It: This Vanilla Perfume Will Be The Biggest Scent Of 2025
At the start of each year, the Refinery29 beauty team predicts a list of perfumes that we think are about to blow up on the internet. As a fragrance-obsessed writer who’s also rather picky, I’ve...
View ArticleThe Full Sturgeon Moon In Aquarius Is Here — Now Unwind
There comes a time every month where we must engage with the flow of the moon to connect with ourselves and this is the full moon. This phase of the moon urges us to unwind, to comprehend our emotions...
View ArticleBeauty Charms Are Taking Over Our Bags — & We Love These The Most
Call it the Labubu-fication of beauty, but it seems like the most covetable charm might already be sitting at the bottom of your handbag. Lip balms-turned-keychains are everywhere right now — and show...
View ArticleThis Pedicure Is Controversial, But I Wear It Every Summer
I’ve always loved a French pedicure. No matter what’s going on in my life, it always makes me feel polished, like I have my life together — even when I’m not wearing a lick of makeup or I haven’t...
View ArticleCopenhagen Fashion Week Is Setting The Street Style Bar This Season
We like to look at Copenhagen Fashion Week as a precursor of good (and stylish) things ahead. Arriving before the “Big Four” fashion weeks in London, New York, Paris, and Milan, the biannual event is...
View ArticleMaybe Sydney Sweeney Is Exactly Who She Appears To Be
The script of the past seven days of discourse has followed the same structure as it always does. The classic problematic campaign meets backlash, followed by outrage at the backlash, to why are we...
View ArticleWe Tried Benefit’s Skin-Improving Foundation — & The Results Wowed Us
When the weather is hot and humid, foundation is usually the first thing we ditch. Since a full face of heavy makeup can sometimes feel too much, we tend to opt for a lighter skin tint. But when we...
View ArticleRefinery29 Loves: Everything To See & Shop In August
Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, the monthly news bulletin where you’ll find our editor-approved lineup of the best to shop and see in fashion and beauty right now. Whether you're looking to elevate your...
View ArticleThe Lion’s Gate Portal 2025 Is Here — It’s Time To Manifest
The Lion’s Gate Portal is upon us! August 8th (8/8) is a highly auspicious time for us to manifest and to consider our hopes. Why, you ask? The spiritual event falls on a prosperous numerological day...
View ArticleThe Best Haircuts From Copenhagen Fashion Week Street Style So Far
Whether it’s baroque architecture or minimalist café interiors, Copenhagen has style in spades — especially when it comes to fashion. From Ganni to Rotate, the city has led the charge in Scandi cool,...
View ArticleCooking Clubs Are Helping Us Make Friends As Adults
In a park in London last month, over 200 people gathered each with a homebaked cake in hand, ready to share their creation and feast on as many others as they possibly could. Cakes of all designs and...
View ArticleMoney Diary: A Criminal Psychologist On £41,039
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking...
View ArticleTikTok’s Obsessed With Silk Scarves, Here’s How To Style Them 4 Ways
If you’re heading on summer vacation and trying to pack as light as possible, or have been influenced by all the recent styling videos on TikTok, then you’ll want to make a square scarf the hero of...
View ArticleThe 28 Best Tote Bags For Work, Travel, Everyday & Beyond
Tote bags are a true MVP of your handbag lineup. While some say basic, we say essential — as useful for your office commute as they are for a weekend getaway, out-and-about strolls, a farmer’s market...
View ArticleMars In Libra Is Here — & It’s Time For You To Chill
Mars’s entrance into Libra on August 6th allows us to decompress. The summer has been full of retrogrades, so we’ll relish being drama-free, but only if we opt out of engaging and immersing ourselves...
View ArticleThe Ordinary’s Powder-to-Cream Spot Treatment Is Unique — & Actually Works
A glimpse into my bathroom cabinet reveals a final resting place for skincare products that failed to impress me: the cleanser that didn’t quite remove all my mascara; the moisturiser too lightweight...
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