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Why Can’t Sunscreen Brands Be Honest About White Casts?

Why Can’t Sunscreen Brands Be Honest About White Casts?

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing […]

11 Fresh Ways To Wear White Nails This Summer

11 Fresh Ways To Wear White Nails This Summer

Summer is finally here and with it comes an inevitable surge of nail inspiration flooding our feeds. From pretty princess nails to playful beach manicures, there’s an abundance of fresh trends emerging already, but there’s always one shade that reappears every summer without fail: white. Timeless, clean and effortlessly cool, […]

Money Diary: A Compliance Officer On £85,000

Money Diary: A Compliance Officer On £85,000

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 every last penny. Our Money Diaries submission process has changed. If you would like to submit a diary, please use […]

Do Me A Favour And Stop Sending “Happy Birthday!” Texts In The Group Chat

Do Me A Favour And Stop Sending “Happy Birthday!” Texts In The Group Chat

The past might be a foreign country but if you’re an older millennial with a Yahoo email address and a drawer full of trainer socks, the present is no less baffling. Why are grown men trading punches over plushies? What in the name of god is the poop rule? Who’s […]

Experts Say Your Gut Instinct Is Real, Stop Second Guessing It

Experts Say Your Gut Instinct Is Real, Stop Second Guessing It

Warning: The following article contains descriptions of sexual assault that some readers may find distressing. “My full intuition was ringing,” says Jade*, 33, recounting a traumatic sexual assault she experienced while living in Dublin, Ireland, aged 21. “I was leaving work, and normally I’d never feel unsafe but for whatever […]

“I Paid Thousands For A Dating Coach — Now I’m Engaged”: Inside The Rise Of High-Investment Dating

“I Paid Thousands For A Dating Coach — Now I’m Engaged”: Inside The Rise Of High-Investment Dating

Back in April, entrepreneur Shirley Vernae Williams, 39, went viral on TikTok after revealing that she had spent $10,000 (approx £7,400) on a dating coach to enhance her love life. “The total amount I spent on a dating coach in the end was $12,000 (around £9000). I started with a […]