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Cancer stole my mother’s scent

Cancer stole my mother’s scent

As we mark World Cancer Day on February 4, I’m paying tribute to my mum and the diagnosis that affected my relationship with her in an unimaginable way… As the doors to the cancer ward swing open, the smell floods my nose, brazenly taunting me, a reminder of where I am. […]

Evan Rachel Wood Names Marilyn Manson As Her Abuser

Evan Rachel Wood Names Marilyn Manson As Her Abuser

Actress Evan Rachel Wood has alleged that her ex-fiancée Marilyn Manson abused her while they were in a relationship. Wood has publicly talked about being a survivor of domestic violence since 2016, and even testified before Congress in 2018 about her experience in order to advocate for a bill that […]

I Threw Out All My Complicated Skincare & My Skin Looks So Much Better

I Threw Out All My Complicated Skincare & My Skin Looks So Much Better

Perhaps the most commonly referenced perk of being a beauty editor is that we get to try many exclusive, lusted after products. In particular, I go wild for getting my hands on skincare newness. I’m not alone. The allure of trying the latest formula or buzzy ingredient is widespread, as […]

Here’s When Mercury Will Be In Retrograde In 2021

Here’s When Mercury Will Be In Retrograde In 2021

I probably think about Mercury retrograde more than the average person. That’s partially because I write about astrology for Refinery29. But I also just worry about the transit. I never want to be caught unawares. Weeks ahead of certain events — my birthday, a road trip, my big moving day — I’ll […]

R29 Reads: The Books We’re Picking Up This February

R29 Reads: The Books We’re Picking Up This February

Love it or loathe it, once February rolls around, romance is on the cards. The pandemic might have cancelled your plans for an overpriced meal for two but Valentine’s Day is still very much happening, which is making us dive into the pages of a romance. Whether you first felt […]

9 Game-Changing Products R29’s Beauty Editor Used ‘Til The End This Month

9 Game-Changing Products R29’s Beauty Editor Used ‘Til The End This Month

From skincare to makeup and everything in between, being a beauty editor means I’m lucky enough to have many different products land on my desk each month, and I have a good go at trying most of them. As you might expect, some aren’t particularly compatible with my skin (combination […]