Travel

Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”

The Very Easy Routine FKA Twigs Swears By For Great Skin

When Viktor & Rolf dreamed up Good Fortune (the first addition to its cult perfume dynasty in seven years) one face in particular sprang to mind. Bold with a dash of mystery, singer, songwriter and dancer FKA twigs exudes quiet confidence — much like the scent itself, which marries spirituality […]

Prime Day Is Here! 21 Amazing Amazon Beauty Deals You Won’t Want To Miss

Prime Day Is Here! 21 Amazing Amazon Beauty Deals You Won’t Want To Miss

Amazon’s legendary Prime Day sale is finally here, and this year’s Prime Day beauty deals are better than ever. Whether you’re splurging on your favourite luxury skincare or stocking up on your go-to mascara, all the best brands are about to get price slashed for the July 12-13 occasion. No need to […]

“No Closure, No Healing” – The Legacy Of Ireland’s Mother And Baby Institutions

I first met Terri Harrison when she was in her late 60s, but her memories of events that happened almost 50 years before were very vivid, as though frozen in time in her mind. Not quite five feet tall, with red-brown hair tied up in a high ponytail, she smiled […]

These Are The UK’s Most Popular Baby Names Of 2022

The UK’s most popular baby names of 2022 have been revealed, with Lily and Muhammad leading the way so far. Lily replaces last year’s number one Olivia as the most popular name given to girls, while Muhammad remains top of the boys’ list for a second year running. According to […]

My Hot Take On The Benefits Of An Amazon Prime Membership

My Hot Take On The Benefits Of An Amazon Prime Membership

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but we may earn commission or other compensation from the links on this page. Confession: despite being an Amazon user since the Y2K books-and-CDs […]

Your Horoscope This Week: 10th July to 16th July, 2022

Your Horoscope This Week: 10th July to 16th July, 2022

We begin this week with a sextile between the Sun in Cancer and Uranus in Taurus on the 10th. The Sun in Cancer is known for his emotional valence while Uranus in Taurus is associated with an upending, destructive force. A sextile is a helpful aspect, though its result may […]

I Tried Aldi’s New Designer Skin & Makeup ‘Dupes’ — Here’s My Verdict

When Aldi’s beauty brand Lacura burst onto the scene a few years ago, it caused quite the stir. Launching with a concealer, which looked suspiciously like YSL’s Touche Éclat and a glycolic acid facial toner reminiscent of Pixi’s cult Glow Tonic, the products flew off the supermarket shelves, and arguably, […]

How Wearable Are Lip Stains Really? R29 Staffers Put 5 To The Test

How Wearable Are Lip Stains Really? R29 Staffers Put 5 To The Test

If you’ve been on TikTok lately (and let’s face it, it’s endlessly addictive) you might have spotted the app’s beauty obsessives fawning over one particular makeup product. This time it isn’t Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter or Maybelline’s Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara. Rather, TikTokers can’t get enough of lip […]