The last days of Aquarius season are upon us. But the Aquarian influence on our collective is far from over, heralded by Mercury’s ingress into Aquarius on the 14th — just in time to add something eclectic and unexpected to our Valentine’s Day plans. Of course, with Pluto making a […]
I’m the youngest in a family of six, so naturally, you may think that softness was my birthright. Youngest siblings are supposed to be wild, carefree, and just a little bit spoiled because they know that they’ll always be taken care of. In reality, I’m the baby but not really; […]
TikTok has announced it is updating its community guidelines to ban content that promotes disordered eating. The app already removes content explicitly promoting eating disorders, but TikTok’s Head of Trust and Safety, Cormac Keenan, said it is now “broadening [its] approach” in this area. “We’re making this change, in consultation […]
THE THING ABOUT PAM — “She’s a Good Friend” Episode 101 — Pictured: Renée Zellweger as Pam Hupp — (Photo by: Skip Bolen/NBC) Once again, Hollywood is proving that there’s still a lot to learn when it comes to representation. Last week, NBC released the trailer for The Thing About […]
There’s no doubt about it: 2022 is looking to be a corker for films in terms of Hollywood big-hitters alone (The Batman, come at us). But when you delve into the gem-filled mine that is indie cinema, that’s when you’re bound to discover something unforgettable: a quiet, simmering masterpiece for […]
I have a love-hate relationship with vitamin C serums. Almost all skincare experts I’ve interviewed have recommended a daily dose of the stuff thanks to its great potential. It helps to fend off pollution (teamed with SPF it boosts the skin’s resilience to damaging UV rays), tackles hyperpigmentation (which often […]
When it comes to my skin-care routine, I’ve found a lot of success (read: clearer skin) with keeping it simple: Gel cleanser, serum, lightweight moisturiser, sunscreen. (Add a cleansing balm as a first step and nix the SPF for my night-time regimen.) Despite my job as a beauty writer, I’m […]
Welcome to Refinery29’s Fertility Diaries, where people chronicle their joyous, painful, and sometimes complicated paths to parenthood. Today, we hear from a 39-year-old in Seattle who turned to in vitro fertilisation after learning she and her husband were both carriers for a severe genetic disease. Have your own Fertility Diary […]
There was once a time when people saved up for certain designer handbags, knowing that they would hold their value for years to come. Today, thanks to the boom in the luxury watch market, some women are opting for timepieces rather than Chanel flap bags or Hermès Birkins. But, with […]
Kosas is one of those cool, if-you-know-you-know kind of makeup brands. The vibe is less bare face, more tinted skin care. Given the aesthetic trend of using less makeup — or at least, looking like you’re wearing less makeup — it’s no big shock that the brand has taken off, […]
