My friend gasps and looks up at me as I take a long sip of my drink, teasing her. I’ve just given her the latest update on my love life and a look of bewilderment has taken over her face. She takes a deep breath to compose herself and asks […]
When friends ask me how to achieve a professional-looking manicure at home with little skill or without spending a tonne of money, I’m typically stumped. We know the only true, pro-manicure you can get is one in a nail salon, for example builder in a bottle (BIAB) or the trending […]
I feel very fortunate to have access to both a dermatologist and a therapist. The former I see on an as-needed basis, like when I accidentally use a high-concentration vitamin C serum and it causes contact dermatitis (I needed a prescription to bring down the swelling.) The former is a […]
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. Okay, I love a square-toe boot and own quite […]
Welcome to Refinery29 Loves, the monthly news bulletin where you’ll find the best things to shop and see in fashion and beauty right now. The month of January routinely gets a bad rap. Whether it’s “Blue Monday” getting everyone down in the dumps or the dreary weather forecast making us […]
Winter brings with it the annual battle against the fluctuating external factors that turn your skin into a dehydrated shadow of its former glowing self. So while we bundle up to keep warm in the chilly weather, we also have to take extra care of our skin. But why exactly […]
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission. Forget snail mucin: There’s another gooey substance ready to […]
The 81st Golden Globes, marking the onset of the award season, unfolded with a blend of triumphs and controversies. While the awards show saw some of the most diverse winners we’ve seen yet, host Jo Koy faced criticism for his commentary, which was deemed sexist and inappropriate towards women attendees. […]
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. This week: “I’m a 29-year-old data analyst who wrote my first Money Diary two years ago when I […]
Warning: Minor spoilers for Poor Things ahead. While we’ve come to associate the visuals of Frankenstein with ugliness, when it comes to costumes in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things — a quasi-Frankenstein tale based on the ‘90s novel of the same name — they are anything but horrid. The technicolor 19th-century […]
