This Skin Gadget Zapped Away My Acne Breakout Overnight

This Skin Gadget Zapped Away My Acne Breakout Overnight

From pimple patches to spot treatments and lasers, there’s little I haven’t tried in the name of clear skin. When it comes to beauty tech specifically, I’m hardly a novice, either — LED masks, sleek hair stylers, high frequency wands, cleansing tools… I use ‘em all! But if I had […]

Money Diary: A University Lecturer on £46,000

Money Diary: A University Lecturer on £46,000

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 […]

Fashion Editor Faves: 22 Pieces Bringing Team R29 Joy This Summer

Fashion Editor Faves: 22 Pieces Bringing Team R29 Joy This Summer

As pop hits blast in our headphones, hot dogs sizzle on the BBQ and sand seeps into every corner of our beach bags, we’re officially in summer mode. And at Refinery29, that means embracing all the good vibes through our fashion choices. We’re particularly eager to share our go-to festival […]

Why People Are Swapping Vapes For Cigarettes Despite The Risks

Why People Are Swapping Vapes For Cigarettes Despite The Risks

“Cigarettes for me were a form of nicotine that I was able to have more ‘control’ over than vaping,” says Ellie*, 29, from New York. It isn’t just Ellie who thinks this. When vapes spiked in popularity, the marketing of them as a way to cut back on cigarettes pervaded. […]