All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. From the countless takes on the classic French tip to intricate painting techniques of the Russian, Ukrainian and Italian manicures, it’s safe to say that we’re hooked on nails. […]
This story was originally published by our partners at The Conversation. Period symptoms are frustrating no matter the time of year. But some women and people with uteruses might feel like certain symptoms are worse during the winter months, when the weather is gloomy, the days are short and cold […]
A couple weeks ago I was sifting through my drawers, looking for a full gym top. Not a crop top, not a lone sports bra, and not a flimsy pair of sleeves that cuts off at the literal shoulders (i.e. clothes I’ve previously worn to the gym without batting an […]
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 26-year-old project manager from Devon. After I graduated, I was very fortunate to […]
I’ve never been that maternal when it comes to children. Maternal towards some friends perhaps, playing the “mum” role at university when drunken nights out went too far, but I struggle to picture myself as an actual, real, mother. Beyond playing with my much younger cousins in the countryside, reuniting […]
Winter, it’s the dreariest season of them all. And when it comes to cold-weather fashion, it’s hardly a controversial opinion to say it’s the season hardest to be stylish for, too. Fashion-wise, there’s little redemption for, aside from the comfy coats and warm knits. Yet it’s when we require the […]
With shelfie-worthy packaging and a focus on intriguing ingredients like snail mucin and fermented rice water, Korean skincare has been the subject of Western fascination for years. Brands like CosRx, Innisfree and Laneige have assumed viral social-media status, while Glow Recipe and Dr. Jart+ are now practically household names, in part thanks to TikTok. Not to mention Beauty of […]
As a beauty editor, I’m no stranger to skincare tech, but nothing is more eye opening than a Visia machine. The premise is simple: It scans your face to capture a picture of your skin and then calculates your skin’s pigmentation level, texture and pore size. Machines like this are […]
Ever stand in front of your jam-packed closet, staring at more than enough clothing options, and think: I have nothing to wear? Same. But perhaps the issue isn’t that you’re out of viable outfit choices. You just need a fresh dose of inspiration — say: Valentine’s Day outfits — to […]
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 36 and working in a student support role in a university. I’ve worked in the […]
