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31 August
Unbothered
The Reggae Girlz Made History At The Women’s World Cup 2023 — Now Vyan ...
Shaznay Martin
31 Aug 2023
30 August
Beauty In A Tik
A Makeup Artist Changed My Mind On Contouring & Upped My Beauty Game
Jacqueline Kilikita
30 Aug 2023
29 August
Relationships
8 Women On How They Met Their Partner In The Wild
Elizabeth Gulino
29 Aug 2023
28 August
Beauty
“I’m Crippled By It”: From Acne To Eczema, Skin...
Skin problems and anxiety often go hand in hand. A mental health condition that affects many of us, anxiety is a sense of impending danger or panic, which
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Viola Levy
26 August
Fashion
I Grew Up In A Hot Country & This Is How I Dress To Keep Cool
The mercury in the UK has, once again, risen to unprecedented temperatures this summer, and aside from wondering how you can WFP (work from poolside, of co
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Zoe Anastasiou
25 August
Work & Money
I Can’t Afford My Friends Anymore
When Emily*, in her early 30s, boarded a plane to visit her childhood friend, it ended up sparking the unravelling of their relationship. She was strugglin
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Daisy Schofield
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24 August
Relationships
How I Finally Forgave Myself For Being An Unintentional Mistress
It was the summer of 2014. I was at a music festival in Brooklyn with some friends, and couldn’t wait in the enormous lines for the port-a-potties. We sp
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Lola Méndez
23 August
Horoscope
Virgo Season Is Here & Your Life Is Going To Feel A Bit Different
If you’ve been wanting some grounding energy after the fiery vibes of Leo season, then your dreams are now answered. The period between 23rd August to 23
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Lisa Stardust
22 August
Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury’s Advent Calendar Is Already Here (& Set To Sel...
Yes, we hear you — it is too early to start thinking about the holiday season. Summer may be in full swing, with shorts, sandals and SPF still in solid r
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Esther Newman
21 August
Fashion
22 Autumn Outfit Ideas That’ll Have You Ready For The Best ...
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Patricia Karounos
20 August
Beauty
Facetheory Is Just As Impressive As The Ordinary (& Affordable, Too)
There are a handful of cult skincare brands you’re likely to spot when scouring #shelfies belonging to beauty influencers, dermatologists and makeup
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Jacqueline Kilikita
18 August
Beauty
benefit’s New Mascara Is Impressive — Just Ask These 3 R29 ...
Here’s a conversation starter for you: at your next party, ask people to name their favourite benefit mascara. Most people are loyal to a specific formul
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Megan Decker
17 August
Sun Blocked
Anti-SPF Conspiracy Theorists Are Everywhere But Do Their Claims ...
Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead
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Elizabeth Bennett
16 August
Beauty
This Is What Pollen Is Doing To Your Skin Right Now
Pollen allergies are no joke. Incessant sneezing, itchy eyes and a scratchy throat are just a handful of irritating symptoms that come with hay fever as th
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Jacqueline Kilikita
15 August
Unbothered
Is ‘Undone 4C Natural Hair’ Black Women’s Answer To The ‘Ef...
Black hairstyling is a lot of things: Genius? Yes. Innovative? Absolutely. Beautiful? Undoubtedly. But it’s rarely ever described as “effortless” —
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L'Oréal Blackett
14 August
Sex
The
Kama Sutra
Sex Positions You Didn’t Know Existed
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Lux Alptraum
12 August
Beauty
Interested In Ilia? 4 R29ers Put The Products To The Test
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Lauren Cunningham
11 August
Horoscope
The Venus Star Point Is The Best Day Of The Year For Love (& Money)
The Venus Portal occurs when Venus retrograde slips behind the degrees of the Sun: Venus needs to link up with the Sun and then retrograde past it. The por
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Lisa Stardust
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10 August
Sex
I Have An STI & Still Have Casual Sex. Here’s How
Imagine that you’re in the park, sitting next to a cute person. One thing leads to another and you return home to have amazing sex. This might seem like
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Joanna Cakala
9 August
Beauty
Self Tanning Drops Are The Key To Faking A Summer Golden Glow
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Megan Decker
8 August
Most Wanted
20 Wardrobe Staples You Can Wear On Repeat From Now Until Autumn
Don’t get us wrong, we’re enjoying summer as much as everyone else but we’re already looking ahead to the autumn, particularly all the chic and cosy
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Victoria Montalti
7 August
Books & Art
These Nostalgic Photos Celebrate The Girls Of Cornwall
Growing up in rural Cornwall, photographer Francesca Rowse often found herself questioning her place as a young woman. “It’s a very patriarchal cou
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Joanna Cresswell
4 August
Relationships
Help! I Hate My Best Friend’s Partner
There are three guarantees in life: death, taxes, and at least one of your friends dating someone you don’t like. Maybe your friend’s partner is preten
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Elizabeth Gulino
3 August
Fashion
Rain Boots Aren’t Just For Festivals. Here Are The Best Pai...
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Lauren Cunningham
2 August
Reproductive Health
‘My Uterus Is A Curse’: The Hidden Weight Of Heavy Menstrual Blee...
For a group of people that have been constantly reprimanded for being weak and overly sensitive, the pain — physical and otherwise — that women and all
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Maggie Zhou
1 August
Sun Blocked
13 Popular Sunscreens Tried & Tested On Dark Skin
by
Breanna Davis
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