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From Vitamin D To Weighted Blankets: Everything You Need To Get Through Autumn...

The Best Raincoats For This Wet Yet Warm Weather

The Best Vitamin C Products For Glowing Skin

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This Is What R29 Staff Are Buying This Christmas

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3 Fun & Festive Cocktails To Mix At Home

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I Didn’t Rate Luxury Skincare Until I Tried This Beauty Expert...

Anyone who has ever talked to me about skincare will know that I love a bargain. My beauty stash is mostly filled to bursting with affordable products by b

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H&M’s New Collection Has Every Major Autumn Trend Covered

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Why Do Black Women Look So Phenomenal In Yellow?

For years we’ve been told that yellow isn’t a flattering colour to wear but I beg to differ. Last summer, when I wore a bright yellow dress on

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How To Get Sage Green Into Your Home (Without A Houseplant In Sight)

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Help! I Caught The Ick & I’m Suddenly Repulsed By My Partner

“Smooch” is not a nice word. It sounds slimy. It’s uncomfortable. It can’t really be taken seriously. I cringe and recoil at the sound of i

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From Star Signs To Myers-Briggs: Why Are We So Obsessed With Comp...

‘Compatibility’ has become something of a buzzword when it comes to talking about modern relationships. Gen Z in particular prides itself on lo

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Stop Seeing Your Breakup As A ‘Failure’

Losing You is a weeklong series investigating heartbreak. According to Facebook data, 11th December is the most popular day for couples to break up. S

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What It’s Like To Be 29 Years Old In 29 Different Countries

The pandemic has taught us a lot about our world, our communities, and ourselves – our perspectives have shifted as we’ve transitioned into a new era.

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What Does It Mean To ‘Look’ Non-Binary?

When I tell people I’m non-binary, I often get the same response: “But you don’t look non-binary!” It’s a frustrating comment but I under

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Kelly Green Isn’t Going Anywhere This Autumn

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I Tried £280 Worth Of Florence By Mills. Here’s What To Buy...

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Dark Academia To E-Girl: Which TikTok Subculture Should You Belon...

Subcultures aren’t dead, they’re all on TikTok. It may feel as though emos, scene kids and Tumblr girls slowly disappeared from every corner of

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R29 Staffers On The One Item They Never Bought But Still Think About

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The Best Skincare Products Under £5, According To A Beauty Editor

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Intimate Photos Of Outfits I Wear To Project & Protect My Queerness

Contrary to popular narratives of ‘coming out’, understanding and accepting your queerness is an ongoing process for many people. Whether it’s the fa

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7 Cycle-Friendly Outfits That Don’t Involve Lycra

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From Crop Tops To Low-Rise Jeans, Plus-Size Women Are Reclaiming ...

You only have to scroll through Instagram these days and you’ll be inundated with outfit posts reminiscent of 2000s fashion: platform heels, graphic prin

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This Is Officially Summer's Favourite Floral Print

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How I Celebrate My Indian Culture Alongside My Alternative Beauty...

I always imagined I’d be well equipped for my 20s: partying, meeting new people, travelling, the works. I’m slowly learning that not knowing what the h

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A Look Back At Each Decade Of Festival Fashion, From The ’6...

On January 21st 2021, Michael and Emily Eavis announced the news that Glastonbury would be cancelled for the second year in a row. A necessary decision, of

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These Are The Best Salons In The UK For Afro Hair

From Scotland to Manchester and all corners of London, we’ve checked the reviews, prices, locations and services so you can get back to deep-conditioning

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“There’s Joy In Beauty”: How Muslim Women Use M...

Thinking back to when we could get ready with others ahead of a big event feels like a dream. The buzzy atmosphere, music and chatter, unbridled excitement

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The Best Retro Florals For Summer

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Escape Into These Photos To Celebrate Earth Day

To celebrate Earth Day, we approached some of our favourite photographers to feature an image that celebrates the natural world and our place within it. Fo

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The Surprising Benefits Of Warmth For Trauma Survivors

Trigger warning: This article contains themes of suicide, trauma and mental health. Last November, I witnessed a stranger taking their own life. At that mo

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