Mi-Anne Chan's Recent Articles - Refinery29

How Long Do These High Street Gel Nail Polishes Actually Last?

2018 Makeup Trends You'll Actually Want To Wear

The Mistakes You're Making With Your Acne Scars — & How To Fix 'Em

These 6 Cool Lipstick Trends Are Dominating 2018

We can thank the viral nature of the world wide web for the beauty world's obsession with shock value. From squiggly brows, to contouring with inanimate

by Mi-Anne Chan

I Tried A £300 CBD Facial — & This Is What Happened

Of all the ingredients that had a big moment in 2018, cannabidiol, or CBD for short, could easily be called the star. The non-psychoactive component of

by Mi-Anne Chan

The Best Concealer For Your Skin Concerns

You might have heard the popular saying that likens friendships to lingerie: "A good friend is like a bra: hard to find one you're comfortable with,

by Mi-Anne Chan

I Got The Latest It Girl Hair Colour — & Here's How It Looks

As soon as I decided to bleach my hair last year, people started warning me that once I did, I'd never want to go back to black. Since then, I've been

by Mi-Anne Chan

Two YouTube Stars Gave Me A Makeover — Here's What I Looked ...

Beauty with Mi, hosted by Refinery29's beauty writer Mi-Anne Chan, explores the coolest new trends, treatments, products, and subcultures in the beauty

by Mi-Anne Chan

I Tried A Victoria's Secret Model's 14-Step Travel Beau...

Beauty with Mi, hosted by Refinery29's beauty writer Mi-Anne Chan, explores the coolest new trends, treatments, products, and subcultures in the beauty

by Mi-Anne Chan

30 Instagram-Worthy Beauty Looks To Try In September

December 14th, 2016 was a good day for Instagram users. Why? Because that was the day the app added a "Saved" section to every profile, instantly giving

by Mi-Anne Chan

Celebrity Beauty

Have You Noticed That Ariana Grande Always Wears These 5...

When you think about signature beauty looks, we're guessing icons like Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, and Twiggy come to mind. But a steady aesthetic

by Mi-Anne Chan

7 Products Singaporean Girls Can't Live Without

The highly-anticipated film Crazy Rich Asians comes out on 2nd November in the UK, marking the first time Hollywood has given us a movie with an all-Asian

by Mi-Anne Chan

Celebrity Beauty

I Copied Marilyn Monroe's Beauty Routine —& Here's What...

Beauty with Mi, hosted by Refinery29's beauty writer Mi-Anne Chan, explores the coolest new trends, treatments, products, and subcultures in the beauty

by Mi-Anne Chan

The Bedhead Version Of Lipstick Is Here — & It's Good

If you ask us, most lipsticks looks best long after they've been applied. We're talking about the subtle, cool stain that's left behind after you've been

by Mi-Anne Chan

These Are No Ordinary Face Powders

Powders are pretty hard to avoid in the beauty world — we wear them on our eyes, in our hair, and even on our lips. But honestly, we haven't always

by Mi-Anne Chan

Lipsticks You Can Still Wear When Your Lips Are Beyond Chapped

Having flaky, dry lips doesn't rank high on our list of everyday grievances — it's more of an annoyance than anything. But somewhere down the list,

by Mi-Anne Chan

How To Save Your Hair From Humidity Hell

Summertime is the best — spending long days at the beach, enjoying free concerts in the park, sipping on rosé at outdoor happy hours... you catch our

by Mi-Anne Chan

The Long-Wear Makeup Our Editors Will Be Wearing All Summer

There are plenty of ways to keep your makeup on all day — some of which you've probably tried (like a dusting of setting powder) and some that are a bit

by Mi-Anne Chan

12 Mascaras That Won't Give You Raccoon Eyes

With stick-straight lashes like mine, it's always been a challenge building a fringe that points anywhere but down. That's why I always reach for

by Mi-Anne Chan

Celebrity Beauty

Proof That Khloé Kardashian Is A Low-Key Beauty Guru

Khloé Kardashian has a reputation for being the most relatable and outspoken member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, but we think biggest beauty risk-taker

by Mi-Anne Chan

This 15-Minute Laser Facial Made My Skin So Much Clearer

Beauty with Mi, hosted by Refinery29's beauty writer Mi-Anne Chan, explores the coolest new trends, treatments, products, and subcultures in the beauty

by Mi-Anne Chan

This Body Oil Sold Out In 8 Hours — Here's What To Get Instead

If your limbs haven't seen the light of day since 2017, then the influx of shimmery body bronzers probably sound pretty appealing right now. And, when one

by Mi-Anne Chan

Celebrity Beauty

Stop Telling Me What Asian Girls Should Look Like

In the weeks before graduation, my university threw a senior formal. At the dance, while squeezing my way through a crowd of males, I saw one gesture to a

by Mi-Anne Chan

Lip Oil Is The Unsung Hero Your Makeup Bag Needs Right Now

There are a few key pieces needed to crack the no-makeup makeup puzzle: a dewy base that covers imperfections yet still looks like skin, barely-there

by Mi-Anne Chan

I Tested Amazon's Best-Selling Makeup Products — & Here'...

Beauty with Mi, hosted by Refinery29's beauty writer Mi-Anne Chan, explores the coolest new trends, treatments, products, and subcultures in the beauty

by Mi-Anne Chan

The Coolest Brow Trends From Around The World

When it comes to function, brows are a very practical part of the face, helping to keep sweat, oil, and debris out of our eyes. But despite their intended

by Mi-Anne Chan

The Best Palettes For Your Eye Colour

We have a not-so-secret hoarding problem when it comes to eyeshadow palettes. Really, though, what's not to love about gorgeous colours and textures

by Gabrielle Korn

Celebrity Beauty

J.Lo & Taylor Swift Both Wore This Trending Makeup Trick At The B...

The Billboard Music Awards red carpet may have been all over the map in the fashion department — we saw everything from huge ruffle sleeves to

by Mi-Anne Chan

Celebrity Beauty

Mila Kunis Just Debuted A New Haircut — But Is It Legit?

There are a handful of celebrities who are so loyal to a signature look, that we can hardly picture them without it. Mila Kunis is one of these

by Mi-Anne Chan

Celebrity Style

This Was The Most Popular Hairstyle At The Billboard Awards

Red carpet hairstyle trends don't change that much from season to season. Romanic updos, bouncy curls, and textured waves will always be in attendance,

by Mi-Anne Chan