Makeup Trends, Products & Inspiration

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“High Maintenance To Be Low Maintenance” Beauty Is A Scam

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. A popular TikToker with hun

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I Still Use My Old Makeup — Here’s Why It’s Okay (Sometimes)

I have a confession to make. I have an unhealthy emotional attachment to my Too Faced Chocolate Gold Eye Shadow Palette. You might think that’s not e

by Izzie Deibe

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Sorry, But These 7 Makeup Products Are A Scam

Makeup embodies creativity and escapism, but it would be remiss not to acknowledge that the industry’s primary aim is to make money. In fact, it’s no s

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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9 Makeup Trends We’re Trying In 2024

2023 was The Year Of The Makeup Trend. Beauty movements happen all the time, but in 2023 specifically, it felt like every week there was something new bein

by Amanda Mitchell

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The Very Best Beauty Products Of 2023

Welcome to the 2023 Refinery29 Beauty Innovator Awards, essentially a Spotify Wrapped showcasing the top beauty products of the year. We saw many beauty pr

by Megan Decker

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I Took Pat McGrath’s Expert Party Makeup Advice & It Change...

Pat McGrath is one of the beauty industry’s most sought-after makeup artists for a reason. Just ask Taylor Swift, whose recent unmovable sparkly make

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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The Laminated Brow Is Dead

There’s something different about the way my friend looks. It’s not her fringe, which has remained in the same style since I met her at school. Nor is

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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5 Expert Ways To Encourage Faster Lash Growth (It’s Not Aqu...

Fun fact: The first-ever mascara was invented in the 1830s, made of a mix of coal dust and petroleum jelly. Since then, we’ve seen all the trends: st

by Megan Decker

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Why “Acne Safe” Is TikTok’s Most Misleading Skincare Trend

The word “safe” is used exceptionally often in the context of beauty: safe from animal testing; safe for pregnancy; safe from chemicals. While lots of

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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The Best Beauty Advent Calendars For Christmas 2023

Believe it or not, 2023’s advent calendars are shaping up to be even bigger and better than the previous bunch, boasting everything from viral perfumes a

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Makeup

9 Natural Makeup Tips I Stole When I Had My Face Done By A Pro

As a beauty obsessive who has experimented with makeup since I was 11, I can do a lot of things with my eyes closed. Perfect a bushy brow? Tick. Ace a cris

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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The Rise & Fall Of The Eyeshadow Palette

We seem to be drowning in excess more than ever: too much content, too many TikTok trends, too many things. For beauty in particular, it’s become apparen

by Amanda Mitchell

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Bobbi Brown Gave Me A Makeup Lesson On Zoom & I Learned So Much

“This is the first makeup lesson I’ve given anyone on a video call,” Bobbi Brown told me as she appeared on my laptop screen. This surpri

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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7 R29 Staffers Tried Trinny London’s New Foundation & Were ...

Since founding Trinny London back in 2017, Trinny Woodhall has brought quality beauty products to both longtime Trinny and Susannah fans (yes, she’s that

by Lauren Cunningham

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An Honest Review Of Rhode’s Lip Tint, According To Our Beau...

When Hailey Bieber launched Rhode Skin in 2022 with its now signature products — the Peptide Lip Treatments — one thought instantly popped into my head

by Sara Tan

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Aldi’s Rare Beauty Blush Dupes Are Impressive, But There...

Rare Beauty got it right the moment it launched in February 2019. With an impressive 48 shades of foundation and concealer, a highlighter to end all highli

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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7 Invaluable Lessons I Learned From Hailey Bieber’s Makeup Artist

What do Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa and Jennifer Lopez have in common? Besides being wildly successful, of course, they all rely on one makeup

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Beauty In A Tik

TikTok’s Latest Winged Eyeliner Hack Is Ridiculous — But Ca...

Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok’s viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. A makeup artist once told me t

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Beauty In A Tik

A Makeup Artist Changed My Mind On Contouring & Upped My Beauty Game

Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok’s viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. Some beauty trends fizzle out

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Beauty In A Tik

The 242 Rule Promises Your Best Ever Makeup. Here’s Proof I...

Welcome to Beauty In A Tik, where each week we put TikTok’s viral beauty hacks and innovative trends to the test. Just like parents aren’t

by Jacqueline Kilikita

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Lady Gaga On Makeup & Ageing: “It Helps Me Deal With My Insecurit...

Lady Gaga says if we can put a man on the moon, then we should be able to make a concealer that can do it all. She makes a great point. With all this techn

by Sara Tan

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Glossier’s First Foundation Is Here — & 4 Beauty Editors Tr...

Four beauty editors walk into a bar…just kidding! But recently, four Refinery29 beauty editors did have the chance to sample Glossier‘s latest

by Karina Hoshikawa

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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

by Megan Decker

Fashion

How To Achieve Bratz Style, According To Obsessed Editors (Sorry,...

Let’s face it, not everyone’s a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. Some of us are Bratz girls. This is true of myself and some of my fellow R29 editors. A

by Victoria Montalti

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Strawberry Girl Makeup Isn’t Going Anywhere — Here’s ...

From latte makeup to vanilla chrome nails, TikTok beauty trends have never been…tastier? And one of the most red-hot beauty trends sweeping your FWP

by Karina Hoshikawa

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From Makeup To Manicures, Here’s How To Try Latte-Inspired ...

I remember the first “latte makeup” video that came across my feed: Influencer Steph Hui created the prettiest warm, softly smoky neutral using a cornu

by Karina Hoshikawa

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