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All The Products A Dermatologist Prescribed One R29 Staffer For Her Acne

Jacqueline Kilikita

Are You Using The Wrong Deodorant?

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London's Most Extreme Facials

Facials, much like dinner parties and weekend breaks, come later in our twenties than they should. Living in cities, commuting on public transport, late

The Best Products For Getting Rid Of Acne Scars

This isn't news to anyone, but I feel it bears repeating: Acne scars are rubbish. Anyone who has suffered from post-pimple hyperpigmentation knows this

by Megan McIntyre

Twitter Has A Lot To Say About Frank Ocean's Skin-Care Routine

Many people know Frank Ocean for his musical genius and his entertaining Instagram page. (I mean, clips of Brad Pitt breaking it down on the dance floor?

by Thatiana Diaz

Hypoallergenic Labels On Beauty Products Are "Meaningless" Says T...

Atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea... These are just a few irritating conditions which come under the umbrella of sensitive skin, which,

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Shaving My Face Is One Of The Worst Things I've Done For Beauty

From silicone makeup blenders to vampire facials (Kim Kardashian, we're looking at you), it's easy to lose count of the gimmicks, fads and trends that

by Jacqueline Kilikita

What Eye Doctors Really Think About Eyelash Extensions

Here's a message from your eye doctor: Please, please lay off of the eyelash extensions in 2019. Sorry, don't hate the messenger. Of all the lash

by Thatiana Diaz

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

Skin may be the latest addition to the body positivity movement, but acne is still a confidence-sucking skin issue for many people. It plagues the best of

by Mi-Anne Chan

You Have To See The NSFW Bath Bombs Lush Is Launching For Valenti...

A good Valentine's Day present should deliver a clear message without saying a word. A dozen roses says, "I appreciate you." A box of assorted Ghirardelli

by Megan Decker

Why You Should Mix Moisturiser With Your Makeup (& Other Ways To ...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kat Burki Skincare (@katburki) on Dec 24, 2018 at 9:47am PST Like Drunk Elephant, Kate

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Meghan Markle's Facialist Says This DIY Face Mask Is The Key...

Imagine a world in which you can shuffle into your tiny kitchenette in fuzzy socks and a dressing gown, grab a cereal bowl, a spoon, and a jar of coconut

by Megan Decker

The Beauty Resolutions Team R29 Are Making In 2019

Drinking more water, spending less time on our phones, choosing a hobby... There are countless New Year's resolutions we make every January, but we're

by Jacqueline Kilikita

Baby Foot Is Weird, Gross & The Best Thing Ever

Update: Baby Foot recently launched a men's peel, which sounds like gimmicky marketing, except for the fact that these new booties can accommodate up to a

by Kelsey Miller

I Used Only Vegan Beauty Products For A Week – This Is What I Tho...

Happy World Vegan Day. It’s 2018 and veganism has really taken off. From restaurant menus to the clothes on our backs, more and more industries are

by Amira Arasteh

The Boom Of Water-Free Beauty

How green is your bathroom cabinet? Do you avoid products with harsh chemicals or eschew companies who use excessive packaging? Eco-friendly beauty brands

by Elizabeth Bennett

Saffron Is The New Superfood Beauty Ingredient For 2019

Vitamin K, CBD, caffeine... Heaps of buzzy beauty ingredients made their way into skincare this year, each promising to banish dryness, even out skin

by Jacqueline Kilikita

The Drag Queen's Guide To The Best Makeup Removers

New Year's Eve makeup is all fun and games until it's 2 a.m. and you're standing over your sink three makeup wipes in, still scrubbing away at your

by Rachel Lubitz

We Tried £200 Worth Of Acne Products — & Our Favourite Is Just £1...

Whether you're bothered by the monthly hormonal breakout, an oily T-zone and dry, rough patches everywhere else, or a little bit of both, you'll know that

by Megan Decker

The Best Liquid Exfoliators For Every Skin Type

Ask any skin expert how to achieve clear, glowing, even skin and they'll no doubt mention a liquid exfoliator. According to Pinterest, searches and saves

by Jacqueline Kilikita

The Best Beauty Advice We Were Given In 2018

We're incredibly lucky to have access to some of the very best dermatologists, makeup artists and hair experts in the business at R29. Sitting down with

by Jacqueline Kilikita

5 Women On How They Really Feel About Their Stretch Marks

Tiger stripes. Lightning strikes. Stretchies. These are some of the pet names people (Chrissy Teigen among them) have come to use when talking about their

by Rachel Lubitz

4 Black Women Get Real About Living With Hyperpigmentation

Imagine leaving your house in 90-degree weather wearing long sleeves and trousers; or waking up before everyone at a sleepover to put on layers of makeup,

by aimee simeon

The Biggest — & Most Futuristic — Skin Trends Coming In 2019

2018 was the year a jade roller made it into your evening skincare routine, you learned how to use retinol effectively, and found the best vitamin C

by Rachel Krause

9 Products For People Who Hate Waking Up In The Morning

Unless you’re someone who gracefully sits up in bed and stretches as tiny woodland creatures perch on your extended arms and Grieg’s “Morning

Dear Daniela: Will Towel Drying My Skin Really Cause Damage?

Dear Daniela, Is it bad to dry your face with a towel? I saw a headline a few days ago saying that they have loads of bacteria on them and now I’m

by Daniela Morosini

Is Caffeine The New Hyaluronic Acid? Here's What You Need To...

If your skin is dehydrated, chances are you might not know about it. Unlike dry skin, which typically manifests in obvious patches that are often flaky,

by Jacqueline Kilikita

These Body Washes Will Get Rid Of Back & Bum Acne Fast

There's no hiding from it: Acne is an inevitable struggle that continues on well after our prepubescent middle school days. We're certainly not thrilled

by Jen Anderson

The Skin Soothing Masks You Need For The Post-Christmas Slump

You’ve done very little over the past week but you’re still tired. You’ve eaten too much and you never want to see a bottle of Baileys again.

by Hannah Coates

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Whether its advice on how to deal with adult acne and nailing SPF application, to breaking down buzzworthy ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid, no stone is left unturned when it comes to skincare at Refinery29. We enlist the very best dermatologists and skin experts in the business to create useful and reliable news and features and pride ourselves on our honest product reviews.