Amanda Mitchell's Recent Articles

Here at Refinery29, we take moisturizing seriously. I don’t believe another group of people on Earth is more discerning when it comes to keeping our skin

by Amanda Mitchell

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I Accidentally Changed My Eyebrows With “Brow Training̶...

Up until last December, I was wholeheartedly dependent on my five-week brow appointment. It was a constant in my life; one I would make time for even if I

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A Formaldehyde-Free Keratin Treatment Transformed The Way I Do My...

The first time someone mentioned a keratin treatment to me as an option for my type 4 hair, my mom furrowed her nose. “All that formaldehyde,” she tske

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Did Glossier You’s Scent Change, Or Is It Just Me?

I have no apologies about being a Glossier You stan. Glossier You and I first met at The Wing — remember The Wing? — back when Glossier products were t

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I’m Not Tender-Headed, You’re Hurting Me

Welcome to Mane Character, a deep-dive on the mind-mane connection and how our hair impacts our mental health. The first time I was called “tender-h

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The 23 Hair Products That Make Us Feel Like The Mane Character

Welcome to Mane Character, a deep-dive on the mind-mane connection and how our hair impacts our mental health. As Refinery29’s beauty writer, my contacts

by Amanda Mitchell

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Meet Ectoin, The Ingredient Your Dry Skin Needs This Winter

Learning about new skincare ingredients is like deep sea discovery — there’s always something new and unexpected waiting around the corner. We star

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Girl Math Works For Beauty Products, Too

The trend of Girl Measuring everything is a little weird, but it makes sense. Whether you’re debating if a bowl of popcorn counts as Girl Dinner or justi

by Amanda Mitchell

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How To Use Perfume Layering & Astrology To Manifest Your Dream Life

My entire life, I’ve been told that manifesting is delusional — but I have to disagree. I took it personally when Ariana Grande said, “I see it /

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I Tried This Internet-Famous, Drugstore Hair Brand — Here Are My ...

I knew I had to review Monday Haircare when it popped up on my TikTok For You page not once, not twice, but three times within an hour. For those of you wh

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Katie Jane Hughes Created The Glass Skin Kit Of Our Dreams

As Refinery29’s resident CEO of Glow (a title I gave to myself and no one else knows about), it’s crucial that I find members of my clan of luminescent

by Amanda Mitchell

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Skin Experts Think Snail Mucin Is Controversial, But Not For The ...

If your FYP is anything like mine, it’s full of people recommending products they bought on TikTok Shop. Whether it’s a pebble ice maker, the Sol de Ja

by Amanda Mitchell

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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

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Can You Do Your Whole Face With This Neutral Makeup Palette? We T...

For makeup devotees, the name Danessa Myricks holds power. The makeup artist and founder of her eponymous makeup line has easily reached icon status for th

by Amanda Mitchell

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Wait, So We Can Combine Vitamin C and Retinol?

The world of skincare can be overwhelming at times. There are so many rules about which ingredients work together (peptides go with everything) and which d

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Why Does Everyone Want To Smell Wet Right Now?

As a very proud water sign, I will always find a way to be in, near, on, or around a body of water. It’s how I center myself to feel peaceful and invigor

by Amanda Mitchell

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Everything That Changed About My Skin When I Froze My Eggs

Right now, it feels as though everyone is talking about egg freezing. I know of four different cis women who have gone through the egg retrieval process si

by Amanda Mitchell

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VIOLETTE_FR’s Invisible Bandage Will Replace Pimple Patches...

There are certain names that pique the interest of beauty editors everywhere: Mario Dedivanovic, Chris Appleton, Danessa Myricks, Amy Liu, and of course, V

by Amanda Mitchell

Sun Blocked

Everyone’s Talking About Scalp Sunscreen — But Is It Right ...

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

by Amanda Mitchell

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I Tried Nutrient-Infused Braiding Hair & It Could Be The Fake Hai...

When it comes to braiding hair, the market has pretty much been solidly Kanekalon or bust. Sure, braiding stylists have their favorite and preferred types

by Amanda Mitchell

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I Tried $1,228 Worth Of Hair Straightening Tools To Find The One ...

Is it just me or have we reached peak hair tools? Between the Dyson Airstrait, ghd’s Duet Hot Air Styler, and the much anticipated restock of Amika’s B

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Sofia Richie Grainge Gets Her Best Beauty Advice From Her Famous Dad

I will be the first to admit that skin tints, as a product in general, confuse me. Are they just tinted moisturizers that have gone through a rebrand or do

by Amanda Mitchell

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Drunk Elephant’s Illuminating Serum Beats Its Bronzing Drops, Han...

Achieving a bronze glow that looks natural is no easy feat. Sure, there are illuminating serums, dewy oils and highlighters which offer a glass-like shine.

by Amanda Mitchell

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SPF Cocktailing Is Trending For Summer — But Dermatologists Hate It

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, our

by Amanda Mitchell

Acne Skin-Care Guide

The Loneliness of Living with Acne Inversa

Imani Futrell was 11 years old when she first noticed a tiny bump on her groin. She thought nothing of it, but before long, another surfaced on her underar

by Amanda Mitchell

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We Tried The New Dyson Airstrait & The Reviews Are Mixed

As beauty editors, the term “innovation” always makes our ears perk up. We love new things, and we don’t throw around words like “game-changer” l

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Should We Be Double Cleansing Our Scalps And Bodies?

Remember like, a decade ago, when double cleansing first came on the scene and we all kind of balked at the notion? Wash my face? Twice??? Using oil???? It

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