Between Wild Wild Country and the endlessly disturbing details of the NXIVM bust, cults are dominating the mainstream news cycle in a way they haven't

A 2017 study reports that more than 54% of people surveyed skip washing their face before bed. We'll let that sink in for a minute. Anyone who's ever

Those who know damn good skin care, know that the best creams and masks will cost you a couple Benjamins. Now, we're not saying you should spend the

I should be the poster child for dry skin. A few years ago, my natural oils said, “peace out,” and left my face high and dry. Hydrating skin-care

To borrow an analogy from Maslow, the skin has a hierarchy of needs. The core building blocks are cleansing, exfoliating, and sun protection — you know,

Your mind plays tricks on you in September. For all intents and purposes, it's still summer(ish) and you're pulling your hair into a ponytail the second

Whether you're heading off to experience dorm life for the first time, spending a semester abroad in a villa in Florence, or still kicking it in your

We can always count on Charlotte Tilbury to deliver glow-giving makeup and skin-care products in swanky, gold-foil packaging. The redheaded Brit earned

It's officially September, which means New York is swarming with street style photographers for the start of Fashion Month, we're mere days away from the

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

If you're an avid Refinery29 reader, chances are you've read a Money Diary post that left you feeling a little judgmental. We get it. It could irk you

If you didn't get your hands on the best-selling Jet Lag Mask that has been flying off Sephora shelves this month, Insta-famous brand Summer Fridays is

For a long time, the word "peel" meant one of two things in the beauty world: a) You've spent too much time in the sun sans sunscreen and are now

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

An at-home spa night is often thought of as a solo self-care act, but we're of the camp that including another person — be it a best friend, a partner,

How often do you actually treat yourself to an at-home spa day? We know (and have used) all of the convenient excuses: I don't have enough time! I'm not

Imagine the perfect summer Saturday. You're biking along a dirt road of a small coastal town, the wind from the ocean kisses your cheek, the birds are

There's no sugar-coating it: Makeup remover isn't the sexiest skin-care category. No one stands in line at Sephora for the launch of 'moist towelettes.'

Synonymous with summer, watermelon is not just the base of a great daiquiri or fresh feta salad, but also a skin-care ingredient to have on your radar.

There's an old-fashioned beauty philosophy that for something to work, it must cause at least a little pain. In 2018, we know that isn't necessarily

If there was ever a time to invest in some serious self-care, the last weekend in July feels like the perfect time. If you've been beach-hopping,

July 24th marks Self Care Day — a day to treat yo' self, as Donna and Tom would say (though, technically, Treat Yo' Self day isn't until October 13).

After your nightly ritual of cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing, adding another step — such as masking — can sometimes seem like a chore.

You always want what you can’t have — especially when it comes to beauty products. That’s why we’re getting the inside scoop from your favorite

Whether you're still freeloading off your parents' Amazon account info (crossing your fingers at every login that they didn't change the password) or

I am a self-proclaimed peel-off mask hater. And anyone else who has fuzz on their face would agree: The removal videos are satisfying to watch, but not

I don't know the difference between an acid a base because I didn't pay attention in my 8th-grade chemistry lab and I couldn't explain the point of the

Traveling can be a real pain in the ass — and we're not just talking about the literal discomfort from those stiff plastic seats that don't recline.

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