If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Refinery29 readers’ shopping habits, it’s that you love a good brand collaboration (just like us). But among a sea of new partnerships, it can be hard to fish out the best of the best collabs. That’s why we’re stepping in, sharing the best beauty and fashion partnerships worth…
My earliest memories of shopping for foundation and concealer were largely shaped by what I saw in the pages of teen magazines and YouTube beauty guru tutorials. I remember words like “cover,” “mask,” and “hide” being used to describe what complexion products were supposed to do. At the time, it resonated deeply: I had severe…
Before Amy Liu built Tower28, the company that currently sells products every 10 seconds in Sephora, she was working in the beauty industry and struggling with sensitive skin. With encouragement and investments from close friends, Amy leveraged her 15+ years of experience to bet on herself and build Tower 28, a company that keeps sensitive…
When it comes to fragrance, I think most people fall into one of two schools of thought: The first group believes that wearing perfume is reserved for special occasions. The second thinks of it as a daily ritual, no different from brushing your teeth. Now I won’t pretend to have a ton in common with…
Welcome to Note to Self, Refinery29’s fragrance series exploring perfume beyond the bottle. Through intimate stories and scent memories, we’re unpacking the emotions, experiences, and identities behind the fragrances we wear — and why they can become such a deeply meaningful part of who we are. What’s in a name? That which we call a…
It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down and September has begun. The last few months have been filled with record-high temperatures and lots of adventures in the sun, but now, it’s time to get excited about fall. We’re ready for cozy sweaters, pumpkin-spice flavors, candles, and our personal favorite, new beauty launches. Judging…
This story is part of our Aughts Effect package, which celebrates 20 years of Popsugar – and enduring culture. Read all the stories here. The summer after my senior year of high school in 2005, I took my first real selfie. I had just gotten my college email address, which meant I could officially sign…