The Best Articles in Beauty
The most useful articles in Beauty from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Beauty Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Beauty by Refind users in 2023 so far.
- The Body at Work: Why Self-Control is the #1 Rule of the 21st-Century Economy
- Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?
- 9 Ways to Stop Looking & Feeling Like Sh*t in Your 40s
- I Dunked My Face in Ice Water Every Morning for a Week To See if It Would…
- The beauty industry might actually be catching up on accessibility
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The Body at Work: Why Self-Control is the #1 Rule of the 21st-Century Economy
The first time I recognized that my body should be controlled was when I was eleven or twelve years old. Thanks to some particularly nasty asthma medication, my body was already well on the “after”…
How to Navigate Body Shame
Capitalism and White supremacy have given us many reasons to hate our bodies because they teach us to be ashamed of them—and to shame others.
How to Deal With Going Bald - From Men Who’ve Been There
Even though most men will lose their hair, baldness is still rejected and ridiculed – especially if you're young.
Scars are beautiful
I was recently at the Getty Museum where I saw a wonderful exhibit of Ishiuchi Miyako’s photography. Her series titled “Scars” particularly struck me.
I Got a Cheap Hair Transplant In Turkey, the Recovery Was Agony, and I'd Do It Again…
Ten months after traveling to Istanbul for a bargain surgery, our writer checked back in on the highs and lows of regaining the hairline of his youth.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Beauty—all under 10 minutes.
Beauty gap: how the cost of living crisis is ruining women’s confidence
As we re-evaluate our spending and sort our purchases into needs and wants, beauty can feel hard to place
9 Ways to Stop Looking & Feeling Like Sh*t in Your 40s
You haven’t missed the boat and it’s not “all downhill from here”. Here’s how to go from sh*t to Sh*t-Hot after 40.
The beauty industry might actually be catching up on accessibility
Most products aren't disability-friendly — but these advocates are making change happen.
I Dunked My Face in Ice Water Every Morning for a Week To See if It Would…
I started every morning for an entire week with the ice water facial Kate Hudson swears by to see if it would de-puff my skin.
When Will We Stop Reducing Women’s Body Types To Trends?
“One body type has to go out of fashion for another to come in, as if women’s bodies are able to contort and change of their own accord based on societal whims.”
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Beauty.
I Gooped Myself
I spent $1,279 of The Atlantic’s money on creams, crystals, and a vibrator from Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness empire. Things got weird.
Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?
Is it possible that we've been wrong about sunscreen all along?
Jennifer Gunter: ‘Women are being told lies about their bodies’
Dr Jennifer Gunter is the world’s most famous – and outspoken – gynaecologist. And she’s on a mission to empower women with medical facts, taking on wellness gurus, old wives’ tales, the patriarchy…
Can nice women get ahead at work?
Want to give a colleague a back-handed compliment? Tell them they're nice.
Body Positivity Is Lost on YouTube
Traditional media has come a long way on self-acceptance. But the message is muddied in online spaces
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Beauty, including:

Lisa Eldridge
Pro Makeup Artist, Creative Director and author of NY Times bestselling book 'Face Paint - The Story Of Makeup'

Vogue Runway
See fashion first.

V Magazine
Where pop culture meets fashion.

FITNESS Magazine
The latest in health, fitness, food and more from http://Fitnessmagazine.com
Vogue Magazine
The official Twitter of Vogue
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Beauty, including:
Prevention Magazine
Giving you science-based health info since 1950.
Dazed
Where pop culture meets the underground.
Allure
The Beauty Expert 💄 #AllureBestofBeauty http://instagram.com/allure
Outside
A run, hike, ride, or meditation can change everything. Live Bravely! IG: @outsidemagazine Newsletters: http://outsideonline.com/newsletters Cover photo: Mark Fleming
Well+Good
Decoding & demystifying what it means to live a well life inside and out. Well+Good is your trusted advisor for navigating the ever-expanding world of wellness.
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