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Refinery29
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Beauty Charms Are Taking Over — These Are Team R29's Favourites
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Call it the Labubu-fication of beauty, but it seems like the most covetable bag charm might already be sitting at the bottom of your purse. Lip-balms-turned-keychains are everywhere right now — and show no signs of trending down. From clever add-ons that transform your favourite tube into an accessory to teeny-tiny charms made just for your go-to products, we're collectively living quite the charmed life these days. But it's not just about squeezy tubes. Logo keychains — including the 'bootleg' kind found on Amazon and Etsy — for brands like Bubble, Dior, and Glossier have become modern-day collectibles. Repping your favourite sports team or designer label? That's cute. But we'll take a plush Tatcha fob, thank you very much. With everyone from drugstore to prestige brands getting in on the beauty charm game, scroll on to see which ones R29 editors are adding to their handbags, keychains, belt loops, and beyond. Evereden Tinted Lip Oil, $37 "Not all chemicals are bad but with sensitive skin, I stick to clean formulates to avoid any surprises. Evereden's tinted lip oil is as close as it gets, formulated almost entirely without nasties (with the exception of a hint of peach fragrance and sorbic acid which gives the product a longer shelf life). It's also the perfect everyday lip product. It comes in two super wearable shades of pink and ruby red, making it the perfect everyday product." — Haymun, Contributor Bubble Tell All Lip Balm, $15 'This adorable pill-shaped balm is so cute I almost didn't want to use it. It lives on my work backpack, so whether I'm at the office or a coffee shop, I know I've got a balm on hand. I'm partial to the mint flavour — it's refreshing and cooling, especially on a hot day. Unlike some of the other lippies in this bunch, it's not tinted and doesn't have a glossy finish; it's just a lip balm — but a really good one.' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer ' Whenever I pull this balm out of my bag, people flock — and I think the dainty Dior charm has something to do with it. A friend of mine even attached hers to her car keys, and I'm obsessed. But it's not just about looks. The formula is packed with skin-strengthening peptides and moisturising ceramides, plus cherry oil for a glossy, non-sticky finish. My favourite shade is Black Cherry — a muted merlot that looks amazing with a darker lip liner. It's replaced my Rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Raspberry Jelly (which says a lot).' — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director Glossier Balm Dot Com Keychain, $33 ' I've never had Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding, but do I need to? This is the tastiest lip balm I own — I can't get enough. Dry lips? Don't know them (that's the magic of castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin). The keychain, complete with a bunch of bananas and a screw-on metal cap, makes it even better. It's cutesy, kitsch, and exactly the kind of fun my bag was missing.' — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director Fenty Beauty Smurfette Effect Gloss Bomb + Keychain, $44 "This gloss is giving major nostalgia in the cutest way. The formula is everything you'd expect from Fenty—juicy, non-sticky, and super flattering—but it's the Smurfette keychain charm that sealed the deal for me. It's playful, collectable, and perfect for tossing on your bag or keys so you're never without a little gloss (and a lot of cuteness)." — Sara Tan, Global Beauty Director tarte x Dunkin' Maracuja Juicy Shimmer Glass Lip Plump + Free Charm, $42 'I love Dunkin', and I love Tarte — so this collab felt like it was made just for me. (It wasn't.) Like the rest of TikTok, I count the Maracuja Lip Plump as one of my most-used lip products for its hydrating, glossy, and subtle plumping properties. This rosy mauve looks great on everyone — alone for a hint of tint or layered over liner for a lip combo moment. I didn't think the formula could be improved… and then they added a tiny golden Dunkin' cup charm. Now it's a collector's item. ' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer Cherriez Gone Bad Hydrating Lip Care Duo + Keychain, $58 'The key to a"blurred" makeup look is a soft, untextured lip with an airbrushed finish. Fenty's lip care duo preps your lips to achieve that look under almost any lippie — velvet and soft matte finishes are recommended. Plush Puddin' works overnight to soften lines and the vampy cherry-tinted lip oil keeps things glossy and hydrated all day long. I clip the lip oil together with my keys (the cherry keychain is too cute not to) so I'm never caught without it.' — Haymun Win, Contributor
Refinery29
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Beauty Charms Taking Over Our Bags — & We Love These The Most
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Call it the Labubu-fication of beauty, but it seems like the most covetable charm might already be sitting at the bottom of your handbag. Lip balms-turned-keychains are everywhere right now — and show no signs of slowing down. From clever add-ons that transform your favourite tube into an accessory to teeny-tiny charms made just for your go-to products, we're collectively living quite the charmed life these days. But it's not just about squeezy tubes. Logo keychains — including the 'bootleg' kind found on Amazon and Etsy — for brands like Bubble, Dior and Glossier — have become modern-day collectables. Repping your favourite sports team or designer label? That's cute. But we'll take a plush Tatcha fob, thank you very much. With everyone from high street to prestige brands getting in on the beauty charm game, scroll on to see which ones R29 editors are adding to their purses, keychains, belt loops and beyond. Bubble Tell All Lip Balm, £9 'This adorable pill-shaped balm is so cute I almost didn't want to use it. It lives on my work backpack, so whether I'm at the office or a coffee shop, I know I've got a balm on hand. I'm partial to the mint flavour — it's refreshing and cooling, especially on a hot day. Unlike some of the other lippies in this bunch, it's not tinted and doesn't have a glossy finish; it's just a lip balm — but a really good one.' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter, £33 ' Whenever I pull this balm out of my bag, people flock — and I think the dainty Dior charm has something to do with it. A friend of mine even attached hers to her car keys and I'm obsessed. But it's not just about looks. The formula is packed with skin-strengthening peptides and moisturising ceramides, plus cherry oil for a glossy, non-sticky finish. My favourite shade is Black Cherry — a muted merlot that looks amazing with a darker lip liner. It's replaced my Rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Raspberry Jelly (which says a lot).' — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director Glossier Balm Dot Com Keychain, £18 ' I've never had Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding, but do I need to? This is the tastiest lip balm I own — I can't get enough. Dry lips? Don't know them (that's the magic of castor oil, beeswax and lanolin). The keychain, complete with a bunch of bananas and a screw-on metal cap, makes it even better. It's cutesy, kitsch and exactly the kind of fun my bag was missing.' — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director "This gloss is giving major nostalgia in the cutest way. The formula is everything you'd expect from Fenty — juicy, non-sticky and super flattering — but it's the Smurfette keychain charm that sealed the deal for me. It's playful, collectable and perfect for tossing on your bag or keys so you're never without a little gloss (and a lot of cuteness)." — Sara Tan, Global Beauty Director 'I love Dunkin' and I love Tarte, so this collab felt like it was made just for me. (It wasn't.) Like the rest of TikTok, I count the Maracuja Lip Plump as one of my most-used lip products for its hydrating, glossy and subtle plumping properties. This rosy mauve looks great on everyone, alone for a hint of tint or layered over liner for a lip combo moment. I didn't think the formula could be improved and then the brand added a tiny golden Dunkin' cup charm. Now it's a collector's item. ' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer Cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur Balm Hydrating & Smoothing Lip Treatment, £15 'I recently wrote a story about 'blurred' makeup, which led me to try this balm. The tint payoff is spot on; the shades are universally pretty and it feels plush and hydrating — there's truly not a meh one in the bunch. It's also one of the more affordable ones I've tried. I clip it onto a carabiner or my jumbo Baggu key chain.' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer This story was originally published on Refinery29 US.
Daily Record
20-06-2025
- Daily Record
'I drank an energy drink every morning until I realised what it really was'
A woman was left horrified after she explained her husband thought he was drinking an energy drink each morning - but it was actually something much stronger he was having A coffee might seem the obvious pick-me-up if you're tired, but some people are often tempted to reach for a more potent energiser. Packed with caffeine, energy drinks give you that jolt needed to tackle a demanding day, despite not being celebrated for their health benefits. The NHS cautions against guzzling too many due to high levels of both caffeine and sugar. Indeed, some concoctions boast up to seven times the caffeine of a Coke, posing risks to your health if consumed often. Yet, one woman was left gobsmacked upon discovering her husband's daily 'energy drink' choice for work was a bit off the mark. Sharing in an online post, she said: "I just found out my husband thought White Claws were energy drinks and he's been drinking one on the way to work every day". White Claw stands as a well-known hard seltzer brand, comprising effervescent water, gluten-free alcoholic base commonly from fermented sugars or cereals, with a splash of natural fruit taste for good measure. If you're after a low-calorie and carb alternative to traditional tipples, White Claws might do the trick. Touting an alcohol volume of 4.5% ABV, their core flavours include Black Cherry, Raspberry, Natural Lime, and Mango. They also offer a 'surge' version with an 8% ABV, but it's unclear which one the man had allegedly been consuming prior to his shift. "Red Bull gives you wings, but White Claw will give you a DUI (driving under the influence)," quipped one user. Another confessed that the post had them "laugh out loud so f****** hard" due to the sheer disbelief that he'd unknowingly been drinking alcohol. One person recounted a similar incident involving her son and some sake at a Japanese restaurant. She shared: "I was at a Japanese restaurant when my son was six, and he tried the hot mustard, panicked from the heat, and grabbed my sake, and slammed it. It happened so fast that there was no stopping it". However, another user didn't see any issue with early exposure to alcohol, stating: "I was raised in a Sicilian family. "We were served Chianti/wine starting at 6 years old, always given a little bit with dinner with the rest of the family. I never developed a taste for alcohol. I've never been drunk. I rarely drink except wine with dinner". A father also chimed in with his own tale of accidentally packing wine for his daughter's school lunch, writing: "I was a stay-at-home dad for a little bit while my daughters were in middle school. I packed their lunches daily. "One day, I was out of juice and grabbed a drink can and put it in a lunchbox. Only after school did I realise I gave her a wine cooler. She said it tasted funny". Other participants in the discussion expressed scepticism, questioning why he would present identification for an energy drink purchase. Several found the thread highly amusing, sharing their own mishaps and encouraging others to contribute more tales of their own.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Man drinks energy drink on way to work each day but realises he's made error
A woman shared the story of her husband's massive energy drink error, and many found it funny, sharing their stories of massive fails they'd experienced around soft drinks If you're feeling exhausted after a rubbish night's sleep, rather than reaching for a coffee, some people will opt for something a little bit stronger. Energy drinks are often packed full of caffeine, and while not particularly known for their health benefits, they certainly can make you feel more alert and 'with it' if you've got a big day ahead. The NHS recommends that you avoid excessive consumption of them due to their high caffeine and often sugar content, however. Some energy drinks contain three to seven times as much caffeine as a can of Coke, so if you drink them regularly, you may face health problems. But when one woman realised that her husband had been taking a daily 'energy drink' to work, she was left horrified, because it wasn't actually an energy drink he was drinking. She posted on X, writing: "I just found out my husband thought White Claws were energy drinks and he's been drinking one on the way to work every day". White Claw is a brand of hard seltzer, consisting of sparkling water, a gluten-free alcohol base (often derived from fermented sugars or grains), and a hint of natural fruit flavouring. They're a good option for those looking for a lower-calorie and carb substitute for other alcohols. The alcohol percentage of White Claw Hard Seltzer is 4.5% ABV. This applies to their standard flavours like Black Cherry, Raspberry, Natural Lime, and Mango. They have a 'surge' variety, too, however, that is 8% ABV - and it's not clear which one the man was allegedly drinking before he went to work. " Red Bull gives you wings, but White Claw will give you a DUI (driving under the influence)," somebody joked. Another said that the post made them "laugh out loud so f****** hard" because they couldn't believe he'd been accidentally drinking alcohol. Someone shared a similar experience of their son helping himself to some of her sake with a meal. She wrote: "I was at a Japanese restaurant when my son was six, and he tried the hot mustard, panicked from the heat, and grabbed my sake, and slammed it. It happened so fast that there was no stopping it". Another said that there's no problem with being introduced to alcohol at a young age, however, saying: "I was raised in a Sicilian family. "We were served Chianti/wine starting at 6 years old, always given a little bit with dinner with the rest of the family. I never developed a taste for alcohol. I've never been drunk. I rarely drink except wine with dinner". One dad shared his horror when he accidentally gave his young daughter wine to take to school, penning: "I was a stay-at-home dad for a little bit while my daughters were in middle school. I packed their lunches daily. "One day, I was out of juice and grabbed a drink can and put it in a lunchbox. Only after school did I realise I gave her a wine cooler. She said it tasted funny". Others in the thread said they "didn't believe" it, asking why he'd show ID for an energy drink when he bought them. Some just said that the "thread is so funny" with people sharing their own fails, encouraging people to post more stories.
What's On
28-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- What's On
3 great flavoured beverage brands you should try this summer
Stay hydrated… With the summer here, it's important to stay hydrated. But for those of you that don't want to make like Cristiano Ronaldo at a press conference and express a strong preference for plain water, there are a few other flavoured options for you. Let's take a look. Humantra The UAE's favourite electrolyte drink mix brand, Humantra is available in thrilling flavours such as Black Cherry, Himalayan Lime and Elderberry, and even releases special limited-edition flavours such as Rose and Apricot. With those brutal summer temperatures beating down on you, a hydrating electrolyte mix is one surefire way to stay charged. Dhs125, @deliveroo_ae Meté This premium sparkling drink caught our attention when we heard it had 'zero retail availability and a strict referral model'. Since its soft launch and mysterious drop model earlier this year, it is apparently only available through the reseller market. What's in the bottle? Five clean ingredients: premium yerba maté, organic agave syrup or sugarcane (depending on the flavour), guarana, lemon juice, and carbonated water. Keep an eye out… @metedrink Wild Idol This non-alcoholic grape concoction is halal-certified, naturally alcohol-free and comes in sparkling rosé and white varieties. Made with a 'superior blend of grapes', its refreshing tones and fruit aromas is ideal for when you're craving a chilled beverage after work or to mix in your mocktail. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
