About Me

Hi, I’m Lyra –

I spent years navigating high-pressure boardrooms and bureaucratic nonsense – all while wondering if retinol was ruining my face and why every product in my shower suddenly had hyaluronic acid.

By Refinement is the blog I wish I had: skeptical, intelligent, and quietly defiant. I break down beauty and wellness trends, dig into the science behind bold claims, and call out overpriced nonsense – because we all deserve better than influencer hype and marketing fluff.

This isn’t about fear mongering or perfection. It’s about making smarter decisions with your money, your skin, and your time. You don’t need to decode molecular structures – but you do deserve to know when a $90 serum is just watered-down glycerin.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by glitzy marketing, rolled your eyes at a sponsored post, or just wondered if something actually works – welcome. You’re not alone.

I’m not a doctor. I’m not an influencer.

I’m just someone who started reading the fine print – and decided to share what I found.