Health + Wellness

Local Escapes

This Hotel Has Melbourne’s Most Incredible Moonlight Cinema

There’s a reason Jackalope on the Mornington Peninsula is on everyone’s bucket list: from its stunning grounds to unique architectural design, moody black colour palette or funky bar and restaurant, the hotel is the very definition of a luxury stay.

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The Best LED Face Masks Available In Australia If You Want To Try Light Therapy

LED face masks promise to target everything from breakouts to pigmentation.

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The Best Electric Bikes For Every Type Of Terrain

Whether you’re new to riding or a seasoned pro, we’ve scoured the market to ensure your pedal-powered adventures will be a worthwhile investment.

Fashion

The It Kit

The It Kit is your passport to hassle free present buying—yes, it is possible! The It Kit's online store is your one-stop-shop for gorgeous, beautifully curated and packaged pressies for when you need the perfect gift, but have no idea where to start!

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The Best Hair Straighteners And Multi-Stylers For Every Hair Type

We’ve done the research for you and scoured the internet to find the best hair straighteners and multi-stylers for every budget. 

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The Best Collagen Supplements For Radiant Skin

Is collagen actually good for you? And which collagen supplements are the best for glowy skin? 

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The Best Yoga Mats You Can Shop In 2025

Not all yoga mats are created equal, so to help you make your way through the yoga mat world, we’ve rounded up the best options you can buy.

Things To Do

Serving Up Summer | Everywhere To Eat, Stay and Play On Your Australian Open Adventure

We'll show you how to ace the off-court scene by serving up Melbourne's best during the Australian Open

Fashion

21 Of The Best Activewear Brands That Combine Function With Fashion

Whether you’re looking to sweat stylishly or just vibe a bit of sporty attire on the daily, here are our picks of the best activewear brands you need to add to your collection in 2025.

Features

The Noosa Triathlon Is Returning In 2025, Here’s Everything You Need To Know

We’ve sussed out everything you need to know to ensure you’re ready to hit the the ground running in 2025.

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27 Of The Best Skincare Brands To Know In 2024

Skincare is everywhere—these are the brands that actually work and the hero products that made them famous. 

Gifts

Gifts For Her: 30 Dreamy Ideas Guaranteed To Impress

All the must-have and super thoughtful gifts for her. 

Features

280 Tattoos, One Mission: To Turn The Tide On Suicide

Beginning in December, legendary tattooer Andrew Mcleod from Chapel Tattoo and his team will be tattooing individuals as part of an activation by not-for-profit organisation In Pieces to raise awareness around suicide and provide free mental health training.

Features

How To Nail The Essentials For Better Sex, According To An Expert

We asked sex therapist Aleks Trkulja to break down the essentials to achieving a safe and fulfilling sex life. 

Health + Wellness

Frank Sinatra And Daily Mantras: How This Rookie Runner Made It To The NYC Marathon

This running rookie and his recent adventure of a lifetime are proof that a desire for positive change and a bit of initiative can take you a long way. 

Gifts

25 Of The Best Beauty Gifts To Shop For Christmas 2024

Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season. 

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Unpacking The Label, How Activist James Parr Is Dismantling Stereotypes This Year And Beyond

James is a proud triathlete, model, actor, disability advocate, Wiradjuri man and lululemon’s newest Ambassador. He shares lived experiences to champion inclusion and representation in media and fashion. Here, in partnership with lululemon, he unpacks how to dismantle stereotypes this year and beyond. 

Features

We Spoke To Sex Therapist Chantelle Otten About Sex And Intimacy—Here’s What She Told Us

Ahead of the highly anticipated drop of Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten, we spoke to Otten about her new series and the intimate dinner she's hosting to celebrate. 

What's On

The Multi-Level CBD Bistro Serving Rigatoni Al Gin And Olive Oil Gin Tarts

Snacks begin with a refreshing hit of Sydney Rock Oysters, drenched with Roku Gin and tonic granita.

Food & Drink

You Need To Try The Meat & Wine Co’s AGED Steak Program This Week

If you haven't ventured into the world of dry aged meat, you're missing out on one of the culinary world's best-kept secrets. 

Fashion

23 Of The Best Advent Calendars In 2024 To Get You Into the Festive Spirit

Whether you want to win the award for best gift-giver this Christmas, or you just want to treat yourself, we've got you covered. 

Activities & Itineraries

The Best Coastal Walks In Sydney For Beach And Harbour Views

Chase that weekend sunshine and take the scenic route on the best coastal walks in Sydney.

Wellness

These Free Dinner Party Host Kits Are All About Sparking Convos With Your Mates

Beyond Blue’s nationwide Big Blue Table is all about bringing people together over a meal, in a fun and relaxed vibe, while sparking those important conversations 

Health + Wellness

5 Beauty Trends For A More Sustainable Skin Care Routine, 2024 Edition

This year, instead of pushing new trends and treatments on you, we’re here to help you responsibly enhance your routines.

Health + Wellness

Shop Paula’s Choice’s Cult Skincare Products IRL Across Australia and New Zealand

Consult any impassioned skincare enthusiast both IRL and on your for you page, and you’ll hear them name-drop Paula’s Choice.

Health + Wellness

Lace Up Those Sneakers: Here Are The Best Running Apps In 2024

Hit the ground running with the best running apps to try in 2024.

Health + Wellness

I Used To Hate Running, But Now I Can Run 5KM: Here’s How

Wanting to run your first 5 km? Here’s Steph Claire Smith's tips for beginner runners. 

Fitness

The Best Running Shoes To Help You Hit Your Stride In 2024

From the best shoes for beginners, to the shoes that will go the distance for 5km or a marathon, and shoes to spice up your tempo if it’s speed you’re looking for.

Things To Do

6 Ways To Decompress Outdoors This Winter That’ll Get Your Blood Pumping

To help you get out there in the colder months, we teamed up with Kathmandu to uncover a fresh slew of outdoor activities that'll fend off the frost. 

Features

How The Great Outdoors Can Help You Flick The Flat Feelings This Winter

Together with Kathmandu, we’re exploring third places through an outdoor lens this winter, to help you uncover yours.

Travel

4 Of The Best Wellness Experiences You Need To Try In Hong Kong

​​Vacays don’t have to be all about pounding the pavement to check off a list of tourist hotspots. Sometimes (read: often), it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down and recharge your batteries. Fortunately, Hong Kong is the dream destination for doing just that, with a slew of truly soul-nourishing experiences on offer. 

Beauty

12 Holy Grail New Beauty Items to Shop This Weekend

In the season known to wreak havoc on your skin and beauty rituals, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. Here are the holy-grailers to do the heavy lifting for your face, hair and body.

Beauty

The Best Dry Shampoos For Every Hair Type In 2024

It's always a good hair day with these dry shampoos. From sensitive scalps to post-workout touch-ups, check out Urban List's take on the best dry shampoos. 

Travel

Australia’s Best Hikes And Walks You Need To Conquer

Dig out the CamelBak you bought in 2001, invest in some super tough band aids, and drop your adventure pin on any of Australia's best hikes and walks. 

What's On

New Mates And Milestones—Why You Need To Join New Balance And Kic’s Melbourne Run Club

Get familiar with KICRUN, an eight-week, uber inclusive run club from Kic founders, Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith and the legends at New Balance.

Food & Drink

Get Moving In 2024 With This All-Encompassing Gym Membership

Eliminate barriers of resistance—and find a gym that hits all the right notes. 

Food & Drink

Reach Your Personal Best This Year With A Top-Tier Gym Membership

Eliminate barriers of resistance—and find a gym that hits all the right notes. 

Health + Wellness

Period Pain Sucks—Meet The New Plant-Based Pain Relief Solution Changing The Game

We have good news, you no longer have to be held hostage by your period.

Things To Do

Lean Into A Spa Day And Improve Your Sleep At The Gold Coast’s New Luxe Bathhouse

Nestled along the stunning Kirra Beachfront, Native State is the Gold Coast’s premier bathhouse destination offering steam and soak experiences that are guaranteed to have you feeling in a state of zen. 

Health + Wellness

The Best Shampoos And Conditioners For Every Hair Type In 2024

There’s nothing worse than a bad hair day. We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up the best shampoo and conditioner in 2024 for every hair type. 

Homewares

Stanley Cup Dupes: Stay Hydrated With These Top On-The-Go Alternatives

The Stanley Quencher has been deemed this season's holy grail of on-the-go hydration—but does it actually live up to the hype? Here, we break down some tip-top alternatives. 

Health + Wellness

From Slow Flows To Noughties Pop Rides, 8 Peloton Workouts To Try In 2024

If the new year has left you re-setting your goals and searching for more motivation, it might be time to switch it up in favour of a fitness routine you’ll actually keep.

Features

Peloton Global Instructor Tunde Oyeneyin On Creating A Workout Routine You’ll Actually Keep

Here’s what the motivational Instructor taught us to help you smash your fitness goals in 2024. 

Things To Do

Take A Dip At These Local Swimming Pools For Just $2 All Summer

Hanging out for a dip? This summer Brisbane City Council is discounting general entry fees to only $2 for all 22 council pools.

Things To Do

Here’s How To Spend Your Summer At URBNSURF Melbourne

As we brace ourselves for a scorcher of a summer, nothing seems more enticing than a refreshing dip in the pool. 

Features

Save Cash This Holiday Season With These At-Home Beauty And Self Care Treatments

With help from Philips, we’ve curated a list of tips to level-up your already loyal routine.   

Features

5 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Level Up Your Sustainability Game At Home

With the average Aussie generating a staggering 540 kgs of waste a year, it’s time to get savvy with sustainability around the home. Waste Sorted is fighting the battle against mindless landfill teaching West Aussies how to be a GREAT Sort and do better than the bin. 

Health + Wellness

Our Team-Approved Guide To Combating Dandruff

With help from Chemist Warehouse we’ve curated a list of tips and tricks so you can ditch the cap and confidently sashay your locks year round. 

Wellness

Try Park Pilates, HIIT And Boxing Classes For Free This Week

With all-year-round summer vibes and sprawling green spaces, Brisbane is the ideal city to kick-start your wellness journey in the great outdoors.

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Why Now’s The Time To Jump On The Aussie E-Bike Revolution

The answers to all your questions and curiosities before you jump into your big e-bike purchase.

Things To Do

Here’s How To Score A Free Professional Hairstyling Session This Week

Book a chair at the exclusive pop-up event where stylists are ready to bring your Pinterest mood boards a reality.

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Shop This New Sun Protective Range For Festivals, Hiking And Balmy Beach Days

The crew at Kathmandu have a heap of new high-quality gear to help you do whatever you want this summer—whether that’s sweating it up on the beach, boogying at festivals, hitting the park for a picnic, or going bush. 

Travel

From Chasing Waterfalls To Outdoor Treks, Our Top Australian Adventures For 2023

As the weather warms up across the country, even us extreme homebodies are itching for adventure. We want sun, fresh air, and breathtaking natural beauty that makes us forget our worries. Ready to hit the trails and become reacquainted with mother nature? 

Fitness

12 Of The Best Workout Playlists On Spotify

If you're in the market for endurance EDM, upbeat pop bangers or heavy-based rap when you need to dig deep on your next run or gym session, we’ve got the playlist to keep you hitting goals.

Wellness

Master Your Stress Levels For Good With Our Beginner’s Guide To Breathwork

We’re leaving anxiety behind in 2023 and focusing on embracing this new year stress free, so we’ve put together a how-to on breathwork to set you up for success.

Wellness

6 Genius Preventative Health Measures To Take In Your 30s That Will Pay Off

As part of The Well, we’ve teamed up with health experts HBF, to create the ultimate health checklist—millennials, take note. 

Wellness

5 Ways To Keep Your Body Feeling Its Best When You Work A Desk Job

As part of The Well, in partnership with HBF, we’ve wrapped up some top tips on how to keep your body moving throughout the day to support your overall wellbeing and keep it feeling its best all week long. 

Beauty

4 Signs You Might Need To Change Up Your Skincare Routine

How to tell if your skincare routine might need shaking up. 

Fitness

5 Reasons Why An Ice Bath May Help To Enhance Your Workout Recovery

Here’s our breakdown of the potential benefits of ice baths and how to get started to support your recovery game and overall wellbeing. 

Wellness

5 Reasons You Might Benefit From A Life Coach

A life coach provides support, guidance, and accountability, helping you make meaningful changes in your life that lead to your idea of success.

Health + Wellness

Here’s How To Keep The Conversation Rolling Around R U OK? Day

With things the way they are out in the world, it's OK not to be OK right now.

Homewares

Frank Green’s Colourful New 2023 Range With Sky Blue, Pistachio And Cosmic Purple

The cherished sustainable lifestyle brand known for its iconic triple-walled and vacuum-insulated drink bottles and coffee cups, Frank Green is taking their colourway to the next level in their largest and most colourful limited edition collection ever. 

Wellness

Save Up To 50% Off On Toys And Lingerie In This Massive Lovehoney Sale

Time for another huge online sale and our bodies are more than ready for the self-care.

Wellness

Here’s How To Give Seasonal Depression The Boot This Winter

Ready to commit to your wellbeing? Welcome to The Well, your go-to destination for all the inspiration you need to live the best version of yourself through evidence-based health tips from health professionals. In partnership with private health insurer, HBF, we’re helping you tap into a few things you could be doing right now to get the most out of 2023 and beyond.

Health + Wellness

11 Of The Best Face Oils For Every Skin Type

Breathe a sigh of relief, because we’ve got the 10 best face oils, sorted into a nice neat list.

Beauty

9 Of The Best Cult Japanese Beauty Products You Can Now Get On Amazon

We’ve rounded up some of the most popular J beauty products that you can now score on Amazon. 

Wellness

Vida Glow Just Revealed A Line Of Supplements Formulated For Women’s Health

This bespoke women's health range addresses key concerns from gut health & prenatal well-being to stress relief and overall health support.

Beauty

15 Of The Best Exfoliants To Add To Your Beauty Routine

If you’re not exfoliating you should be, and we’ve got the lowdown on how often, what kind and the best exfoliants to stock in your beauty cabinet. 

Health + Wellness

Your Extensive Guide To Health And Wellness Everyday

Your go-to destination for all things wellness.

Wellness

How To Meditate If You’re A Total Beginner

We thought we’d get some expert tips on how to add meditation to your daily routine, and what you should be doing when you finally sit down to clear your mind.

TV & Movies

Dive Back Into The 90s With 5 Nostalgia-Drenched Trends For 2023

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

Beauty

28 Australian Beauty Brands You Should Know About

These Aussie beauty brands are worthy of cult status. Shop sunscreens, serums, and scrubs from Australian beauty brands like Ultra Violette, Aesop, Rationale, and more. 

Wellness

6 Ways To Cut Back On Drinking If You Want 2023 To Be Less Boozy

Looking for 2023 to be a bit less boozy, we’ve got you! And no, you don’t have to go cold turkey (if you don’t want to). 

Wellness

Sealed Section | Your Guide To Queer-Friendly Sex Toys

The gay Olympics, AKA WorldPride, has arrived in Sydney, and this is my guide on how to make sex toys queer-friendly, and fun in a non-gendered way.  

Food & Drink

The Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Meal Delivery You Need To Try In 2023

Found: A better way to meet your health and money goals. 

Wellness

Sealed Section | The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Toolkit

Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day with partners, Galentines with your friends, or solo self-love, V-Day is a chance to add to the pleasure toolkit.

Beauty

How To Repair A Damaged Skin Barrier, According To An Expert

We asked askbella’s founder Elaine Yang to explain everything you need to know when it comes to repairing a damaged skin barrier—and how to avoid it in the first place.

Food & Drink

Start 2023 Strong With These Healthy Ready Made Meals

Whether you're training for an important sporting event, a new parent juggling endless responsibilities, or a time-poor professional, this will help you start 2023 off strong. 

Music

The Joy Of Performing And Embracing Spontaneity With Producer, Kid Fiction

For artists like Isaac who are drawn to creating, music is undeniably in their blood, so we've teamed up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to dive a little deeper and uncover the passion for collaboration, live performance and a drive to contribute to the world around him that pump an unmistakable rhythm through his veins. 

Music

Finding Creativity Through Routine And The Importance Of Giving Back With Memphis LK

We’ve linked up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to take you on a deep dive into Australian artists with music in their blood, and there’s no better place to start than with LK (her dad is Paul Kelly, and if that doesn’t suggest she was born with music flowing through her veins, we don’t know what does.)

Wellness

Whiten Your Smile And Help The Planet With This Eco-Friendly Oral Health Range

You've seen the dangers of letting your teeth game slip from #TurkeyTeeth, it's more important than ever to keep your dental health strong. 

Beauty

10 Of The Best Perfumes For Women In 2023

With millions of fragrances on the market, it can be hard to find the perfect scent just for you—which is where we come in. We’ve scoured the beauty counters and found 10 of the dreamiest perfumes of 2023. 

World Record Holder And Paralympian, Michael Roeger On The Joy Of Running

As part of The Run Up, we chatted to Michael about his journey—what keeps him coming back to running time and again despite the challenges, what it’s like to represent your country on the global stage, and what it is that makes him run happy. 

Gold-Medalist Ellia Green On The Value Of Sharing And His Journey To Running Happy

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace up, we chatted to Green about why he values running so highly and the role it has played in his past as well as shaping his future. 

Wellness

Ultra Marathon Champion Jacqui Bell On Conquering Challenges One Step At A Time

As part of The Run Up, a project to unearth the stories of some of Australia's most passionate runners to get you motivated to lace up, we chatted to Bell about what sparked a passion for this extreme sport, what motivated her to tackle a world-first challenge, and how the physical act of running ties in crucial to her mental and overall wellbeing.   

Fitness

How One Run Turned Into A Life-Changing Passion With Attica Sous Chef, George Wintle

From community and structure, to how life has changed in the whirlwind eighteen months since that first run, we chat with Wintle about his run up into a new passion. 

Health + Wellness

Run Clubs, Gratitude And Gua Shas—Here’s Where Wellness Is Heading In 2023

At Urban List, we think we’re pretty in tune with cultural trends, but in order to get a complete picture of the post-pandemic wellness mindset, we turned the mic to you guys. 

Features

Lean Into Summer Flavours With These 3 Easy Recipes From Icebergs Head Chef, Alex Prichard

We’ve teamed up with Icebergs Dining Room and Bar head chef, Alex Prichard to bring you three winning recipes that harness the flavour of one of summer’s MVP’s, the Kumato® tomato. 

Beauty

8 Of The Best Press On Nails Of 2023

These are the best press on nails to be worn for any and every occasion. 

Beauty

11 Of The Best Hemp Seed Oil Skincare Products

If you’re looking to add this wonder-oil to your beauty routine, here are some of the best hemp skincare products out there. 

TV & Movies

21 Feel-Good Movies To Watch On Netflix

When your faith in humanity is yet to be restored, it means it’s time to throw your feet up and hit the best feel-good movies on Netflix.

Activities & Itineraries

Here Are 6 Ways To Reconnect With Your Housemates When Life Gets Busy

Taking inspo from Paramount+’s new rom-com series, The Flatshare, we’ve pulled together six ways you can slowdown and reconnect with your roomies amongst everyone’s busy schedules. 

Wellness

Sealed Section | How To Orgasm

This sealed section is for those with vulvas who struggle to orgasm. If this is you, there are three things I want you to know (the fundamentals of which can be explored if you’re not a vulva owner, too).

Beauty

16 Of The Best Scalp Treatments To Try In 2024

Dandruff, dryness and build-up, be-gone.

5 Ways I Invested In My Health, Wealth And Happiness In One Week

I decided to spend a week investing in my own health, wealth and happiness to set me up for long-term success. 

Beauty

Score $180 Off Dyson Airwraps In Sephora’s Huge Hair Care Sale

For 48 hours only, you can score one for 20% off in Sephora’s mega haircare sale. 

Features

I Spent A Week Embracing A More Sustainable Morning Routine, Here’s What I Learned

Producer Caitlin Booth takes spent a week embracing more sustainable practices, drawing inspiration from 7-Eleven’s recent sustainable glow-up.

Podcasts & Books

The Best Sex Podcasts Of 2022

Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full of lots of banana inflatables) in the world and wading through the underwhelming to get the amazing ones can be kind of, well… hard.

Australia

10 Of Australia’s Best Dive Spots To Check Out This Summer

With the temps rising and the beaches calling our name, it’s time to hit the ocean and explore under the sea. So, whether you are looking for interstate inspiration for when borders open up or are keen to explore your own backyard, we’ve curated an epic list of the lesser known beauties that should be on everyone’s bucket list—whether you’re certified or an aspiring diver.

Wellness

Sealed Section | How To Use Sex Toys

Welcome to The Sealed Section, with certified sex therapist and clinical counsellor, Aleksandra Trkulja. This is your modern guide to better sex and better intimate relationships and today we're talking, sex toys and self-pleasure. 

Beauty

Why Vegan Shark-Inspired Skincare Is The Holy Grail Product You Need In Your Routine

We're not going to bury the lead here—there's officially a skincare line based on shark bile.

Features

12 Of The Best Vegan Protein Powders To Buy Right Now

With the weather getting warmer, we love to kick-start our day with a nourishing smoothie. But not all protein powders are created equal, which is why we’ve rounded up the very best for you to get that extra hit of goodness in your daily shake.

Features

Why Castile Soap Is The Miracle Product You Need In Your Life

The stuff is best described as an eco-friendly super-soap for more reasons than one—here’s why you should be adding a little castile soap to your life.

How To Save Money In 6 Simple Steps

We all know that feeling—that pit in the stomach—when you’re thinking about your financial situation, whether you’re stuck in dire straits or trying to save but feel like you’re getting nowhere.

Beauty

The Best Moustache And Beard Grooming Gear You Can Shop On Amazon

Grown a little fond of your Movember addition? Here's how to keep it in fine form.

Beauty

Unveil Great Skin At Home With The Best Sheet Masks On The Iconic

Pour a glass of wine, light a candle, and slap one of these bad boys on for some serious me-time.

Health + Wellness

Get Into The Skin Cycling Trend With Products You Can Shop On The Iconic

The trend was founded by a New York dermatologist, so you know it has scientific chops as well as the insane hype and testimonials you’ve seen on TikTok.

Beauty

We Busted These 5 Skincare Myths To Help You On Your Skincare Journey

When it comes to your skincare routine, there’s no room to mess around. 

Health + Wellness

The Best Meditation Music To Try In 2022

Lo-fi hip hop is out, binaural beats are in. Get ready to drift into that Theta brainwave state.

Beauty

Get Your Skin Summer-Ready With The Best Body Scrubs You Can Shop On The Iconic

A body scrub or exfoliator is the perfect place to start before you think about moisturising, fake tanning, or even entering the world of hair removal.