Oracle’s successful acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations has already impacted the lives of content creators and viewers since it went into effect days ago. Accusations of censorship quickly arose when U.S. users found themselves unable to upload or even view new videos amidst a snowstorm that blanketed nearly half of...
For many of us, if we look back to our childhood photographs there are most likely a few where we rocked the shortest of haircuts. We have all had our short hair phases, whether we were five and it was forced upon us, or we fell victim to the bob...
Hulu’s newest body-horror series, The Beauty, focuses on the detrimental ways society perceives beauty and its effects on a person in a brutal sci-fi twist. Understandably, many within the cast and fans alike have opened a discussion on the effects of beauty standards in society and the numerous causes of...
According to the Internet, in order to have the skin of an angel we need about a twelve step routine to ensure hydration and glow. Without every single product that is sold on the shelf, our skin will age prematurely and look dull and lifeless. It is key to spend...
“Honey, would you put a bumper sticker on a Bentley?” – Kim Kardashian. Well, maybe we would! Or maybe we are not a Bentley, maybe we are simply someone who wants to decorate our skin the way we want to. Tattoos are not only meaningful pieces of art personalized to...
Years ago, when we went on the glorious run to Sephora, we were filling our bags with full-coverage foundations, the brightest glitter eyeshadows, and lipstick bold enough to be seen from a mile away. We were in love with glam, always beating our faces to the highest degree we could....
Fans of Ariana Grande showcased a wide amount of excitement at her new look at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. Many expressed their relief online that the global singer is back with her iconic ponytail. That said, others have criticized this fan response, calling it hypocritical. Before the Golden Globes,...
Buying new makeup products because our favorite creators used them is not anything new or foreign. If we recall the Youtube beauty channel empire of the 2010s, we remember running to the makeup store as soon as videos dropped. We all desired to be able to paint our faces the...
Korean Beauty products have exploded in popularity within the United States in recent years. To many, this rise seemingly came out of nowhere, but those with keen eyes noticed that the seeds were already planted decades before. A major lead-up to the rise in K-Beauty is the popularity of Korean...
The Beauty industry has seen many online trends come and go, but there are a decent number that either stay around or resurface in the cycle of pop culture. Dopamine beauty is one of those beauty trends. Gaining popularity in 2022, the Dopamine beauty trend involves participants incorporating fun and...
Beauty products have varied considerably throughout the decades, but one thing remains clear: people want clear and soft skin. Cosmetic injectables like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and more have been among the most popular beauty products for maintaining a youthful facial appearance. Unfortunately, people have slowly grown weary of these products...
Online shopping has slowly overtaken much of the traffic that physical retail has had since the rise of the internet. That said, there are a few industries that have held out against the influence of online spaces. Makeup is one of the few industries that has done well with physical...
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