Beauty

Summer 2026 has made one thing clear. Beauty trends are no longer about perfection but about personality. People are embracing natural features, lightweight makeup, and styles that reflect who they are, and I believe this is a positive change. Social media continues to influence what becomes popular, but people are...

There are many things that rub me the wrong way. And beauty pageants are one of them. As a woman, what’s the appeal of posing on a stage, dressed in something sparkly, while standing with other women at a chance to compete for a crown? But do you know what’s worse than this? Having...

You see a makeup commercial, and all you see are women with flawless skin advertising a product that will get rid of age lines or bags under the eyes or anything like that. However, what you don’t see is women who have skin disorders or conditions that can’t be fixed...

Have you ever seen those shows where the husband is very adamant about their wife not leaving the house unless they have makeup on? The woman will get ready to leave just to go to the grocery store or even just to the bank, and their husband sees them right...

“You look your age.”   Often, this phrase, and others concerning a person’s age, are often regarded as an insult to raise offense. In our modern society, this is regarded as a problem that many people will go to outlandish lengths to “correct”. Makeup, new clothes, and cosmetic surgery are just a...

The skincare industry is filled with endless options, as there are new products that come on the shelf every day. In this century, it feels overwhelming with so many new products; you don’t know what to buy. This is why I am here to show you a  few products that...

Dating is even easier now with dating apps, where you just swipe right to show you like someone. The bad thing is that people judge people by their looks, not what’s in their profile. It’s very common for people to just say “Oh, he’s cute” and then swipe right, when...

The perception around black hair from those within the black community and outside of it has led to an unfortunate culture that has encouraged people to either hide or straighten it with products and heat. While everyone is allowed to do with their hair however they wish, decades have shown...

As someone who tries to practice consistent selfcare, I occasionally apply a beauty face mask to help with skin hydration and additionally help me relax after a long day. But recently, face masks have been doing the opposite of helping me relax. I dare say they occasionally become the source...

Makeup, it makes you more grown-up and professional, right? If it is needed to be taken seriously for a job interview or an event, or even a first date, then it’s not optional to wear it. A woman, dressed up in a dress or skirt, with her makeup done and...

Growing up, I saw girls my age putting on makeup, talking about boys, and wearing dresses and skirts. I would look at them, thinking I was broken for not wanting to do any of that girly stuff. Later, I realized that I hated it; my friends would always want to...

Beware of the company, Sugar Baby Skin Care.  It is a SCAM, people!  To launch into a quick story time, over the Christmas holiday, I was looking into buying a skin care bundle, which contained a bar of soap, a face mask, and a face scrub.  However, when I hit the confirm button to officially purchase my...

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