Beauty
As women across the globe gather to determine who is the most beautiful and earn national pageant titles, one country is stepping away from the tradition. In late 2024, Miss Netherlands organizer Monica Van Ee announced that the pageant would no longer be held, declaring the feminine beauty competition “no...
The global beauty industry is undergoing a significant shift, with men stepping into the spotlight as key consumers of skincare, grooming, and beauty products. Once considered taboo or reserved for women, the concept of men’s beauty is breaking stereotypes and redefining societal norms. The rise of men embracing self-care is...
The 2025 Miss America winner was crowned on Sunday, January 5. Abbie Stockard, crowned Miss Alabama in June, took home the crown and $55,000. Stockard is a 22-year-old nursing student and cheerleader for Auburn University. The competition saw 51 competitors—one for every US state, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The...
Out with the old and in with the fringe! Bangs are back and bigger than ever in 2025, thanks partly to some celebrities rocking the latest look. From Daisy Edgar-Jones to Billie Eilish, all of the hottest celebrities have revealed new looks over the last year, including a variety of...
While many people notice wrinkles and fine lines on their faces by their mid-30s, research from scientists at the University of Utah indicates they begin forming as early as the mid-20s due to the body’s natural decrease in collagen production, which, for most, begins around age 24. Increased use of...
As the winter months move in with a single crips breeze, a December wind can leave your skin chapped and crusty. Not only is dry skin uncomfortable, but it’s also a definite beauty faux pas. Luckily, some quality products are on the market to keep your face as moist and...
While the global beauty industry continues to create new products for everything from wrinkles to hair oil, fast-paced market consumption is causing havoc to our environment. The worldwide beauty industry produces more than 120 million packaging units each year. “If current consumption levels continue, there will be 12 billion tons...
Beauty, a concept celebrated across cultures and centuries, has deep roots in traditions that continue to shape modern trends. From ancient rituals to timeless aesthetics, cultural practices influence how we define and pursue beauty in the contemporary world. One striking example is the global fascination with skincare. The Korean beauty...
It’s no surprise that after Y2K and 90s trends had their moment, the 80s are. Bigger than ever. With 2024’s hottest artists, like Chappell Roan and Conan Gray, dipping their toes into the 80s, fashionistas are embracing the cult of more that immortalized the decade. In the 80s, blush was...
The beauty industry is witnessing a significant shift as more men embrace skincare and makeup as part of their daily routine. What was once considered a largely female-oriented market has evolved, with male-centric products and beauty lines seeing a sharp rise in demand. This “men’s beauty boom” is reshaping standards,...
When Miss Darcei, an African American beauty influencer, opened a PR package from TIRTIR, a Korean cosmetic brand, she discovered that the foundation’s darkest shade was nowhere near her skin tone. This was not a new experience for her; she had previously received PR packages from other K-Beauty brands, such...
Global brand Dior opens its first beauty and fragrance boutique in North America this week. The new store opened on Wednesday, October 30th, in New York City’s lower Manhattan neighborhood, SoHo, near Dior’s existing Women’s and Men’s boutiques. This marks Dior’s latest addition to its beauty-only boutique locations, following multiple...
