Beauty
Lip filler. Plumping gloss. Lip flip. Injectables. Everyone is obsessed with securing a lush, new pout. Lip filler has officially reached a global market value of $1.45 billion, and is expected to continue rising over the next five years. This is fueled by social media and influencer trends, promising a...
Dear Beauty Brands, We see you just launched a new set of darker foundation shades, congrats! The new campaign? Loved the diversity – and how it’s just in time for your quarterly sales goals! Sure, it looks like progress, but most of the effort seems reserved for the marketing department. ...
One of my friends recently called me in a panic, completely distraught over the discovery of her first gray hair. My mom can remember the first time she noticed wrinkles around her eyes. My aunt always mentions how lucky I am to still have some “bounce” to my skin. We...
The beauty industry has expanded since the creation of the internet and social media, due to being one of the most frequented topics by online users. Thanks to the internet, it has become even easier for makeup tips and tricks to be learnt and products from across the globe to...
I never thought a tube of mascara mattered much – until I needed it to. I mean it’s silly in theory, but doing my makeup each morning gives me a reason to start the day. And no, it isn’t about wanting to look different – it is a time that...
Let’s be real, most celebrities have plastic surgery – it’s whether or not they admit it is the question. In today’s age, everyone seems to be obsessed with authenticity, yet so many famous faces won’t admit that those faces are well…fake. They influence almost every aspect of our beauty standards,...
A bare face seems to be the new bold look. Whether it be Pamela Anderson walking the red carpet or Alicia Keys on magazine covers, celebrities everywhere are ditching makeup. Even on social media you seen influencers embracing the #WokeUpLikeThis selfie. The messaging behind this is one of reclaiming natural...
The beauty industry has maintained itself as one of the most profitable industries in the world, and for good reason. That said, it’s dedicated consumers for decades have mostly been women. Recent years have seen a gradual effort to move beyond products designed for women only, but these efforts still...
Control over women begins with control over their bodies. We have seen that with the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade, a way for the government to strip women of their bodily autonomy. But, what if I told you that this control goes deeper than new policy? What if control...
Teenagers are too worried about keeping their youthful faces forever. Collagen products, botox, and fillers are way too normalized amongst young women today. Let’s talk about anti-aging products first. Anti-aging products contain potent ingredients like retinoids, high-dose vitamins and acids. These ingredients are designed for mature skin and can be...
Popping pimples without proper preparation introduces bacteria that was sitting on the surface of the skin under the open skin of the popped pimple. This can lead to more pimples sprouting and even introduce infections under the skin, hence why dermatologists say not to pop pimples. However, if you know...
These days, Instagram hair stylists are saturating the hair industry and leaving a bad taste in people’s mouths. Those with natural hair in particular turn to Instagram and TikTok to find stylists in their city for wig installations, braids and more, and the stylists that are answering the call are...
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