Ever since I was in high school, I felt not pretty because I didn’t wear makeup, which gave me low self-esteem and confidence. I saw all these girls in my class who had makeup on and were popular. Even young girls are influenced to wear makeup because they want to be seen as pretty and […]
Tag: beauty
Why K-Pop Idol Beauty Standards Shouldn’t Be Emulated
The K-Beauty has exploded within the last few years, thanks to the popularization of Korean media, from K-dramas to K-Pop. Understandably, with how popular its gotten, more and more people are eager to emulate the looks of their favorite K-pop idols. But not every beauty trend is healthy, and just like with the western entertainment […]
It’s All in the Scent
A warm summer day, ocean breeze and coconut floating in the air. A fresh flower garden with roses and jasmine filling the wind. Vanilla ice cream with a caramel swirl dazzles our noses. Perfume allows us to be sent into a different place, a different time, all with the correct notes and pairings. When we […]
I’ve Got a Salon at Home!
Picture this: A luxuriously-feeling warm bath, face masks that make our skin glow from the inside out, treatments that make us feel like a runway model–all from the comfort of our own home. We may all want to run our pockets dry at the salons and spas each month, but the true luxury is found […]
Should Tech Companies Enter The Makeup Space?
A recent makeup stunt by global tech company Apple has many consumers wondering if the company is venturing into the Beauty industry. While it certainly looks promising, the Apple blush compact seems to be just promotional material for the new MacBook Neo. It’s emblematic of companies like Apple to appeal to a certain female demographic. […]
Clavicular Exposes The Mainstream To The Toxic Male Beauty Standards Of Looksmaxing
The online manosphere community has had an unfortunate amount of influence on a large portion of young men and boys in recent years. While the popularity took a significant dip in the past two years, it has recently re-entered the mainstream thanks to the influencer Clavicular. Braden Peters, better known as Clavicular, is an influencer […]
CVS or Sephora? Walgreens or Ulta?
At almost every convenient store, drug store, and malls or outlets, there are products to be tried and makeup to be bought. With all of the options we have, it can become overwhelming trying to find the products that paint our face the way we like it. Should we spend $100 and only leave with […]
How Alysa Liu Has Proven The Worth Of Personal Beauty In Professional Settings
Among the many performances at this year’s Winter Olympics, American figure skater Alysa Liu was one of the few who stole the show. The 20-year-old Olympic athlete made waves with her skating routine and eccentric personality within interviews and amongst other athletes. It wasn’t hard for a large portion of the internet to fall in […]
Could K-Beauty Be Seeing The Rise Of Its Biggest Competition?
The Korean beauty industry has settled well within the Western beauty market. In the last few years, its popularity has grown significantly and will likely be a powerhouse in the beauty industry for years to come. With K-beauty’s dominance certain, many within the industry have begun wondering what might compete with it in the near […]
Chappell Roan’s Grammy Look Showcases The Artistic Extent Of Faux Tattoos
The Grammys red carpet has been a popular avenue for artists and those behind their wardrobes to showcase their unique style, personal or otherwise. It’s expected that what ever look is showcased will have an impact on social media an popculture through fashion and beauty trends and standards. Popular music artist Chappell Roan was one […]
The TikTok Exodus Might Leave The US Beauty Consumer Base in Jeopardy
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 the country. Despite these issues […]
To Cut or Not to Cut
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 trend over and over again. […]
