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 is mine, and mine alone. […]
Tag: beauty
Do Celebrities Owe Us Honesty About Their Plastic Surgery?
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, so don’t they owe us […]
Going Makeup Free Is the New Status Symbol
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 beauty or fighting against standards, […]
Why Skinny Is Back as Women Gain Power
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 is embedded into our culture, […]
Popping Your Pimples is Only Bad if You Don’t Know How to Prep and Clean Your Skin
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 how to properly clean your […]
If You Want to Put More Effort Into How You Look, a Customer-Facing Job Might be For You.
There are a million valid reasons why someone might not want to work customer service, especially if they’re not a people person and the carefully tailored, monitored tone necessary to deal with customers is difficult for them. Those positions also require a level of professionalism through maintaining a certain appearance that might not be everyone’s […]
Natural Hair Doesn’t Have to be Styled to Look Presentable
Styling natural hair can take hours at a time thanks to the kinky texture that gives the illusion of being thick and coarse while a lot of afro hair is fine and sensitive to manipulation and heat. This misconception can cause black people to be overly harsh with their hair, causing breakage and other problems […]
You Might Have to Choose Between Versatility and Length Retention When It Comes to Your Hair
Black hair is extremely versatile and can withstand switching between different hairstyles sometimes weekly if the person chooses, but that versatility could be the reason your hair remains the same length when you want to grow it out. High-tension styles that pull on the hair strands can cause shedding and breakage and thin out your […]
Can We Just Let Women Age Naturally?
What’s the obsession with looking younger than you are and going under the knife just to look a certain way? Why can’t we just let women age like they were supposed to? It’s probably because of the criticism women get. We hear this all the time, with men (and women) preferring “natural” women but criticizing […]
Creating Too Many Specialized Products Limits Makeup Artists’ Creativity
When it comes to an everyday makeup routine, of course, it depends on what’s important to you, but most people can settle for a foundation, concealer, lip product, mascara, face powder, bronzer, blush and setting powder. This is a more extensive list that comes from the popularity of makeup on YouTube and celebrity makeup artists […]
Beauty Brands That Don’t Have a Good Shade Range Shouldn’t be Allowed in Stores
Back when Mac was the only accessible makeup brand for dark skin tones, it was normal for drug store brands to only have a handful of foundation shades, mostly in the pale-medium range, with one dark shade for black people, two if the brand was adventurous. Nowadays, the makeup market is oversaturated with products that […]
Op-Ed: Lip Oils Are In, Lip Gloss Is Out
I’m not sure when or where the lip oil craze started, but it looks like it’s here to stay. Many brands such as Summer Fridays, Fenty Beauty and Well People have already embraced the growing trend and launched their own lip oils. Gone are the days of the over-glossed, ultra-tacky finish that left strands of […]
