Beauty should empower—but Multilevel Marketing companies (MLMs) in the beauty industry do the opposite. They prey on self-esteem, selling overpriced products and a fake dream …
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The Ugly Truth About MLMs
The Exception Cost
We all want to feel unique—to have something that sets us apart, a quality that makes us special. But what happens when the way we …
Gaining From Abstaining
Lent is traditionally a forty-day season of reflection, sacrifice, and spiritual growth. The practice of giving something up isn’t just about deprivation—it’s about making space …
I Have Been A Thousand Different Women
Emory Hall’s poem “I Have Been a Thousand Different Women” reflects on the endless versions of oneself that a person embodies throughout their life. The …
Aging Acceptance
Aging is a universal experience, yet its impact on self-perception, especially concerning beauty, varies among individuals. Many women have shared their personal journeys online, reflecting …
Too Close
Art and makeup share a secret: they aren’t meant to be judged up close. The most breathtaking paintings dissolve into chaos when you press your …
Makeup Competitions Need a Makeover
Makeup competition shows are a thrilling mess—part artistry, part chaos, and entirely unfair. Every face is a different canvas, which is a beautiful reflection of …
Promising Young Woman
In Promising Young Woman, makeup isn’t just about beauty—it’s about power, perception, and disguise. Cassie, played by Carey Mulligan, becomes a different “character” at a different …
The Cost of Being Taken Seriously: When Beauty Becomes a Barrier
Pretty privilege is widely recognized—the advantages that come with fitting conventional beauty standards. But there’s an unspoken counterpart: the expectation that women must downplay their …