In the Twilight Zone episode “Eye of the Beholder,” the message is clear: beauty is not universal; it is defined by the society we live in. The …
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Rethinking Daytime vs. Nighttime Makeup
The idea of “daytime” vs. “nighttime” makeup is often seen as a clear-cut distinction, but in reality, it’s highly subjective. The lines between the two …
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Lighting Wars
Makeup artists often face a key dilemma: whether to adjust the makeup for the lighting or adjust the lighting to match the makeup. In controlled …
Shades + Shadows
There’s a certain power in wearing sunglasses, especially indoors or at night. When someone wears them, the message is clear: “You can’t see me, but I …
Clarity Creates Change
The Barbie Standard
The psychological themes found in the Barbie movie, such as identity, self-perception, and societal pressures, have strong parallels to the world of makeup. Makeup, much like Barbie, …
Beauty from a Distance
We’ve all been there—leaning into a magnified compact mirror, zeroing in on every pore and tiny flaw. But what happens when we step back to …
Fancy Gets Broken
There’s an old saying: “Once you get fancy, fancy gets broken.” It’s a reminder that the more elaborate and polished we try to make something, the more …
Archetypes in a Compact
Archetypes involving beauty often reflect deep, symbolic meanings related to transformation, identity, power, and inner truth. These archetypes appear in myths, stories, art, and psychology, …