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Third Place
In our rapidly moving society, the need for third spaces—social settings apart from home and work—has never been more significant. Traditionally, places such as cafés, …
Chasing the Right Light
Solution: Just Let It Be Knowledge is power. Appreciate yourself as you are, in any light. Whether it’s the soft glow of natural light or …
The Boring Basics
Just like any other aspect of life, the foundation of a nourishing makeup routine lies in the boring basics. While it’s easy to get caught …
Natty?
In both the fitness and beauty industries, transparency and honesty are paramount. Just as it’s essential to be truthful about one’s use of performance-enhancing drugs …
Finding Balance
Makeup can enhance our appearance and boost our self-esteem, but it’s important not to let it become the foundation of our self-confidence. True self-confidence should …
Signaling + Concealing
The rise of brightly colored, fun-shaped pimple patches has introduced a paradoxical twist to skincare routines. These patches are designed to treat breakouts by absorbing …
Initiation
Makeup Lessons as Modern Initiation Booking a private makeup lesson for girls coming of age can serve as a contemporary initiation rite. This experience can …