Some days, the reflection in the mirror feels like a friend—familiar, comforting, steady. Other days, it’s like looking at a stranger—distant and distorted. For those …
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Your Show Must Go On
The spotlight dims, the curtains rise, and there you are—center stage. But it’s not the kind of stage you expect. It’s your bathroom mirror, your …
Life Is But a Dream
Dreams are strange places—surreal landscapes where the ordinary takes on extraordinary meaning. It’s easy to overlook the details, to wake up and think, Oh, it …
The Birthday Between Holidays
There’s something strange about having a birthday on December 26th. You’re not quite in Christmas anymore, and you’re not quite in the New Year either. …
The Illusion of Control
Every morning, we sit in front of the mirror, brushes and palettes in hand, ready to face the world. Makeup, for many of us, feels …
The Diderot Effect
You’re standing at the edge of your makeup bag, looking at the tools that have gotten you this far. The foundation you’ve always worn, the …
Microscopes + Telescopes
You’ve probably heard the saying, “We are our own worst critics.” But have you ever stopped to think about the tools you’re using to do …
Color of the Year 2025 Makeup Class
Tuesday, January 14th 2025 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Annually, the Pantone Color Institute, the global authority on color, unveils its Color of the Year—a …
Are We Seeing the Person or Ourselves?
Imagine standing in front of a painted portrait of a Victorian woman, her complexion pale and flawless, framed by soft waves of carefully styled hair. …