In the final episodes of the Lisa Frank “Glitter and Greed” docuseries, a quietly brutal moment unfolds: indie brand Glamour Dolls partners with Lisa Frank to …
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Pink Tax and Blue Burden
Ever noticed how women’s razors cost more than men’s—despite looking and working exactly the same? That’s the pink tax at work. It’s not a real tax, but …
Authenticity, But Make it Strategic
Picture this: The Oscars red carpet. Cameras flashing. Stylists everywhere. And every single celebrity—walks out bare-faced. No contour. No lashes. No glow. No filter. Just …
Help Me Help You Help Me Help You
There’s this phrase that always makes me laugh, but also kind of hits deep:“Help me help you help me help you.” It sounds like a …
Privilege Stacks and the Skin We’re Born In
Some are rich. Some are rich and conventionally pretty. Some are rich, conventionally pretty, and come from money. Some are rich, conventionally pretty, come from …
When Beauty Begins Without Permission
We often ask, “When is it okay to let kids wear makeup?” But maybe the better question is: “When is it okay to make beauty decisions for someone …
Not to Enhance Insecurities
Wipe the Mirror Clean
Manipulative Mirrors
Twelve years ago, researchers in Japan proved something retailers have always known: when you see yourself looking happy, you’re more likely to buy. They took …
I Wish I Could Change Something About My Appearance
You look in the mirror and think, I wish my [insert feature here] were different. Welcome to the club. Everyone’s a member. When you wish for something …