Time slips. One moment, you’re tracing eyeliner with steady hands; the next, your reflection feels like a stranger. Dyschronia—the eerie sense that time isn’t moving …
psychology
Lipstick + Lineage
Imagine sitting at your vanity table, surrounded by photos of the people who shaped you. As you sweep on your blush or line your lips, …
Unexpected Compliments
I’m someone who almost always wears at least some makeup when I’m around other people. Not because I feel like I have to, but because …
You’re In Control
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The Ugly Truth About MLMs
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 …
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
Make peacewith all the womenyou once were. Lay flowersat their feet. Offer them incenseand honeyand forgiveness. Honor themand give them your silence. Listen. Bless themand …
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 …