In Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert explores the magic of creativity and the courage it takes to pursue it. She speaks of creativity as a force that …
psychology
In Search of What Fits
How many of the uniforms we wear—literal or not—truly represent who we are, and how many keep us from discovering who we could be?
Walking the Line
Finding balance in the concept of “putting your best foot forward” is about knowing when to pick it up and when to put it down. …
Eye of the Beholder
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 …
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 …
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 …