In the film Neon Demon, the horror lies in the fleeting nature of beauty and the monstrous lengths to which people will go to preserve it. …
psychology
What About the Groom?
Trompe L’oeil
In the world of art, trompe l’oeil is a masterful technique that tricks the eye, making a flat surface appear three-dimensional. It’s an illusion, a playful deception …
Fixing Fixation
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Threatening Confidence
I don’t think women want to feel intimidated, but we’re all working hard to make the most of what we’ve got. And when someone else’s …
Makeup As An Experience
Perfection Sells, Truth Reveals
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Enter if You Dare
We live in a world that often places immense value on outward appearances. Beauty products promise to smooth, lift, and perfect, while procedures claim to …
The Face Card
The concept of “face cards” in contemporary culture is an intriguing and often controversial topic. It refers to the idea that physical beauty or attractiveness …
Hollow Pursuits
In Pearl, the relentless pursuit of stardom is depicted as a futile escape from the protagonist’s inner demons, with beauty merely serving as a superficial layer …