Rihanna’s maternity style sparks debate on pregnancy beauty standards
In encouraging a new generation of expecting mothers to flaunt their bellies as they see fit, the singer-cum-business mogul is advocating the importance of rejecting societal expectations regarding what women should be wearing during those nine months. When those iconic pregnancy reveal pictures graced our feeds back in January, they...
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Beauty consumers now favour ingredients over brands
Life in isolation has provided us with time to reconsider our priorities when it comes to buying cosmetics and skincare. It seems we no longer care what the box says, rather what the product inside actually contains. If you’re partial to experimenting with makeup, or spent lockdown perfecting the ultimate...
Nasal tanning sprays are TikTok’s latest questionable trend
Experts are worried that unregulated substances found in tan-enhancing nasal spray could have serious health consequences. While self-applied tanning lotions have gained popularity over the last two decades for being kinder to skin, many people may still be making a trip to the sunbed, especially as we enter peak winter...
Beauty brands are advocating for the redefinition of Black
MAC Cosmetics, e.l.f, and Morphe are just some of those involved with a campaign that’s seeking to shift perceptions about what it means to be Black. In 2020, the pressing question of ‘how can I help’ was one that dominated social media well into the following year. It came on the...
