Beauty
How KATSEYE & Laneige Are Selling Internet Girl “Aura” in a JuicePop Tube
I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “aura” lately. When I wrote about Rema at Rick Owens FW26, I...
How to Pull Off 2016 Makeup With 2026 Beauty Products
The internet is currently swimming in a specific kind of nostalgia. From Instagram to TikTok and even WhatsApp, the digital...
The Dust-Proof Makeup Challenge: How to Slay When the Harmattan Finally Shows Up
If you’ve been on Nigerian Twitter or TikTok lately, you’ve seen the prayers. From "Dear Harmattan, please I have bought...
Cracking the Style Code: How to Dress a Rectangular Body Type
It started with a casual observation while re-watching The Summer I Turned Pretty. There was Belly Conklin (played by Lola...
A Breakdown of Ulta Beauty’s “Holiday Happens Here” Campaign
The annual holiday campaign is the most critical moment for any major beauty retailer, and Ulta Beauty’s 2025 strategy has...
Stop Sabotaging Your Skin: The 7 Sunscreen Lies Dermatologists Wish You’d Stop Believing
In the world of skincare, sunscreen reigns supreme. It is the single most important product for anti-aging and cancer prevention....
Is Toke Makinwa’s “Less-is-More” Baby Bathing Method Right for Nigeria?
Media personality Toke Makinwa, known for setting trends and sparking conversations, has done it again. She recently revealed her unexpected,...
Miss Universe 2025: The Story of Fátima Bosch’s Walkout, Win, and the Rigging Scandal
The Miss Universe stage has always been a theatre for high-stakes glamour, but this year, it became the global arena...
Inside the Quiet Rise of Male Aesthetics in Africa
You won’t find them talking about it at the bar. But in the private lounges of a clinic in Lagos...
The Curvy Economy: BBL, Branding, and the Reversal of Beauty Standards in Nollywood
The global rise of the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure marks a significant shift in contemporary beauty ideals, moving away...
Your Screen Time is Causing “Digital Aging”—Here’s How to Fix It
Welcome to the 21st century, where the greatest threat to your skin isn't always from a cloudless sky; but very...
What Does Kris Jenner’s MAC Ambassador Role Mean for the Brand?
The announcement of Kris Jenner as MAC Cosmetics' new Global Ambassador shows that there has been a fundamental shift in...
Is a Relaxer or Texturizer Right for Your Hair?
Ah, the age old debate in the world of Black hair care: to go for texturizers or relaxers?. These two...
Lipstick, Lip Tint, Lip Gloss: What’s the Real Difference?
Finding the perfect lip product can feel like a quest, with countless options promising different finishes, longevity, and a look...
The Truth About Growing Longer Lashes (Without the Lies)
As a beauty enthusiast who's tested every lash serum, oil, and even tried some of the notorious rumours, I've learned...
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