From the futuristic (cutting edge and industry-shifting Korean beauty ingredients) to the classic (tradition-steeped Indian beauty practices), some of the biggest skincare trends come from around the globe. The latest international phenomenon to sweep on to my own bathroom vanity? A-beauty, aka, Australian beauty — making waves in the form […]
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last penny. This week: “I’m a 34-year-old senior project manager and product owner, living in Edinburgh. I moved here in […]
Learning about new skincare ingredients is like deep sea discovery — there’s always something new and unexpected waiting around the corner. We started with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, moved on to niacinamide and exfoliating acids, and now we’re entering a new period of peptides and other ingredients — anything […]
Last November, things just weren’t going according to plan for the women of G2 Gozen. After a commanding year, G2 Esports’ women’s Valorant team found themselves down 0-2 in a best-of-five during the grand finals of the first-ever Game Changers Championship, an event featuring solely women’s esports teams. In order […]
I recently met with Dana Stern, MD, a dermatologist who specialises in nails. It’s a niche field of study. While other dermatologists may see patients with specific nail concerns every once in a while, Dr Stern’s core focus is nail diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, making her an ideal expert to […]
Brea Baker is a writer and organiser. In this op-ed, she shares her perspective on the history and current movement of Black feminist support for Palestine. Poet Aja Monet, singers Kehlani and Amerie, and activist Tamika Mallory are just some of the prominent Black women who have lent their talent […]
A huge cosmic shift takes place this week as Saturn, the Planet of Challenge, spends its first full week direct in the sign of Pisces, after being retrograde for over four months. All zodiac signs will notice the influence of this transit, and we’re likely to approach the world and […]
When it comes to body hair removal, we’ve done it all. From painful waxing and the (slightly) less painful sugaring of our bikini lines to the constant shaving of our underarms and legs, hair removal is a large part of many people’s wellness routines. Not that there’s anything wrong with […]
After nearly four and a half months, the planet of ambition and authority, Saturn, is finally ending its retrograde journey on the 4th November at 3:02 a.m. PT. Saturn retrograde began on 17th June in the mutable water sign of Pisces, allowing us to re-envision our goals. The end of […]
You don’t need to be an expert to know that the beauty industry has a serious problem with single-use plastics and recycling. Even if we each do our part to put every bottle, pot and jar in the correct bin every month, there’s no guarantee that these materials will get […]
