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I Tried £280 Worth Of Florence By Mills. Here’s What To Buy (& What Not To)

I Tried £280 Worth Of Florence By Mills. Here’s What To Buy (& What Not To)

Forget Glossier, The Ordinary and Drunk Elephant for a moment because Florence by Mills is one of the most sought-after beauty brands among skincare and makeup enthusiasts right now. Dreamed up by Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown, Florence launched in 2019 with a handful of products. Fast-forward to this […]

“I Think That If You Grew Up In The UK, You’re Racist”. Joy Crookes On Identity & Her Album Skin

“I Think That If You Grew Up In The UK, You’re Racist”. Joy Crookes On Identity & Her Album Skin

“Hey! Talking about skin, I would like to keep mine!” It’s an unusual morning to say the least. I’m mid Zoom call with Joy Crookes – she’s on the sofa of her London flat, tucking into a meatless meatball Pret pot (she tells me she’s allergic to gluten, so no […]

‘Validate & Grieve’: How To Support A Miscarriage Survivor

Samantha Payne tells me about her child who would be starting school next year, but who was lost in a miscarriage. “I always remember their milestones. For me, I have two living children but I carry three forever in my heart and I will always acknowledge those babies,” she tells […]

TikTok’s Clean Look Makeup Trend Channels Main Character Energy

TikTok’s Clean Look Makeup Trend Channels Main Character Energy

Over the years, the beauty world has seen innumerable iterations and phases of ‘natural’ makeup — everything from everyday contouring and strobing to faux freckles. But the latest viral beauty trend, racking up a quick 11 million + views on TikTok, gives a name to 2021’s answer to post-lockdown makeup. […]

Why Are Millennials And Gen Z The Loneliest Generations?

The need to connect with others is an innate, evolutionary drive. So when the world was sent into a series of lockdowns due to the pandemic, a whole new epidemic set in: loneliness. As outlined by Psychology Today, loneliness is the state of distress or discomfort that results when one perceives […]

Other People’s Noises Disgust Me – & It’s Destroying My Relationships

My misophonia presents itself as an immediate paralysing fear, triggered by loud music I can’t control. If I can hear music through the wall from next door, for example, I become suddenly overwhelmed with terror and I can’t stop it. I’ve suffered from this condition since I was a teenager […]

How To Save Money, Based On Your Personality Type

Managing our money and setting ourselves up for the future has never been more important. But for those of us who can barely stick to a skincare routine let alone budget, it can feel like we’re doing something wrong. Well, we’re here to tell you that you’re certainly not alone, […]

Just In Time For Autumn, Your Cool-Weather Skincare Capsule

Just In Time For Autumn, Your Cool-Weather Skincare Capsule

Winterising your closet is a process. Often, it involves a donation bag, a back-and-forth with the dry cleaners, and trying to find space for all the coats you pulled out of storage. But, what’s more fun, and definitely an easier place to start, is giving your skincare routine a mini […]

My Crypto Obsession Ruined My Relationship

Trading cryptocurrency is a rabbit hole and 27-year-old Larissa from New York City fell into it. “It is intoxicating, infatuating and time-demanding,” she tells me in no uncertain terms.  Larissa used to work in public relations. She’s been dabbling in cryptocurrency since 2017 but, more recently, it has become her […]