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On social media, looks are everything; get inspiration from your newsfeed, discuss its influence on our perceptions of beauty and much more.

How to remove Pimples
If you are a victim of acne and blackheads, rely on honey, milk and toothpaste (but not only): your skin will be beautiful (and without imperfections!)
By Owais Abbas4 years ago in Blush
What Difference Did Pentecost Make?
If you, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! (Luke 11:13)
By Raneem tarraf4 years ago in Blush
How Online Chats Redefined my Relationship Needs
A man I used to work with at a place I no longer worked at contacted me on messenger. He was super attractive and I was willing to see where this would lead.
By Kathy Lum5 years ago in Blush
The Destructive Nature of Beauty Filters. Top Story - July 2021.
The existence of Instagram and social media filters has redefined beauty standards across the world. Their existence, whilst meant to be fun has now become something that is harmful and unhealthy. Social media filters are so popular that they have even led to the development of mobile applications dedicated to altering the human face in the very same way filters do. However, their purpose is to make it easier for just about anyone to do this and make it less detectable. Their continued growth and success is a show of their demand, with competitors aiming to outdo one another and push the bounds of what artificial intelligence can do to ensure that the beauty standard is achieved even if it is just in digital form. With celebrities scattered across Instagram, many utilize these filters along with influencers and millions are exposed to this standard without being aware of the deceit behind it.
By Joy5 years ago in Blush
Social Media; Its effects on young women.
They say that once something is out in the world- It's out there forever, That some things in life you just can’t erase and you can’t take back. My big sister used to often tell me that ‘Sorry doesn’t cut it, That you can’t take back the things you say- Or do.’
By 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚢 ☾5 years ago in Blush
How Byredo gets me
Byredo has asserted itself as a very successful perfumery brand, adored by the slightly edgy but luxury-loving fragrance aficionado. Their strong social media presence especially translates into the amount of influencers, as well as beauty writers and reviewers, who have at least one of their scents always conveniently posed on their bedside table or vanity. The epitome of the niche turned famous.
By Alexia Oerter5 years ago in Blush
“Add to Cart”: The Latest Symptom of COVID-19
Fever Chills Cough Shortness of breath (out of breath, unable to breathe deeply) Lost sense of taste or smell Add to cart.
By Eleni Levreault5 years ago in Blush
The Best Impulse Purchase I've Ever Made
Temptation and impulse. The perfect combination to fulfill every marketer's dream. Have you ever wondered why the checkout lines at stores are lined with candy bars, magazines, and other random grab-and-go items? Hawkins Stern described this phenomenon as Suggestion Impulse Buying in his paper titled The Significance of Impulse Buying Today (1962).
By Monique Will5 years ago in Blush
Skin Is In: The World’s Top 5 TikTok Skinfluencers
Those of us with an interest in beauty will have noticed the seismic shift from makeup to skincare this year. Things have changed drastically even beyond the rules of lockdown and social isolation, with trends around beauty being one major industry that has evolved a great deal in a short period of time. Skincare has skyrocketed in popularity, with record-breaking sales meaning it has overtaken makeup as the highest-earning beauty category.
By Caitlin Purvis5 years ago in Blush
The OG MUA: Michelle Phan
Who would’ve thought that the makeup world today consists of a million palette launches, brand collabs, tea spill videos, and drama with enormous legal ramifications? *Coughs in Jeffree Starr*
By Sutheshna Mani5 years ago in Blush
Out of the Gloss: Standing in Solidarity with Former Glossier Employees
There's something almost too perfect about Glossier. The baby pink Instagram account, the dreamy aesthetics surrounding their pop-up and flagship stores, the sleek and often minimalist packaging...it's all so perfect for a brand who thrives on simply enhancing the natural beauty of their millennial clients.
By Lillie Superstar6 years ago in Blush
How the Beauty Industry Thrives on Anti-Blackness
In the first week of June, beauty companies had had a lot to say. Titans of the makeup industry like NYX, Ulta, Maybelline, and Anastasia Beverly Hills donated sales money towards funds associated with Black Lives Matter and/or George Floyd's family and community. Black owned makeup brands were boosted and promoted among beauty gurus, with YouTubers and professionals alike doing full faces of Fenty and Juvia's Place. Black creators were finally getting their laurels, with features on brands like Sugarpill's Instagram (which has over 2 million followers).
By Lillie Superstar6 years ago in Blush