Dark nights, cosy jumpers and cold weather looms, to the despair of many. Despite the impending grey skies, it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. Just when we thought that summertime blues were really kicking in, we caught a glimpse of warm plum lipstick in the bottom of our makeup bag and remembered…
Launching a business is a dream for many, but in an oversaturated industry like beauty it is no easy feat. Julie Fredrickson, co-founder and CEO at Stowaway Cosmetics, told Vogue Business that it costs at least $1.5 million to fund the first 12 to 18 months of a beauty brand. Besides the financial aspects, entrepreneurs…
Whether you are remaining hopeful for a summer heatwave at home or packing your bags for a trip to sunnier climes, one thing we all need is a good SPF. Despite an increase in sales during the summer months, extensive research shows that we should all be wearing sunscreen everyday, even during cloudy and rainy…
When it comes to skincare, we have been led to believe that there is a product out there to solve all of our skin-woes. As a result, we spend our time in front of the bathroom mirror applying a myriad of products to our skin in hopes of achieving the flawless face of dreams. Inspired…
Over the past year, Zoom-friendly-makeup and leisure wear has become our new normal. Without access to beauty professionals, many of us took everything from hair coloring and nail art to facials and hair removal into our own hands. Beauty and self care became a welcome distraction during lockdown and a way of relaxing in turbulent…
CBD seems to be making an appearance in almost every product on the shelves, from candles to chocolate and even clothing. It has also taken the beauty industry by storm. An upgrade for cannabis’ stoner image, the hero ingredient can be found in serums, moisturizers and a whole host of other lotions and potions with…
We have all dreamt of finding a beauty routine that works perfectly for us, tailored specifically to every need and desire. After spending countless hours and not to mention a hefty price on ‘trial and error’ products, there must be a better way of finding the right products. The secret to perfect skin may be…
Skin is big business in the beauty industry. A survey conducted by OnePoll for Groupon found the average woman spends around $313 on her appearance per month, this adds up to a whopping $3756 per year. With such an array of products to choose from depending on skin type, concern or need, it can often…
The world of male grooming has come a long way in recent years. Not only has the male grooming industry gone from being pretty much non-existent to a booming multi-billion-pound business, it is also far more widely accepted for the modern man to partake in some sort of grooming regime. According to a recent study,…
In a turbulent and unpredictable time, our beauty routines have sometimes been the saviour that has helped get us through. An evening of pampering is sometimes exactly what is needed after a day of Zoom calls and homeschooling. Our desire to turn to beauty in dark times is nothing new. Beauty has always been a…