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The Politics of Aesthetic Ubiquity
As our screen time climbs, so do the stifling standards to which we hold ourselves. Is it any wonder, then, that cosmetic interventions are more accessible and popular than ever?
Gabrielle A.D.
Jul 31
Bringing Sexy Back
As intimacy declines and images dominate, a new wave of beauty brands are reclaiming the most sensorial experience of all — sex.
Zhenya Tsenzharyk
Apr 19
A Beauty Industry Reckoning Centuries in the Making
Arabelle Sicardi’s new book, The House of Beauty, reminds us that care is resistance.
Eleonor Botoman
Mar 5
When Did Beauty Become So Boring?
TikTokification continues to stifle creativity and siphon the joy out of experiencing makeup.
Neha Ogale
Jul 18, 2025
Stop Looking at Yourself
We are obsessed with our own reflections — and it’s making us lame.
Julia Gordon
Apr 17, 2025
Victoria’s Secret Tries to Relive Its Glory Days
Some progress was made, but not nearly enough.
Niya Doyle
Nov 2, 2024
The Age of the Mad Scientist
On plastic surgery, Ozempic, and body modification as body horror.
Olivia Linnea Rogers
Oct 30, 2024
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