Did TikTok Kill The BeautyTube Star?
For Bustle, I wrote about the development of BeautyTok and whether it rivals Beautytube.
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While conversations around anti-racist activism may have died down since the 2020 protests spurred on by George Floyd’s murder, educating yourself on Black culture, experiences, and how to be anti-racist is an ongoing process. The protests and the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement saw a surge in the …
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Jack Grealish Opened Up About His Old Boss Being Sacked From Aston Villa
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Keira Knightley Thinks She Knows Who Juliet Ends Up With In 'Love Actually'
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The Cosy Pop Culture We'll Revisit Time & Time Again
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For those of us who enjoy standing in a muddy Somerset field, listening to incredible music in the height of British summer time, the lack of Glastonbury Festival for two years has been a struggle. But if you were thinking of trading in your wellies for flip-flops this summer; don’t. …
24 Black-Owned British Beauty Brands You Need To Know About
Until a few years ago, the selection of mainstream beauty products aimed at Black people and people with darker skin tones was minimal. Most of the time, shade ranges only went to medium-tones, meaning makeup fans with darker skin would often have to source their products either from smaller, independent …
25 Songs Every Badass Woman Needs In Her Life
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock Spoke About Her Twins’ Names For The First Time
On September 5, Perrie Edwards and boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gifted the world not only a beautiful picture of their newborn baby but the name they’ve chosen, also. Sharing an adorable snap of their new arrival wrapped up in blankets and with a cute knitted hat on, Edwards wrote, “2 weeks …
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How To Recreate Jean Milburn's Glam, According To The 'Sex Education' Makeup Artist
Along with its frank and honest approach to sex, talented cast, and stunning setting, Netflix’s Sex Education is known for its bold choices when it comes to beauty. Eric’s eye looks? Lily’s space buns? Ruby’s… everything? The teenagers on this show are far cooler than we could ever hope to …
Travis Barker’s Son's TikTok Shows Off His Dad's Engagement Dinner For Kourtney
“So happy for me and my new family!”