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The great lip oil shakeout: is the shine finally wearing off?
In the fast-moving sphere of beauty, the distance between a cult must-have and a mystery box filler can be measured in months. But, for the better part of three years, lip oils were the undisputed royalty of not just the vanity table but handbags too. They were the emblem of the clean girl aesthetic — a high-shine, low-effort luxury that promised the nourishment of a treatment with the editorial finish of a gloss. But as we move through the first quarter of 2026, the landscap
Belinda Bennett
Feb 26


Why 'finger-friendly' products are the future of effortless everyday makeup
Remember when applying makeup felt like a full-blown hyperrealism art project? It was anything but effortless. Everyday makeup saw a legion of brushes and sponges spread across your dressing table, each with its own specific, often intimidating, purpose. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief. In 2026, the beauty world is making a surprising U-turn, embracing a trend that’s as liberating as it is effective: finger-friendly makeup . And, yes, it promises to deliver effortless
Belinda Bennett
Feb 19


Why the lip pencil is back in vogue
The lip pencil, once a staple of '90s beauty routines, is undergoing a big renaissance. Surprised? If you think it’s the cosmetic most...
Belinda Bennett
Sep 29, 2024


Makeup trends: why I’ve stopped buying concealer
Concealer is considered a makeup essential. It is the cosmetic you are most likely to see being dripped across a content creator’s face...
Belinda Bennett
Mar 23, 2024
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