by Evan Pyle
*tap tap tap* A burst of powder fills the screen before falling, oddly captivatingly, on a tabletop. Why do I love this so much? This thought occurs to me everyday as I scroll through brand content and see more and more ASMR content. I’ve listened to ASMR for years and to see it get “mainstream,” so…
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by Evan Pyle
The beginning of a new year always brings a wave of nostalgia for years past. It’s exciting to look back on what was once the norm and what improvements have been made over the years to get to today’s trends. The beauty industry has changed quite a bit, especially with the rise of the internet,…
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The end of 2022 marks another successful year for the ever-evolving beauty industry. After a difficult 2020, beauty brands rallied to connect with customers in new ways, ushering in an era of rapid innovation that has dramatically changed the landscape of beauty marketing in 2022. Their efforts have certainly paid off: following an 8% decrease…
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It’s no secret that the holidays are the most wonderful (read: lucrative) time of the year for businesses. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and holiday shopping, retailers experience a sharp increase in sales throughout November and December, with some companies raking in anywhere from a quarter to more than a third of their annual revenue…
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Spooky season is well underway, as is the search for the perfect costume. In my experience, there are two types of people in this world: those who know what they’re going to be for Halloween by October 1, and those who enter a panic spiral on October 29 because they still haven’t decided. If you…
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by Evan Pyle
The beauty industry loves Halloween because of all of the crazy possibilities beauty lovers have with upping their makeup looks! But just how big has Halloween gotten as an industry? 69% of consumers have said they plan to celebrate Halloween this year with a record $10.6 billion expected to be grossed by the holiday. However,…
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In the last few years, we have witnessed the changing face of influencer marketing—the number of dads that pop up on my TikTok “For You” page doing magic tricks, sharing funny stories about their kids, or performing their own “Outfit Of The Day” routines is vast. While these dads are not necessarily beauty influencers, they…
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by Evan Pyle
Drag’s influence on the beauty industry is undeniable! It’s no question that drag artists and entertainers have influenced the beauty industry; drag itself is an industry now, too! Even before RuPaul’s Drag Race became the phenomenon that’s put drag front and center, drag entertainers have worked within the beauty industry in various ways, from…
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If you are reading this post without a clue what contouring is, you have been forgiven! If you are one of the many extremely confused on what contour techniques to follow and want a complete guide to contouring, do not worry. We’re here to explain the history of contouring and how to get started contouring…
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by Sadia Tahmid
We’ve got your Back-To-School Beauty Study Guide! This summer has brought us many new makeup trends that are perfect for back-to-school beauty! From too cool for school blush to top-of-the-class tints, it’s time to put these trends to the true test! Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash You Can NEVER Have Too Much Blush Blush…
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