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Horoscopes: Art meets star signs
This week we’re helping you align your planets with paintings. Check out the artist whose style suits your star sign.

Shimmering supremacy: Long live lip gloss
Dive into the revival of lip gloss in modern beauty culture and discover why it’s reclaiming its throne in the realm of cosmetics

Cooking a week of TikTok recipes on a student budget
Cooking inspiration can be hard to come by as a busy student, which is why I tried out a week’s worth of TikTok recipes to see if exciting meals could be achieved on a student budget

Decoding the phenomenon: What lies behind celebrities launching beauty brands?
Why are so many celebs leaving the spotlight and reaching into the realm of cosmetics to launch their own beauty brands?

Tweens don’t need retinol
TikTok is losing its mind over young girls shopping at Sephora, but why are they buying anti-aging products like retinol in the first place?

Are our ‘wellness’ habits actually keeping us well?
In the era of micro trends, influencers, and overconsumption, what does ‘wellness’ actually mean?

2016 makeup is back, and so is creativity
With 2016 makeup trending on social media, we’re looking back to a simpler time and re-injecting creativity into today’s ‘clean girl’ era

Is our skincare harming us?
From ‘skinimalism’ and ‘skin fasting’ to the all out rejection of skincare, people are recognising that our obsession with layering so many products can actually have an adverse effect

Overconsumption of second hand fashion: The rise of Vinted and Depop
Where does sustainability end and overconsumption begin? Is there a guilt free way to enjoy fashion? With apps like Vinted and Depop more popular then ever, these questions are important

Can personal style exist in the era of TikTok aesthetics?
With new trends popping up constantly and brands taking advantage of these, is it possible to have a personal style anymore?

Pat McGrath’s ‘glass skin’ makeup for Maison Margiela Spring 2024 show breaks the internet
Maison Margiela’s Spring 2024 Paris Haute Couture show is going viral for its incredible makeup looks featuring doll-like, ‘glass’ skin. And the question on everyone’s lips: how did she do it?

New Year’s skincare resolutions
Skincare is definitely something at the bottom of students’ priorities but that is a habit you can break in 2024 with these skincare resolutions!

BookTok’s obsession: Why fantasy novels keep captivating readers
Discover the cultural phenomenon of ‘BookTok’ where a surge of young readers have enthusiastically immersed themselves in the enthralling realms of fantasy novels, heralding a new era in reading habits and literary exploration.