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15 Nov

Fact Check: Sephora Did Not Fund Trump Campaign, Despite

Fact Check: Sephora Did Not Fund Trump Campaign, Despite
Facade of Sephora store with illuminated signage, Latest York City, Latest York, October 21, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Excellent news for beauty lovers: there’s no must abandon those Sephora carts just yet. The sweetness giant — a favourite for lots of us — has recently found itself under scrutiny following claims that it had donated to President Donald Trump’s campaign. The allegation, which quickly gained momentum across social media, prompted calls for a boycott from consumers who prioritize social and political alignment of their purchasing decisions.  Nonetheless, Sephora has since clarified that these rumors are entirely false and insists that it has made no such political contributions. But as we all know, this moment highlights the actual influence we hold as...
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15 Nov

How Singer Adi Oasis’ Tour Glam Comes Together –

How Singer Adi Oasis’ Tour Glam Comes Together –
Courtesy of Marvin Parisi Adi Oasis just isn't just making ripples within the funk and R&B music scene. The singer, featured on KAMAUU’s hit “MANGO,” is making a tidal wave of admiration with a particular soulful sound and magnetic stage presence. Whether or not she’s recently popped up in your feed—be it on stage in a hotel bathrobe or her stellar COLORSxSTUDIOS performance—the French-Caribbean-born singer and bassist has been touring for over a decade. And as a latest mom that’s navigating motherhood while currently touring in Brazil—Adi ensures self-care is non-negotiable and her beauty routines are essential to her on-stage confidence. Adi’s pre-show preparation begins with a powerful morning routine focused on hydration, nutrition, and rest. “I ensure to remain hydrated,...
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13 Nov

Makeup Routines Should Be On Your “Dopamine Menu” This

Makeup Routines Should Be On Your “Dopamine Menu” This
Shutterstock Makeup routines are the most important course on the TikTok viral “dopamine menu” trend, which divides mood-boosting activities into restaurant-style courses. Just after an intense election and getting ready to SAD season, as a dopamine menu suggests, replacing the overstimulation of doom scrolling along with your body’s “feel-good” hormone can add pleasure and motivation to your day by day routine. With over 19,000 posts on TikTok, appetizers are quick five to 10 minute activities. Meanwhile, entrees can reach 45 minutes or more; sides are practices you may multitask with. And dessert? A reward after a difficult task. “Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved within the reward response to nice experiences and nice stimuli,” neuroscience, psychopharmacology and mental health professor at Reading University...
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8 Nov

8 Times Kamala Harris Gave Us Beauty Inspiration –

8 Times Kamala Harris Gave Us Beauty Inspiration –
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Preparing for the office can feel very limiting. We would like to be cute without being deemed as an excessive amount of. Still, we shouldn’t must sacrifice feeling our greatest simply because we're on the clock. But, for inspiration, we are able to turn to Kamala Harris who seems to have things under control regarding the sweetness department. Her chic sense of fashion, makeup, and hair never seem to say no. Irrespective of how intense things are on the office, Harris will at all times show up in a glance. Within the spirit of supporting our vice chairman, below for our favourite of Harris’ office-ready looks. No Makeup Makeup View this...
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