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Are China’s TV dramas obsessed with beauty? An industry regulator thinks so

TV drama regulators in China have taken aim at beauty-obsessed and traffic-driven programming in the industry, with a call for more “quality” storytelling. The National Radio and T...

A Beauty Ideal of Extreme Thinness Is the Opposite of “Longevity”

This new celebrity body standard is particularly dangerous for women over 50.

The rise of ‘Stacey face’: How AI is warping our beauty standards

As manosphere trends spread across the internet, a strict vision of the ideal woman is making its way from AI makeover apps to surgeons’ offices. Lydia Spencer-Elliott speaks to ex...

Five Nigerian Women on the Beauty Trends They’re Officially Tired Of

Beauty trends are supposed to make life more fun, expressive and experimental, but for many women, some of today’s most popular standards feel more exhausting than exciting. From c...

The Substance and The Ugly Stepsister Expose the Horror of Toxic Beauty Standards

We are currently in a new era of feminist thought. With the dawn of the realization that many of the beauty standards... The post The Substance and The Ugly Stepsister Expose the H...

How we ALL bought into looksmaxxing: There’s nothing new about the extreme pursuit of physical perfection – just ask the...

The stars were unhappy with their photos from the Vanity Fair Oscar party, it was reported after the event. The problem was the harsh lighting, the problem was the grey carpet and...

Celebs Who Brilliantly Called Out the Media for Toxic Beauty Standards

The conversation surrounding body image and beauty standards has long been centered on women but male celebrities are increasingly speaking out against the toxic pressures they fac...

The Double Bind of Beauty Work

People face a double bind: Too little beauty work elicits disgust and accusations of laziness; too much signals inauthenticity and vanity. Both extremes draw moral judgment.

13 beauty trends men say they’re tired of seeing

From overfilled lips to algorithm-driven “It Girl” aesthetics, growing fatigue around modern beauty trends reflects a broader cultural shift toward authenticity and individuality....

From high BMI to the ‘GLP-1 look’: how weight-loss jabs are changing the face of beauty

Experts say exponential growth in the use of drugs such as Wegovy is shifting our perception of what is attractiveMona Lisa is the most famous portrait ever painted and millions of...

Beyond The Glass Skin: Why Smile Longevity Is Singapore’s Newest Beauty Standard 

You can tell that Singapore’s obsession with beauty has changed if you’ve just strolled around Orchard Road or browsed through your social media accounts.... The post Beyond The Gl...

Young people to promote body positivity in fight against ‘unrealistic’ standards

Young people in Caerphilly plan to push back against the tide of “unrealistic” beauty standards promoted online

Aespa’s Giselle sparks concern over ‘bone-thin’ look, fans question K-pop pressures

Fresh photos of aespa member Giselle have triggered a wave of concern online, with fans questioning whether the K-pop industry’s beauty standards are going too far. On April 14, im...

‘Michael’ Reignites The Complexity Of The 'Afrocentric' Nose — Why Black Women Are Still Under The Knife Of Eurocentric...

The rise of ethnic rhinoplasty among Black women reflects more accessibility and growing social acceptance toward artificial aesthetic enhancement. But how does it impact our notio...

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Beauty centres urged to follow hygiene standards: Municipality

Muscat: Muscat Municipality issued a set of health and safety guidelines for women’s beauty centres, urging customers and salon operators to adhere to hygiene standards and prevent...

8 fabulous beauty moments from the Met Gala 2026 red carpet

Every year, the Met Gala delivers a masterclass in beauty that is beyond trends. It is where imagination, creativity and identity collide on the red carpet. Even if fashion is the...

Men Have Called Me a “High Maintenance Latina”—I’m Finally Owning It

I refuse to have my standards weaponized against me.

We need to nip beautymaxxing in the bud

Looksmaxxing is getting the feminine rebrand that no one asked for.

Looking Human Is in Again

From messy makeup to procedure reversals, imperfection is the new ideal.

Redefining beauty, resisting bullying

Makeup artist Babar Zaheer urges authenticity while recounting storm over Mahira Khan's 'Neelofar' appearance

What Nia Long Taught Me About Beauty When Afro-Latinas Weren’t Seen in the Mainstream

Black women have been redefining beauty on their own terms from the very beginning.

American Beauty! A pageant girls quick guide

Ah, beauty queens! With so many pageants on the scene these days and beauty queens competing all over the world, we thought it was time to bring you a little pageant beauty insight...

Could hair or cosmetics be make-or-break factors for China’s would-be civil servants?

China’s official media has released a series of guidelines for would-be civil servants, warning them to dress modestly. Candidates were told they should wear “light and elegant” su...