beauty

And of course, remind yourself that what Djerf  — and any other influencer — is selling is a lifestyle and a dream that cannot be attained solely by purchasing cute fruit-patterned robes or scrunchies.

I dream of a bittersweet symbolic and literal end, one that releases me from the silly trivialities of life. I want to be old and nagging, receiving movie theater and bus discounts for the suffering I have endured in my very human experience. 

Face-care products are most definitely not “one size fits all,” even if the products are viral and seem to be working for everyone on the internet.

No matter what your skin type is, trying out a skincare routine is worth it. There’s plenty of ingredients, including many not listed, that work for specific skin types and can give you that glowing, glass skin you’ve always wanted. As with trying out anything new, take it slow and allow your skin to get used to a new product. 

Perfumes are something I find really important because the variety of fragrances help me curate my mood, intention and vibes for the day. Without further ado, here are some of my perfume recommendations to match whatever occasion you find yourself in. 

Through trial and error, I found a few solutions that worked and many that didn’t. Here is what I learned in my four-year journey of trying to grow my hair.

Although makeup can help elevate our looks, it by no means makes certain individuals better looking; but it can help us college students get through class.

You say I’m a classic belle. You have no idea how badly I wanted to hear that. An affirmation that I am not the mess I perceive myself to be

Luckily, in the past couple of years, the makeup and skin care industry has undergone tremendous changes: rebranding and making sure vegan beauty products are better than ever.

My identity is nowhere near as cut-and-paste as I originally thought — nor was the challenge of trying to put myself in a box easy.