Goodbye, Love Sandra Prendergast
I can't believe that my time as a Boafo Beauty writer is coming to an end! This has been an incredible experience, and you (hopefully!)...
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Fanta Kaba
Jul 18, 20213 min read
Consistency is Key: Skincare Products that Actually Work
Dealing with acne can be very stressful, and often times require a specific skincare regimen or product. There are many out there to...
Sandra Prendergast
Jul 17, 20212 min read
Body Acceptance Influencers You Need To Follow ASAP
Social media can be a tough place at times. With all the positive things it brings, it also can breed hateful and hurtful comments....
Alana Matthew
Jul 13, 20212 min read
Top 3 Underrated MUAs on Tiktok
In a time where the extraordinary work published by Black creators, especially Black women, is gone uncredited and overlooked, we would...
Emily Ninh
Jul 9, 20212 min read
How Influencers Turned Marketing Upside Down
How has social media upended traditional marketing methods through influencers? Let's dive into the rise of the social media influencer...
Alayjah Jordan
Jul 8, 20214 min read
Sustainability in Beauty Brands
The conversation of sustainability has been at its peak since 2020. While it’s more common to hear about it in terms of fashion, let's...
Alana Matthew
Jul 6, 20212 min read
The Everchanging History of Makeup in Film
This progression and innovation of makeup has been a staple in the film industry as we find more and more creative ways to entertain,...
Emily Ninh
Jul 2, 20213 min read
A Brief Glance at the History of Gender and Makeup
Pride month may be over, but it's never to late to explore concepts of gender and identity, particularly in the beauty world. The history...
Alayjah Jordan
Jul 1, 20213 min read
Things I Wish I Knew Before Wearing Makeup
If you were born before 2002, there is a high chance you have gone through an awkward phase with makeup because you were experimenting....
Alana Matthew
Jun 29, 20212 min read
Animal Cruelty in the Makeup Industry
While in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often forget the production of makeup is not as cute as the packaging makes it seem....
Sandra Prendergast
Jun 25, 20213 min read
5 TikTok Makeup Trends to Try This Summer
We all know that since quarantine, TikTok has been racking in millions of users and downloads. The social media giant has 1 billion...
Alana Matthew
Jun 22, 20212 min read
Fight the Beauty Standard and Just Do You
Reflecting on society and the pressures we feel to align with what has deemed as fashionable, correct, and/or beautiful, it’s important...
Emily Ninh
Jun 19, 20213 min read
Fashion and the LGBTQIA+ Community
During Pride Month, how can we study the history of the LGBTQIA+ community in fashion and beauty to build a better, more inclusive...
Sandra Prendergast
Jun 18, 20212 min read
No, Women Don't Wear Makeup To Look Good for Men
Women–for the longest time–have been accused of trying to "catfish" men with their makeup. Many jokes about it circulate on TikTok,...
Alana Matthew
Jun 15, 20212 min read
The Exclusion of Darker Skin Tones in the Beauty Community
Darker skin tones are often excluded in the beauty community, but 2 brands, Boafo Beauty and Fenty Beauty have done an excellent job in...
Alayjah Jordan
Jun 10, 20214 min read
Then vs Now: Looking Back at 5 Years of Makeup Trends
Five years seem like a short period of time for drastic changes. Thank to the Tik Tok challenge “2016 vs 2021 make up,” we are able to...
Alana Matthew
Jun 8, 20212 min read
We Owe Our Glowing Skin to Mother Africa and no one else!
The role African Culture and beauty have played in the Beauty Industry is vast. But their impact on the skincare side of the beauty...
Emily Ninh
Jun 4, 20212 min read
How Asian Americans Have Impacted the Beauty World
How have Asian Americans revolutionized the beauty industry? Growing up Asian American, I recall with wonder how influencers such as...
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