It's a substack critiquing all things beauty culture in a very thorough, science-based, no-bullshit way. I've never even been a part of beauty culture like that and I still learn things with every article she posts! Once you start seeing the marketing tactics for what they are, it's really easy to let any societal expectations go.
Critiquing all aspects of beauty culture, written by someone who used to work for the Kardashians and then various fashion/beauty outlets. Very well written and thought provoking! Also she has a podcast called "The Review of Mess" with Emily Kirkpatrick of I <3 Mess (another great substack)
Club reticent: for ~ relevant ~ cultural critiques The Review of Beauty by Jessica Defino: Such good essays on the beauty industry !! Bridget Mornings: Cute little montly snippets into her life New Bands for old heads: Self-explanatory! Cafe Hysteria: More relevant social essays
Coined by my late best friend 💖 Some other hits:
Bad at being a woman, worse at being a man, nevertheless still kicking
Fear is useless and temporary, glory is forever
If it sucks, hit the bricks! You can leave!
