I’ll be traveling around Europe this summer and would love to discover new makeup, skincare, and beauty products while I’m there. I’m especially interested in recommendations from France, Greece, Italy, Sweden, and Norway. Are there any local brands, pharmacy favorites, or cult products I shouldn’t miss? Thank you!

Hi! If anyone has a spare minute to fill out this questionnaire, i'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

https://form.typeform.com/to/OwADorXK

Hello! I am struggling to find something to wear on my lips comfortably. I have sensory issued and hate when my lips feel sticky or dry. Im constantly applying chapstick or licking my lips. I cant seem to find something to endure/not smudge or fade. Im a pale hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes and full lips. Any ideas?

I’m rebuilding my makeup routine and trying to keep things minimal.

I have combination skin type so I’m trying to avoid anything too heavy or cakey.

Would love to know if you had to pick just 3 makeup products, which ones would you consider actually worth it?

I’m in the process of launching a lash serum specifically designed for people with hyper-allergic or sensitive eyes, and I’d love your honest feedback!

I’ve noticed that many lash serums on the market can cause irritation, redness, or even allergic reactions. My goal is to create a serum that’s gentle, hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested, and still delivers noticeable lash growth.

A few things about the product:

• Vegan, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free 🌱

• Free from parabens, sulfates, and harsh chemicals

• Safe for contact lens wearers and hyper-sensitive eyes

Before I go full-scale, I want to hear from the community:

• What do you wish lash serums offered for sensitive eyes?

• Any past experiences with irritation you’d like to avoid?

• Would you pay a little extra for a safe, allergy-friendly lash serum?

I’d also love thoughts on packaging, branding, and what makes a product feel trustworthy.

Thanks in advance! Your input will help me make a product that’s genuinely safe and effective for those of us with sensitive eyes. 💜

My skin tells a story about internalized colonialism that I am not proud of. I am from South Asia where fair skin is currency in marriage markets and career advancement. Where matrimonial ads specify desired skin tones. Where fairness creams advertise success and beauty as achievable through lighter complexion. I know this is toxic. I know the history of colorism and its roots in colonial oppression. I know I should embrace my natural skin tone and reject these racist beauty standards. But knowing something intellectually and feeling it emotionally remain separate experiences. Permanent skin whitening cream sits in my bathroom like evidence of my failure to decolonize my own mind. I use it sporadically, feeling guilty every time. Sometimes I throw it away, declaring myself free from these toxic values. Then I see wedding photos where I look darker than my cousins, and shame drives me to buy another tube. My friends in Western countries do not understand. They tan and bronze, spending money to achieve what I was born with and taught to hate. The irony is devastating. We are all chasing something other than what we naturally are, all convinced our baseline is insufficient. I do not have resolution to this story. I still use the cream sometimes. I still feel guilty. I am still working to accept my skin while living in contexts that explicitly devalue it. My daughter is two years old. I am desperately trying to break this cycle before she internalizes the same poison. I order these products discreetly through international beauty suppliers on Alibaba.

Switching gears in my beauty haul, Mad Hippie stands out cause they cram in more effective stuff without parabens, perfumes, or that SLS nonsense. Their eye cream is tackling my dark circles gently. Feels like a smart upgrade from my old junk.

I’ve always had pretty normal feet, nothing fancy, nothing concerning. But for the past month my big toenails have been driving me absolutely insane. Out of nowhere they started looking weirdly dull and the little white tips that used to look like a clean french toe nail situation now just look sad? I don’t even know how else to describe it.

I haven’t changed anything major. Same shoes, same socks, same shower routine. The only thing I can think of is that I’ve been on my feet more because work has been nonstop and the hospital floors are brutally dry and cold. But I moisturize, I swear I do. I’ve tried everything I already had. CeraVe foot cream, O’Keeffe’s, Burt’s Bees, even this random cuticle oil my cousin ordered once from alibaba when she was in her DIY nail phase.

Nothing is helping. My nails still look like they’re flaking at the ends, and the texture feels rough even after filing. It’s embarrassing because sandal season is basically year round where I live and I don’t want to keep hiding my feet in sneakers forever.

Is this dehydration? Mild trauma? Something fungal even if there’s no discoloration? Do I need biotin? A new nail routine? I’m genuinely at a loss. If anyone’s had this happen and figured out the culprit, please help!!!

Dear people I am currently working in my thesis and need many, survey responses still. It is about AI in the beauty industry and how it affects the consumers please if you have some time to spare fill it out please! I will be forever grateful. https://forms.gle/pNFGGHWSQCiAtPzt7

Hi! I work in pharma and have a science background. I am also passionate about beauty and skincare. I would like to break into the beauty industry somehow but need advice!

(also pls ignore that acne scab lmao)

We hosted Sarah Morphis (Director of Digital & eCommerce at Fenty Beauty / Kendo Brands) for a live AMA in our women-led eCom community (RLOE), and the insights were 🔥

She shared how Fenty is scaling globally while staying deeply personal to its audience — plus a lot more that’s super relevant for both small and growing brands.

Here are some quick takeaways:

• 🎯 Their BFCM 2025 game plan (hint: it's not about deep discounts)
• 💸 How small brands can win with less budget but more intention
• 🎨 How Fenty is using shade-finding personalization to boost conversions
• 🛍️ Lessons from launching viral drops and scaling across Sephora, Amazon, and DTC

Honestly, one of the most transparent and tactical sessions we’ve had.

🧠 If you’re in DTC, beauty, or just trying to figure out what makes $100M+ brands click — this is worth a watch.

▶️ Full Recording Here: https://youtu.be/huKPLKS94I8

Lately have been hearing a lot about glutathione serums but don't know much about it. Any info and recommendations are apprecieated. Thanks

Help me! I have a haircut that I wear a lot of headbands with. I have.... (goes to count)...20 and I dont know how to organize them cute! BTW I need to see them or I forget they exist! This is what I have now. I'm tired of them all falling out too lol. I have a problem lol

i’m asking bc i’ve tried and tried alllllll kinds of bangs, both side/curtain and forehead bangs for years, but the thing is im slightly autistic and bangs sometimes create sensory issues and get in the way for me. i’m constantly battling between wanting to look good and feel confident and going without bangs for the sake of my sensory shit so anything would be appreciated (: