Archive - The Review of Beauty by Jessica DeFino

Post-Election, Beware 'Self-Care'

Would Audre Lorde recognize "self-care" today? Would we recognize her?

Nov 15 •

October 2024

Founder of No. 1 Beauty Retailer In Nation Interferes With Election Journalism

The Don't Buy List: Issue #83

Oct 31 •

Glitter Freckles Are Canceled

Listen now | Episode 6 of The Review of Mess Podcast

Oct 29 •

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Emily Kirkpatrick

1:46:21

'I was prescribed medicine for a zit. Should I take it?'

Read my latest Ask Ugly column.

Oct 29 •

Are You Ugly? Do You Have A Good Life?

Are you beautiful? Is it enough?

Oct 28 •

An Aesthetics of Anti-Consumerism

The Don't Buy List: Issue #82.

Oct 25 •

Scarlett Johansson Wants To Be The Next Kylie Jenner

Want ScarJo's lips? There's a gloss for that.

Oct 23 •

I Shaved For This?

A Hole Debate recap, some recs, some links, etc.

Oct 8 •

September 2024

Stop Trying To Make 'Moo Deng Skin' Happen

Listen now | Episode 5 of The Review of Mess Podcast

Sep 30 •

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Emily Kirkpatrick

1:37:59

Glossier Has The Fragrance Market Locked Up

The Don't Buy List: Issue #81, guest-written by Ochuko Akpovbovbo.

Sep 25 •

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Ochuko Akpovbovbo

ANNOUNCING: The Hole Debate, Live In NYC!

On butthole beauty, vaginal deodorant, Brazilian waxes, and more.

Sep 23 •

Let's Talk About Holes, Baby

Come hang in NYC for a live debate about beauty standards below the belt!

Sep 20 •

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