Fall 2021 was another truly unique season as the industry adapts to the pandemic. What remained constant, besides dreamy clothes, was all the makeup inspiration. The best part? Most of the latest makeup trends are actually wearable IRL.
The right branding and packaging can normalize any product. No longer are vaginal bacteria-killing products and eczema creams banished to the back of your medicine cabinet. Even acne is being embraced thanks to brands like Starface , which turned brightly colored blemish patches into must-have accessories. Brands like Starface aren't all about style over substance, however. The industry-shifting products featured in the following slideshow work just as great as they look and effectively treat everything from boob sweat to thigh chafing.
If you've noticed an increase in general body discomfort, headaches, pains and creaky bones, you're not alone. With expert insight, we outline what pandemic posture is, why it's on the rise and what you can do to prevent and even reverse associated discomfort.
Body positive activist and founder of Megababe Katie Sturino is a breath of fresh air in the oft pretentious worlds of fashion and beauty. The internet influencer turned entrepreneur consistently tackles some of the most unsexy product categories, like thigh chafing and boob sweat. But in a fun, approachable way. Her products have cheeky names (like best-seller Rosy Pits, $14) and bright, eye-catching packaging helping to normalize conversations about embarrassing issues. Megababe's first product, Thigh Rescue, $14, sold out in a week.
The cold wind doesn't seem quite so bitter. Daffodils and tulips are beginning to come up. We're starting to dream about pastel makeup even more than usual. It can only mean one thing: spring is coming. The new season signals a skin care switch as well as the need for a fragrance update. The warming, musky scents of winter should be traded in for brighter floral or fruity fragrances that truly celebrate the season.