Inside beauty’s new repair economy where filler dissolves, Botox blow-back and “Ozempic hair” turned aftercare into the main event
Aug 28, 2025
As the women of the show are once again ridiculed for their use of filler and Botox, we revisit Halima Jibril’s exploration of whether there’s any value in mocking young people caught in the plastic surgery industrial complex
Jul 17, 2025
From pubic hair restoration to a candid interview with Pamela Anderson, see the most read articles on beauty this year
Dec 23, 2024
Procedures that promise to improve penetrative sex are on the rise – but would you inject Botox into your bum to improve sexual pleasure?
Dec 04, 2024
Through a linguistic sleight of hand, cosmetic procedures including injectables, lasers and even some surgeries are being lumped together under the label of ‘skincare’
Nov 22, 2024
Invite-only Botox parties are being marketed to us as a quintessential ‘girl gathering’ of our time, but the reality of these often unregulated events is much more troubling
Nov 04, 2024
The pressure to look perfect is stronger than ever, with many feeling like cosmetic work is their only option. But when that work is deemed ‘unsuccessful’, the online response can be cruel
Oct 23, 2024
While it may take the form of extreme body horror, for so many of us, the film’s pursuit of beauty at any cost is all too familiar
Oct 07, 2024
’Wrinkle make-up’ that celebrates and emphasises our crinkles and creases has gone viral on TikTok. But what does it say about our current attitude towards cosmetic work?
Oct 04, 2024
Christina Aguilera’s recent appearance has sparked discussions about a new era where cosmetic procedures are imperceptible, raising questions about what this will mean for beauty standards, ageing and mental health
Sep 11, 2024
People are beginning to make a case for not getting Botox for the sake of your relationship – ‘I wanted him to be able to read my emotions and truly know me’
Jul 19, 2024
Cosmetic tweakments and surgical procedures are becoming more common – but what happens when you start to lose sight of what you used to look like and go too far?
Jul 17, 2024
As the contestants of Love Island spark more conversations around whether filler makes you age quicker, we revisit Laura Pitcher’s piece investigating the phenomenon
Jun 18, 2024
On a recent podcast, Megan Fox opens up about getting ‘crucified’ for being plastic, all the beauty work she has had done – and the one secret surgery that she is gatekeeping
Mar 21, 2024
From climate anxiety to fear of diseases wiping us out, it is no wonder that we are worried about getting older. Are we trying to stop the end of the world with Botox?
Dec 08, 2023
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