The Beauty Edit

What Women Are Spending On Now

Beauty: Consumer data shows women are redefining how — and why — they spend. Beauty, wellness, and personal care purchases are less about “treat yourself” and more about support yourself. That means prioritizing products that align with health, balance, and boundaries (and yes, occasionally still buying the cute thing that sparks joy).

Our spending tells the story of our values. The next wave of financial empowerment isn’t about cutting out coffee—it’s about conscious consumption. Smart, satisfying, and sustainable.

Beauty x Tech: Skincare’s Smart Era

Tech: Tech has officially entered your bathroom cabinet. AI-driven skincare analysis, personalized product formulas, and ingredient transparency apps are changing how we shop and treat our skin. It’s less “what’s trending” and more “what actually works for me.”

Brands investing in data-driven beauty are seeing serious returns — and consumers are noticing the difference. When tech and texture meet, you get smarter routines, fewer impulse buys, and maybe finally the moisturizer that doesn’t ghost you halfway through winter.

DIY Rice Mask for “Glass Skin” Vibes

Recipe: The viral DIY rice mask is taking over TikTok: creators are blending boiled rice or rice flour with ingredients like honey or milk to create a paste they apply for 15–20 minutes. According to experts, rice-bran compounds and phosphorus can help exfoliate gently, absorb excess oil, and even out skin tone especially for mixed or oily skin types.
Soak 1 cup of rice in 3 cups water, boil until soft remainder, mash into a paste, cool, apply to clean face, rinse after 20 minutes.

The Makeup & Beauty Podcast

Podcast Recs: If you’re looking for beauty talk that’s as real as your favorite group chat and twice as useful, The Makeup & Beauty Podcast, hosted by C. Michelle, delivers just that. Every episode dives into makeup and skincare trends, product reviews, and those behind-the-scenes moments that don’t usually make the Instagram reels; we’re talking pro tips, honest chats about what works (and what doesn’t), and a sprinkle of fashion and pop culture to keep it fun. For anyone who’s ever swiped through a new palette wondering if it’s worth your time — this is the kind of show that gives you the verdict, not just the pretty packaging.

U.S.–Argentina Support Talks: What It Means for Your Money

Finance: The U.S. is weighing financial support for Argentina as inflation and currency struggles ripple through global markets. It might sound far away, but what happens there affects everything from stock sentiment to how your 401(k) moves next week. When the world economy sneezes, Wall Street catches a cold — and that’s what analysts are watching.

Finance tip: Unstable international markets often push investors toward “safe” assets like bonds and gold. If you’ve been all-in on high-growth tech, consider rebalancing a small percentage toward something steadier — think Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) or a money market fund for a softer landing.