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June 30, 2026
Solid vs. Liquid: The Quiet Revolution in Beauty Formats
Shampoo bars, solid serums, powder cleansers. Why the format change might matter more than the formula.
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Slow reads on plant-based beauty, the hidden cost of plastic, and what a less-wasteful routine actually looks like.
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June 23, 2026
Refillable Beauty: Is It Actually Worth It?
Refills sound greener. The data is more nuanced than the marketing.
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June 16, 2026
Greenwashing 101: How to Read a Sustainability Claim
A checklist for spotting "eco," "clean," and "natural" claims that don't mean much.
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June 9, 2026
From Ocean to Bloodstream: The 50-Year Journey of a Mascara Tube
A short story about a single piece of beauty plastic and everywhere it goes.
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June 2, 2026
Microplastics in Skincare: What's Actually in the Bottle
They're banned in some countries, legal in others, and probably already in your bloodstream.
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May 26, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Your Beauty Routine
A typical morning routine uses 12+ plastic items. Here's where they actually end up.
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