At first glance, the world of makeup artistry is the spotlight of creativity, endless opportunities with some glitz and glamour. Social media has shown and highlighted artists transform faces with precision and skill, leading many people to believe that a promising and fulfilling career is waiting for people daring to pick up a brush. However,...

When customers see a product that is labelled 'cruelty-free' they often breathe a sigh of relief and they are assured that no animals were harmed in making their go to products, such as moisturiser or foundation. However, behind these comforting slogans and soothing marketing lie a world of loopholes, gray areas and suffering that is barely seen by...