PS Picks: Yaeji's Cutting Commentary on Beauty Routines
PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.
Cosmetics
Paraben Preservatives Aren't as Toxic as Consumers Think
In fact, preservative-free cosmetic products marketed as "natural" could actually be more dangerous than products containing synthetic preservatives.
How to Create an Inclusive Cosmetics Company
Hint: It's not just about offering foundation in different shades.
How Anti-Aging Cosmetics Took Over the Beauty World
Anti-aging became marketing gold—and entered activists' crosshairs.
Are Microbeads About to Become a Thing of the Past?
The House voted this week to ban microbeads. This is a demonstrably good thing.
Much Ado About Nanotech
A growing chorus of observers believes that nanotechnology needs better oversight, especially as it works its way into household staples like cosmetics and sunscreen.