Beauty Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/beauty/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:32:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Romanticizing Your Summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romanticizing-your-summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:27:49 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117374 Summer isn’t just a season; it’s a feeling. It’s the golden light; the smell of sunscreen; the hum of sprinklers. Big plans aren’t needed to capture the magic of summer. Romanticizing summer means slowing down. Noticing small things. Making everyday moments feel special. Here’s how to do it, even if you’re just staying home.   […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/feed/ 0 It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Ending the Stigma Around Mental Health https://youthareawesome.com/its-okay-to-not-be-okay-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-okay-to-not-be-okay-ending-the-stigma-around-mental-health Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:40:33 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116476 Let’s be real: Life gets messy. There are days when you wake up feeling heavy for no reason. Or maybe there is a reason–school, stress, family stuff, friend drama, burnout–but you still don’t feel like you can say anything out loud. We’ve all heard “Just stay positive!” or “Others have it worse than you.” But […]

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]]> Why We Sleep: The Key to Better Health and Well-Being https://youthareawesome.com/why-we-sleep-the-key-to-better-health-and-well-being/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-we-sleep-the-key-to-better-health-and-well-being Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:43:25 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114561 Sleep is one of the most essential and restorative processes our bodies undergo, yet, it is often overlooked in our hectic lives. We all know how a good night’s sleep makes us feel better, but why is sleep so important? Let’s explore the basic science of sleep and the benefits it can bring both physically […]

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]]> The Illusion of Perfection: How Romanticization Distorts Teenage Reality https://youthareawesome.com/romanticization-teenage-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romanticization-teenage-reality https://youthareawesome.com/romanticization-teenage-reality/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 03:30:58 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114262 In the age of social media and streaming platforms, teenagers are finding themselves swept into an unrealistic portrayal of life that often leaves them frustrated, stressed, and disconnected from reality. The allure of a “perfect” life—akin to romantic comedies or Instagram-ready moments—is a growing concern, as idealized depictions of success, relationships, and struggles influence how […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/romanticization-teenage-reality/feed/ 1 The Substance (Movie Review): A Violent, Romantic, and Artistic Tale of Beauty https://youthareawesome.com/the-substance-movie-review-a-violent-romantic-and-artistic-tale-of-beauty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-substance-movie-review-a-violent-romantic-and-artistic-tale-of-beauty Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:15:38 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113361 The Substance (Movie Review): A Violent, Romantic, and Artistic Tale of Beauty The Substance is a horror and science fiction movie brought up on screen just recently in September-October of 2024. As said in the official trailer, the entire movie can be summarized in a few sentences: “Have you ever dreamt of a better version […]

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]]> 7 Wonders Of The World: The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon https://youthareawesome.com/7-wonders-of-the-world-the-hanging-gardens-of-babylon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-wonders-of-the-world-the-hanging-gardens-of-babylon Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:36:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113193 First of all, what are the Seven Wonders Of The World? The original Seven Wonders Of The World were defined to the Greeks as amazing feats of architecture and engineering. These include the Great Pyramid Of Giza, Statue Of Zeus, Temple Of Artemis, the tomb for Mausoleum, Colossus of Rhodes, Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the […]

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]]> How to Build Your Skincare Routine! (Summer Glowup!)   https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-build-your-skincare-routine-summer-glowup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-build-your-skincare-routine-summer-glowup Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:34:51 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112880 As someone who has had acne since they were young, going to my family doctor and dermatologist is nothing new, and I am greatly appreciative of my doctor and dermatologist, as It is because of them that I was able to work through my skin problems without making it worse. Acne, and other kinds of […]

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]]> Body Shaming: “With your size, you’re never getting a date.” https://youthareawesome.com/body-shaming-with-your-size-youre-never-getting-a-date/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=body-shaming-with-your-size-youre-never-getting-a-date Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:02:36 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111358 It seems like a societal trend, almost, for girls and boys from popular media platforms such as social media and magazines to be following some kind of invisible standards: girls slim and fit, boys muscular and strong.  Yet as most of us already notice in our everyday lives, this cannot possibly be the case for […]

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]]> Fun Facts About Stars https://youthareawesome.com/fun-facts-about-stars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-facts-about-stars Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:02:42 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111137   The night sky is always filled with bright stars, especially in rural areas. If you went stargazing, you would’ve realized how incredible the stars in the night sky alone, let alone the moon, comet showers, and planets that are temporarily visible to the naked eye. If not, I strongly recommend stargazing whenever possible because […]

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]]> Understanding the “Ma” of Studio Ghibli https://youthareawesome.com/understanding-the-ma-of-studio-ghibli/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-ma-of-studio-ghibli Sun, 19 Feb 2023 06:07:55 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109509 It is no secret that we live in a fast-paced world. Present-day urban centres in the West are all about the hustle, the bustle, and the absolute non-stop. Naturally, that translates into the media that we create and consume every day. Our action-movies are filled to the brim with fight-scene after fight-scene, and when those […]

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]]> The Ins and Outs of Beauty Standards https://youthareawesome.com/the-ins-and-outs-of-beauty-standards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ins-and-outs-of-beauty-standards Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:15:22 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109192 Throughout our entire lives, beauty standards have always been all around us. Beauty standards have always had an impact on our lives. There are obvious things that they influence, like how we wear our hair on a particular day. But they can also influence our self-esteem and eating habits. They help shape cultures and eras […]

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]]> The Stunning Return Of Violet Evergarden https://youthareawesome.com/the-stunning-return-of-violet-evergarden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-stunning-return-of-violet-evergarden Fri, 26 Nov 2021 22:51:39 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=104828 Violet Evergarden: The Movie is the first movie released by Kyoto Animations after the arson attack that occurred in 2019. This film has been awaited by fans worldwide and carries a large amount of emotional weight; on and off-screen. Violet Evergarden is a wonderful anime series that follows a slice of life format that has […]

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]]> Boys + Makeup = Best https://youthareawesome.com/boys-makeup-best/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boys-makeup-best Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:08:50 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=99441 Stop judging boys negatively for wearing makeup. Makeup is a great tool for self expression and self confidence.  With social media, and the fast paced nature of modern life, we often long for self expression.  Although living in a more connected world can be empowering, it can also make you feel small and insignificant.  Exploring […]

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]]> Top Seven Pieces of Renaissance Art https://youthareawesome.com/nuances-renaissance-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nuances-renaissance-art Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:21:59 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=93458 When we consider contemporary art, most of us imagine to the likes of Pollock or Warhol, anything that invokes a sense of “oh, that’s modern art.” But what is our perception of modern art? Basically, anything that we can’t describe. Campbell soup can certainly draw contrasts with Van Gogh’s pieces, but if anything, there is […]

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]]> Items You Need In Your Backpack For Back to School https://youthareawesome.com/items-backpack-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=items-backpack-school Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:30:11 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=93179 As the school year rolls around, it is important to have the essentials for back to school. Heres everything you need in your backpack to be prepared for the school year. Do you have everything?   1. Binders Having binders to store loose papers, homework and assignments will help you to stay on top of […]

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]]> The Club Kids of New York’s Influence on Fashion https://youthareawesome.com/profound-influence-york-club-kids-fashion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=profound-influence-york-club-kids-fashion Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:10:43 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=92791 In the 80’s and 90’s, the Club Kids, a youth group of dance personalities led primarily by party promoter Michael Alig, were a defining force in New York’s underground party scene. One Club Kid who can be commonly recognized by those born outside of the Club Kid era is RuPaul. RuPaul is a drag queen […]

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]]> In a world in which beauty and brains cannot coincide https://youthareawesome.com/beauty-brains-coincide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beauty-brains-coincide Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:54:49 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=88600 When I was in 4th grade I first heard the concept of a “dumb blonde” When yo mama jokes turned to unrelenting stereotypes and constricted narratives   Suddenly it seemed to become accepted that the colour of your hair could somehow determine your IQ That your appearance could somehow reflect what was inside And I […]

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]]> Get Your Glow On https://youthareawesome.com/glow/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=glow Tue, 23 May 2017 20:46:10 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=87013 Here’s how to really boost your highlight collection –with advice from a teen on a major budget. Get ready to glow! I’ve rounded up cream highlighters, and powder highlighters, ranging from brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills to Benefit, Becca and Marc Jacobs. Best Highlighter: Cover FX Highlighter Drops These revolutionary drops have transformed my makeup […]

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]]> 17 Things I’ve Learned in 17 Years https://youthareawesome.com/17-learned-17-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=17-learned-17-years https://youthareawesome.com/17-learned-17-years/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:16:49 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=85042 17th birthdays aren’t that exciting, which I now know. At 16 you can finally drive, 18 you’re legal but 17 is this awkward year where you’re not quite an adult but also don’t qualify as a kid anymore. There are expectations set out as you prepare for adulthood and for some who are graduating like […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/17-learned-17-years/feed/ 1 A Different Angle on Asian Stereotypes https://youthareawesome.com/a-different-angle-on-asian-stereotypes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-different-angle-on-asian-stereotypes Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:41:08 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=83451     The issue of conforming to societal ideals has been around for far too long, and sadly it is prevalent pretty much everywhere on this planet.  Although women in every culture are relentlessly faced with the societal “ideals” of appearance and mannerism in their societies, today  I would like to shine a  light on the insecurities that […]

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]]> High-End Beauty Products Worth the Price https://youthareawesome.com/high-end-beauty-products-worth-the-price/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-end-beauty-products-worth-the-price Sat, 08 Oct 2016 03:15:51 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=83303 As an overly enthusiastic makeup enthusiast, I spend what could only be described as a ridiculous amount of money on makeup and cosmetic products. Sephora* is basically my second home and whenever I visit, I have to actively restrain myself from going over my budget. Through my many many purchases, I have come out with […]

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]]> PARKLUXE 2016- An Evening Fostering Art and Culture https://youthareawesome.com/parkluxe-2016-an-evening-fostering-art-and-culture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parkluxe-2016-an-evening-fostering-art-and-culture Tue, 27 Sep 2016 00:57:48 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=83123 With the arrival of autumn brings with it Calgary’s fall edition of PARKLUXE, showcasing fashion and art to cultivate a sense of culture within the art scene in YYC. PARKLUXE 2016 is regarded as a luxury art and fashion show featuring Canadian designers and artists, aspiring to feature a diverse range of talent and perspective […]

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]]> Falling with YAA: Changing of Seasons, minds and hearts https://youthareawesome.com/falling-with-yaa-changing-of-seasons-minds-and-hearts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=falling-with-yaa-changing-of-seasons-minds-and-hearts Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:00:41 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=82530   Green               jealousy, guilt, healing,      ↓ yellow  ☀           cheerful, happy, irresponsible, unstable     ↓        orange            courageous, confident, ignorant     ↓ red                     […]

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]]> Kintsugi: Storytelling in Scars https://youthareawesome.com/kintsugi-storytelling-scars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kintsugi-storytelling-scars Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:00:20 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=79762 The traditional Japanese art of kintsugi supposedly originated in the 15th century, when shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa sent a broken bowl to Chinese craftsmen in hopes for its repair. When the bowl returned to him from China, he was dismayed to find it awkwardly put together with… staples. Large, bulky staples, which frankly did not improve on its […]

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]]> Life Ain’t a Nair Commercial https://youthareawesome.com/life-nair-commercial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=life-nair-commercial Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:00:01 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=78133 [source] There’s nothing worse than seeing someone obsess over their insecurities, as I too have been in that position. A girl who I called a “friend” commented on my arms one day in 5th grade, stating how I should wear long sleeve shirts more often, and it bothered me. I knew what she said was […]

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]]> My Tour of Montreal https://youthareawesome.com/tour-montreal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tour-montreal Sun, 15 Nov 2015 20:30:46 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=77775 My school is at Montreal for the SSUNS Model UN competition. On Wednesday, we had about a 7 hour long tour of the city of Montreal. I am completely in love with the city. Not only is it a lovely sight but the history that surrounds every part of the city is quite captivating. The art works found on the crook […]

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]]> Why One Teen is Taking a Stand Against Social Media https://youthareawesome.com/teen-stand-social-media/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teen-stand-social-media Fri, 06 Nov 2015 19:00:19 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=77548 Until last week, eighteen year-old Instagram model Essena O’Neill was the perfect model of what, in her opinion, Instagram and other social media sites are all about: deception, vanity, and competition. With 612 000 followers in tow, she walked through life a slave to her internet popularity; she spent hours trying to find the perfect lighting, […]

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]]> PARKLUXE FALL 2015 https://youthareawesome.com/parkluxe-fall-2015/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parkluxe-fall-2015 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:52:57 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=77020 Think high-calibre beauty, electric atmosphere, luxe-urban aesthetic. Think the place to be for Calgary’s edgiest sophisticated fashion and art lovers. Think fashion blogger’s networking wet dream. Think PARKLUXE 2015. Promoting Artists Redefining Kulture, although you probably know them as PARK, is a local not-for-profit organisation; self-proclaimed “young professionals making culture happen” who seek to create opportunities […]

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]]> Event Listing: Fairytales & Legends Fashion Show https://youthareawesome.com/event-listing-fairytales-legends-fashion-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-listing-fairytales-legends-fashion-show Fri, 09 Oct 2015 16:14:31 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=76926 Interested in fashion, music, food, and networking? For the second year in a row, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra has teamed up with Holt Renfrew and various local businesses to bring you the chance to celebrate just that in their Fairytales & Legends Fashion Gala. Going off the CPO’s concert series of Fairytales for their 60th season, […]

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]]> NYFW Fashion Edit: Calvin Klein SS16 https://youthareawesome.com/nyfw-fashion-edit-calvin-klein-ss16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nyfw-fashion-edit-calvin-klein-ss16 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:25:54 +0000 https://www.youthareawesome.com/?p=76701 {Source} For the last installment of YAA’s NYFW Fashion Edit, I present to you a brand that has taken 2015 by storm. The definition of fashion and what we perceive as trendy has changed over the years, but Calvin Klein is always keeping up with the times. With celebrity endorsements from David Beckham, Justin Bieber, and Kendall […]

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