Bright colours dominate beauty trends, with bold hues on lips, cheeks, and eyes. Designers’ Spring and Fall collections feature vibrant shades like wild strawberry and jungle green. Graphic cat eyes and colourful blushes enhance playful, youthful looks.

Red symbolises love, passion, and energy. Revered in various cultures, it signifies hope, good luck, and strength. Iconic in fashion, red dresses, sarees, and lipstick captivate and inspire, making a timeless statement.

Shaping one’s eyebrows on their own is daunting, and why not? Eyebrows frame your face and can either enhance your expressions or change your look completely, depending on how well or poorly you execute the task. However, fret not, for with the right tools and techniques, it is possible to achieve expert results.

Numerous films faced bans during the previous administration, with some caught up in legal disputes while others were shelved for unexplained reasons. Producers voiced their frustration over films stalled in the censor board's approval process, but their protests yielded no resolution. For years, filmmakers have called for the abolition of the censor board in favour of a system of censor certification. 

It is 2 PM on a Tuesday afternoon, and I am elbow deep in a pan of loose, golden glitter. My entire family is either watching satellite TV or playing board games with no worries in the world. “Let them be," I tell myself, for I am busy experimenting with makeup.

For too long, the beauty industry has mirrored societal biases, notably through colourism, where lighter skin tones are often preferred over darker ones. To break the stereotype, Nerissa Nashin – a determined makeup artist – is challenging deep-seated norms. Her mission is bold yet beautifully simple: confronting the bias toward fair skin that pervades the beauty industry.

Blessed are we to have another beautiful month of Ramadan. Indeed, it is the most wonderful time of the year when we are in our kindest, nicest selves. And to go with that kind, pious self our faces must reflect the inner glow that is within us for the grand finale — Eid!

Skincare is now the main focus of bridal makeup. Makeup experts recognise that the key to a flawless makeup look is a healthy, vibrant complexion. Tasreen Zaman, a renowned bridal makeover artist, brought in a seldom-applied innovation for her loyal clients including non-contact airbrush makeup for full coverage without the heavy feel, lasting all day like a second skin. Which is recommended for prolonged wedding events.

The inaugural Hair and Beauty Fest 2024, organised by the Beauty Service Owners Association of Bangladesh (BSOAB), unfolded as a two-day extravaganza on 11 and 12 February that's successfully made a mark on the landscape of beauty and fashion in the country.

On her big day, Munzereen Shahid, the Head of Human Resources and English Trainer at the 10 Minute School, opted for a no-makeup-look on her akhd ceremony. As pictures went viral, many a fashion enthusiast gushed over the fresh, dreamy, and supremely natural look that Gala Makeover Studio and Salon was able to put together for her.

The world of beauty is constantly on the move. A lipstick shade trending five months ago has become history already. However, there are certain shifts, the more subtle ones, that slowly but surely made their way into mainstream makeup routines and made a revolutionary change. The post-Covid world, as we call it now, is where we have rediscovered the true importance of minimalism in everything, including our makeup routine.

The global skincare market is expected to reach sales of $207 billion by 2028. With the public consciousness towards skincare showing no signs of slowing down, we are seeing a multitude of skincare trends across the board. From different kinds of technology to science-backed formulas and innovative ingredients, let’s take a look at the top 5 skincare trends that can shape your skincare routine.

The minimal makeup look first came to limelight about 5 years ago and has slowly but surely changed the whole makeup game ever since. Layers of heavy base makeup followed by over-the-top eye makeup and lipstick are a thing of the past now and boy, are we glad! With the summer heat reaching record highs, the barely-there makeup of 2023 is saving us from risking patchy and textured skin while eliminating the need for touch-ups every few hours.

The makeup scene in Bangladesh is about to take off.

"Makeup", a film directed by Anonno Mamun, starring Tariq Anam Khan, Ziaul Roshan, and Nipa Ahmed Realy in prominent roles was previewed by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board today. The film was declared unfit for release according to the appeal committee.

Some days you look your best but there are other days when nothing seems to be working and you look extremely tired, with hints of wrinkles showing up on your face. Don’t worry, these are just signs of stress and will go away once you have rested properly, at least for 8 hours and hydrated yourself with 2 litres of water and detox drinks.

Contrary to popular belief, makeup does not make a person beautiful. All it does is help enhance facial features that the users want highlighted and downplay the ones that makeup users do not wish to draw attention to. As such, it is important that those who enjoy using makeup know what will work on their faces and what will not. Makeup artists have a list of nine things that they want all makeup enthusiasts to know, including tips about how to do it right and most importantly, when to stop.

For many of us, the 90s symbolised the best of everything — the best creative content, the most beautiful icons, and the daring makeup trends. It was a time of unmatched energy and it gave makeup icons such as Bobbi Brown, Pat McGrath, and Pati Dubroff the perfect springboards to launch their careers. Dubroff continues to reign supreme and as films and TV shows like Pam & Tommy and Spencer, as well as a modern spin on the decade’s trends in euphoria brings fresh nostalgic pangs for the 90s, here are some of the 90’s most iconic makeup trends, that have been tweaked by the artist to sneak into your looks now.

Unlike the blatant cruelty of racism, colourism manifests itself in more subtle ways.

Fashion choices and makeup, or the lack thereof, are powerful tools of self-expression.