Issue 12 · Late Summer 2026
Table of contents
8 pieces from late summer. Read in order, or begin wherever the photograph stops you.
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Beauty·22 August 2026·13 min
Striking Viking Beard Gear: What Is Actually Worth Buying
Beard oil, balm, a 0.25 millimetre roller, and a lot of talk about growth. Here is what the formulas can do, what they cannot, and what to buy first.
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Beauty·3 July 2026·10 min
Drunk Elephant: Is the Viral Shelf Worth the Price?
Babyfacial, C-Firma, Protini — the cult clean brand, the products that earn it, and the ones you can leave on the table.
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Beauty·30 May 2026·9 min
Plum Goodness: India’s Clean Beauty, Honestly Reviewed
Vegan, accessible, and built for this climate — why a homegrown brand has the reviews to match its values.
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Beauty·12 May 2026·11 min
Beauty of Joseon: The K-Beauty That Earned the Hype
A rice sunscreen, a propolis serum, and a cream that costs less than a lunch — an honest look at the Korean brand that refused to stay a trend.
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Beauty·28 April 2026·7 min
Paula’s Choice C15: Is the Vitamin C Booster Worth It?
A lightweight C serum for dullness and fine lines — what the Super Booster actually does, and who should skip it.
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Beauty·28 March 2026·8 min
A Simple Skincare Routine for Beginners
Cleanser, moisturiser, sun. Morning and night. The rest is optional until this is a habit.
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