Erin Parsons is a name that resonates in the beauty and wellness sphere. From her expertise as a makeup artist to broader discussions around weight loss and self-perception, Erin Parsons' work touches on diverse yet interconnected aspects of modern life. This article explores various facets of her influence and insights, drawing from a range of perspectives.
Erin Parsons on Beauty and Makeup
Erin Parsons, a celebrated makeup artist, has worked with high-profile figures like Gigi Hadid. Parsons offers insightful advice on beauty investments. According to Parsons, it's an "absolute waste of money" to splurge on extremely expensive eyeshadow palettes when drugstore options are just as effective. Gigi Hadid herself wore a not-yet-released drugstore eyeshadow palette to the 2018 Met Gala, proving that red carpet-ready looks don't require exorbitant spending.
Parsons suggests saving up for a good eyelash curler instead of blowing cash on extensions and faux lashes. “If you can curl your eyelashes and get a great coat of mascara on there, you almost don’t need false eyelashes. So curl away!”
Affordable Alternatives and Smart Investments
Some favorite under-$15 palettes include Maybelline's Lemonade Craze Palette for a balanced mix of vivids and neutrals, Profusion Cosmetics's Naturals Palette for a new take on earth tones, and Catrice's The Essential Nude Eyeshadow Palette for creating a smoky eye.
Erin suggests splurging on highlighter, which can be used on your cheeks, nose, and eyes. Maybelline's Master Chrome Highlighter will also get you looking Gigi-levels of glowy, minus the department store price tag.
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The Art of Makeup: Sophistication and Edge
At Dion Lee, the Spring 2019 collection's swaths of filmy lace served as inspiration for a series of temporary tattoo transfers that mimicked the finespun fabric, creating the illusion that models and their runway ensembles were, in fact, one in the same.
The merger of the ethereal fabric and tattoo culture was an appropriate maneuver, given that Parsons was aiming for a look that was sophisticated, but subtly tough.
Parsons offered a wearable makeup equivalent with edge by way of a flattering boyish brow, filled out with Maybelline's Tattoo Studio and finished with a coat of transparent Great Lash mascara.
Weight Loss Journeys and the "Ozempic Calvinism"
The conversation around weight loss has evolved significantly, especially with the advent of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. These medications, containing semaglutide, have sparked discussions about the "morality" of weight loss and the societal perceptions surrounding it.
The Semaglutide Debate: An Overview
There seems to be desire for moral comeuppance for semaglutide users, which I’m going to call “Ozempic Calvinism.” It’s the 2020s incarnation of what Gerald Kerman dubbed “pharmacological Calvinism,” the idea that “if a drug makes you feel good, it’s either somehow morally wrong, or you’re going to pay for it with dependence, liver damage, chromosomal change, or some other form of secular theological retribution.”
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The morality of the drug - the idea that Ozempic represented the “easy way out” that weight lost on semaglutide wasn’t truly earned - was soon an unavoidable media motif. Mark Wahlberg said in May 2023, adding that “you’d be surprised what you can accomplish when you’re willing to do the work.” In March 2023, Jia Tolentino highlighted coverage of “the gaunt look that has been termed, not without Schadenfreude, ‘Ozempic face.’” The New York Times even ran an article in November 2023 about the stress of Thanksgiving for semaglutide users, warning that “family members may offer unwanted observations on a person’s body, or moral judgments about using the drugs to lose weight.”
The "Ozempic Face" Phenomenon: A Cause for Concern?
Allure published a piece earlier this month titled “Ozempic Is Changing People’s Skin, Say Plastic Surgeons.” Dr. Julius Few observed that “he’d been noticing a marked difference in skin quality in patients who were on a GLP-1 versus those who weren’t” was, in fact, the impetus for the piece.
While operating on Ozempic patients, Dr. Few started to notice a trend: The skin quality of someone on a GLP-1 was reminding him of an ‘old, overused rubber band’… Based on his experience, using a GLP-1 “almost seems to age the quality of the skin, like the skin takes on an appearance of an older person.” These are changes he hasn’t noticed in patients who have lost significant weight in other ways, like through diet or gastric bypass surgery, which makes him think it’s unique to GLP-1 usage… Dr. Few says there is ‘concerning anecdotal evidence’ that the skin may not return to its normal appearance over time… He has begun doing his own research regarding skin changes post-Ozempic usage, but for now, there are no formal clinical studies to refer to yet.
Navigating High-Pressure Roles
High-achieving professionals face extraordinary demands. The long hours, tough decisions, and unrelenting pressure to perform can leave even the most resilient individuals feeling overwhelmed. When stress becomes chronic, it doesn’t just affect your performance-it impacts your health, relationships, and overall quality of life.
You may feel like you’re constantly balancing on a tightrope, managing high-stakes responsibilities at work while trying to maintain a fulfilling personal life. You might notice the subtle signs of burnout creeping in: sleepless nights, difficulty concentrating, or a growing sense that you’ve lost touch with what drives you.
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Dr. Erin Parsons blends deep clinical expertise with leadership development strategies. “Erin places great emphasis on rapport building which helps you feel comfortable and trusting when working with her. How Dr.
Beauty Industry Trends and Campaigns
The beauty industry is constantly evolving, with brands launching new campaigns and products to capture consumer attention.
Dove's "Beauty Never Gets Old" Campaign
Dove is looking to the past - specifically, to 1957 - for its latest campaign, Beauty Never Gets Old. Glossy reports that the company seeks to “[disrupt] the beauty conversation around aging and [celebrate] the longevity of one of its bestselling products,” the 67-year-old Dove Beauty Bar. The campaign will feature a group of women over 60 years old being “spotlighted as the ‘true beauty influencers,” per Glossy, and will feature TV, OOH, digital, and social components. “This [campaign] has been a long time coming,” says Divya Raghavan at Dove, “because for the longest time, the beauty industry continued to perpetuate unachievable ideals.”
The beauty industry prizes youth and the appearance thereof above all else (despite the countless mature women for whom beauty is a lifelong interest). Brands market almost exclusively to young consumers - only recently have complexion makeup PDPs begun to include models with wrinkles or texture - while driving an abject fear of aging that’s filtered down to pre-teens.
Beauty Never Gets Old is a clear successor to the company’s famed Real Beauty commercials. Dove’s desire to change the conversation about beauty standards, both then and now, is always secondary to the company’s need to move products. A cynical read of the campaign’s title hints at “getting old” being something to avoid, while affirming that the concept of beauty is safe from this undesirable fate.
Celebrity Beauty Ventures
Dolly Parton is moseying on into color cosmetics with her lipstick line Heaven’s Kiss. The satin-finish formula is launching in four shades with a bedazzled, rose-gold case. Dolly Beauty is the second win of the summer for parent company Scent Beauty, which introduced Sabrina Carpenter’s Cherry Baby late last month.