Though perfectly edible, fresh produce with cosmetic imperfections is often avoided by consumers. That is, unless it’s labeled correctly. Researchers have found that labeling flawed produce as 'ugly' can increase the purchase of unattractive fruit and veg.

With not much else to do while stuck at home during the pandemic, many young Britons upped their usage of TikTok, seeking entertainment, escapism, and education. Canvas8 spoke to eight Gen Zers to find out how the social app has influenced their personal care routines.

Why are beauty fans asking for science-backed language from beauty brands? How are digital filters changing the ways we experience beauty? Where are the new players in beauty coming from and how are they disrupting the space? And why are people craving sensory beauty moments post-lockdown?

Goblincore is a fashion and lifestyle trend that rejects the idyllic and embraces the dark, unkempt, and shabby symbols of the natural world. Beyond the love of fungi and skulls, adherents feel the tenets of goblincore free them from conventional expectations of beauty, gender, and sexuality.