Inconsistent Beauty Updates

Inconsistent Beauty Updates provides random analysis of beauty trends, consumer insights, and lifestyle topics.

By Addison Cain

· Launched 2 years ago

Pumping at the function, sunscreens I bought in London, and Aveeno Oat Gel in a GLASS JAR!

I recently returned from the most excellent business trip in London.

May 27 • Addison Cain

AUNU, Manuka Honey, Baby Wipes as Skincare, & Single-Serve Pour Overs

A brief lifestyle edit?

Feb 9 • Addison Cain

Parental limbo and the three types of pants getting me through it

What do we call this phase?

Feb 2 • Addison Cain

Late pregnancy beauty routines

Did I actually wash my face in the third trimester?

Jan 24 • Addison Cain

Perfumes I wear when I'm feeling (and/or dressing) a certain way.

That's to say, any certain way.

Jun 9, 2025 • Addison Cain

The "Blush Boom of the 2020s" & why powder blush is coming back

Liquids, creams, dewy, matte, duos, hybrids... we have it all.

May 31, 2025 • Addison Cain

The Cycle of Opacity in Beauty Trends

A quick note on the relationships of makeup finishes and coverage.

May 25, 2025 • Addison Cain

My summer complexion hero is the Clinique sun gelee

And a piece on Conclave-inspired fragrances that you should read!

May 15, 2025 • Addison Cain

Weekend Supplement: French Lessons, Little Spring Beauty Touches, and A Fragrance Panel

Plus one glass of tempranillo

Apr 27, 2025 • Addison Cain

Weekend Supplement: Airport Dispatch

Back to NYC, featuring what I'm doing, what I'm reading, Naturium lipgloss, and clear hydro-stars

Apr 13, 2025 • Addison Cain