Archive - The Powder Room

December 2024

November 2024

I try every new foundation that launches - and these are my absolute favourites.

Your mega foundation guide for every budget, skin tone, undertone, age and many many more...

Nov 29, 2024 •

Anita Bhagwandas

Get ready with me, medieval style....

I’ll be back next week with a long read, but here's a few things you might enjoy in the meantime....

Nov 15, 2024 •

Anita Bhagwandas

The future of The Powder Room

It's been a year of writing this column, and I need your help...

Nov 1, 2024 •

Anita Bhagwandas

October 2024

Why I don't hate beauty advent calendars...

There's been a backlash against them of late, but there's a few reasons they could be a pretty smart buy...

Oct 25, 2024 •

Anita Bhagwandas

THE MINORITY REPORT #1

A monthly deep dive into how the beauty, fashion and wellness industries are (under)serving minority groups....

Oct 18, 2024 •

Anita Bhagwandas

Why are Indians so obsessed with weight?

Maybe this is why I haven't been back in so long....

Oct 11, 2024 •

Anita Bhagwandas

When will dating shows stop using fat people as bait?

I’ve just gone all in on Season 9 of Married At First Sight UK, and I'm sick of the archaic beauty standards...

Oct 4, 2024 •

Anita Bhagwandas

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