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Why 30 is NOT the new 20

If you are in your twenties, or have the ability to influence someone at this juncture in their life, this is an inspiring TED talk to watch. In the west we are pushed to believe that as we live longer and get married later, the 20s becomes a time of insignificance to party and be free. Meg Jay has a different take. Don’t procrastinate, the 20s are the time to define your adulthood, watch on…

“To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.” Leonard Bernstein.



Verity Douglas

Verity Douglas

Content Editor

Verity is our Content Editor and a Cult Beauty veteran. Currently on maternity leave, raising Cult Beauty’s honorary ‘word nerd’, Tabitha, she speaks fluent ‘beauty’ and loves nothing more than the marriage of language and lip balm (and cleanser and candles… ad infinitum). Nothing can stop her from quoting Nancy Mitford, treating herself to yet another Bella Freud candle for her desk or buying that pilgrim-esque collared or heavily fringed outfit she’s been eyeing. You can trust her to debunk widespread beauty myths and dispense invaluable advice with ease…