Despite being in partial lockdown, many people are eager to stick to their beauty routines, and they're spending accordingly. Overnight eye-masks and Fenty products are proving especially popular, suggesting a desire for regimen-centric minimalist products and community-focused brands.

The uncertainty and anxiety created by the events of 2020 have left many people seeking ways to ease their minds and find a sense of serenity. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Katharina Husemann, a senior lecturer in marketing at Royal Holloway, about consumer spirituality as a coping mechanism.

For many couples, lockdown has put a strain on their relationship – almost half of Americans say it’s been tricky to keep the spark alive. Canvas8 spoke to Ximena Garcia-Rada, doctoral candidate at Harvard Business School, to learn how relationship rituals can act as powerful commitment tools.

Passover is normally one of the busiest times in Jerusalem, but COVID-19 has upheaved norms in 2020. As people of faith navigate a world without IRL interactions, VR services are letting them connect with one another and visit sacred landmarks from the comfort of their homes.