Mishal Cazmi

Mishal Cazmi is a Toronto-based beauty journalist and founder of 100 ML, currently writing for The Kit (Canada's premier beauty/lifestyle destination). With 10+ years experience, she specializes in:

Core Coverage Areas

  • Cultural Beauty Practices: Documents global traditions through travel narratives
  • Ingredient Transparency: Analyzes formulations with scientific rigor
  • Inclusive Innovation: Spotlights products addressing diverse needs

Pitching Insights

  • Do: Lead with unique geographic/cultural angles (e.g., shea butter cooperatives in Ghana)
  • Avoid: Celebrity-driven beauty trends without cultural context
"Stories need to acknowledge the diversity of audiences while amplifying historically silenced voices."

Recent Career Highlights:

  • Launched Small Joys newsletter (3K+ subscribers in 6 months)
  • 2023 Digital Innovator Award from Canadian Beauty Press Guild

luxury fragrance, surgical aesthetics

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Bio

10 Controversial Beauty Ingredients to Know About

Published in The Kit, this investigative piece demonstrates Cazmi's commitment to consumer education. The article employs a dual structure:

  • Scientific analysis of parabens, sulfates, and formaldehyde derivatives
  • Cultural commentary on how marketing exploits ingredient fears

Notably, Cazmi interviews both cosmetic chemists and grassroots beauty practitioners, creating rare parity between laboratory and lived experiences. The piece sparked industry discussions about greenwashing in clean beauty marketing.

How I Became a Beauty Editor & Magazine Founder

This first-person account for Kulfi Beauty's blog reveals Cazmi's editorial philosophy. Key elements include:

  • Personal narrative about finding identity through beauty rituals
  • Case study of her Guerlain honey sourcing expedition in Brittany

The article's structure mirrors her professional approach - using specific anecdotes to explore universal themes of cultural belonging in beauty spaces.

Small Joys Newsletter

While not a traditional article, her Substack publication exemplifies trendspotting abilities. Recent editions analyze:

  • The resurgence of Juicy Tubes lip gloss as Gen Z nostalgia
  • Mineral sunscreen formulations for melanated skin

This platform allows Cazmi to blend service journalism with cultural criticism, often featuring interviews with indie brand founders.

Beat Analysis: Strategic Pitching Opportunities

1. Cultural Heritage in Modern Formulations

Rationale: Cazmi consistently links ingredient stories to their cultural origins, as seen in her Guerlain honey sourcing piece. Pitches should detail:

  • Specific geographic ties of raw materials
  • Ethical sourcing partnerships with origin communities

2. Accessibility-Driven Innovation

Rationale: Her 2024 Small Joys essay on heat-free styling tools demonstrates interest in inclusive design. Successful pitches will highlight:

  • Products addressing underserved hair textures/skin tones
  • Price point considerations for demographic accessibility

3. Sustainability Without Sacrifice

Rationale: The Kit's clean beauty guide shows her balanced approach to eco-conscious beauty. Ideal pitches involve:

  • Clinical data on sustainable ingredient efficacy
  • Zero-waste packaging that maintains luxury experience

Awards and Industry Recognition

Digital Innovator Award - Canadian Beauty Press Guild (2023)

Recognized for 100 ML's interactive "Beauty Atlas" feature mapping global rituals. The project stood out for:

  • Collaborations with 14 indigenous beauty practitioners
  • AR integration demonstrating traditional application techniques

Top 30 Under 30 - Media Impact Awards (2021)

This accolade celebrated her FLARE series profiling Muslim athletes' beauty routines. Jurors noted:

  • Novel intersection of sports journalism and beauty reporting
  • Authentic representation without tokenization

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