In the world of luxury beauty, where numbers reign supreme and creativity is often a facade, the author, Symonne Torpy, reflects on the meaninglessness of her work. She argues that the beauty industry, with its tens of thousands of new product launches annually, has lost touch with the essence of creativity. The author laments the focus on growth metrics and the commodification of self-optimisation, which has led to a form of capitalism that requires a steady supply of talented individuals willing to believe that their work might make a difference. However, Torpy finds solace in the simplicity of making a quiche, a metaphor for the author's desire to create something meaningful and tangible, free from the noise and pointlessness of the beauty industry. She concludes by challenging the reader to find meaning in their work, even if it's as simple as baking a quiche.
