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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 5, 2023
My brows have always been a non-prominent feature on my face. The hairs are sparse and thin, which makes their dark color look less noticeable above my long eyelashes and smokey, deep-set eyes. My brows are shorter in length with the width not much wider– needless to say, I couldn’t execute the laminated brow trend. I haven’t tweezed, threaded or waxed, and my
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@sza/Instagram By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 4, 2023
The past few days were full of celebrity beauty looks we can’t wait to recreate. Hollywood’s favorites attended events – from fashion shows to award ceremonies – and gave their looks there all this weekend. With that, we’ve certainly pinpointed our favorite celebrity beauty moments: pink lipsticks, pin-thin brows, dewy finishes, and matte beats included. Overall? Certainly enough inspiration to
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By Tayler Adigun ·Updated December 4, 2023
To date, the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has resulted in the death of over 12,300 Palestinians, including at least 4,000 children, and led to the displacement of an estimated 1.5 million people. This has been a globally harrowing moment that has been nearly 80 years in the making. In short– a genocide of an indigenous population.
When tragedy strikes so far away, it
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 1, 2023
‘Tis the season of glamorous beauty looks. As we move into December, celebrities have been gifting us with the most iconic hair and makeup inspiration to end the year. This includes everything from full matte coverage and gradient eyebrows, to dark updos and sharp nails. It’s clear that Hollywood’s best is ready to celebrate the holidays with family, friends and the vanity chair.
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated December 1, 2023
“Contour is a staple in the beauty world,” Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist Priscilla Ono tells ESSENCE. “It’s a technique that defines and sculpts the face by using light and dark shades to accentuate, create, and enhance.” After foundation, contour is a great way to add dimension to your makeup look. However, “not everyone has the same face shape,” Ono says. Learning the
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By Tira Urquhart ·Updated December 1, 2023
Every holiday season, the smokey eye is a go-to makeup look for most women. But what if we updated the timeless look with a little more glamor for this year’s festivities?
While the classic smokey eye incorporates deep, smoldering black and brown tones, the updated rendition introduces a touch of modern flair into the well-loved application. Experimenting with different textures and colors to tailor
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated November 30, 2023
“Anti-aging” is leading skincare marketing in the beauty industry. The global market for anti-aging products is expected to exceed 421.4 billion dollars by 2030, according to Business Insider. Because of this, the beauty industry is heavily saturated with products claiming to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. But that doesn’t mean, by any means, they’re all effective.
You may have tried every skincare product in
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated November 30, 2023
Vitamin C is an essential ingredient in our daily food intake. The vitamin– which can be found in citrus fruits, like lemons– helps the body produce collagen, boosts the immune system, and more. But beyond internal intake, vitamin C has great topical skin benefits as well.
“It works as a powerful antioxidant to protect skin from free radical damage,” cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson tells
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Erika Goldring/ Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated November 29, 2023
When we envision Big Freedia, we see glamorous looks, full beats, and bold takes on beauty. So, why not launch a makeup line? “I had been talking about doing a line of makeup for a long time,” Big Freedia tells ESSENCE. The New Orleans bounce artist partnered with beauty brand Black Opal on her first, limited edition