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This week, celebrity beauty was on a high. Hollywood’s most glamorous star’s came out swinging, which makes sense in the thick of fashion week and awards show season. Whether it’s a brand new cut and color or a power lip combo, they’ve given us more than enough inspiration to show our beauticians.
Jaden Smith debuted his first collection as
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In 2025, I found it difficult to find time for
And speaking of facials, one that I had at the new Dior Spa in NYC, in particular, at the end of last year, really inspired me to get it together in the wellness department. So, if you’re looking to treat yourself this year, I
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Having soft lips doesn’t just refer to the texture. Instead, this season, blurred lips are the ultimate indicator of how soft yours actually are. “We’re in the midst of a new beauty renaissance, and blurred lips feel undeniably romantic,” MAC national artist Ximena Curtis tells ESSENCE. “They’re effortless, flirty, and deliver the perfect pop of color without doing
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Who says effortless can’t be chic? Rihanna proves two things can be true at once—all with one simple trick. The beauty mogul and mom of three has been touting her blush-lip combos all over New York following the release of A$AP Rocky’s latest album Don’t Be Dumb, and, of course, turning heads with her signature cool girl esthetic
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 22, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
It’s official: Teyana Taylor is an Oscar nominee! The One Battle After Another actress has just received her first-ever Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress, with the Academy Awards show being held at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater on March 15. But her success is no surprise. The announcement comes just a week after the star delivered an emotional
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Tony Duffy/Allsport/Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 21, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
When Jana Stewart, 54, a hormone and midlife health coach and bodybuilder, first hit perimenopause she was doing everything “right.” Between regular exercise and healthy eating, “I’d never had a problem losing weight before,” she tells ESSENCE. But, she still gained about 15 pounds that just wouldn’t budge. “Suddenly, everything that used to work
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 22, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
It’s rare we see SZA out and about during fashion week. The last we saw the singer was for Rihanna’s Fenty Puma show 10 years ago. Before then, she was spotted at Telfar all the way back in 2014. This men’s season in Paris, however, we saw her more than we ever have in a single season.
Yesterday, Pharrell’s
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By India Espy-Jones ·Updated January 21, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what they’ve learned from their clients, and their top glam tips.
“I’m a girl from Little Rock, Arkansas, who was told nobody would buy hair from me because nobody knew me,”
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In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products that our writers can’t live without.
Just like a deep plane facelift, finding a cream that actually