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By Tira Urquhart ·Updated March 21, 2024
As the anticipation for Spring approaches, many of us are planning our seasonal wardrobe switch-ups and updated beauty looks. This also means we’re searching for the perfect blushes to add into our everyday makeup routine. But if we’re being honest, finding the best one for our gorgeous melanin isn’t always easy.
For Black women especially, finding the right shade involves thoughtful consideration of not only desired
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Daniele Venturelli / WireImage By India Espy-Jones ·Updated March 20, 2024
Our eyes are the most impactful facial feature. This explains why the beauty industry is full of products– such as lash-defining mascaras and eyelash curlers– that enhance the windows to our souls. Additionally, many opt for false lash strips or lash extensions to make their eyes pop. But, perhaps you’re looking for a low maintenance alternative. In that case, consider trying
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Photo: Courtesy of PATTERN Beauty. By Akili King ·Updated March 20, 2024
Tracee Ellis Ross is a constant reminder to never limit yourself. The creative chameleon effortlessly oscillates between being a fashion trendsetter and heart-capturing TV actress in timeless sitcoms (Cue the “Girlfriends” theme song). And when you think that’s enough, she continues to push bounds as both a movie star– including recent roles in American Fiction and Cold Copy– and beauty
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Getty Images / Mark Thompson By Larry Stansbury ·Updated March 20, 2024
While men struggle to find the right products and techniques to care for their hair because natural hair requires a ton of maintenance, hair pastes can help with bad hair days. Whether he’s looking for a hair product that gives his hair a 24-hour definition and doesn’t leave it stiff, greasy, or flaky, hair pastes can help make sure his
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courtesy of Her Juice Bar By India Espy-Jones ·Updated March 19, 2024
An intimate cocktail hour with friends stimulated taboo gossip about sexual health, which is how Her Juice Bar was founded. Born out of the bar, the wellness brand reveals a naked truth otherwise left secret: down-there-scares happen to us all. With a plethora of supplements, suppositories, and feminine washes, Her Juice Bar addresses our most private issues. This means everything
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Composite by ESSENCE Staff By Stixx Matthews ·Updated March 18, 2024
Let’s be real, not every cleanser will work for you. How many times have you regretted spending your hard-earned coins on a cleanser (or any product for that matter) that was highly influencer-praised? Not to mention, when you throw a celebrity-backed brand into this whirlwind, things can become really foggy. But, with Hailey Bieber’s Rhode Pineapple Refresh Cleanser, that’s simply not
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Jonathan Knowles / Getty Images By Larry Stansbury ·Updated March 18, 2024
As Black people, we often experience hyperpigmentation and acne. While there are products available on the market that can address these issues, it is important to pay attention to the ingredients in our favorite beauty products, too. For instance, glycolic acid is a potent ingredient that can help even out our skin tone and treat breakouts by exfoliating away the
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By Larry Stansbury ·Updated March 18, 2024
Achieving a great hair day involves taking care of our waves and curls. However, as we age, hair loss can occur, which can result in a receding hairline. Therefore, it’s crucial to take preventative measures and take good care of our hair to maintain its health.
Dr. Corey L. Hartman, founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, AL, says, “a receding hairline is a common sign
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@loriharvey / Instagram By India Espy-Jones ·Updated March 18, 2024
Celebrities had a busy weekend serving up look after look on a silver platter. And– between the NAACP Image Awards and viral beauty posts– our favorites had us going back for seconds. From Chloe Bailey’s pink powdered blush and sharp black wing to an extra-short flipped bob on Lizzo, this week was full of beauty moments you wouldn’t want to miss.
Lori Harvey