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Elaine Welteroth’s Look Optic Collab Is A Love Letter To Black Women

In a cultural moment where visibility feels both powerful and precarious, Elaine Welteroth is reframing what it means to be seen. Her latest collaboration with…

Ms. Lauryn Hill Stars In Denim Tears Latest Campaign

Ms. Lauryn Hill has been everywhere lately. She made a surprise appearance at Kanye West’s recent Los Angeles show, drew a crowd at Milan Fashion…

Why I Use This Necessaire Body Scrub Until It’s Empty

In an industry with an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, The Empties Edit helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your…

Cardi B’s Grow-Good Is Here To Help You Reach Your ‘Healthy Hair’ Goals

It’s Cardi B’s season. We don’t make the rules.  In the middle of her Little Miss Drama world tour, and ahead of her Essence Festival…

Nia Long’s Favorite Estée Lauder Serum Is Like Beauty Sleep In A Bottle

This year alone, rom-coms like The Drama and You, Me & Tuscany have put Black women in the mood to find love. Or, at least…

How This Tech Item Became A Must-Have Accessory For Mirror Selfies

Low-effort ways of capturing your outfit have become a form of storytelling. What once felt casual is now carefully curated, blending nostalgia with modern aesthetics….

Our Favorite Celebrity Looks From Coachella Weekend 1 

Coachella is the Super Bowl of music festivals. Every spring, our favorite stars make the three-hour trek from Hollywood to the Empire Polo Club in…

Montgomery Is Having A Moment—And They’re Inviting All Of Us To It

Did you know there’s a version of Montgomery that the history books gave us? Anyone who’s actually spent time in Montgomery knows there’s another story…

Beyoncé’s Cécred Appearance And More Celeb Beauty Moments

What is “spring beauty”? This week, celebrities answered. While last week saw rich red hair and nude makeup, this time around celebrity beauty was much…

Affordable Beauty Must-Haves For A Tropical Getaway

Packing for a tropical vacation is an art form, especially when you’re a beauty editor. When I headed to Aruba for a few days of…