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Product Of The Week: Aesop Karst Fragrance
Years ago, I walked into an African shop in my hometown, searching for oils to not only burn but to also dab on the warmest...

Pat McGrath’s Guide To New Year’s Eve Glam
“New Year’s Eve is always the best time of year to really amp up the glitz and glam,” legendary makeup artist, Pat McGrath tells ESSENCE....

10 Inspiring Celebrity Beauty Looks Of The Week
With the holiday weekend upon us, celebrity beauty moments fell down our timeline like gifts under the tree. As we scrolled on Instagram, the red...

Naked Beauty Planet’s Brooke DeVard Launched A New Bathrobe
“This year was the first year I thought about selling a physical product to my audience,” Naked Beauty Planet’s Brooke DeVard tells ESSENCE. Since 2016,...

The Beauty And Wellness Items On Jackie Aina’s Christmas List
With just a few days until Christmas, you’ve likely been filling up your Amazon cart with last minute gifts. This likely includes trying to find...

Behind Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 Makeup With Pat McGrath
“Working with Nicki on such an amazing album has been an absolute dream come true,” legendary Makeup Artist, Pat McGrath tells ESSENCE. “Our sessions, filled...

How To Repair Damaged Skin
If your skin is losing elasticity, gaining fine lines, or feels inflamed, tight and dry, you may be facing barrier damage. “UVA and UVB can...

ICYMI: 6 Celebrity Beauty Moments From The Weekend
This past weekend, our favorite celebrities spent time in winter wonderlands. This included everything from trips to Aspen, and the gun range in LA, to...

14 Beauty Products to Add to Your Travel Makeup Bag
With 2024 on its way, many of us are already mentally preparing to take the trip we’ve been waiting for since we added the destination...

I Tried A 30-Minute Glowbar Facial– Here’s How It Went
I absolutely love getting facials. However, they can be quite time-consuming. Because I’m usually running errands all day, I often have to put off getting...