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The Wellness Routines 5 ESSENCE Editors Will Be Practicing This Holiday Season

The holiday season is the busiest time of year. Not even turning our clocks back can save the hours spent hosting, shopping, working and cooking...

This Eyebrow Pencil Gives Me ‘90s-Thin Brows

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...

ICYMI: Must-See Celeb Beauty Moments From The Weekend

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...

5 Beauty Brands in support of Palestine

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...

9 Glam Celebrity Beauty Moments Of The Week

‘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...

Beauty Secrets: How To Contour With Priscilla Ono

“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...

How To Give Your Classic Smokey Eye Makeup A Festive Flair

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...

How To Incorporate Vitamin C Into Your Routine– According To An Expert

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...

Big Freedia’s Black Opal Collaboration Is All About Bounce

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...

I Tried AviClear– A Laser Treatment For Long-Term Acne

Laser treatments often exclude darker skin tones, as they’re considered high risk treatments– sometimes resulting in burning, and other skin injuries. Then, there is AviClear....