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Zoë Kravitz On Winter Wellness & YSL Beauty’s New Fragrance
Zoë Kravitz and YSL Beauty are almost synonymous. Back in 2017, the actress and director was appointed as the house’s Global Ambassador. Then, the face...
22 Times JT Gave Us Major Beauty Inspo
Our August Of The ESSENCE Digital Cover Star JT is more than just a self-titled “City Cinderella” from Miami. The rapper is rising to the...
Product Of The Week: Patrick Ta Hydra-Luxe Foundation
Purchasing a new foundation always feels like jean shopping to me. There are tons of options available, varying in finish, thickness, and coverage. Yet finding...
ICYMI: Tina Knowles’s Red Lip, Solange’s Braids, And More
Over the last week, celebrities dished out the season’s biggest holiday beauty trends: from Thanksgiving dinner’s autumnal red lip (try: The Substance-approved Charlotte Tilbury red...
These Holiday Makeup Trends Will Fill You With Glee
It’s almost that time again! Your whole family will be gathering for holiday dinner. You enthusiastically sit at your vanity, reaching for your favorite red...
These Beauty Influencers Share How They Keep Stress Down During The Holidays
The holidays are a time for us to become closer to our loved ones. They are also a time for women to be overburdened by...
In The Chair With: Monae Everett
Hairstylist Monae Everett knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life once she hit high school. While preparing to enter college,...
Holiday Nail Trends You Should Try—According To An Expert
Holidays are a time to indulge in limitless festive attire, throw away our nude colors, and finally live life in color. We can pick up...
How To Hydrate Acne-Prone Skin Without Clogging Pores
Winter is approaching, and it might be time to switch up our skincare routine. Colder temperatures tend to make our skin dry, creating the foundation...
Why Cranberry Makeup Should Be On Your Thanksgiving Palette
From brands making you hungry for their product—like Rhode Peptide Lip Tint campaigns on a spread with cherries and wine—to (almost) edible makeup trends, like...