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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 PureLift Sculpted My Face

Are you hoping to attain lifted and defined cheekbones but don’t want to opt for Botox? Sculpting facials might be the option for you. These...

I Tried Botox And Fillers For The First Time– Here’s How It Went

In a society that often imposes narrow beauty standards, I’ve chosen to redefine and embrace my path to empowerment. As a Black woman, I’ve found...

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...

Product Of The Week: CosRx Lip Sleeping Mask

‘Tis the season of cold weather– and dry lips. Our skin may feel less hydrated than normal this time of year–  cracking heels, ashy hands,...

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...