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The Best Beauty Moments From The 2025 Fashion Awards

Ending the year with one final red carpet just feels right. Tonight, the Fashion Awards—hosted by Colman Domingo—returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall. As always,…

This Is The “Little Secret” To Porsha Williams’ RHOA Beauty

TV stars are known for having no bad angles. But, while Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams has the best of the best glam…

Black Beauty Stole The Show At The Annual Critics Choice Association Celebration

Last night, Black beauty owned the red carpet. The Critics Choice Association hosted their 8th annual celebration of Black Cinema and Television at Fairmont Century…

Dionne Warwick’s Iconic Beauty Moments

Dionne Warwick is more than just her God-given vocals. Born into a family rooted in music—from her sister Dee Dee Warwick and mother Lee Drinkard…

Remembering The Beauty And Grace Of Kim Porter

Today marks what would have been Kim Porter’s 55th birthday. The Columbus, Georgia-born model and actress, who passed in 2018 tragically from pneumonia, was often…

Aja Naomi King And L’Oréal Women Of Worth Mark 20 Years Of Empowerment

Hollywood’s brightest gathered under the stars at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to celebrate 20 years of L’Oréal Paris’s Women of Worth, and ESSENCE…

The KBB By Kahlana Founder Shares Holiday Styling Tips

Kahlana Barfield Brown is right where she belongs. The former beauty editor turned fashion founder has always understood style as more than just clothes. And…

How I Regrew My Thinning Hair

I discovered I was experiencing hair thinning in the most unexpected (and sort of embarrassing) way. During a visit home to see my folks, I…

Blush And Lip Combos Perfect For The Holiday Season

When we were little girls playing in our mother’s makeup, there were no rules. Putting as much blush, lipstick, and eyeshadow (sometimes simultaneously) was acceptable…

Harlem Perfume Co.’s Eartha Kitt Collection Smells Like Pure Glamour

In a world overflowing with celebrity scents, old-school staples, and niche indie lines, Harlem Perfume Co. has always charted its own course. The brand crafts fragrances…