A fiery red lip has long been recognized as a bold beauty statement. Red lipstick is usually associated with power and femininity—especially for Black women. Black women have often been and still are discouraged from wearing a bright red lipstick. It’s hard to forget the controversial statement from A$AP Rocky, who claimed that dark-skinned Black… Continue reading Tems Wore a Red Lip, Now You Can Too
Category: Makeup
The Best Body Shimmers for your Summer Time Glow
During the summer, you naturally inherit a subtle glow. It’s typically enhanced by the tan you acquire. Body shimmers will speed up the process and give you the coveted summer time glow faster. Whether you’re going out at night or want to look glowy at the beach, there is a body shimmer filled with warmth… Continue reading The Best Body Shimmers for your Summer Time Glow
Makeup Masterclasses Create a Safe Space for Black Women
Brittany Sharp’s creative spirit fueled her love for makeup. However, she became overwhelmed by the various tools and techniques, making it challenging to apply the skills to herself. “My relationship with makeup was non-existent,” Sharp told 21Ninety. “I had always been intimidated by makeup and doing it on my own.” Sharp, an event planner who… Continue reading Makeup Masterclasses Create a Safe Space for Black Women
What Is Happening with Youthforia Foundation?
As many Black women know, the process of finding the perfect foundation shade can seem almost impossible. This is historically due to the longstanding issue of many makeup brands only offering limited shade ranges. The struggle to find a foundation that seamlessly blends with the diverse tones of Black skin has been a recurring narrative… Continue reading What Is Happening with Youthforia Foundation?
5 Clean Beauty Black-Owned Female Brands to Shop
Adopting a cleaner lifestyle includes making changes to your everyday products. In recent years, beauty has taken a step forward in advocating for the development of clean, toxin-free makeup and hair products. What Is Clean Beauty? Clean beauty describes products that do not contain harmful ingredients for the face and body. There is a wide… Continue reading 5 Clean Beauty Black-Owned Female Brands to Shop
Should You Apply Concealer or Foundation First? The Secret to Flawless Makeup
Makeup is an art form. It’s a mode of expression for professional makeup artists and makeup lovers alike. Whether through education or self-taught techniques, artists create looks for clients that transform or highlight existing beauty. Like many styles of artistry, makeup requires the use of products and an understanding of how to use them. Many… Continue reading Should You Apply Concealer or Foundation First? The Secret to Flawless Makeup
Here’s How Tems’ Makeup Stays in Place All Day
Putting on your best beat face and having it sweat off by the time you arrive at your destination can be the ultimate aggravating experience. Tems’ makeup artist, Kayla Perez knew that struggle all too well. She made sure that Tems didn’t have a similar situation when she touched down in the Coachella desert for… Continue reading Here’s How Tems’ Makeup Stays in Place All Day
All About the New Lip Cuffing Trend
Achieving fuller-looking lips without a syringe is becoming easier as new pout-focused products flood the market. Now, the newest beauty trend is taking the guesswork out of figuring out the right trick to beautiful buxom lips. Lip Cuffing was inspired by makeup guru, Huda Kattan and is all the rage on social media. While many… Continue reading All About the New Lip Cuffing Trend
13 Eco-Friendly Beauty Gifts to Try All Summer
The warm days of summer offer the perfect opportunity to switch up your beauty routine and try something new. Eco-friendly beauty brands provide excellent choices when thinking about conscious consumption. As environmental awareness increases, the number of eco-friendly beauty brands continues to rise. These sustainable brands do not lose any of the quality by letting… Continue reading 13 Eco-Friendly Beauty Gifts to Try All Summer
Serena Williams’ Wyn Beauty Is an 8/10, Here’s Why
I’m no makeup artist. However, I know the way I like my makeup to be done. Typically, I find a good balance between “Does she even have on makeup?” and “That beat looks great, honey!” This is what I was hoping to achieve when I received my Wyn Beauty by Serena Williams package in the… Continue reading Serena Williams’ Wyn Beauty Is an 8/10, Here’s Why