Go classic with nude pinks and sheers, and discover the latest in at-home nail technology. Of course, don’t forget to finish with a hydrating, botanical butter–infused hand balm.
We know you’re busy, so we found you products that can do it all in less time. Brighten your skin and firm your body with a retinol-infused serum, or protect yourself from the sun with an SPF-infused body oil.
When we think of timeless makeup, we envision staples like sultry lip liners, a great pop of blush and the perfect red lipstick. Below, be prepared to find new classics that will help to enhance your natural beauty.
Everything from sun-kissed cheeks and cheetah-print eyeshadow, to classic glam beats.
Learn how to refresh your look with advice from celebs exclusively from the smartwater lounge at ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood 2025.
The first ever ESSIE’s Choice Award.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph won the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture, and Ayo Edebiri won for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series.
Predicting red carpet beauty trends can be tricky, especially during a seasonal transition. This year, celebs are using the Primetime Emmy Awards as testing ground for a fall favorite hairstyle: the bob. Be it at the ears or just below the shoulders (“lob” territory), it’s the one look that never goes out of style. Combine it with a healthy does of black girl magic and the results are flawless.
As expected, the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet are filled to the brim with black girl magic. Tracee Ellis Ross, Taraji P. Henson and Kerry Washington continue their winning streak in the beauty department, along with a slew of other brown beauties. Behold, all of the award-winning hair and makeup looks from tonight’s show.
For the second year in a row, Regina King takes home an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
The stars were shining bright on the red carpet of the 57th annual Grammys in Los Angeles.
The 2015 award season comes to a beautiful finale tonight with the 87th Annual Academy Awards. See how the stars arrived for the celebrated awards show.
The stars aligned for a glamorous evening at the 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards! Take a look inside to see how Hollywood’s leading men and women celebrated.
This year’s ceremony is set to stream globally February 23 on Netflix, live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Celebrity hairstylist Coree Moreno gives us all the details behind Zendaya’s Black glamour-inspired bob.
Celebrity hairstylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew breaks down the actress and presenter's low, loose ponytail and the process behind the look.
The spa, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, is a pre-show destination for celebrity-approved lymphatic massages.
Actress Viola Davis was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Gala, and Zendaya stunned in a dress paying homage to past legends.
From Zendaya’s coiffed bob to Quinta Brunson's lip-eyeshadow combo, take a look at the best beauty moments from the red carpet.
Just in time for the holidays, the beauty icon and celebrity stylist bring the A-list style experience to JCPenney salons across Southern California neighborhoods.
The Fashion Awards model of the year nominee arrived to the red carpet like a 1994 supermodel in a half-pixie, half-spiked bow hairdo.
From Rihanna's hat-sheathed hairdo to quiet grunge makeup on Jodie Turner-Smith, take a look at the best beauty moments from the red carpet.
