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A Guide To The Best Holiday Blushes For Deeper Skin Tones
A guide to sporting trendy, vibrant blushes—including the best ones to try right now.
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Blush And Lip Combos Perfect For The Holiday Season
Makeup Experts Toni Olaoye and Natasha Vazquez guide us on lip and blush combinations.
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Is The Button Nose Contour The Most Pro-Black Makeup Trend Right Now?
A makeup pro breaks down the history behind Eurocentric nose standards, the misuse of harsh contour, and how to enhance a wider set nose.
Beauty
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How To Nail TikTok’s 'Sade Girl' Makeup Trend This Fall
Expert makeup artists discuss the trend and top tips for achieving the Smooth Operator’s classic look.
Beauty
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The Fall Makeup Trends Your Favorite MUAs Are Looking Forward To
From multidimensional finishes to dark, bold lips, three industry-leading MUAs break down the looks, techniques, and products behind their favorite fall trends.
Beauty
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Summer 2024's Blush Trend Left Deeper Skin Tones Behind
As summer 2024’s “blush boom” fades, a glaring issue remains: major brands continue to launch products that fall short for deeper skin tones.
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This Expert Hack For Color Matching Foundation Really Works
Next time you’re shopping for new foundation, try this before you buy.
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VIDEO: The Brown Girls Guide to Bronzers
Learn the difference between powder, liquid and crème bronzers and discover which is best for you.
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Romero Jennings Sent Gorgeous Blush Looks Down The NYFW Runways
Veteran makeup artist, Romero Jennings, speaks to ESSENCE about the blush techniques he used at the Prabal Gurung and Kim Shui shows.
Beauty
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Dion Lee's SS24 Show Lit Up The Runway With Ultra-Luminous Skin
Lead makeup artist, Marcelo Gutierrez breaks down the look: from skin prep to the key highlighter used.
Beauty
Aug 25, 2023
Why Liquid Blush Is Trending On Black Beauty TikTok
Try ultra-pigmented liquid blush from Juvia’s Place, Rare Beauty, and SheGlam trending on TikTok.
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Your Next Favorite Black-Owned Skincare Brand for Melanated Skin
Get into the newest skincare brand for your skin
Beauty
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Everything You Need To Get The Best Brows Ever
Beauty
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Online Makeup Line Ami Colé Heads To Sephora Shelves
From the cyber cart to the mini black and white bag.
