Jorge Meza for ESSENCE
In late February, ESSENCE closed Black History Month with our annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards at Los Angeles’s Fairmont Century Plaza. From our March/April cover star Tyra Banks to honorees like Cynthia Erivo and Teyana Taylor, our white carpet was filled with nothing but Black excellence and beauty . And, speaking of beauty, after guests enjoyed heartfelt speeches, each left with an exclusive gift bag full of some of our favorite launches.
To hold the goodies— everything from Danessa Myricks’s viral Blurring Balm Powder and Epi.Logic’s Double Feature , to Mielle’s Avocado & Tamanu Mousse and The Lip Bar Lip Liner —was a large green Brandon Blackwood bag. The bag— which included a pouch and wallet—was made exclusively for the Black Women In Hollywood attendees. To top it all off? All guests also walked away with our Jan/Feb 2025 issue featuring Sha’Carri Richardson on the cover.
Below, take a peek at what ESSENCE gifted Hollywood’s most talented stars.
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The Lip Bar Gloss Up Lip Gloss in “Game Changer”
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WellWithAll Sleep Support Supplements
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Camille Rose Spiked Honey Mousse
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The Lip Bar Straight Line Creamy Lip Liner in “Straight Living”
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Camille Rose Curl Milk
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Undefined Inc R&R Day Serum
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Undefined Inc R&R Scalp Serum
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SOKO Imba Maxi Dangle Earrings
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Retrouvé Skin Care Skin Brilliance Priming Pads
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Stratia Lipid Gold Barrier Lotion
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PUMA Lightweight Running Hat
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Pound Cake Cake Theory Lip Oil in “Melted Butter”
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MUTHA Rebirth Vernix Mask
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Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Mousse
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Forvr Mood “I Am Her” Perfume
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Essence Jan/ Feb Cover Magazine
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Epi.logic Double Feature
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Diet Coke x Essies’ Choice Awards Stanley Cup
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Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Glow Serum in “Main Squeeze”
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Brown Sugar Babe Nourishing Body Oils
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze® Gel
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