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In 2011, Yale sociologist Alka Menon came across an article in The New York Times on the racial and ethnic differences in cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon quoted in the piece explained that when he and his colleagues encountered patients of a certain ethnic background and age, they could predict what procedures the person would […]
National Lipstick Day is a time to celebrate the art of self-expression, confidence, and individuality through the power of lipstick. While commemorating this special day, it’s essential to recognize and support Black-owned beauty brands that deserve your attention and love on this National Lipstick Day. GloGirl Cosmetics GloGirl Cosmetics, founded by Tosca Hillman, is an […]
Wakil Kohsar/AFP/Getty Images Afghan burqa-clad women sit in front of a beauty salon with images of women defaced using spray paint in Jalalabad on December 13, 2021. CNN — Beauty salons in Afghanistan have been given one month to close as the country’s Taliban . . .
June 21, 2023In 1973, Eunice Johnson founded Fashion Fair, a cosmetics company that became the first beauty brand designed exclusively for Black women. Women with darker skin tones would now no longer have to blend foundations themselves. This prestigious international brand allowed Black women to finally have the glamourous, more equitable department store shopping experience […]
There’s something dynamic that happens when the worlds of beauty and film collide, especially when they’re centered around Black joy. Just in time for the summer travel season, Black Girl Sunscreen dropped a limited-edition collaboration with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” There’s no denying the anticipation behind the Disney classic with Halle Bailey as the film’s […]
Inspired by the memory of a Jesuit’s decades-old photo albums—and Pope Francis’ call to “care for our common home”—wildlife photographer and conservationist Michael Patrick Davidson spent a month amid the biodiverse, endangered forests of Southeast Asia. He returned with a commitment to share what he learned. Above: A long-tailed macaque (Macara fascicularis) with her young […]
The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce the early speaker lineup for The Business of Beauty Global Forum, our inaugural annual gathering for entrepreneurs, innovators, big thinkers and trailblazers in beauty. From May 30 to June 1 at Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley, California we will unlock the necessary essential learnings and collaboration to […]
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) If you love makeup as much as I do, you already know how much of your budget can go to endless shades of eyeliner and lip gloss if you’re not careful. But while the high-end department store brands are nice every once in a while, you can get plenty of great products […]
The Fifteen Percent Pledge hosted their Second Annual Gala earlier this month at the New York Public Library. Model Anok Yai (shown above) attended the gala in this gasp-inducing look above from Ferragamo’s Maximilian Davis. As one of my favorite beauty moments of 2023 so far, the look got me thinking about all the clean […]
When Sydney Sweeney In A Sultry Black Gown Gave A Peek-a-B**b! ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Sydney Sweeney has been having an illustrious career ever since her performance got noticed in the critically acclaimed drama series Euphoria. Even though Zendaya has been the prime focus of the series, Sydney’s character has also been much […]