In light of the recent atrocities facing the Black community, including but not limited to the murder of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and most recently Marcellus Stinnett, and also the closing of over 41% of Black-owned businesses, there has been a recent surge in support for Black-owned businesses, especially Black-owned beauty businesses. The popular retail […]
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Acne makes us take all kinds of risks. Testing different skincare products made with hard-to-pronounce ingredients. Using fashion as a not-so-subtle cover-up. Cancelling Bumble dates without reasonable explanations and hoping they give you a second chance. It’s instinct. An instinct Jane Ormon also had when she took a huge leap by stepping out on her […]
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What is CBD skincare and beauty, and how can the ingredients benefit our skin? We already know that face oils can be beneficial for the skin. Adding a face oil to your skincare routine can not only improve its health and appearance; it takes as little as a few drops to feel the difference. Stas […]
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Mented Cosmetics is one of the top upscale beauty brands for women of color, and for good reason. If you look at any list of Black-owned beauty companies, you will most definitely see their name. The focus of Mented Cosmetics is to create subtle and natural makeup looks for women of color by offering a […]
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When Ozohu Adoh was suffering from a dry and uneven skin tone, she searched endlessly for a product that would assuage her skin. Her search was fruitless, as were her multiple misdiagnoses, so Adoh decided to take matters into her own hands. She created the first-ever luxury skincare brand for women of color: Epara. Epara […]
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In a time when being gender-neutral or genderfluid can be part of one’s identity, beauty brands must reflect the needs and wants of society. Now, with the convenience of online shopping, more brands are having their chance to shine. For decades, The Pink Tax was a normalized part of marketing beauty products, but the demand […]
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