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Author: Jillian Ruffo

Rihanna's New Fenty Mattemoiselle Lipstick is Now Available! Here's What You Need to Know
Beauty · Celebrity

Rihanna's New Fenty Mattemoiselle Lipstick is Now Available! Here's What You Need to Know

By Jillian Ruffo · Dec 26, 2017
Viola Davis Praises Rihanna For Fenty Beauty's 40 Inclusive Foundation Shades
Beauty

Viola Davis Praises Rihanna For Fenty Beauty's 40 Inclusive Foundation Shades

By Jillian Ruffo · Nov 15, 2017
Gabrielle Union Has Mastered The Flawless Makeup-Free Selfie: Steal Her 5 Clock-Stopping Tricks
Celebrity · Skin

Gabrielle Union Has Mastered The Flawless Makeup-Free Selfie: Steal Her 5 Clock-Stopping Tricks

By Jillian Ruffo · Oct 5, 2017
Alicia Keys' Hairstylist Shows You How To Recreate Her Braided Topknot
Hair

Alicia Keys' Hairstylist Shows You How To Recreate Her Braided Topknot

By Jillian Ruffo · Jun 7, 2017
Alicia Keys' Hairstylist Shows You 3 Easy Ways to Update Your Afro
How-To · Natural · Videos

Alicia Keys' Hairstylist Shows You 3 Easy Ways to Update Your Afro

By Jillian Ruffo · Jun 6, 2017
The Bachelorette's Rachel Lindsay Debuts New Braids for Summer
Braids · Celebrity

The Bachelorette's Rachel Lindsay Debuts New Braids for Summer

By Jillian Ruffo · Jun 1, 2017
The Cry-Proof Makeup You'll Need to Make It Through Wedding Season
Beauty · Weddings

The Cry-Proof Makeup You'll Need to Make It Through Wedding Season

By Jillian Ruffo · May 30, 2017
No Stylist? No Problem! 6 Times Tracee Ellis Ross Showed Off Seriously Glam Skills
Celebrity · Fashion

No Stylist? No Problem! 6 Times Tracee Ellis Ross Showed Off Seriously Glam Skills

By Jillian Ruffo · May 11, 2017
Every Beauty Product You'll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer
Beauty Products & Tools · Skin

Every Beauty Product You'll Need to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready This Summer

By Jillian Ruffo · May 10, 2017
12 Tips For Choosing A Wedding Hairstyle You'll Love Forever
Beauty

12 Tips For Choosing A Wedding Hairstyle You'll Love Forever

By Jillian Ruffo · Apr 26, 2017
Maria Borges Is L'Oreal's Newest Face: 'I Believe in the Beauty of Diversity'
Beauty

Maria Borges Is L'Oreal's Newest Face: 'I Believe in the Beauty of Diversity'

By Jillian Ruffo · Mar 2, 2017
Rihanna Traveled To Malawi For This Worthy Cause
Beauty · Celebrity

Rihanna's New Makeup Line is On Its Way to a Sephora Near You: Get a Sneak Peek

By Jillian Ruffo · Feb 20, 2017
The Cutest Galentine’s Day Gifts Under $25
Love & Sex

The Cutest Galentine’s Day Gifts Under $25

By Jillian Ruffo · Feb 1, 2017
Psyched About Target's Commitment to Safe Beauty? The Best Natural Products to Shop There Now
Beauty

Psyched About Target's Commitment to Safe Beauty? The Best Natural Products to Shop There Now

By Jillian Ruffo · Jan 27, 2017
Zendaya Is Here to Teach You the Difference Between Hair Extensions, Weaves and Wigs
Hair

Zendaya Is Here to Teach You the Difference Between Hair Extensions, Weaves and Wigs

By Jillian Ruffo · Jan 25, 2017
Here's A Sneak Peek At Mariah Carey's New M.A.C. Collection
Beauty · Celebrity

Here's A Sneak Peek At Mariah Carey's New M.A.C. Collection

By Jillian Ruffo · Nov 16, 2016
Tyra Banks on (Still!) Being ‘Very Scared’ of Naomi Campbell and Being Blacklisted for ‘Getting Thicker’
Celebrity

Tyra Banks on (Still!) Being ‘Very Scared’ of Naomi Campbell and Being Blacklisted for ‘Getting Thicker’

By Jillian Ruffo · Oct 17, 2016
Here's How Lupita Nyong'o's Makeup Artist Created Her Stunning 'Africa-Inspired' Makeup Look
Beauty · Makeup

Here's How Lupita Nyong'o's Makeup Artist Created Her Stunning 'Africa-Inspired' Makeup Look

By Jillian Ruffo · Oct 7, 2016
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