Whether you’re searching for new Black-owned brands to support or upgrading your daily glam ritual, Akili’s top picks will steer you in the right direction.
Sun-kissed cheeks, braided bobs, and more beauty moments from your favorite celebs.
One ESSENCE beauty editor spent her holiday in the Equinox Hotel sleep lab—here’s how to deepen your sleep at home this season.
Both singers, and all of their guests, had flawless hair and makeup moments at single every stop.
Senior Beauty Editor Akili King discusses her favorite Black-owned beauty finds that do it all.
The fashion and beauty icon is lighting up the Chelsea Table + Stage with live music, legacy, and liberation—streaming live and in person.
The 13-year-old attended the Laker’s game in a natural-toned silk press with Beyoncé-esque blonde tips.
The supermodel opens up about connecting with her inner child and creating the resources she never had growing up.
From best ingredients to skin hydration, Dr. Rosemarie Ingleton offers expert guidance on building your winter skincare routine.
Even with endless launches crossing their desks, these creators still have the special products they are hoping to receive, splurge on, and gift to their closest friends.
One beauty writer shares her experience with this radiant skin-boosting moisturizer.
Our resident Skin Therapist Samantha Mims teams up with an Astrologist to share a guide to the best wellness items to give your loved ones this season.
Noble Panacea’s Peptide8 Night Serum syncs with your skin’s natural rhythm to fade dark spots, boost hydration, and smooth texture by morning.
One ESSENCE beauty editor reviews the new TheraFace Mask Glo. Here’s why it should be at the top of your holiday wish list.
From glitter shadow to pigmented lip gloss, up the glamour on your holiday makeup with these Black-owned products from our marketplace.
From pixies to nude manicures galore, here are all the best beauty moments from The Critics Choice Association's annual celebration of Black Cinema and Television.
According to the internationally acclaimed celebrity hairstylist and groomer, healthy hair and skin start from within.
From an all-over balm that melts into skin to intoxicating, smoky notes perfect for date nights, these selects will have people asking him, “What are you wearing?”
Looking good starts in the shower. Whether he is leveling up his manscaping game or refreshing after a workout, having the right products will make all the difference.
With products that work for everything from acne spots to post-shave irritation, men can develop a regimen that will help him achieve his healthiest skin yet.
Who says men can’t have a hair care routine? These must-haves will ensure that his look—whether it’s clean-shaven, a bald fade or an Afro—stays fresh and, most important, healthy.
Ashunta Sherrif Beauty was born from a mission to create luxurious, clean, and natural formulas for every shade.
Reality TV star Porsha Williams shares why professional glam teams aren't always the reason she looks so good on Real Housewives of Atlanta.
