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Product Of The Week: LUV SCRUB Mesh Body Exfoliator
An ESSENCE beauty writer shares her experience using this mesh exfoliator for smooth skin.
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Last-Minute Beauty Products To Add To Your Galentine’s Day Baskets
Cherish your friends this holiday with the best beauty products they’ll love without breaking the bank.
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Feb 9, 2026
The Must-Have Beauty Products In Our Editors' Fashion Week Bags
Read on for all the best products our style team can’t live without leading up to fashion week and throughout winter.
Beauty
Feb 3, 2026
Product Of The Week: Dr. Naana Boakye Beauty Cocoa Brightening Gel Mask
A beauty writer shares how this exfoliant unlocked a new level of joy in her skincare routine.
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Feb 3, 2026
PATTERN Just Launched The Repair 360 Leave-In Foam—But Is It Worth Adding To Cart?
Four beauty experts share their honest take on PATTERN’s do-it-all hair foam.
Beauty
Jan 27, 2026
Product Of The Week: EADEM The Mark Advanced Dark Spot Concentrate
One ESSENCE beauty editor shares her biggest skin insecurity and how a new dark spot concentrate helped solved her problem.
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Jan 21, 2026
Product Of The Week: Biologique Recherche Crème M.E.C.
One ESSENCE beauty editor explains why her new favorite anti-aging cream is the “skin sculptor” of her skincare stash.
Beauty
Jan 14, 2026
5 Black, Celebrity-Owned Beauty Brand Launches Of 2025 That Are Worth Trying
In this iteration of ‘By Us Beauty’ ESSENCE’s Senior Beauty Editor Akili King shares her favorite Black, celebrity-owned beauty launches from 2025.
Beauty
Jan 13, 2026
Ayesha Curry’s Lip Treatment Has Been Keeping My Lips Hydrated All Winter Long
ESSENCE’s Senior Beauty Editor shares why Ayesha Curry’s latest product has become her go-to winter lip product.
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Product Of The Week: Pure Tropix Green Ginger Toner
A beauty writer details her experience using the refreshing face toner formula.
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Product Of The Week: Dosso Beauty Organic Edge Control
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Are These Lilac Blushes Black Women Friendly?
Out of 20 blushes tested, I found seven lilac blushes that complement the skin tones of Black women.
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Product Of The Week: TONAL Sunveil SPF 50 Foundation
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These Items Will Complete Your Essence Festival Beauty Bag
One beauty writer dishes on the ten products she keeps in her rotation, all summer long.