Beauty
Apr 14, 2025
ICYMI: Beyoncé’s Daisy Duke Blonde, Doechii’s Button Nails, And More
In case you missed it, take a look at 13 of the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.
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Beauty
Mar 31, 2025
Best In Beauty Awards 2025: Deeper Skin Tones
The content creator who exposed the beauty industry’s inclusivity problem opens up about systemic colorism, blunt makeup reviews and the value of the Black dollar.
Beauty
Mar 31, 2025
ICYMI: Erykah Badu's BBL Culture Critique, And More
Take a look at the stand out beauty moments from the week: Erykah Badu's Billboard Icon Award look and Doja Cat's Grace Jones hair included.
Beauty
Mar 30, 2025
Could Calamine Lotion Be Your Next Makeup Hack?
Beauty Creator Lawrencia Defoe shares how the popular lotion has enhanced her makeup routine.
Beauty
Mar 25, 2025
Makeup By Chelsea Breaks Down Doechii's PFW Beauty Looks
From a "bruised" lip at Le Grand Dîner du Louvre to an Erykah Badu-inspired beat at Chloe, the artist explains how she executed all the looks.
Beauty
Mar 24, 2025
ICYMI: Alicia Keys's Fresh Skin, FKA Twigs's Braided Pony, And More
In case you missed it, take a look at 13 of the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.
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Beauty
Feb 25, 2025
Beauty School: An Expert Look At Extra Long Nails
To kick off our new series, in honor of Black History Month, Sha’Carri Richardson’s nail artist Angie Aguirre breaks down the history behind long nails, how to execute a ’90s look, and more.
Entertainment
Jan 30, 2025
Keke Palmer Talks ‘One of Them Days,’ SZA’s Acting Debut And Producing With Purpose
The multi-talented star opens up about the film’s success and why celebrating female friendships matters.
Celebrity
Sep 11, 2024
Frankie Beverly, Legendary Soul Singer And Founder Of Maze, Dies At 77
On Wednesday morning, Beverly’s family announced that the ESSENCE Festival icon passed away September 10.
Videos
Jul 9, 2015
How Would You Dance If All Eyes Were on You?
How would you dance if you had an entire stage to yourself? That is what State Farm was asking at ESSENCE Fest.
Beauty
Apr 22, 2025
Product Of The Week: Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
Why this Fenty Beauty blotting powder is this writer’s go-to setting product for both fuller and minimal makeup looks.
Parenting
Apr 22, 2025
This TV Couple Travels The World With Their Toddler—Here’s How You Can Too
With the right prep, “World of Travel” stars Lindsey Granger, Kolyn Boyd, and daughter Kynsley are proof that seeing the world can work for the whole family.
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Beauty
Feb 5, 2025
Pat McGrath Used Buttons As Makeup At Marc Jacobs' Spring 2025 Show
The iconic makeup artist was behind the show's fabric beauty marks, lipstick, and blush—turning 33 models into felt dolls.
Red Carpet
Feb 3, 2025
Curious About Doechii’s Award-Worthy Grammy Glam? We’ve Got The Details
Get into the details behind the Grammy-award winner's hair and makeup look from the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
Red Carpet
Feb 3, 2025
SZA Went Red—And Reference-Free—For The 2025 Grammys
Between the Grammy winner's natural hair texture and airbrushed skin, no beauty references were needed in her award show look.
Beauty
Jan 31, 2025
The Haute-est Beauty Moments From Paris Couture Week 2025
From tight coiffs at Schiaparelli to shipwreck-inspired beauty at Jean Paul Gaultier, here are the best beauty looks this season.
Beauty
Jan 28, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Tiffany Pollard Stars In MAC's Nude Lipstick Campaign
The TV personality and certified "HBIC" is the face of MAC’s latest Nudes campaign, following a collection of new and classic nude shades.
Beauty
Jan 26, 2025
Is SPF Makeup Really Protecting You? A Dermatologist Weighs In
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Reshmi Kapoor discusses whether makeup with SPF offers adequate sun protection.
Beauty
Jan 23, 2025
Achieve The Viral Margiela Porcelain Skin With Pat McGrath’s New Product
The legendary makeup artist bottled up one of the greatest beauty looks of all time into a single product: the Glass 001 Artistry Mask.
Beauty
Jan 22, 2025
Pat McGrath Turned Beauty Into A Masculine Symbol At Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Show
The makeup maven collaborated with the founder of Humanrace Skincare to create a hyper-hydrated men's beauty moment.
Beauty
Jan 16, 2025
ESSENCE Beauty Diary: Get Ready With Alvin Ailey Dancers Before A Show
Ailey dancers Constance Stamatiou and Corrin Rachelle Mitchell walk us through their getting ready process.