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7 Budget-Friendly Blushes With High Impact
Flex a gorgeous pop of color with these affordable blushes from Ami Colé, Juvia’s Place, and more.
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How To Ensure Your Makeup Will Show Up In Photos This Holiday Party Season
Here's why the secret to makeup that actually shows up in photos is bolder application, strategic layering, and refusing to skip the "optional" steps.
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How Chichi Eburu Built Juvia’s Place Into A Global Powerhouse
From richly pigmented palettes to epic community events, the beauty founder has redefined what representation in beauty looks like.
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Alicia Keys’ Priming Serum Unlocks A Natural Glow
An ESSENCE beauty writer shares her experience using the priming serum.
Beauty
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How Black Women Can Achieve The Trending "Toasty” Makeup Look This Fall
Instead of transitioning into lighter, cool shades, Black women are opting for warm, golden tones in this season’s “toasty makeup” trend.
Beauty
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Product Of The Week: PAT McGRATH LABS Sublime Perfection Foundation
As a beauty editor racing from backstage to the front row, one product kept her makeup flawless through it all, and it’s worthy of a permanent spot in your bag.
Beauty
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Why I’m Still Contouring Like It’s 2015
A beauty writer shares how the 2010s technique defines makeup routines.
Beauty
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Is ‘Blurification’ The Next Black Beauty Trend? Pat McGrath's Latest Drop Suggests So
The makeup maven launched two new blurring products formulated for darker skin tones, perfect to complete the trend she predicts will be everywhere this fashion week.
Beauty
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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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This Expert Hack For Color Matching Foundation Really Works
Next time you’re shopping for new foundation, try this before you buy.
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Learn the difference between powder, liquid and crème bronzers and discover which is best for you.
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These Summer-Approved Setting Sprays Will Keep Your Makeup Locked In
Makeup artists Raven Small and Chrishana Allen weigh in on the best setting sprays to beat the heat.
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6 Best Liquid Blushes to Wear for a Sun-Kissed Glow
Christopher Trotman, Elaina Badro and Jennifer Wasser share with ESSENCE their favorite liquid blushes.
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Here’s Why You Should Be Using An SPF Primer
Brittany Whitfield and Sloane Casper discuss their favorite SPF primers and why using one is an important step this summer and beyond.
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I Tried Concealer Sandwiching— Here’s How It Went
One beauty writer shares their experience with concealer sandwiching along with expert tips from celebrity makeup artist Elaina Badro.
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Product of the Week: Make Up For Ever HD Hydra Glow Foundation
An ESSENCE Beauty Writer shares his experience using the ultimate glow-inducing foundation.
Beauty
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Consider Bringing These SPF Makeup Products To ESSENCE Festival 2024
These makeup products will have you looking snatched, while protecting you from the sun, all weekend long.
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Product of the Week: Nazuk Beauty Rose Face and Hair Mist
An ESSENCE beauty writer shares his experience with an inflammation-reducing rose mist for skin and hair.
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How To Keep Your Makeup Lasting All Day At ESSENCE Festival 2024
Ahead of ESSENCE festival, a makeup artist shares pro tips to avoid sweating your makeup off in the NOLA heat.
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How To Achieve The TikTok Viral Sunset Blush Trend, According Creator Alissa Janay
Just in time for summer, TikTok beauty influencer Alissa Janay shares everything you need to know about the blush trend that’s garnered over eight million views.