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Product Of The Week: Glow Recipe Niacinimide Dewy Flush
Low-effort, hydrating pops of color? Sign us up.
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Purple Setting Powder Is Trending—But Does It Work On Black Skin?
A celebrity makeup artist breaks down who this look is 'really' for and how to make it work.
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These Are The Expert-Approved Blushes You Need For Spring
Celebrity makeup artist Alayza Casey shares her recommendations for the best blushes to use during the spring season.
Beauty
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Product Of The Week: Pat McGrath Labs Glass 001 Artistry Mask
An ESSENCE beauty writer turned her face recreated Pat McGrath's viral porcelain Margiela look with the new mask makeup artists have been begging for.
Beauty
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Product Of The Week: Range Beauty True Intentions Hydrating Foundation
A beauty writer reviews Range Beauty’s hydrating foundation after a month of wear.
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A Guide To The Best Holiday Blushes For Deeper Skin Tones
A guide to sporting trendy, vibrant blushes—including the best ones to try right now.
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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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VIDEO: The Brown Girls Guide to Bronzers
Learn the difference between powder, liquid and crème bronzers and discover which is best for you.
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Find The Perfect Highlighter Shade With Fenty Beauty’s New Demi’Glow
Learn all about Rihanna’s new shade-inclusive highlighter, Demi’Glow, delivering a “lowkey glow” for a second-skin feel.
Beauty
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Product Of The Week: Estée Lauder Foundation
An ESSENCE beauty writer tested over 100 foundations and this coverage makes his oily skin feel like cashmere.
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5 Best Makeup Powders To Bake With
Be holiday party ready with these fan-favorite makeup setting powders designed to help your beat last.
Beauty
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Ami Colé’s Latest Product Will Give You A Lit-From-Within Glow
The new Skin-Enhancing Stick features a precise formula to match your complexion, without clouding your natural features.
Beauty
Sep 12, 2023
Romero Jennings Sent Gorgeous Blush Looks Down The NYFW Runways
Veteran makeup artist, Romero Jennings, speaks to ESSENCE about the blush techniques he used at the Prabal Gurung and Kim Shui shows.
Beauty
Sep 11, 2023
Dion Lee's SS24 Show Lit Up The Runway With Ultra-Luminous Skin
Lead makeup artist, Marcelo Gutierrez breaks down the look: from skin prep to the key highlighter used.
Beauty
Aug 25, 2023
Why Liquid Blush Is Trending On Black Beauty TikTok
Try ultra-pigmented liquid blush from Juvia’s Place, Rare Beauty, and SheGlam trending on TikTok.
