Beauty
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Essence Ventures Has Acquired BeautyCon Media
The growing media company also kicks off New York Fashion Week with its annual Essence Fashion House.
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Natalia Bryant Makes Her Mark on the Modeling World as Teen Vogue’s September Cover Star
The 18-year-old University of Southern California freshman and daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant recently signed with IMG Models.
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Amanda Gorman Is Estée Lauder’s Newest Ambassador
The youth poet laureate has been named global changemaker and curator of Writing Change, Lauder’s new literacy initiative.
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Watch: Dario Calmese’s Colorful Creative Vision
The multitalented photographer, creative director and more recently brought his talents to Adobe to create a series of presets for people of color.
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Normani Owns Her Newfound Confidence and Voice in Allure’s September Issue
'Now you all are finally going to be able to see me tap into that,' says the singer, 'that I know I’m the shit.'
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Watch: How Gwen Jimmere Made a Naturalicious a Mud-Based Movement
The beauty entrepreneur has taken an unconventional approach to hair and skincare by convincing a cult following to play in the mud.
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What Should a Woman Smell Like? According to Rihanna, ‘However TF They Want to Feel’
As Rih’s first fragrance for Fenty hits shelves, the ever-provocative star claps back at gender norms.
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Scent of a Bad Gal: Rihanna Announces Fenty Parfum Is Coming Soon
The entertainer turned beauty entrepreneur is adding a new fragrance to her arsenal of popular products.
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What Does the 15 Percent Pledge Look Like in Practice? Sephora’s Trying to Show and Prove
The beauty juggernaut has already increased its total Black-owned brand offerings to 15 percent, with a plan to reach 15 percent in haircare alone this year.
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Watch: Pear Nova Creator Rachel James Talks Building a Sustainable Black Beauty Brand
The Black Ink Chicago alum has built a nail polish brand based on fashion, inclusion and advocacy.