As a dark-skinned makeup lover, I've heard far too often that I am too dark for bright colors. Of course, I've never listened to this criticism, however, it's one that many a dark-skinned makeup lover has heard at least a dozen times. No doubt, make up artist and beauty influencer, Marley Doll has heard the same tired rhetoric, but sis gives no damns. She's out here flexin' in her melanin and beating her face like nothing I've seen before. When I saw her pictures floating around on facebook I ... Read More about 8 Stunning Images Of the The MUA Who’s Proving That Dark Skin was MADE for Bright Colors #melaninpoppin
14 Black-Owned Beauty-Themed Gift Ideas You Need This Holiday Season
Ladies, are we still shopping or nah? Cuz you know I am. I'm a last-minute shopper. I think I must get some kind of thrill about waiting to the absolute last moment to buy gifts because I do it every.single. year. If you're here, you're probably on team #lasminuteshopper, too. But I got you, though! I've compiled a list of beauty-themed holiday gift ideas from some of my favorite black-owned beauty brands. We're running out of time to shop online, so ladies, use this here list to guide ... Read More about 14 Black-Owned Beauty-Themed Gift Ideas You Need This Holiday Season
40 Shades Of Deception: Let’s Talk About The Many Ways in Which Beauty Brands Are Fooling Black Consumers
If you are a makeup lover you have undoubtedly become familiar with what I like to call the "Fenty Effect." The Fenty Effect is the upsurge of black women featured in beauty campaigns. After the success of the Fenty Beauty launch, makeup brands began to attempt to mirror Fenty marketing practices. Now, more than ever, you see more dark skin women featured prominently in brand advertising. We're even seeing more of our social media faves participating in brand collaborations, endorsing these ... Read More about 40 Shades Of Deception: Let’s Talk About The Many Ways in Which Beauty Brands Are Fooling Black Consumers
I Tried This Hair Challenge For 14 Days and My Natural Hair Has Never Looked Better
This Post is sponsored by Pantene, but all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Ladies, raise your hand if you're guilty of switching your hair products frequently and recklessly. You can feel free to count me amongst the guilty because prior to embarking on this hair challenge, your girl was notorious for using whatever hair products I happened to get my hands on. This is especially true when it comes to washing. I rarely used shampoo, and typically most conditioners give me enough slip ... Read More about I Tried This Hair Challenge For 14 Days and My Natural Hair Has Never Looked Better
This Black Owned Cosmetics Mogul Just Made 1 Million Dollars in 90 Minutes #HOWSWAY
Y'all, I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it happening with my own eyes in real time. Yes ma'am, famed founder and CEO of The Crayon Case Cosmetics, affectionally known as SupaCent, cleared 1 million dollars with her Cyber Monday sale. Okay, so I didn't actually see it, but I watched the sales come in on the 'gram and nearly passed out from the sheer excitement of it. See for yourself: View this post on ... Read More about This Black Owned Cosmetics Mogul Just Made 1 Million Dollars in 90 Minutes #HOWSWAY
