Launched in 2022, Relevant Skin coined the tagline “Your Skin Seen.” Since then, its mission has always been to create clean, multitasking-friendly beauty products for melanin-rich skin– such as their ...

The achievements of women deserves constant recognition and celebration. Fan-favorite cosmetics brand Smashbox, agrees. That’s why this weekend, the makeup leader is teaming up with Patty Delgado, ...

KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson knew they wanted to work together after graduating Harvard Business School, but they didn’t have any idea on the type of business to launch. Finally, after many months of ...

This feature originally appeared in the ESSENCE June 2017 issue. Finding a hue that complements a range of chocolate complexions can be a huge challenge. Monika Deol saw this hole in the cosmetics ...

With the 30th ESSENCE Festival of Culture just two weeks away, you may feel tempted to overfill your bags with your most-used beauty items. This may include everything from the Essence-approved Fenty ...

When Danielle Bahi grew tired of seeing Black women placed in a single category by so many beauty brands, she decided to create a line that caters to everyone. As a licensed esthetician and makeup ...

Last week, beauty experts and industry professionals traveled to Las Vegas for the 20th edition of CosmoProf. This annual trade show brings the beauty industry together to connect and share new ...

Robin Downes is having a great year. The 59-year-old Yoga Flava owner and instructor, and partner at Harlem Late Night Jazz has been cast as part of the IMAN Cosmetics Naturalista campaign that ...

As I prepare to go on my dream Greek island vacation, the thought of sun-kissed beaches and picturesque landscapes fills me with excitement. Meanwhile, with the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival around the ...