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26 Apr

The hidden dangers of beauty treatments on darker skin

The hidden dangers of beauty treatments on darker skin
As Black women proceed to suffer serious consequences from laser treatments just like the BBL facial, Lakeisha Goedluck investigates how lack of education and resources around darker skin tones is impacting the beauty industry “Hey everyone. Take a look at my face. It’s devastating right?” So begins a video posted by TikTok user Monique last month during which she shares her experience getting a BroadBand Light (BBL) facial. Monique had been told the treatment, during which a laser is used to handle issues like hyperpigmentation, could be perfect for her skin. “No scarring, no risk, no downtime. Just just a little little bit of swelling.” What actually happened, nevertheless, was that the treatment...
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26 Apr

Burberry Designs Special Scarf With Highgrove Gardens Ahead of

Burberry Designs Special Scarf With Highgrove Gardens Ahead of
LONDON — The countdown to the coronation celebrations begin. Burberry, a Royal Warrant holder, or official supplier to the British royal family, has partnered with Highgrove Gardens, the private residence of King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, on a limited-edition scarf. The organic silk print scarf features the architecture of the garden with silver birch and magnolia trees, in addition to birds and dragonflies, wildflowers comparable to delphinium, yellow rattle, snowdrop, ox-eye daisy, early purple orchids and fritillary. The collaboration is a token of shared values between Burberry and Highgrove Gardens with an emphasis on the environment, nature and craftsmanship — all of which the king has supported along with his charity The Prince’s Trust. The headband is out there to buy from Burberry’s...
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26 Apr

Dibs Beauty Gains L Catterton Investment – WWD

Dibs Beauty Gains L Catterton Investment – WWD
L Catterton is betting once more on the founders of Tula Skincare. The private equity firm has just made a “significant” growth investment in color cosmetics brand Dibs Beauty, launched in September 2021 by Tula Skincare founders Ken Landis (who also cofounded Bobbi Brown Cosmetics) and Dan Reich, with Austin, Texas-based influencer Courtney Shields and former chief operating officer of A-Rod Corp Jeff Lee. Terms of the transaction weren't disclosed. “L Catterton has the expertise and agility to assist us turn into the leader in multifunctional, effortless makeup,” said Lee, chief executive officer of Dibs. “Our makeup goes where our customers go, and we intend to fulfill them each across our rapidly expanding digital channels and in brick-and-mortar retailers.” Shields added: “The explanation this...
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