The Beauty And Wellness Trends ESSENCE Editors Are Practicing

18 Mar

McKeown/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… With every new year comes the urge to try something, well, new. But, unlike a typical “resolution,” 2026 is all about low pressure beauty and wellness trends that feel as right as they look. It could be a fresh hair color, trying out trending wellness tools, actually wearing sunscreen, or even consciously taking more time away from your phone, and instead, investing in hobbies that force you to slow down. Ahead, 6 ESSENCE Editors tell all about the beauty and wellness trends they’re practicing in 2026. India Espy-Jones, Contributing Beauty Editor In 2026, the biggest wellness trend I’m practicing is being present, unplugging (I expect going offline to be more popular this year), doing a...

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12 Mar

How Black Women Can Achieve Blurred Lips—Spring’s Most Lived-In

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How Black Women Can Achieve Blurred Lips—Spring’s Most Lived-In

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Having soft lips doesn’t just refer to the texture. Instead, this season, blurred lips are the ultimate indicator of how soft yours actually are. “We’re in the midst of a new beauty renaissance, and blurred lips feel undeniably romantic,” MAC national artist Ximena Curtis tells ESSENCE. “They’re effortless, flirty, and deliver the perfect pop of color without doing too much.” First gaining popularity as a K-beauty trend, blurred lips “have been popular for years, and usually are connected to a more natural, youthful look,” says Erika Guinn, vice president of brand marketing and community at NYX Professional Makeup. Seen on celebrities from Zendaya to Lori Harvey, Naomi Campbell to Jodie Turner Smith,...

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8 Mar

Best Spring Beauty Products 2026 – essence.com

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Best Spring Beauty Products 2026 – essence.com

Composite by India Espy-Jones Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… “Spring cleaning” has become something of a cultural punchline: Throwing out your expired mascara, wiping out your vanity drawers, and weeding through the products that actually work. The idea of clearing out your baggage and changing your ways because you’ve crossed the threshold of a new season feels like a wives’ tale we’ve collectively agreed to. But, a spring reset isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind. With no shortage of viral products and gadgets on the market, then, it’s easy to experience decision paralysis by the overwhelming options and reviews for products to add to your collection. Not to mention the potential for product overload once you’ve made the investment. But, never...

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3 Mar

Last-Minute Beauty Products To Add To Your Galentine’s Day

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Last-Minute Beauty Products To Add To Your Galentine’s Day

Composite by ESSENCE Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Galentine’s Day, the unofficial holiday created by NBC’s sitcom Parks and Recreation in 2010, sparked thousands of women, including myself, to celebrate our female friendships and platonic love. It’s a day, regardless of relationship status, that women come together to empower each other over brunch and gift-giving. With all the uncertainty and challenging events happening in the world right now, it’s easy to forget that Galentine’s Day is just a few days away. While there’s still time, treat your friends who’ve been with you through the toughest moments with something special. Ahead, we’ve rounded up affordable, best-selling beauty products for your last-minute shopping spree to make your friends feel loved and appreciated. Ashunta Sheriff...

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