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25 Aug

Black-Owned Lip Care Products That Will Keep Your Lips

Black-Owned Lip Care Products That Will Keep Your Lips
Courtesy of Getty Images As lovers of all things beauty, we all know the makeup beat is just not complete until the lip is polished to perfection. Maintaining hydrated lips is actually a year-round priority, but with fall approaching and cooler weather creeping in, we wish to make sure you are especially equipped right now.  Keeping the old faithfuls Blistex and Carmex nearby isn't a nasty idea because chapped lips are a giant no-no, but truthfully those two often include the duty of frequent reapplication and underwhelming results. Thankfully, times have evolved, and there are Black-owned cosmetic brands which have prioritized our wealthy melanin and the hydration of our lips. In the case of lip gloss, we understand the need of wanting something...
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25 Aug

Meet The Founders Behind 75 Black-Owned Skin Care And

Meet The Founders Behind 75 Black-Owned Skin Care And
Courtesy of Melissa Butler, The Lip Bar For greater than 50 years, ESSENCE has been a pacesetter in promoting Black-Owned beauty brands. Continuing in our tradition, we’re introducing you to the masterminds behind a number of the hottest products on the multi-billion-dollar market that ensures our Black never cracks.  From kitchen chemists to beauty industry insiders, meet the business owners who used their passion (and private experiences) to create products that commemorate our melanin from the within out! Just in time for the vacations, most of those beauty brands are offering great deals to your shopping needs. From head to toe, they got you covered. Editor’s Note: There are countless Black-owned beauty brands and we regret that we couldn't include all of them,...
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