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21 Nov

Inclusivity Is Good For Business — So Why Do

Inclusivity Is Good For Business — So Why Do
Young African woman shopping in zero waste store Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… I’ll be honest with you, up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t even know who Mary Phillips was. While I was familiar with the underpainting technique, I actually didn’t know who it was attributed to, and now I understand why. She was never targeting us. Which is apparent if you spend a few minutes just scrolling through her Instagram (as a makeup artist, her celebrity roster includes Hailey Bieber, Kylie and Kendall Jenner). So when she launched her own makeup brand, m.ph by Mary Phillips, with her signature underpainting palette as the hero product, I wasn’t exactly holding my breath for inclusivity. And sure enough they only...
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19 Jun

How The New Administration Might Affect The Black Beauty

How The New Administration Might Affect The Black Beauty
Composite by India Espy-Jones As we step into a new political era, the nation watches with bated breath. A mix of unease and caution fills the air as many ask: What’s next? And, for Black-owned beauty businesses, the question feels especially urgent. Under the first Trump administration, tariffs became a favored economic tool, reshaping industries across the board. It appears these policies will persist under his renewed leadership. For Black beauty brands—already navigating systemic hurdles—the ripple effects of tariffs have hit harder and will likely continue to do so. From supply chain disruptions to rising costs of goods, these policies add yet another layer of challenges for these businesses. How will this play out in 2025? More importantly, how can Black beauty brands...
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