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27 Nov

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 definitely a year-round priority, but with fall approaching and cooler weather creeping in, we would like to make sure you are especially equipped at the moment.  Keeping the old faithfuls Blistex and Carmex nearby is rarely a foul idea because chapped lips are an enormous 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. On the subject of lip gloss, we understand the need...
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26 Nov

Advanced Aesthetics Practitioner Roberta Moradfar Details

Roberta Moradfar
Advanced Aesthetics Practitioner Roberta Moradfar Roberta Moradfar, a sophisticated aesthetics practitioner to the celebs and the owner of the one Black-owned medical spa in Los Angeles (Effacé Aesthetics), holds over a decade’s price of experience in cosmetic medicine. Under Effacé Aesthetics, Moradfar practices a special expertise in plastic surgical nursing and sells skincare products that promote hydration, even skin tones, fade bruises, brightens skin complexion, and way more. Although her specialty lies in enhancing facial expression and delivering natural results using botox and fillers, Moradfar’s experience has granted her the intimate opportunity to learn the way to take care of skin – especially Black skin. A few of her notable clients include the likes of Angela Rye, Tameka Foster, Sir John, Serayah, and...
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15 Nov

Beauty Sales Surge 15 Percent in Q3 Across Makeup,

Beauty Sales Surge 15 Percent in Q3 Across Makeup,
Prestige beauty sales proceed to rise, whilst the specter of a possible global recession looms. In keeping with data from The NPD Group, prestige beauty sales within the U.S. grew to $6 billion within the third quarter, a 15 percent increase versus 2021’s third quarter. “Unit sales and revenue are each growing by double digits for beauty products sold within the prestige market, indicating that customers are indulging in beauty products this yr,” said Larissa Jensen, beauty industry adviser, The NPD Group, in an announcement. NPD reports that makeup sales officially surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels through the third quarter, posting $2.1 billion in total sales, with lip makeup ruling because the fastest-growing segment for the quarter, growing 32 percent. Despite having...
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22 Oct

Meet The Founders Behind 75 Black-Owned Skin Care And

Meet The Founders Behind 75 Black-Owned Skin Care And
Founders Behind Founders Behind  For greater than 50 years, ESSENCE has been a frontrunner in promoting Black-Owned beauty brands. Continuing in our tradition, we’re introducing you to the masterminds behind a few 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 remember 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, and their founders, on...
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