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24 Apr

The Web Quickly Checks This Makeup Artist For Disguising

The Web Quickly Checks This Makeup Artist For Disguising
@paintdatface/Instagram A makeup page by the name of ‘Paintdatface’ felt the wrath of Black Twitter after posting a picture of a white client that he transformed right into a Black woman within the name of “cultural appreciation.” 5449587546001 Turning the blonde hair, blue eyed, and pale skinned model right into a turban-wearing, brown eyed, olive skinned Black woman, the MUA said he was coming from a “sincere place” when doing the makeover. He even anticipated his working being taken out of context, as he posted the image of the before and after with a lengthy disclaimer that went into detail about his vision for the look and the way it by some means wasn’t a few race change. “This can be a transformation that I’ve...
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21 Apr

Beauty YouTube Vlogger, Jackie Aina Calls Out Brands For

Isaac Sterling/Getty Images YouTube sensation Jackie Aina is thought for being outspoken and never shying away from tough conversations on her insanely popular channel. As well as to reviewing the newest mascaras and highlighters, the sweetness vlogger is thought to call out brands — something often surmised from their limited shade offering —who refuse to acknowledge Black women. In her latest video titled “I Don’t See Color,” Aina explains why it’s extremely problematic to dismiss race as insignificant. Through the black and white tutorial, where she does her makeup under the guise of not seeing color, Aina proves just how silly that sounds. The final result is a face of ill-matching foundation with terribly colourful brows and lids. While it’s easy to dismiss the tutorial as silly, it illustrates a vital point....
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19 Apr

Taraji P Henson’s Makeup Artist, Ashunta Sheriff, Shares Her

Level1studio/Getty Images Ashunta Sheriff is the makeup artist of all makeup artists. With over 20 years in the sport, Sheriff has beat the faces of stars like Mary J. Blidge, Alicia Keys and can also be the go-to artist for Taraji P Henson. At this 12 months’s ESSENCE festival Sheriff shared her legendary secrets for easy glowing skin. Keep scrolling to get the following tips, just in time for summer!  1. All the things starts with base  When creating flawless glowy skin Sheriff says all of it starts with a terrific base. Before adding fun things like foundation or daring lips, it’s imperative to get skin in tip-toe shape.  “A  good base includes primer, a tiny little bit of shimmer and a touch of highlight,” she shares.  2. Start inward and mix out  Have you ever ever finished...
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18 Apr

#BlackBeauty of the Day: ‘Ballers’ Jazmyn Simon Talks Skincare

#BlackBeauty of the Day: ‘Ballers’ Jazmyn Simon Talks Skincare
Barry King Actress Jazmyn Simon is the one female lead on the hit HBO show Ballers and she or he’s got it occurring. She plays Julie, a health care provider and the wife of a former pro football linebacker, and her typical beauty regimen shouldn't be that different from the role she plays on the show. We sat down with the starlet to get the 411 on how she keeps her skin in check each on and off set and here’s what she needed to say! “It’s very essential to get facials,” Simons states candidly. “Facials and sunscreen—people don’t consider that Black people need sunscreen, but sunscreen with save your life.” Judging by the flawless nature of her skin, she’s obviously doing...
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