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26 Jun

A Makeup Line From Kanye West May Be On

A Makeup Line From Kanye West May Be On
Photo: Getty If there’s one thing we find out about Kanye West, it’s that he creates his own lane, and the business mogul may thoroughly be on his option to forging his path in the wonder industry. It has been reported by TMZ, that Kanye’s company recently filed for a “Yeezy” trademark, that will cover a scope of beauty and private care products including, makeup, bath gels, body oils, shaving cream, hair care products, perfumes, toothpaste, deodorant, and even scented pinecones. And while the thought of selling the latter sounds bizarre, the business move isn’t in any respect shocking. West’s family circle consists of successful beauty entrepreneurs, including his wife Kim Kardashian, who launched KKW Beauty, a wildly popular cosmetics brand in 2017. It’s also...
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25 Jun

All the pieces You Must Know About Succinic Acid

All the pieces You Must Know About Succinic Acid
Shutterstock / PeopleImages.com – Yuri A When you’re already acquainted with glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide, you'll have also come across succinic acid. This ingredient is flexible and might effectively work for all skin types, making it a typical ingredient in skincare products that aim to combat pimples.  When you’re curious to learn more concerning the acid, we spoke with Dr. Jody Alpert Levine, a Latest York Dermatologist at Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC, who breaks down what succinic acid is, and its advantages for the skin, below.  What's succinic acid? “Succinic acid is a kind of antimicrobial facial acid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that helps regulate acidity and sebum production, limiting pimples breakouts,” Levine tells ESSENCE. “Succinic acids help...
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17 Jun

Girl Dads Have Something To Say About Beauty Standards

Girl Dads Have Something To Say About Beauty Standards
Charley Gallay / WireImage Fathers play a necessary role in a daughter’s life. Every little thing she is going to study men, love, and self-worth will come from her past love – her dad. Dads do their best to guard their little girls and guide them through the difficult realities of the world. That young girl who was once in her father’s arms will eventually blossom right into a young woman navigating relationships, careers, and wonder standards. Conversely, men play a big role in beauty standards – Praising particular physical attributes greater than others, like hair texture, skin tone, and even body type. As these men turn out to be fathers to daughters, their views on beauty as they realize it...
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11 Jun

We Tried Fenty Hair—Here’s The whole lot You Need

We Tried Fenty Hair—Here’s The whole lot You Need
Courtesy of Fenty Beauty Rihanna may never give us that album all of us keep bugging her about. But, one thing she is going to do is give us a latest beauty product to buzz about— or on this case, an entire latest category.  Say hello to Fenty Hair, people: The Bajan bad gal’s latest edition to the ever-growing Fenty Beauty empire. And before you roll your eyes at yet one more celebrity hair care brand—fix your face! ‘Cause if we’re really being for real, how could Rihanna not give us these products? Miss mamas has done all of it. From vivid red dye jobs and warm blondes, to pixie cuts, braids, and doobie wraps—you name it, she’s tried it. And yet,...
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