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30 Nov

John Legend Unveils Loved01 Holiday Pop-up at Thirteen Lune

John Legend is moving into the vacation spirit with a pop-up in Los Angeles. It’s to showcase his brand Loved01 (pronounced “loved one”), the unisex skin and body care company he launched in February. Teaming with Thirteen Lune, the activation will probably be open on the retailer in its brick-and-mortar location in Larchmont Village at 120 North Larchmont Boulevard through January. “I’m so excited to launch Loved01 at Thirteen Lune,” Legend said in an announcement. “Our brands share a mission of centering the needs of those with melanin-rich skin and of amplifying diverse founders. This partnership is a natural fit and I sit up for expanding access to Loved01 products.”   A have a look at the Loved01 pop-up at Thirteen Lune in Los...
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28 Oct

John Legend Shares The Details Behind His Recent, Ultra-Nourishing

Photo: Courtesy of Loved01. John Legend’s Loved01, isn’t like several other celebrity-owned skincare brand. “We actually saw a necessity within the marketplace. We believed that melanin-rich skincare needs weren’t being fully met,” he tells ESSENCE over a Zoom call. “I also desired to create ones that weren’t at celebrity prices,” but as an alternative at more accessible ones, he says. And with that in mind, earlier this yr, Legend and team created products equivalent to the Face + Body Lotion, and even their now Allure Beauty Award-winning product, the Face + Body Oil.  Recently– even amidst planning the Get Lifted launch celebration for the book, Black Love Letters– Legend found time to expand his range of products. Just in time for fall...
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16 Jan

John Legend Loves Skincare – Essence – Essence

While singer and entrepreneur John Legend is understood for his melodic voice and EGOT status, his legendary glowing skin can be coveted, with lots of his fans striving to attain his grooming regimen. Lucky for them, his next entrepreneurial enterprise includes dominating the wonder space with the launch of his melanin-focused skincare and body care brand, Loved01 (pronounced “loved one”), which has been within the works for a yr and a half. The brand’s name, Loved01, encapsulates the kind of love that Legend emotes in his music and each day life: “My profession has been all about love, and love is so necessary to who I'm. Love can be necessary when you concentrate on self-care since it’s an expression of...
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10 Nov

Beauty Industry Legend AJ Crimson Passes Away – Essence

Courtesy of Getty Images Yesterday evening, the unlucky news of AJ Crimson passing away surfaced across social media timelines. Crimson was a celeb makeup artist, beauty expert, and the founding father of AJ Crimson Beauty. He was considered one of the primary makeup artists in the wonder industry that understood tips on how to properly enhance the wonder for all shades of ladies. Crimson’s clients included stars like Lauren London, Missy Elliot, Regina King, Brandy, Angela Bassett and lots of more. Women internationally knew it was an honor to take a seat in Crimson’s chair. He made his magic touch accessible to everyone through his beauty line, AJ Crimson Beauty, which offers makeup and tools to finish a full face. His...
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