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14 Oct

Glitter Ban Poised to Start within the European Union

Glitter Ban Poised to Start within the European Union
THE SPARKLE DIMS: Want to duplicate the sparkly lips models sported down the recent Marni runway in Paris? Glitter bugs beware: starting Tuesday, it should turn out to be harder to purchase loose paillettes throughout the European Union. That's due to European Commission’s ban on the usage of microplastics, including in cosmetics and household goods. The law got here into effect mid-August, but transition periods vary for various product categories. “The sale of microplastics by itself, or in products for which no transitional period is laid down, is banned as of 17 October 2023,” in keeping with a commission spokesperson. “That is the case of plastic glitter — loose plastic glitter.” People took to social media to indicate how it will affect them....
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17 Sep

Beautycon Day 1: A Dazzling Start To A Weekend

Beautycon Day 1: A Dazzling Start To A Weekend
The sun-drenched streets of Los Angeles buzzed with excitement as Beautycon 2023 kicked off its first day. A kaleidoscope of makeup enthusiasts, beauty gurus, and fashionistas descended upon the The Reef, their vibrant outfits and daring cosmetics setting the tone for a weekend all about beauty. The air was crammed with a symphony of chatter, and the occasional gasp of awe as attendees explored booths showcasing the newest beauty products. Influential speakers similar to ESSENCE’s own President and CEO Caroline Wanga and Marsai Martin graced the stage for a conversation about Martin’s growing brand Mari, and Content Director Nandi Howard moderated a discussion with Amber Nicole and Veondre Mitchell dubbed ‘My Beauty Diary,’ sharing their insights into the ever-evolving world...
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29 Jul

Cryotherapy 101: What to Know and Where to Start

Cryotherapy 101: What to Know and Where to Start
1 / 5 Ameon Supreme Energy Ice Cubes ($55)The positive impacts that cold therapy has on physical and mental health was the driving force behind AMEŌN’s Frozen Essence Glow Manifesto Ice Cubes. “Each Frozen Essence box comprises 9 mono-dose molds that you simply simply pop within the freezer, remove a single cube when frozen, massage it into your face and let it dry,” explains AMEŌN founder Alina Mehrle. The fastidiously curated ingredients inside AMEŌN’s ice cubes are pulsed deep into blood vessels that constrict and dilate because of this of the cold temperature, making it the proper tool for firming the skin and reducing redness and imperfections while still hydrating and even making serums and moisturizers work higher.  2 / 5 Stacked Skincare Ice Roller ($85)“As someone...
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4 Jun

An Artist, a Luxury Fashion House and the Start

An Artist, a Luxury Fashion House and the Start
What began over pizza in Milan with Miuccia Prada has turn out to be a model value mimicking on the subject of bringing more diverse creatives into the fold. And the Italian fashion house has Theaster Gates to thank for much of it. The artist and chairman of Prada Group’s diversity and inclusion advisory council has been busy bringing Black creatives to larger stages as a part of the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab he co-created with the style house in 2022. Fourteen creatives across disciplines — including fashion but extending to culinary arts and architecture, amongst others — were chosen for the three-year collaborative program designed to each bolster their work and broaden their reach. Earlier this month, three of the...
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