Skincare
Discover expert skincare reviews, routines, ingredient guides, new launches, and professional tips for healthy, glowing skin, with special attention to the needs of melanin-rich skin.
Practice Safe Sun All Summer With These Editor-Approved Sunscreens
Summer is approaching, and the sun is in full effect, so don’t forget the sunscreen! Summer weekends folks are flocking to the beach, the pool and in general enjoying the outdoors, but don’t let the sun get the best of…
Bliss Adds Lemon & Sage Hand Wash & Hand Cream to Their Iconic Collection
Bliss continues to create beauty products that are unique in their formulas and iconic with their staying power. The latest addition to the Bliss family of skin care products is an addition to Bliss’s best-selling Lemon & Sage collection. This collection…
Jouer Skin Barrier Balm is My New Favorite Skin Care & ‘Makeup’ Product
I received Jouer Skin Barrier Balm to try out and review. Well, let me cut to the chase — I love it. I didn’t have high hopes for this solid serum balm in a jar, but I have found my…
New From FENTY BEAUTY & SKIN: Fresh N’ Icy Fruitz Collection
INTRODUCING: THE FENTY BEAUTY + FENTY SKIN FRESH N’ ICY FRUITZ COLLECTION Rihanna’s makeup and skin care brands are coming together for a fresh and juicy collection featuring lip and body bestsellers in new fruity flavors. “We’re setting you up for fresh, juicy summer…
Mother’s Day, Rihanna’s Way: The Best Beauty Gifts from Fenty Beauty
Get ahead of Mother’s Day with bestselling picks from Fenty Beauty, Skin, Hair, and Fragrance that are thoughtfully curated to elevate and simplify Mom’s self-care and daily routines. From nourishing lip oils and bold lipsticks to restorative hair treatments and…
Spring to Summer Beauty: The Best Moisturizers for Glowing Skin
Transitioning from spring to summer skin care doesn’t mean that you can skimp on moisturizer. In fact, doing so can wreak havoc with your complexion. True, our skin feels a tad more moisturized due to increased oil production in warmer…
The Best Sunscreens & Tinted Moisturizers for Festival Season
No matter which Music Festival you’re attending — Lollapalooza, Coachella, ESSENCE Fest, or a local outdoor music venue, you need a great sunscreen. Not just sunscreen for your face, but also for your body. Sunscreens come in many varieties such…
ELEMIS NEW Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm Review
If you scroll through my site, you will see that I’m a fan of ELEMIS. My adoration of this brand is sincere; the products work, the formulas are innovative, and the fragrances are so very lovely. I recently received NEW…
Review of ShiKai Borage Oil Lotions: They Benefit My Super Dry Lupus Skin
A few years ago I was diagnosed with lupus. That diagnosis pretty much upended my life. As a beauty journalist, my life is all about skincare and makeup. However, when lupus attacked my body, not only was I affected physically…
Brighter Skin Days Ahead With These Vitamin C Serums
The benefits of taking Vitamin C as an oral supplement are widely known. As soon as we get a sniffle, we reach for a dose of Vitamin C. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C when taken orally protects cells and keeps them…
Fenty Beauty + Fenty Skin ‘Sweet Cherriez’ Limited-Edition Collection Now Available
INTRODUCING: FENTY BEAUTY + FENTY SKIN “SWEET CHERRIEZ” LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTION “We’re combining the best of Fenty Skin and the best of Fenty Beauty and giving you the ultimate cherry-infused shades and formulas for lips and cheeks this season.” – Rihanna Indulge in something sweet this season with Fenty Beauty + Fenty Skin’s…
Get Glowing With These Spring Makeup Essentials
Spring is in the air and it’s time to enhance your skin with glowing makeup. Lose the matte makeup from winter, and embrace glowing skin. In a perfect world glowing skin would come from within. However, at times we need…
Kickstart Your Spring Skincare With Elemis
Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to switch to lightweight skincare formulas. If you’re looking for everyday products that lock in moisture without feeling heavy, ELEMIS will be your best friend for that healthy, glowing skin this season! Check…
