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5 Black, Celebrity-Owned Beauty Brand Launches Of 2025 That Are Worth Trying

5 Black, Celebrity-Owned Beauty Brand Launches Of 2025 That Are Worth Trying1+ hour, 52+ min ago   (575+ words) 5 Black, Celebrity-Owned Beauty Brand Launches Of 2025 That Are Worth Trying'essence.com In the "By Us Beauty" series, our Senior Beauty Editor, Akili King, discusses the hottest Black-owned products in the beauty sphere that you should know about. In this iteration,…...

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In The Chair With: Danessa Myricks

In The Chair With: Danessa Myricks8+ hour, 23+ min ago   (623+ words) In The Chair" spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what they've learned from their clients, and their top glam tips....

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essence.com > news > money-career > pat-mcgrath-labs-selling-assets

Pat McGrath Labs Is Selling Its Assets. Here's What It Signals For The Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand

Pat McGrath Labs Is Selling Its Assets. Here's What It Signals For The Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand11+ hour, 11+ min ago   (250+ words) Pat McGrath Labs is going through a major restructuring, not shutting down. The Black-owned beauty brand, founded by Dame Pat McGrath, is selling its assets, both collateral pledged by the cosmetics label and by its founder, at a public auction…...

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Boardgames From Miu Miu And Bottega Offer A New Way To Engage With Luxury Fashion

Boardgames From Miu Miu And Bottega Offer A New Way To Engage With Luxury Fashion23+ hour, 57+ min ago   (487+ words) Luxury fashion fans enjoy everything from ready-to-wear to lifestyle finds. And now, brands like Miu Miu and Bottega are offering customers a new reason to spend. Insert: fashion board games." In late 2025, Bottega Veneta debuted a collaboration with Jenga, releasing…...

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essence.com > beauty > product-of-the-week-ayesha-curry-sweet-july-lip-treatment

Ayesha Curry’s Lip Treatment Has Been Keeping My Lips Hydrated All Winter Long

Ayesha Curry’s Lip Treatment Has Been Keeping My Lips Hydrated All Winter Long1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (250+ words) In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products that…...

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essence.com > beauty > in-the-chair-with-kash-thompson-prince-da-brat-swv

The Makeup Artist Behind Prince Shares Her Top Tips

The Makeup Artist Behind Prince Shares Her Top Tips1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (929+ words) In The Chair" spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what they've learned from their clients, and their top glam tips....

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essence.com > beauty > five-beauty-trends-to-try-2026

Five Beauty Trends To Try In 2026

Five Beauty Trends To Try In 20261+ day, 13+ hour ago   (434+ words) The New Year is the perfect excuse to dial up the glam. Think: shimmer, bold color, and looks that feel festive from the moment you walk into the room. For Black women, it is a chance to play with makeup…...

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essence.com > news > money-career > angel-reese-invests-topicals-black-beauty

Why Angel Reese’s Topicals Investment Matters At A Critical Moment for Black Beauty Brands

Why Angel Reese’s Topicals Investment Matters At A Critical Moment for Black Beauty Brands1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (502+ words) Angel Reese closed out 2025 as one of the highest overall earners in the WNBA, and she kicked off 2026 making money moves. The WNBA Chicago Sky player, in addition [] The post Why Angel Reese's Topicals Investment Matters At A Critical Moment…...

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essence.com > fashion > teyana-taylor-wears-custom-schiaprelli

ICYMI: Teyana Taylor Wears Schiaprelli, Jalen Hurts Wears Coach, And More 

ICYMI: Teyana Taylor Wears Schiaprelli, Jalen Hurts Wears Coach, And More 2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (386+ words) This week in fashion delivered several standout moments. Teyana Taylor accepted the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress wearing custom Schiaparelli. Jalen Hurts arrived at the Eagles" playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers in Coach, while Jonathan Anderson"s highly…...

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essence.com > beauty > icymi-celebrity-beauty-moments-michelle-obama-updo

ICYMI: Michelle Obama's Effortless Updo, And More

ICYMI: Michelle Obama's Effortless Updo, And More2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (215+ words) This week was a busy one in the celebrity beauty circuit. In just the second week of 2026, beauty is already off to a strong start with awards shows, dinners, and everything in between'all pulling stars out of their holiday hiatus....