Call it the Instagram effect: These days the lure of a product can come from its picture-perfect packaging alone. And that’s nowhere more apparent than in the world of luxury skin care. But beyond the gorgeous bottles, high-end brands are also taking a spare-no-expense approach to formulating what goes into them to deliver results that…
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There are a million reasons to love wavy hair: the easy movement, the effortless look, the versatility of all the styles loose bends lend themselves to. But don’t get it twisted: as anyone with naturally wavy hair knows, bringing out the best in your texture can require a lot work—and just the right mix of…
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No one does glamour like Charlotte Tilbury, the legendary makeup artist responsible for the looks of countless celebrities (she even did Amal Clooney’s wedding-day makeup. She’s famous in the beauty world for sleeping in a full-on smoky eye (legend has it her husband has never seen her without makeup on), and in 2013, she launched…
Read moreRaise your hand if you’ve ever “accidentally” wandered into the beauty aisle at Target. Yeah, that’s what we thought. The good/bad news: There is so much great hair, makeup and skin care stuff hitting the shelves right now. So whether you end up browsing the beauty aisle accidentally or accidentally on purpose, we’re warning you…
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Beauty has been democratic for quite some time now, with drugstore brands stepping up their game and indie favorites creating truly amazing products for less than a latte. However, this accessibility has traditionally been restricted to makeup. While there is some excellent drugstore skin care out on the shelves, there are few affordable options that…
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Imagine going to buy shampoo and conditioner at your local drugstore only to find that the products made specifically for your hair texture are locked up behind glass. It’s an unsettling reality that’s happened to black women time and time again, and most recently to Patricia Fulford during her Saturday morning trip to a Long…
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