In 2021, most of us realize the importance of giving credit where it's due. Whether it's acknowledging streetwear's roots in Black culture or respecting the history of Mahjong, paying heed to the origin and context of the products we purchase, wear and use is imperative. A white person wearing a durag or launching a line of "trendy" Mahjong sets are fairly obvious examples of things not to do, but when it comes to beauty, the line between appropriate and appropriative becomes less clear.Ann Dun...

For French makeup artist Violette, beauty is all about expressing your individuality and embracing your authentic self. It's a philosophy that she's held on to throughout the last 17 years of her impressive career. A self-taught makeup artist, the New York-based Parisian has established her name as one of the most sought-after creatives within the beauty industry, with stints at Dior Makeup, Sephora and more recently, Estée Lauder as its Global Beauty Director. Some may also recognize Violette ...

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty is returning with a hot new release as part of its bestselling Gloss Bomb line.Dubbed Gloss Bomb Heat, the product is a luminizer and plumper hybrid that gives the lips a juicy, wet-look shine. Using the label's innovative Plump Job Complex, which includes ginger root oil and capsicum fruit extract, the formula gives a full pout while providing hydration with shea butter and vitamin E. The shimmer-free Gloss Bomb boasts a buildable texture, allowing it to be worn alone or ...

Curly haircare brand BREAD is expanding its line of staples to include its first-ever styling product. Dubbed "hair-cream: elastic bounce leave-in," the multi-purpose treatment is suitable for wavy, curly, coily, and textured hair, as well as all styles, from braids and slick buns, to diffusing and air styling.Formulated with Mango Butter, Grapeseed Oil, Argan Oil, and Castor Oil, the silky soft styling cream combines effortless curl definition with hair protection. Hydrolyzed Quinoa Protein hel...