Whether you're a Black woman who grew up in the wake of the weave or in the heyday of the bone-straight hair trends of the '90s and 2000s, your relationship with your hair most likely revolved around the need to alter your natural hair to fit the norm. For so long, the trends have put emphasis on long, sleek hair you can run your fingers through, large-barrel curls, and beachy waves that are miraculously achieved from a spray bottle. While these are all beautiful hairstyles in their own way, it'...

Milk Makeup is set to add new products to its beauty lineup this week. Dubbed the Electric Glossy Lip Plumper and Color Chalk eyeshadow, both items will be available in a variety of spring-ready colorways.To achieve the look of fuller lips, the high-shine gel lip gloss is infused with Sichuan pepper that creates an immediate electric-yet-comfortable tingling sensation upon application. Other ingredients like vegan collagen and Volulip™ further help plump and moisturize the lips. Elsewhere, the...

Having introduced a black tea-infused skincare line earlier this month, K-beauty giant innisfree has now expanded its makeup offerings with a fully vegan lineup. Dubbed "Simple Label," the collection is all about achieving that effortlessly natural look.The dermatologically- and hypoallergenic-tested Tinted Moisturizer is a multi-use product that marries skincare with SPF and a lightweight foundation. Free of chemicals such as parabens and artificial fragrances, the formula arrives in three shad...

Throughout quarantine, most of my makeup products have sat unused, seeing only occasional use on the odd Zoom or FaceTime. Instead, my beauty routine has pivoted focus to the skin. I've largely eschewed bold eyeshadow or lip color in favor of peachy blushes and dewy highlighters that make me feel at least somewhat put together while passing the time at home. Over the course of the last few months, Manasi 7 has emerged as one of my favorite brands for its focus on versatile, sustainable products ...