Over the last few years, there has been a beautiful surge in the number of Black-owned beauty brands that have popped up. While iconic brands like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross have definitely made their mark, there are also so many Indie Black-owned beauty brands out there that are pushing the boundaries of innovation and inclusion in all categories.All-star body care brands Topicals and Oui The People set the standard for taking care of all the skin on your bo...

The topic of Black people wearing bonnets and durags in public has always been a contentious issue within the community. It's unfortunate that women who choose to sport these accessories outside of their homes are often labeled as "ghetto" and not presentable. Comedian and activist Mo'nique sparked a heated debate in 2021 when she spoke out against the practice, suggesting that wearing a bonnet in public may indicate a lack of pride. Fast forward two years and now white women are being called ou...

If you like no-makeup makeup, I’m going to let you in on a little secret: A good skin tint is the most essential product to achieve the “my skin but better” look. When I was researching (read: shopping) skin tints on TikTok, the same one kept popping up: the It's Like Skin 2-in-1 Concealer + Tint ($28) from Keys Soulcare, a brand created by singer Alicia Keys and dermatologist Renée Snyder, MD. This tint is the ultimate makeup-skincare hybrid—it’s a buildable foundation and concealer,...

Basics can often be described as the true backbones of a wardrobe because of their versatility and ability to be mixed and matched with a variety of other items. While there are a slew of classic basics that you might already have in your wardrobe, like white tees and straight-leg jeans, there are a few forward basics that are noteworthy. Essentially, you just need to incorporate one of the five basics coming your way into an ensemble to look chic.You could wear one of the elevated basics ahea...