Tis the season for giving and receiving, and one item sneaking on the list among the younger crowds is makeup. However, all makeup is NOT created equal, especially when it
We are fully into the holiday season, and while some may be enjoying and cuddling with loved ones, others become stressed with all the shopping and the overall hectic-nature of
While working behind the scenes in the fashion industry, Alicia Scott noticed that models of color would show up to shoots with their own makeup due to the lack of
When it comes to the safety of cosmetics. It seems daunting to review every ingredient and chemical to ensure safety not only in adult but children and infants too. Some
Women have been a significant influence on cosmetics trends for as long as beauty enhancements have been documented. Women of the ancient world were often innovative when it came to
In recent years, the use of harsh, chemical-laden cosmetic products has declined as Black women return to more natural hair styles. The market analysis firm Mintel estimates that sales of
For most women of color, especially women of African descent, the cosmetics industry has traditionally been a minefield to navigate. Whether it was makeup, hair products and accessories, skincare and
“Coffee,” “almond,” and “medium deep” are not the only shades of black skin, but you wouldn’t know that by browsing a drugstore beauty aisle. For decades, black beauty brand owners
In the cosmetics world the market place is primarily dominated with products for non-ethnic consumers. However, with the natural hair movement, more natural-ingredient-based products have gained popularity. This change has