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2020 Brings New Players in the Black-Owned Cosmetics Brands lineup

February 28, 2020 by Winnie Okello

it’s 2020 and needless to say, black-owned cosmetics are steadily on the rise as black women lead the cause for more natural cosmetics products on the markets. The recent evolution

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Stocking Stuffing Ideas: Safer Cosmetics for the Young Ones

December 20, 2019 by Winnie Okello

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

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Don’t Sweat The Holidays: Natural Deodorants You Can Count On

December 6, 2019 by Winnie Okello

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

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Clean Beauty for The Forgotten Shades

October 11, 2019 by Winnie Okello

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

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Cosmetics Procedures: Trends and Cautionary Tales

July 17, 2019 by Winnie Okello

There was a time when cosmetic surgeries were for the rich and famous, and the average person could only hope to save enough money to someday afford a serious cosmetic

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Think Twice Before Applying Cosmetics on Children

June 11, 2019 by Winnie Okello

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

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Beyond Fenty: A Quick History on Black Makeup Brands

May 3, 2019 by Winnie Okello

When Rihanna launched Fenty Beautyin September, she turned the makeup industry on its head. With its 40 foundation shades — the darkest of which sold out first — Fenty proved

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Cosmetics: Then and Now

March 19, 2019 by Winnie Okello

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

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Caution: Big Market for Black Cosmetics, Better Ingredients Needed for Health and Safety

February 22, 2019 by Winnie Okello

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

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Beyond the Hype: Black Beauty and the Cosmetics Industry

February 15, 2019 by Winnie Okello

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

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