I have some exciting news to share with you guys! I am now a part of thread beauty university class of 2022. What is thread beauty? It is a Detroit-based brand founded by The Lip Bar’s Melissa Butler. Thread is the first beauty brand designed with the gen-z, BIPOC community as the headline - never the afterthought. The brand believes that makeup is the greatest tool for self-expression, while “also being hella inclusive and welcoming to our allies too!”[...]
Sephora Favorites Holiday Lip Set After a little retail therapy, I ended up buying the Sephora Favorites Holiday Lip Set. This set includes seven lippies, … Continue Reading...[...]
I'm wearing the mixed color curly high-density headband wig Why are we women so obsessed with wigs? Many women wear wigs because they want to give their natural hair a break. For some, wearing wigs is the most convenient way to protect their hair from heat damage, harsh weather conditions, or they want to switch it up. I wear a protective style 95% of the time. I work out constantly, and it’s easier for me to maintain my hair when it’s in a protective style. Right now, my go-to[...]
The winter months are brutal on my skin, year after year I search for a product that will keep my skin moisturized throughout the day. I normally use a thick lotion along with some body oil, but before the end of the day, my skin starts to dry out. So I decided to turn to a more natural product to help with my dry skin during the colder months. I received some products from LGEPbyPhyllisFord, an all-natural skincare line. I received the following items:1. Whipped Butter Lotion2.[...]
"I dedicate this honour in tribute to Makeup Artists everywhere, I adore each and every one of you. Never give up on your dreams - with hard work, creativity and perseverance anything is possible"- Pat XX Beauty maven Pat McGrath is one of the most influential figures in beauty and fashion. The Queen of England has even taken notice and recognized her accomplishments. Queen Elizabeth II added Pat McGrath to the Queen’s New Year Honours List, where she has been aw[...]
When it comes to skincare, it's not a one size fits all solution. What works for one person may not work for you. Everyone has different needs when it comes to skincare. So if you're still looking for that perfect skincare product or looking to try something new, check out these black-owned skincare brands. Buttah Ayele Hyper Skin Base Butter OUI THE PEOPLE Ancient Cosmetics Angie Watts Marla Rene Beauty [...]
Who doesn't love nail polish? For me polishing my nails or getting them done is a form of self-care. Below I have listed six black-owned nail brands to get to know and shop. Mischo Beauty Mischo Beauty is a pioneer of clean luxury, offering award-winning, richly hued, and high-performance nail lacquers. They're committed to their philosophy to do no harm. People of Color People of Color’s mission is to represent People of Color and the various shades of brown skin[...]
The older I get, the more I’m learning to appreciate my body. When you truly love yourself and your body, you want to make sure you take care of it and treat it right. Lately, I've been eating healthy and using products that are made from natural ingredients. Not only is it important to pay attention to the foods you put into your body, but it's also important to be aware of what you put on your skin. When I got the opportunity to try out Schmidt’s natural deodorant, I was[...]
For many of us, we spend every waking moment behind some sort of electronic device, whether it’s for work or pleasure. As much time as I spend in front of my electronic devices, I never once thought that they could be prematurely aging my skin. I drink plenty of water and keep my skin moisturized, but that may not be enough. I recently found out that the High Energy Visible Light (HEV light) which penetrates rays generated by our everyday devices can cause our skin to age. Who knew? Certai[...]
// When traveling, packing my skincare products can be a bit of a hassle. I don’t like carrying my full size bottles on a plane or on a weekend getaway. I usually have to secure them by putting tape and plastic around the liquid products. I've experienced things leaking out in the past, which can be a hassle. Plus, they take up much needed space. Thanks to HydroPeptide, it’s much easier to keep great looking skin while on the go. I had the opportunity to try out the On-the-[...]