African beauty is dominating global skincare trends with natural botanicals, tech, and inclusive brands like S’Able Labs and ...

African Beauty entrepreneur Nyakio Grieco helps us understand how well we already know ‘A-beauty’ and the origins of some of our most used ingredients. For centuries, many have seen ingredients such ...

As Women’s History Month comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on ways to honor Black women. We often see and admire them in ways that are left unspoken or that aren’t amplified nearly enough—like in ...

On Monday, beauty, skincare and hair enthusiasts from all different backgrounds gathered in the theater of New York City’s Whitby Hotel for a private screening of “The Crown Effect,” the third episode ...

In this iteration of ‘By Us Beauty’ ESSENCE’s Senior Beauty Editor Akili King shares her favorite Black, celebrity-owned beauty launches from 2025.

As a youngster growing up in Hazelwood, Demeatria Boccella didn’t see Black women in arts and fashion. It has been her passion to create opportunities for young people. Now, she is co-producing the ...

Black women can practice self-love and boost self-esteem by embracing their natural beauty, setting healthy boundaries, ...

Beauty 10 Clean Black-Owned Beauty Brands To Add To Your Makeup Kit 10 Black-Owned Clean Beauty Brands To Love After Ami Colé’s Farewell Here's a list of Black-owned clean beauty brands to stock up on ...

Bozoma Saint John’s journeys across Africa—from Ghana to Kenya, Morocco to Zambia - aren’t just stories of travel; they are the foundation of her beauty brand, Eve by Boz. Inspired by generations of ...

In Africa, demand for beauty and personal care is growing fast but there’s still a gap in what’s available for consumers. Fake cosmetics and skin-whitening products can put consumers at risk, while ...