If you know me, you’ll know that I’m a faithful creature of beauty habit. I have my favorite hairstylist and colorist, my go-to dermatologist, my eyelash extensions lady, my manicure at one specific Japanese nail salon downtown that uses a made-in-Japan gentle gel formula you can’t get anywhere else. And ... More

Desiree Rogers, the former CEO of Johnson Publishing which owned Fashion Fair Cosmetics for women of color, has just announced her next move as co-owner and CEO of the Black Opal beauty brand. After initially approaching the owners two years ago, Rogers (who also served as ... More

Welcome to 2020: the year (read: decade) that promises to be your best yet. But, here’s the thing: New Year’s resolutions have the potential to be highly problematic thanks to some unattainable, perfection-driven expectations. Independent of the yearlong goals you may have set, the horribly trite saying still applies: “life happens ... More

Praised for its ability to hydrate, calm inflammation, and kill bad bacteria on the skin’s surface, honey has served as a go-to ingredient for centuries, and brands are certainly taking note in the modern era. Harness its antimicrobial powers by using Shiseido’s Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser, then ... More