The Other Beauty Conversation
On my lips is the mauve-toned, ColorFix Matte lip color, “Exposed”, by Danessa Myricks, a Black woman-owned makeup line. Danessa Myrick’s caught my attention years ago when I worked at EBONY.com as the beauty and style editor. The attention to texture, colors, and packaging made her brand stand out, showing that attention to detail and…
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A lot of people will say that a matte lip is a matte lip is a matte lip. But, they’re not all the same. Most are dry, lackluster formulas that leave your lips looking chapped and crusty. Some don’t even dry matte. Some are too hard to apply. And others dry up so fast you…
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Lip colors are the easiest, never-ending way to change up your look in a hot second and at the moment, metallics are getting a lot of shine. L’Oreal Lip Paint Metallics struck a chord with me, with its lightweight formula and easy application. Smooth texture and all, the two shades I fell for (Liquid Venom…
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You know how you always see those random lipstick colors that look striking in their packaging but you’d never even think of trying? That’s how I felt about this OCC shade called Sebastian. I saw it in Urban Outfitters and tipsily bought it, because two champagne flutes and a random spring day in New York…
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It’s all about a smooth, even-toned face, your best concealer and balanced brows that are filled in carefully. At least, that’s my take on rocking dark, black lips as a dark brown girl. It’s not impossible, it’s just strategic. I’m a believer that in order to rock any intense, dark color against darker skin, your…
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Remember the NYX Cosmetics Wicked Lippies? They were a thing in 2014 and I fell head over heels for them. Lip colors so bold, so bright that most people wouldn’t dare to try them. Especially darker girls like me. But, alas, times are a changing. We’re not afraid of bold makeup, as we shouldn’t be (and shouldn’t…
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