Damson Idris is racing straight to becoming a household Hollywood name. But no matter where his career takes him next, we can say that we saw him first. The “we” is Black women, of course, who dubbed the British-Nigerian actor a certified Internet Boyfriend long before his starring turn in […]
Cosmic beings, we’re closing out June and welcoming July with a moon in Virgo, giving us just the right amount of discernment, organization, and quiet introspection to set the tone for the month ahead. With the sun in nurturing Cancer and the moon in detail-oriented Virgo, there’s a collective desire […]
Labubus popped up seemingly overnight. Though not a new toy, their mainstream popularity has suddenly skyrocketed. Since a friend pointed them out to me, I’ve suddenly noticed them attached to several people’s handbags on the Tube — both men and women — and even heard a story of a woman […]
Do you know that flush your cheeks get after spending time in the sun? That’s the idea behind sunkissed makeup, the look that leans into soft, natural flushes that mimic the just-back-from-the-beach effect. This guide walks you through what makes sunkissed makeup work so well in the heat and how […]
If you’ve followed my work—whether through Naked Beauty, my content or conversations we’ve had online—you know how much I care about beauty, identity, and storytelling. I’ve always believed that the way we express ourselves through hair, makeup, style, and scent is powerful. It’s culture. It’s communication. It’s personal. So I’m […]
Until recently, my feet were in a sorry state. Months of back-to-back nail polish, overheating in fluffy socks and being shoved into chunky boots had left my heels parched and my toenails stained and mottled. Honestly? A regular salon pedicure just wouldn’t cut it. Apparently, my algorithm agreed. Suddenly, I […]
Makeup doesn’t age you overnight. However, the wrong habits can slowly shift your features. Some of the most common makeup practices can deepen shadows or highlight fine lines in ways you didn’t want. The surprising part is, it’s usually the everyday routines that sneak up and age the face over […]
It’s not a lip oil (thank god), nor a gloss, nor a tint — my latest can’t-live-without-it lip product is none other than Violette_FR’s latest and greatest: A lip nectar. As the juicy, succulent name suggests, Violette_FR (the same brand behind viral hits like Bisou Balm and Petal Bouche) designed Lip […]
