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Black-Owned Brands: 5 Seen at the 2016 VMAs
I spotted five black-owned brands at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Take a look: Black-Owned Brands: Coloured Raine (Loraine Dowdy) x Hood By Air (Shayne Oliver) x Rihanna 2016 Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award Recipient Rihanna was the lady of the night, treating us to four melodic performances of her greatest hits. Per usual, celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales came through with the glam beat, using Chanel and Caudalie for the face: $400 La Creme Ultimate Skin Regeneration Moisturizer $60 Le Teint Ultra Tenue Ultrawear Flawless Foundation $58 Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour SPF 15 in No. 40 $18 Caudalie Beauty Elixir From what I can tell, Rih had…
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Black-Owned Lip Colors for National Lipstick Day
Can you use some black-owned lip colors for National Lipstick Day? Blaq Vixen Beauty is on the case! Happy National Lipstick Day! A few years ago, I rounded up a quick list featuring best selling MAC pink lipstick colors on black women. This year, I want to help put black-owned makeup brands (BOMBs) in the spotlight. There are five lip colors I think every woman should own: a notable nude a reliable red a posh pink a werk it wine a vivacious violet With this aim in mind, I sought out photos of celebrities wearing five popular black-owned lip colors. If you’re looking to support more beauty brands that are for us, by us,…
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6 MAC Pink Lipsticks on Black Women for National Pink Day
Photo by Alex Holyoake on Unsplash Need six of the best MAC pink lipsticks for black women for National Pink Day? Read on! Happy National Pink Day! Last year, I talked about my adoration for the original BeautyBlender and its celebrity fans. Well, lately, I’ve noticed there’s been an “outcry” for the following topic: pink lipstick for black women. This is one of the many search topics that I see come through my dashboard. Not a day goes by that I don’t see this query pop up (and its variations). Let me tell you: I’ve done the education and now I’m sharing my findings with you, from A to Z! Here are some MAC…
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Rihanna 2014 CFDA Makeup
Rihanna CFDA Makeup: All the makeup details from celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales. Like her liberating Swarovski gown and crystal durag, Rihanna’s makeup was just as hypnotic. And now, thanks to Mylah’s assistant stealing her phone, I have all the details! “My inspiration for Rihanna’s look was her dress and her head wrap,” Morales said. “The minute I saw them, I knew immediately what I was going to do. I texted [Rihanna] and said, ‘Give me your face. I can’t wait to create!'” Rihanna CFDA Makeup: Keri Lotion Sultry smokey eyes and a sexy nude mouth were the order of the night. With MAC on deck, Morales used a dash…
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Rihanna AMAs Makeup
I missed this year’s American Music Awards but thanks to my Instagram feed, I was able to catch the highlights. Of course, Rihanna stole the show. The Empress (as the Navy calls her) won the first-ever Icon Award with a classic cat eye, glowing skin, nude talons…and a smooth doobie. Yes, you read that right: a sleek wrap with bedazzled bobby pins was the look Rihanna chose to accept the special merit award at the American Music Awards. Jessica Andrews breaks down the protective style on Elle.com
