Huda Kattan on fear, her new podcast, and the politics of beauty
Huda Kattan knows her way around a high-shine formula, but when it comes to life, she doesn’t gloss over a thing. “I don’t have it all figured out and I…
Soft Skin and Shiny Hair? How a Shower Head Filter Can Change Your Life
About six years ago, a friend of mine in New York told me that she’d been dealing with the worst acne and hair dryness of her entire life…until she started…
Simone Biles’s Inspiring Beauty Moments | Essence
Getty Images The greatest gymnast of all time, Simone Biles, holds the record for the most wins in history, raking in a total of 41 medals at the Olympic Games…
The Top Spring Beauty Trends Are Here—Shop Them All Now
Ahead, all the leading spring beauty trends to know, according to the pros—plus, how to achieve them yourself. Pastel Colors Pastels for spring? Groundbreaking. “While always a seasonal favorite, this…
SR Beauty: Why You Should Add Niacinamide And Vitamin C To Your Skincare Routine
Skincare has undergone a remarkable evolution, with ongoing research constantly debunking long-held myths and uncovering groundbreaking possibilities. Ingredients once dismissed are now being rediscovered and celebrated as skincare powerhouses. This…
See the Most Popular 2025 Beauty Trends
See the year’s biggest beauty trends. Photo: Deposit Photos Make this year your year with the most popular 2025 beauty trends. It’s all about low-maintenance glam with a side of…
Rave News Digest: Pat McGrath Becomes The Creative Director Of Louis Vuitton Beauty, Ayra Starr Cast In “Children Of Blood And Bone,” Barcelona + More
Pat McGrath becomes the creative director of Louis Vuitton Beauty, Ayra Starr has been cast in Children of Blood and Bone, Barcelona match postponed after death of team doctor. Stay…
Serious Question: Can You Be Addicted To Gel Nails?
Over lunch recently, a friend casually mentioned that her nails hurt when they’re bare: “They just don’t feel right without gel polish on them,” she told me. “It’s like they…
The Best Beauty Products for Men to Put Your Best Face Forward
“It all starts with good habits, right?” Shah says. “And then, we describe it as a plateau. Like, eventually, you’re going to max out the benefits from your peptides and…
The 15 Best New Beauty Products of February 2025
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