Retinol is arguably the most integral ingredient for a smooth, radiant, youthful complexion. A derivative of vitamin A, retinol is an ingredient you’ve most likely heard of, but it’s become so ubiquitous in the world of skincare that you may not be able to pinpoint exactly why you’re supposed to …
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ASPIRE Ones to Watch: Mohini Beauty Set to Become Nigeria’s Most Relatable Make Up Brand
By March, businesses had begun to feel the sting of the Coronavirus, which only hurt more as globally enforced lockdowns forced a lot of them to close down physical structures. In fact, quite a number of these businesses would not survive, the closed sign on their doors giving way to empty buildi…
Boitumelo ‘Boity’ Thulo Elevates Her Throne with Pink Sapphire
Media personality, musician, entrepreneur and star of popular TV show Own Your Throne, South Africa’s Boitumelo ‘Boity’ Thulo, has officially launched her signature perfume, Pink Sapphire, in partnership with Halo Heritage. “I wanted to capture the duality of women: how we are sensual, yet powerf…
Avon Set to Launch Skin Care Products for Women Going Through Menopause
It is no secret that women 40 years and upwards have been overlooked by mainstream beauty for decades. But recently, brands are launching and data is turning up to show the true potential of these beauty customers. Including one from Avon, the multinational beauty and fashion company. “For the la…
Relax and Be Inspired with FORVR Mood Candles
Jackie Aina knows fragrance, but she is not just a casual perfume collector. Her passion for scents goes way back to childhood, and to hyperhidrosis, the excessive sweating condition she and her mother share. “Our way of bonding was trying to figure out how to mask the smell,” Aina te…
Eye Surgeon Creates Eyelash Range with No Need for Adhesive
Are you female and long eyelashes-loving but have to contend with red, watery, itchy eyes after a session of false lashes? Have you secretly sworn but continue to renege on your personal promise never to go near another box of lashes, no matter who is promising to be the best expert for the job o…
UN-RULY x Dark & Lovely Release “Pretty Shouldn’t Hurt”
UN-RULY, a beauty platform dedicated to Black women and their hair, has come together with iconic Black haircare brand, Dark & Lovely, to spark an overdue conversation about protective hairstyles with the release of their short film, Pretty Shouldn’t Hurt. Protective hairstyles—a term u…
Gabrielle Union’s ‘Flawless’ Relaunch is a Product of Her Personal Struggles
2017 was the year of Gabrielle Union. The actress’ hit show, Being Mary Jane, was in its fourth season on BET. She published a now-bestselling memoir- We’re Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True – and celebrated the release of a clothing collecti…
This App Tells You if Your Beauty Products are Safe
The Good Face Project, the world’s largest data-driven index of cosmetic ingredients, has announced the availability of its new app for iOS mobile devices. Using powerful AI algorithms, the app prompts users to answer questions regarding their skincare needs and goals, factoring in lifestyl…
Easy Beauty Tips for a Pandemic-Laced Rainy Season
While the rains this year have not been as heavy as last year’s, this season is even more significant because we are going through it in the middle of a pandemic that has not shown any signs of slowing down soon. Heavy rains plus a pandemic equals lazy beauty routines, right? Wrong! Nothing is an…