We tried a skincare brand recommended by Beyonce and here's what happened October 26, 2020Ana Guaqueta When Queen Bey drops an index of credible skincare brands, you better *add to cart* and that's what happened. Buttah Skin is one of the amazing black-owned skincare brands...
I Switched My Beauty Routine To Include This Black-Owned Skincare Line & I Stan October 26, 2020Ana Guaqueta Summer has officially ended however we don't have to let go of that natural sun-kissed glow, thanks in part to the natural benefits of warm weather. As we transition into fall,...
Black men are ignored by the skin-care industry. These brands are stepping up October 26, 2020Ana Guaqueta For Dorion Renaud, founder of Buttah skin care, the mission and message of his brand goes beyond the bottle. During his 20s, the L.A.-based entrepreneur and actor sought out products that would...
The 5 Products That Effectively Keep My Eczema at Bay August 27, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator Growing up in California, my eczema was a source of occasional discomfort. But it was nothing — nothing — compared to how bad it got when I moved to the East Coast...
The 30 Black-Owned Beauty Brands I'll Never Stop Talking About August 17, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator1 comment The world of beauty is vast. You'd think that with the countless items that make up the massive market, everyone would feel represented by the offerings. Unfortunately, that hasn't always...
8 Products That Delighted Us Last Week: From Dishwashers to Unitards August 17, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator We write about hundreds of products a week. Here, in our version of the Sunday circular, we’ve plucked out some of our favorites — expert-recommended essentials, life-changing stuff you didn’t know you needed, newly...
TRUST ME I SHOULD KNOW JULY 23, 2020 16 Things to Buy (From Sweatsuits to Skin Care) If You Want to ‘Shop Melanated’ August 17, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator Growing up, my parents, Magic and Cookie Johnson, always reminded me of the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses and Black creators: As consumers, doing so is our obligation to create generational wealth...
15 Travel Beauty Products from Black-Owned Brands August 17, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator For too long, beauty products have catered primarily to those with European features, and ignored the specific needs of those with natural hair and darker skin tones. And it gets...
26 Black-Owned Beauty Brands You Need on Your Radar August 17, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator In the midst of global outrage sparked by the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others, many of us are feeling pain, despair, and hopelessness right...
Buttah’s Charcoal Detox Mask Is A New Addition To Its Collection Made With Melanin-Rich Skin Tones In Mind August 17, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator When it comes to skincare made specifically for the needs of Black skin, one brand refuses to go unmentioned: Buttah. Dorion Renaud's brainchild has become a staple for those with...
13 Highly Recommended Beauty Gems From Black-Owned Businesses August 17, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator Along with educating yourself, attending protests, making frequent donations (click to donate to the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund, The National Bail Fund Network, and The Emergency Release Fund), and encouraging those around you to...
TRIED IT: Buttah Skin Products Gave My Dull Skin A Natural Glow August 17, 2020Afterpay US Collaborator This Black-owned skincare brand helped me minimize my skincare routine into three steps! My skin and I have not been getting along since this whole COVID-19 situation, especially with the stress of everything...