In a society where beauty typically means being light-skinned with blonde hair and blue eyes, one must question: What happened to beauty being skin deep? In her directorial debut, LisaRaye McCoy tackles the issue of discrimination and prejudice due to skin color within the black community head on in the film "Skinned." The controversial film journeys through the life of a woman named Jolie who has battled with issues of being dark-skinned since childhood. To combat her self-esteem issues she turns to skin bleaching, as she believes that being of a lighter skin complexion equates to beauty, but later in life her hasty decisions become her biggest regret. Check out the "Skinned" trailer below. Read More »
We all know that Gwyneth Paltrow knows her stuff, and don't dare tell her any different! The Goop founder, 42, chatted with Stylist magazine about aging and self-acceptance. Read More »
Just a day after the instantly viral video for "Blank Space" hit the web, Taylor Swift has revealed a cover of Wonderland magazine that has the singer chilling out in wet hair, natural skin and Cara Delevingne-brows. Taylor is definitely pulling off this look! According to Fashionista, with her press push for album "1989" reaching its full potential, a fashion cover like this feels like a breath of fresh air while still keeping Swift in everyone's radar. Swift seems to be taking over the world one industry at a time. Read More »
Many people forget some of the best ingredients for healthy, glowing skin are already available in your kitchen. According to Lady Lux, many of the foods you eat to stay energized and healthy have the same effect on skin and hair when applied topically. Simplify your skincare regimen with these 5 natural beauty secrets straight from your fridge! Read More »
Devin Star Tailes, better known as Dev, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. You probably know Dev from the chorus on Far East Movement's 2010 club hit, "Like a G6." The musician recently released a new EP titled "Bittersweet July." After separating from her old team and having a daughter, now 2 1/2, recording the album was a "therapeutic process," she explained. Her beauty secrets include a cat-eye, clear skin and healthy hair. Read More »
Stila Cosmetics is described on its site as "the carefree, whimsical cosmetics brand that is as fun as fantasy, as individual as a signature and as inspiring as a dream." It encourages us to create a new story, put our best face forward and celebrate our individual style. Its fall 2014 trend is entitled "Mod Maven," which features a bold, berry pout and flawless skin. Read More »
Now that winter's quickly approaching, many are in search of ways to keep their summertime glow. As the weather gets colder, skin get drier and paler. To prevent dry, flaky skin, it is important to moisturize daily. Staying hydrated from the inside out works wonders as well, so remember to drink plenty of water. She Knows offers great tips on how to keep skin healthy and smooth during the winter. To keep a sun-kissed complexion year-round, we have compiled a list of products you can use throughout the winter months without the need of damaging sun rays. Read More »
Natural, dewy skin was the biggest beauty trend in all of the recent Spring 2015 runway shows. We all know the importance of moisturizing our skin, but most creams and lotions feel too heavy, especially when prepping our skin for makeup. To achieve the look of naturally glowing skin, expert makeup artists turn to one particular product: Hydrating Mist. Read More »