Tennis champ Naomi Osaka launches KINLÒ, a functional skincare brand that is formulated specifically for people with melanated skin. The brand pays homage to Naomi's bicultural heritage in the meaning of the name KINLÒ, with both Kin and Lo meaning "gold" in Japanese and Haitian Creole respectively. "Bringing KINLÒ to life was a personal and professional goal of mine. I am … [Read more...] about Naomi Osaka’s New Skincare Brand KINLÒ
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The Lip Bar x Justine Skye Island Gyal Collection
The Lip Bar has its first-ever celebrity collaboration with Justine Skye, a Brooklyn bred singer and songwriter with Jamaican roots who represents the best of The Lip Bar ideals. Representing for the brown skin island gyal dem, the line features a simple set of makeup essentials that can be applied in 7-minutes! Check out the bundle with the cheek and eye palette with brown and … [Read more...] about The Lip Bar x Justine Skye Island Gyal Collection
Haitian Beauty Brand Kreyol Essence on Shark Tank
Haitian beauty brand co-founders, Yve-Car Momperousse and Stéphane Jean-Baptiste of Kreyol Essence pitched their haircare, skin and body line on ABC's Shark Tank. The show aired earlier this week with many from the Caribbean community praising the brand and the owners for not backing down on their value of the brand, while accepting an investment of 400k, from Shark Kevin … [Read more...] about Haitian Beauty Brand Kreyol Essence on Shark Tank
Baseline Cosmetics Longlasting Lipstick, Lip Liners and Eye Shadows, Even in the Heat!
Wine to di Baseline! Well, more like wine with it on. Baseline Cosmetics is a fun beauty brand inspired by the ultimate socialites...Caribbean party goers. Lipsticks, liners and eye shadows that can stand the heat of the Caribbean and not melt away through a bashment or day fete. I've personally been wearing a few of the colors over the last few months while out and … [Read more...] about Baseline Cosmetics Longlasting Lipstick, Lip Liners and Eye Shadows, Even in the Heat!
Curlfest: A Celebration of Curly Women in Brooklyn
Curlfest is a fun meet up with naturalistas celebrating the beauty of natural hair. Curly girls from the around the way gathered in Brooklyn’s Prospect park to chill, shop curly hair brands and apparel/accessory vendors, eat and just have a great time. As a first timer I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it ended up being a great time, partially because I didn’t have to wait on … [Read more...] about Curlfest: A Celebration of Curly Women in Brooklyn