The doll skin trend is here to stay, and this time it took over the Richard Quinn runway during London Fashion Week courtesy of M.A.C Cosmetics. The M.A.C mannequin skin was an ode to '80s glamour, leaning into red velvet overlined lips, flawless skin with a pearl-like luster and heavily powdered finish, according to Terry Barber, the global creative director of Artistry for M.A.C Cosmetics. "I like the idea of the face looking like a Victorian portrait. But then the lip is this amazing, hard, a...

I come from a very small town and went to a Catholic school where nobody really felt comfortable expressing themselves because it was so cut and dry. I wanted to stand out. I went to New York for a class trip and bought a very deep purple lipstick from the M.A.C. store. I fell in love with beauty then and I knew that it was going to be a part of my life forever. I broke into modeling while freelancing in Pittsburgh for Rue 21 during my last year of college and I didn't know if it was going to l...

In the ever-changing world of beauty, transformation and innovation seem to be at the forefront of every brand's ethos these days. The future's focus is on sustainability, creativity and portability—a far cry from our maximalist past. Fragrance, a once show-stopping, over-the-top melange of decorative vessels and exquisite ingredients has moved its way back into a newish container, one that's solid. Solid perfumes represent a paradigm shift in fragrance trends, offering consumers a convenient,...

For New York Fashion Week, Black Beauty Roster curated a room of the brightest Black beauty professionals and talent. The aim? To discuss how to continue moving the needle for the inclusion and advancement of Black people in the beauty industry.There's much to celebrate. For example, The Crown Act, which bans hair discrimination in the workplace, and the recently passed Bill 26528A in New York State, which requires all cosmetic professionals to be trained, educated, and well-versed in textured h...