To be honest, after I left Snapchat's "dog filter" go, I moved on from the idea. This beauty editor will only think of a "filter" by swiping right on Instagram's "Paris" option that subtly enhances your glow. However, TikTok's "Bold Glamour" filter has swept the heart of the social media girlies — and it's presenting some severe issues that need addressing.TikTok's "Bold Glamour" filter is AI tech on steroids. Think of the app Facetune times a million. It does extreme manipulation of a user's ...

We've said it before, Paris Fashion Week is where the girlies come out to play. Up next serving major hair inspiration is the Saint Laurent girl herself, Miss Zoë Kravitz. Her makeup was trés chic, giving glowy, second skin, eagle-esque cheekbones and her hair? A daring cornrowed under-bun hairstyle.Adwoa Aboah and Kravitz are two Black women that took natural, protective styles to the high fashion level for the Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2023 presentation. For Kravitz, her hair look consisted ...

Glossier is one of those beauty brands that no one can really tell me anything about. Before I jumped full-time into the beauty editor life, I was once an HQ employee of the brand. From the G's offerings that range from skincare, body care, makeup and fragrance, I pretty much touched and dished on all of the drops before they hit the market.When most become hip to this information of mine, many ask: "What are the best products to try?" Or "How do you wear any of their stuff?" as I am a proud Bla...

During the last few years, we've all found a love for skincare trends. Due to the pandemic, the concept of taking care of the body's largest organ has evolved and gained more respect and a faithful audience. Brands have caught on to this idea and are fighting for the #1 spots on consumer vanities, shying away from just the one-all-be-all cleanser, moisturizer and serum effect.Looking back over my skincare buys for 2022, brands had some top-level moments and interesting techniques that we'll stil...