To commemorate the century-long success of the No.5 fragrance, Chanel has unveiled its "Factory 5" collection that uses the iconic scent as its sole ingredient.Inspired by everyday objects, the line is comprised of 17 beauty products with bath tablets packaged in a tea tin and shower gel in a paint tin, as well as bath lotion that arrives in a squeezy bottle. According to the fashion house, the release serves as "a reminder that wearing No.5 transforms the ordinary," and is a return to Gabriel C...

Violette_FR, the newly-launched beauty brand from French make-up artist Violette, has unveiled a trio of sheer matte lipsticks.Designed to leave the lips with a natural flush, the lipsticks arrive in three colors: "Bêtise," a sheer berry, "Calisson," a tender beige, and "Guimauve," a soft coral. The tinted balm formula not only replicates the texture of your lips, but leaves them with the perfect amount of pigment for a just-been-kissed effect, or "bouche mordue" in French, meaning "just-bitten...

In 2021, most of us realize the importance of giving credit where it's due. Whether it's acknowledging streetwear's roots in Black culture or respecting the history of Mahjong, paying heed to the origin and context of the products we purchase, wear and use is imperative. A white person wearing a durag or launching a line of "trendy" Mahjong sets are fairly obvious examples of things not to do, but when it comes to beauty, the line between appropriate and appropriative becomes less clear.Ann Dun...

For French makeup artist Violette, beauty is all about expressing your individuality and embracing your authentic self. It's a philosophy that she's held on to throughout the last 17 years of her impressive career. A self-taught makeup artist, the New York-based Parisian has established her name as one of the most sought-after creatives within the beauty industry, with stints at Dior Makeup, Sephora and more recently, Estée Lauder as its Global Beauty Director. Some may also recognize Violette ...