Nothing makes me happier than witnessing the rise of melanin-focused skincare. There seems to be a common theme among the Black and Brown entrepreneurs who dared to create their own lines: They couldn't find skincare (or makeup, for that matter) that supported their specific needs. Melanin-rich skin sometimes needs extra TLC—it's more prone to dark spots, discoloration, and uneven texture. Luckily, these entrepreneurs were able to find solutions that work well for all people of color and t...

The amount of skincare content on Instagram and TikTok is truly staggering. And while a lot of it is esthetician and dermatologist-approved (heck, a lot of it comes straight from derms in the first place—shout-out to dermatologist TikTok!), there's still a lot of misinformation that's circulated, too. Some of that misinformation surrounds the subject of pores—yes, those little openings in the skin that release sweat and sebum.  First, let's talk about what we know to be true. We know por...

By now you all might know my mom. She's fabulous, 73, and knows her way around beauty. In fact, she might own more makeup and skincare products than I do—which is equal parts impressive and terrifying. So you can see why she's the ultimate guinea pig when it comes to trying out the latest, greatest, or buzziest products in the biz. I love that we both represent different generations, have different skincare needs and goals (me: breakouts and dark circles; her: fine lines and pigmentation), a...

Boundary-breaking model and PUMA brand ambassador Winnie Harlow stars in a tropical campaign for the new PUMA Cali Dream.As the latest component to PUMA’s She Moves Us platform, the new Cali Dream celebrates confidence, freedom and authenticity. The lifestyle sneaker comes in five colorways, all white-based with various shades of pastels.The campaign, shot in Jamaica, is a callout to Winnie's heritage. “Being an individual within my community and staying true to myself is what has always mov...