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Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Arianne Suggs December 12, 2016December 12, 2016Leave a Comment

We are so excited about the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop that we can barely keep a cap on it! MFMG first began as an online page dedicated to highlighting black beauties who could beat up a face. Now they are taking that dedication a step further. They have just started releasing their very own cosmetics brand! If you loved their platform like us then you are going to do a Missy Elliott and Lose Control when you see what they have in store. Take it from us ladies, the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

All hands on deck! First up from the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop is a collection of Liquid Lip Slays. These gorgeous colors are highly pigmented with rich tints that really make your melanin pop! We are already jonesing for Melanin Merlot as well as Iconic.

Melanin Merlot so far is the most popular color in the Liquid Lip Slays Collection. One glance and it is easy to see why. It is a very DEEP, dramatic shade that works well on light, medium and dark skin tones. It’s sister shade, Iconic, is a classic rouge tint that is right on trend with this season.

Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays- Get Some!

If you love to shop Instagram be sure to head over to @Mfmgshop or @MakeupForMelaninGirls which includes a link in the bio in order to get shopping. Moreover, they recently launched a new website! Check it out by going here.

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Glowing Skin : Where Should I Really Place My Blush?

Arianne Suggs December 8, 2016December 8, 2016Leave a Comment

Glowing skin is a sign of health and vitality. We see the look in magazines, online ads, social media and even on TV. Nevertheless, despite popular memes beautiful and fresh looking skin is not something we all just wake up with every day. So then, is there a way to get our glow on without all the fuss?

Glowing Skin : Where Should I Really Place My Blush?

In a word, the answer is yes. With the help of cosmetics you can achieve a gorgeous glow up. The best part of all it will also look completely natural. Uhm, sign us up please!

Blush is a surefire and simple product to use in order to create natural glowing skin. However, the truth is sometimes many just do not know where to place it. There have been quite a few beauty debates on the subject. It was even thought that blush only belonged on the apples of the cheeks. Yet, such placement often times did not work on all face types and shapes. Therefore, is there an universally pleasing way to apply blush?

Once again dolls the answer is yes. Ramy Gafni, a highly sought after makeup artist from the NYC area says the best way to think about it is to envision a clock. As you gaze into the mirror while looking at your face try to picture where the hands of a clock would be. On your left cheek you would want to brush on blush at 10 o’ clock. Moreover, on your right cheek you would want to do the same at 2 o’ clock.

After applying the blush you of course would want to blend for a flawless finish. Very simple right? With just a few swipes of blush placed in the right spot you two can showcase a natural glow.

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Flirt Cosmetics Chicksticks By Amber Rose For The Ultimate Pout

Arianne Suggs December 2, 2016December 2, 2016Leave a Comment

Amber Rose walks for a good cause, makes stylish sunnies and also collaborates with Flirt Cosmetics. One very busy lady! What is one of her newest beauty products that is a must-have? We recommend Flirt Cosmetics Chicksticks By Amber Rose For The Ultimate Pout.

Flirt Cosmetics Chicksticks By Amber Rose

Want a pucker that will bring your crush to his knees? Prefer your lip color to be bold and vibrant? A huge fan of MUVA? If you answered yes to any of those questions then Flirt Cosmetics Chicksticks is definitely for you.

According to Amber the gorgeous lip tints are a “weapon of mass seduction.” The first two shades are already out and available for purchases. Flirt will be rolling them out two at a time so soon there will be even more shades to love. So then, what are the first two stick colors? Amber has truly put her own touch on them. She revealed,

“Chicksticks from Flirt Cosmetics, featuring my two lip shades named after my pugs! Pauly is the cool, hot pink and Franky is the deep, vampy plum.”

Therefore, whether you are the girly-girl or video vixen, Pauly and Franky will give you one sexy pout. However, here is our one warning. BE FAST ABOUT PURCHASING. Flirt is a newer, smaller company who’s demand is really picking up! So when they sale out you will be waiting a bit for restocking.

For instance, once upon a time Flirt Cosmetics made an Eyelash staple gun. The gun really worked, turned gals into beauty queens and then it sold out quickly. The end. The gun will be back soon but moral of story is that great products like Flirt Cosmetics Chicksticks will not last. So check it out along with other glam products by going here.

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Hey Sexy! MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016Leave a Comment

Purple reign, purple reign! This lush shade is fitting for a Prince and simply marvelous for your lips! We are dying for MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint that’s sassy and fun all rolled into one. Have you seen it yet?

MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint

We’re feeling like being a little vampy. A “vamp” is a charming woman that’s also extremely seductive. Does that describe you to a capital T? Then boy do we have a lip gloss for you!

We spotted an amazing lip shade on M.A.C.’s Senior Artist Ashley Rudder and Actress/Model Coco Samone. This mom and daughter combo tried on a plethora of M.A.C. Vamplify lip glosses. Yes, you read that correctly, the “we don’t crack” is real with these two! You can see them modeling several glam colors towards the end of this post.

However, our favorite on them was Saucy Miss. Even the name just speaks to us. Furthermore, the MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint went perfectly with both ladies’ skin tone. Therefore, proving that it is a shade that will look stunning on a wide range of women.

Where and How Much?

Of course you can find the MAC Cosmetics Vamplify Saucy Miss Tint in store and online. Hit a mall and head straight to the M.A.C. store or counter. While there you can check out the other fabulous shades that make up the Vamplify collection.

Moreover, there’s a few other stores that you can try as well to get the coveted purple lip color. Nordstrom and Macy’s also sell M.A.C.’s Vamplify. Both stores sell Saucy Miss for $20 each.

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Black Beauty: Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations

Arianne Suggs April 25, 2016April 25, 2016Leave a Comment

We cannot feel our faces over this beauty news, but like The Weeknd, we like it! Anastasia, the queen of the brow formation and duchess of the contour is about to release a product that will once more change the face (pun intended) of the makeup game. What is she up to now to help us look all pretty? She is dropping Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations!

Just hours ago a teaser photo was released showing four gorgeous models on set shooting the ad campaign for the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations. Now get this… all four models were women of color! This marks a major beauty first. Anastasia of Beverly Hills is one of the first major cosmetics brands to release a new product starting with dark skin tones. Other lighter tones will be released but at a later time.

For years, the shortage of foundation colors for darker skinned women have often been overlooked by big name cosmetics. However, in more recent times a mind shift is occurring in the beauty industry. Thanks to efforts of supermodel Iman as well as black cosmetics companies such as Fashion Fair some options have been made available. Nevertheless, when you can count on one hand the number of brands offering deep, rich shades it shows that much improvement can still be achieved. Leaving out black girls and women from the makeup picture, cuts out a huge chunk of profits. However, now it seems that more companies are aiming to place their hands in the dark makeup pot.

We are excited to see a brand like ABH cater to all skin tones. The Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations will begin with four shades: Walnut, Amber, Almond and Cocoa. See them all below!

From left to right the shades are: Walnut, Amber, Almond and Cocoa

Beautiful right? Trust us you are going to want to get your hands on these sticks. This is the era of photoshop and filters. However, with these cream foundations you won’t need them or a beauty lamp to look Gram worthy. Just so you can see the true to color results of the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations check out this unedited, unretouched behind-the-scenes shot:

The ad campaign for the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Stick Foundations was lensed by Marcel Cantu. Makeup was beat by Keita Moore aka KilPrity if you follow on Snapchat. Hair was fried, dyed and laid to the side by Marcia Hamilton. Get excited for these new gorgeous shades! They will be available for purchase this August.

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Black Beauty: O.G. Red Milk Makeup Lip Color

Arianne Suggs April 20, 2016April 20, 2016Leave a Comment

This season have a little bit of the red and we’re not just talking about that juicy stuff in your wine glass. Red lipstick is a fiery trend for spring and summer that will have your pout blazing as tough as the shiny guy in the sky. As you know not all reds or lipstick formulas are created equal. Some are too drying while others ooze of oils that seem to drain from lips like a Slip N’ Slide. For a popping red lip color that will stand the test of time, literally a full day we present this black beauty find: O.G. Red Milk Makeup Lip Color.

There are a plethora of reasons to come to love the O.G. Red Milk Makeup Lip Color product. First off, Milk Makeup is animal-cruelty free. Yay for nature! Then, there’s all the lip color features that we all hope and pray a lip tint will be built with for our cosmetics pleasure.

The O.G. Red Milk Makeup Lip Color lasts all day from “desk to dawn” as Milk puts it. Moreover, it is packed with a 30 percent pigment load. This means no more having to cake on a lip shade just to gets its true advertised color. The O.G. Red Milk Makeup Lip Color is so pigmented that one swipe will give you intense color. Now that is certainly music to our beauty inclined ears!

Cool Factor: Do you recognize those sexy, full lips? Yup, that’s model Nykhor Paul lending her pout to showcase the O.G. Red Milk Makeup Lip Color. You betta work Nykhor!

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Instagram’s Sassy J Shutdowns Her Beauty Shamers!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on April 13, 2016April 13, 2016Leave a Comment

Like many places, Instagram is not always the fun, pleasant locale for entertainment. In a world of views, comments, likes and dislikes many Igers feel free to say and express themselves in any way they desire. Even at the expense of hurting other’s feelings. Makeup connoisseur Jenae Toney aka Sassy J has experienced both sides of the Instagram coin. Basically, the good, the bad and the oh so ugly.

Jenae Toney “The Power of Makeup” Before and After

Sassy J is known for her dramatic beauty transformations and amazing makeup insider tips. Nevertheless, despite all of her gorgeous beauty contributions some have chosen to treat Sassy J quite cruelly. Everything from verbal insults to rumors as to her condition have all been spread due to the release of her before and after photos. Jenae is a very confident woman who will not to let any Instagram beauty shaming get the best of her. With one post Sassy J shutdown every single shamer for good! She stated,

“People spend a great deal of time assuming the worst when it’s not even as bad as people make it seem. Just to clarify I DO NOT have Alopecia, but what I do HAVE is ECZEMA which I suffered from growing up and even had it on my face quite bad to the point of not having brows. So there’s the TRUTH. Some of you have said such cruel things about me, some even said I have some type of cancer when I don’t. There’s things I can’t help and having brows is one of them.

I don’t want to get them tattooed either and I PREFER to draw them on, it’s a SELF PREFERENCE and I wish more people would respect that. With all the mean comments I get on my before/afters you’d think I’d fold under the pressure but I don’t. I’ve used it to my advantage and have used my Instagram platform for good and positivity.

While I always get bashed for simply being true to myself, some of you be so quick to praise the fake and that’s ok. But no matter [how] much negativity I get, I take the positivity and use that to allow me to flourish and continue to do what I do. I’m my OWN TYPE OF BEAUTY, I’m no IG BEAUTY and I’m happy that I’m not. No, that does not make me better because I believe we are all equals but know I do ME and that’s how it will ALWAYS BE.”

Very well said Sassy J! Jenae Toney is an inspiration to all girls and women who have ever endured negativity on any social media platform. Jenae has made the decision to be the beautiful, confident being that she is regardless of what others may perceive or think about her. A very wise, classy and sophisticated move. As she mentioned we are all equals so there is really no reason to put each other down. Instead lets embrace the beauty and talents that we all possess and be possitive. Life is short and misery loves company and who really wants to sit a table with people like that?

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2016 Spring Beauty: Maybelline Purple Lipstick

Arianne Suggs April 1, 2016April 1, 2016Leave a Comment

Honestly, this has to be one of the BIGGEST beauty teases ever! This week Maybelline cosmetics released BTS (behind the scenes) shots of model, Jourdan Dunn, in a brand new must-have lip shade. There was only one problem. The secret lip is a yet to be released Maybelline purple lipstick. God have mercy on all of our beauty souls!

If Maybelline wanted to start a cosmetic frenzy aka World War Lip 3, they definitely got their wish. Lipstick fans immediately began inquiring about the lip tint shrouded in mystery and Maybelline kept their lips sealed. Loving that shade of purple on Dunn? You are so not alone. Here is what other ladies were saying,

“OMG I want this lip color!!”

“Love.”

“This colour.”

“Love the lip.”

Sentiments like the ones above went on and on and on for hours. At this very moment in time, Maybelline has still not said zilch about the purple lip color. Nevertheless, the Maybelline purple lipstick in question fits with their spring 2016 purple collection that they have nicknamed, “the purple posse.” The royal color products include purple liner, shadow and of course lipstick. Could one of these vibrant and bold lip colors from the collection be the lipstick that we seek?!

Only time shall tell when it comes to this little makeup dilemma. We will definitely keep you posted on any beauty developments in regards to the tint name as well as release date. Until then, we will just continue to admire the beautiful shade from afar and slightly hate on Jourdan for having the opportunity to wear it already. Just kidding, we love ya Jourdan!

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Kelly Rowland Makeup Line For Dark Skin Girls!

Arianne Suggs March 24, 2016March 24, 2016Leave a Comment

We were beyond excited to hear news of the Kelly Rowland makeup line! Kelly has always been such a beauty, so then it makes sense that she would want to spread her wings within the cosmetics industry. What is even more fabulous about the announcement is that the Kelly Rowland Makeup Line will also cater to those rocking with a little more melanin.

Being a gorgeous chocolate girl herself we are sure Rowland will be able to develop a collection that will be well-suited for ebony girls. Foundation and the like can easily become a headache when searching for a perfect tone match. Many makeup companies do not create tints that go deep enough to look natural and give off a seamless finish.

Nevertheless, who can forget the black supermodels who have come forward to say that MUAs (makeup artists) working designer shows did not have makeup on hand in order to make them up for the catwalk. Many of these very models have had to bring their own foundation just to get ready backstage. If the fashion industry can not meet the needs of dark skin women, who could?

Well, fortunately throughout the years women of color have spearheaded the movement that WE have to be the ones to change things for the better. Fashion icon, Iman, had to face the lack of cosmetics issue at photo shoots and runway shows during her era as well. These experiences inspired her to develop her own makeup collection for women of color. Kelly Rowland says Iman has inspired her to do the same. Rowland declared,

“My makeup artist Sheika Daley and I are actually starting a makeup line we’re making sure we make, well we’re starting off with lashes and then we’re going to have it grow for all women. But definitely making sure we have our chocolate girls covered. Gotta get the chocolate girls in there! We have to have that, you know. I think Iman has done a beautiful makeup line and I want to do it too!”

Yes, just as in the hair industry as more black girls make the move to design products by us and for us our needs from beauty to couture are sure to be met. Speaking of beauty, be sure to browse and shop our online 1966 Beauty Store! We have worked hard to bring you a comprehensive store that will include the best products for black hair and black beauty. Check it out and be sure to tell us what you think!

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Beauty Insider: Akris Graphic Lines Eye Makeup

Arianne Suggs March 17, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a Comment

We recently spotted an interesting beauty trend fresh from the runway. This particular beauty look proves that sometimes it is the most simple makeup that can have the most dramatic effect. Simplicity is defined as freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts. Case in point, the graphic lines eye makeup look created by Diane Kendal for Akris Fall/Winter 2016-2017 fashion show.

Models were treated to a futuristic beauty look that incorporated distinct and precise lines. The graphic lines eye makeup looks varied with some lines floating right above the lids, while others completely surrounded and sectioned off the eye by following the bridge of the nose on up right below the eyebrow.

Can this look translate into everyday wear? Of course, runway shows always have a bit of fantasy attached to them, however, just like the fashions themselves the beauty aspects can be toned down for ready-to-wear options too. We suggest sticking to the single line right below the brows. This eye makeup may not be appropriate for school or work, but is perfect for a night out with friends.

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