It’s Black History Month, and if you haven’t already, it’s the perfect time to find some new Black-owned businesses to support not just in February, but every day. Incorporating Black-founded beauty brands into your daily routine is one of the best places to start (along with stocking your pantry with these Black-owned food brands at Target), and Ulta Beauty’s made it a cinch to scout out the innovative, Black-owned brands they carry.
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The first ever Abu Dhabi Beauty Week begins this Thursday
A lot of people have been asking about the emirate’s beauty regime…
The Inaugural Abu Dhabi Beauty Week struts into existence this week, starting on Thursday February 4.
It’s an event organised by the Retail Abu Dhabi division of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) that aims to flaunt the emirate’s beauty credentials on the global catwalk.
The first Abu Dhabi Beauty Week (ADBW) runs from February 4 to 14 (which, yes, is longer than a week) and will feature exciting mall pop-ups by international brands, exclusive promotions, interactive masterclasses, and appearances by leading industry personalities.
Ulta Beauty Is Doubling the Number of Black-Owned Brands Sold in Stores This Year 559 Shares
Ulta Beauty is committed to making sure its shelves are even more diversified this year. On Feb. 2, the brand announced that it will be investing $25 million into amplifying underrepresented voices and Black-owned brands in 2021.
In a release, the retailer laid out a plan to allocate $20 million to media investments across multicultural platforms to create more personal connections with Latinx, Black, and other communities. The brand also has plans to double the amount of Black-owned products that are being sold in its stores while dedicating $4 million to support the marketing efforts behind said brands. Pattern Beauty, Juvia s Place, Uoma Beauty, and Beauty Bakerie are among the brands that are already sold in stores, while Mented Cosmetics, Keys Soulcare, and Blackgirl Sunscreen will make their debut in locations nationwide this month.
Caring for Yourself
This year was unlike any other. Sure, the holiday bustle was different, but your hustle was just as stressful. Now it’s time to welcome a new year with a new focus you.
We get it, we are all crazy busy with stressful jobs, family obligations and more. Self-care always falls to the bottom of the list, but it is the one thing that can help you feel refreshed and ready so you can be available for everyone and everything in your life. Here are a few tips, tricks and product picks from Nordstrom to maximize your me-time and get started on some self-care.
Women of Color-owned makeup and skincare products to ask for this Christmas
Looking for the right foundation to match your skin tone or simply trying to diversify your makeup collection? Don t sweat it, we complied a list of items from various WOC-owned brands to add to your uber long holiday wishlist.
Vive Cosmetics, Cremosa Matte Lipsticks: $15
This Latina-owned brand is known for their signature Cremosa Matte Lipsticks, selling out of the lippies on a regular basis. These creamy matte lipsticks are packed with Vitamin E leaving your lips super moisturized. It s also vegan and cruelty free. Shop here to purchase.