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Beauty News: MAC’s Limited Edition Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Collection

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We are weeks away from the long-awaited premiere of the second Black Panther film, Black a Panther: Wakanda Forever. Fans can pass the time by getting their looks together for opening night with the new MAC collection inspired by the movie.

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The 10 piece collection features vibrant jewel toned eyeshadows, lipsticks, and more!

The latest limited edition Marvel Studios’ Black Panther line is a nod to the grace, grit and gorgeousness of Wakandan warriors, the Dora Milaje, and inspired by the world of Wakanda itself (ABC News).

The collection launchesNovember 1, 2022.

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Beauty News: Felicia Walker, Founder of This That Beauty, Launches Skin Care Line, Phoebe Skin

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It seems like everyone is starting their own beauty or makeup line these days, but when a skin care OG launches her very own product line, you stop and pay attention. Felicia Walker has been chronicling her skin care journey on her blog, This That Beauty, for more than a decade. She rose to become an authority in beauty space and is now known for her clear, dewy complexion. It is of no surprise she would launch a product line dedicated to skin.

Felicia Walker
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According to the website, Walker states that Phoebe Skin “is inspired by my daughter, Phoebe, who balances my life in ways I could not have  imagined. The name PHOEBE SKIN™ combines two of my great loves. My daughter, Phoebe, and my passion for skincare” Phoebe Skin.

Brand Description:

Our products are formulated to bring harmony and balance to the skin. My hope and desire is that you will experience the same joy and love that I feel when applying the products.

Phoebe Skin debuted with three treatment masks, STAY TIGHT Deep Pore Purge and Polish clay mask, STAY BRIGHT Complexion Boosting Brightener clay mask, STAY CHILL Balancing and Soothing gel mask.

Product Descriptions:

STAY TIGHT

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This exfoliating mask is formulated to purge congested pores and gently resurface dull skin. Skin will appear more refined, smooth and reflect a healthy, natural glow after the first use. If you’ve been slacking on your skincare rituals, consider this a glorious “reset” Phoebe Skin.


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Ingredients:

Moroccan Lava Clay; silica, calcium, potassium, magnesium

STAY BRIGHT

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This energizing and tone-boosting mask brightens the complexion through gentle exfoliation. Natural sources of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) smooth and promote a vibrant glow.

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Ingredients:

Kaolin clay; Bentonite clay; Pumpkin clay; Rose clay; Rose powder; Ascorbyl Palmitate; Pelargonium Graveolens (geranium)

STAY CHILL

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This gel-based mask is formulated to immediately calm stressed skin. Bulgarian Damascus Rose extract is beneficial in reducing the appearance of surface irritation. This calming mask immediately moisturizes the skin and helps return skin to a place of balance.

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This gel-based mask is formulated to immediately calm stressed skin. Bulgarian Damascus Rose extract is beneficial in reducing the appearance of surface irritation. This calming mask immediately moisturizes the skin and helps return skin to a place of balance.

Ingredients:

Water; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Rosa Damascena(Rose)Flower Distillate; Polvsorbate 20; Proovlene Glycol;Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Extract; Ulmus Rubra (Slippery Elm) Extract; Glycerin (and) water (and) (Althea Officinalis) Marshmallow Root Extract; Glycerin (and) water (and) Chamomille Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract; Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin); Sodium Evaluronate; Carbomer; Dorascium Sorbate Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium); D&C red 40(C116035

All three of masks retail fir $30 and are available on LuxuriousWellniss.com.

Beauty News: The Lip Bar x Slutty Vegan Nasty Girl Collection

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The Lip Bar, a vegan beauty brand owned by Melissa Butler, known for its high quality yet affordable cosmetics has teamed up with another vegan brand taken its industry by storm. Slutty Vegan, owned by Aisha “Pinky” Cole, is a popular plant based restaurant in Atlanta, Ga. Both women are known for their bold lip colors so it seemed fitting that a collab would be in order. One of The Lip Bar’s most popular products is Bawse Lady, a blue based red liquid lipstick that is bomb and definitely #divachroniclesapproved. Melissa and Pinky teamed up to bring us the Nasty Girl Collection, a two piece pink and red liquid lipstick set.

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The Nasty Girl collection features two liquid lipsticks, a red and a pink named Touch Me and Tease Me, respectively. The collection aims to redefine what it means to be a nasty girl by “owning your power and putting your needs first” (The Lip Bar).

The Nasty Girl collection will be available tomorrow, September 6, 2022, on TheLipBar.com and .shop at 11 am EST. Set your alarms.

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Beauty News: 711 Launches Coffee Scrub

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Imagine running to the local 711 for a coffee…scrub. Yes, 711 claims their coffee is so good that they’ve packaged it up and are selling a scrub made from their house grounds for only $1. The exfoliant will be sold exclusively at Adore Beauty, an Australian based beauty conglomerate. What do you think? Willing to try a 711 coffee scrub?

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Dove Releases Data That Black Girls Become Victims of Hair Discrimination as Young as 5 Years Old

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Black women and young girls have been the victims of hair discrimination for centuries. Yes, centuries, just look up the Tignon Laws. When women were enslaved, they were required to cover their hair to reinforce their status as slaves, and once freed, they were restricted to covering their hair once again. They were accused of flaunting their freedom and stealing the attention of white men with their adorned tresses. As time passed, black women were plagued with submitting to White standards of beauty for survival. The 19070’s saw the emergence of the re-affirmation of the beauty of natural hair, most notable that afro, a style often associated with rebellion because it was often worn by the Black Panthers and other activists such as Angela Davis and Assata Shakur. That trend has come and gone in the decades since. There was another natural hair movement in the 2010’s that has been going strong and more women have returned to sport their kinks and coils and reaffirm the beauty in our hair to their children, especially young girls. However, that does not mean they don’t face obstacles at work and school.

There are still bosses and teachers of the “old guard” who believe perfectly fine kinks, coils, and curls, regardless of how they’re styled are distracting, unkempt, unclean, and unprofessional. There are plenty of stories like this one where a teacher has humiliated a little Black girl by cutting her hair because it was “distracting”. It was even reported here on Diva Chronicles how adult women still have worries about wearing their natural hair or protective hairstyles in the workplace. So while I am happy Dove is using their platform to raise awareness about how Black women and girls are treated because of their hair, just know we’ve been speaking up and pushing back about this for generations. Maybe one day a research study won’t have to be conducted to get people to listen to our plight.

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Here are some statistics to note from the Study:

  1. Black girls as young as five experience hair discrimination.
  2. 86% of black teenagers started experiencing discrimination based on their hair by the age of 12.
  3. A previous study by Dove found that black women were 1.5 times more likely to be sent home or know of a black woman sent home from the workplace because of her hair.
  4.  80% more likely to change their hair from its natural state to fit in at the office.

“Now, this new body of research illuminates the pervasive nature and deep impact hair discrimination has on black girls highlighting the horrific multi-generational impact of narrow beauty standards in America.” Essi Eggleston Bracey, Executive Vice President and COO of Unilever North America to Cosmetics Business

These findings were the result of the 2021 Dove CROWN Research for Girls in collaboration with JOY Collective.

Article Credit: Cosmetics Business

Product Highlight: The Big Bad Palette by Megan Thee Stallion x Revlon

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Last year, rapper Megan the Stallion announced her partnership with beauty giant Revlon and it seems things are moving full steam ahead. The latest product from the collab is the Big Bad palette, which is currently on sale at Ulta Beauty for $8.99. The ten-pan palette includes eye shadows hand-picked by Megan herself and features shade names such as Up In Flames, a black sparkly shade, Burning Up, a bright tangerine with subtle sparkle, and metallic cobalt appropriately named Cobalt (People). Users can enjoy a variety of finishes such as matte, metallic, and shimmer with chosen hues designed to fit a variety of complexions. The Big Bad palette has two prominent shades, Heat Wave and Bring the Heat that can serve double duty as both eyeshadow and highlighters.

Revlon x Megan Thee Stallion Big Bad Face & Eyeshadow Palette, 10 Blendable Shimmer, Matte, & Metallic Colors, 001, 0.37 oz
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Revlon x Megan Thee Stallion Big Bad Face & Eyeshadow Palette, 10 Blendable Shimmer, Matte, & Metallic Colors, 001, 0.37 oz
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Snag the Big Bad palette while it is on sale now at Ulta.com The normal retail price is $14.99.

Beauty News: M.A.C. to Partner with Whitney Houston’s Estate for Collection

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M.A.C. Cosmetics reported to People Magazine that they have partnered with Whitney Houston’s estate for a “long-term, multi-faceted partnership ” (People). The collection will debut in 2022 to commemorate Whitney’s biopic, I Wanna Dance with Somebody scheduled to be released December 2022. M.A.C. will also serve as the official makeup brand for the film creating some of her most memorable makeup looks (Beauty Packaging).

Beauty News: Skin Proud Coming to Walmart

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Skin Proud, a UK based skin care brand that targets Gen Z an millennials, is coming to Walmart stores and is already live on Walmart.com. The vegan brand is PETA approved and marketed as cruelty free. Product in the range are geared to offer an introduction to skincare for 18-25 year olds and add on to the skincare regimens of 25-35 year olds.

The collection included the following products:

  • Sorbet Skin: everyday jelly moisturizer
  • Bright Boost: 2% vitamin C serum
  • Smooth Talk: 2% hyaluronic acid gel serum
  • Refresher: hydrating pineapple mist
  • Velvet Cloud Cleanser: whipped mousse cleansing foam
  • Detox Tonic: daily exfoliating tonic
  • Bright Eye: pomegranate gel-cream
  • Frozen Over: gel-to-ice hydrator
  • Recharge Serum: overnight 0.5% retinol serum
  • Unplug: pore detox clay mask
  • Sleep Hero: overnight sleep mask

Based on the price range of the products on Walmart’s website, $10-$20, it appears to be in line with those who are just getting into skincare that may not have extra financial resources to spend a lot of money on skincare.

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Beauty News: Shea Moisture Debuts Plant-Based Body Wash Collection at Target

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Shea Moisture is joining in on the “clean” trend with a new plant-based line of cleansers for Target. The five sku Personal Wash collection “consists of five simple, seasonal body washes that are gentle on skin, hydrating and subtly fragrant.” (HAPPI).

The body wash collection includes the following:

  • Apricot & Honey: This naturally inspired formula, made with an 100% plant-based fragrance, and blended with Apricot, Honey and Fair Trade Shea Butter, helps to provide everyday nourishment for dry skin. 
  • Cocoa & Almond Butter: A soothing, gentle and deeply hydrating formula to replenish nourishment and cleanse the body with a naturally infused plant-based fragrance. 
  • Green Tea & Olive Oil: Clean and fresh with notes of sweet Honeysuckle and Green Tea, this formula helps gently cleanse without stripping skin of moisture. 
  • Meyer Lemon & Mint: This perfect wake-me-up formula is blended with Meyer Lemon, Mint and Fair Trade Shea Butter, coming together to create an invigorating, yet natural fragrance that awakens skin. 
  • Oatmeal & Vitamin E: This unscented collection offers deep nourishment and allows for gentle cleansing free from all fragrances and perfect for sensitive skin. 

They will retail for $7.99 and are now available at Target.

Article Credit: HAPPI