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Melisa MeMa Creations
August 31, 2025
Brooklyn’s MeMa Creations is the sought-after makeup artist helping Black brides look flawless and feel like the star of their…
Sis Nike
November 30, 2024
New Jersey makeup artist Sisi Nike shares tips for brides to ensure the makeup enhances their wedding day and complements…
February 20, 2024
theGrio celebrates Pat McGrath, the Mother of Makeup, in ‘Keeping Black History Alive’ and her many innovative looks and products.
Queen Latifah theGrio.com
May 10, 2022
Previously the longtime face of CoverGirl's Queen Collection, Latifah returns to the cosmetics brand with an even greater push for…
April 4, 2022
Desiree Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack discuss Fashion Fair's legacy and the process of bringing the cosmetics brand back to…
AJ Crimson theGrio.com
April 1, 2022
Tributes are pouring in for the celebrity makeup artist and founder of AJ Crimson Beauty, who died on Wednesday, March…
Rihanna
February 18, 2022
The megastar mega-successful beauty brand will now be on the shelves of one of the largest beauty retailers in the…
September 16, 2021
When Glossier launched this grant program, it mentioned Black business owners face huge obstacles when it comes to growing their…
63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Telecast
April 22, 2021
Cardi B has filed legal documents to trademark the phrase, Bardi Beauty, in hopes of launching a complete and extensive…
Beautycon Festival Los Angeles 2019 - Day 1
January 29, 2021
In a recent Instagram post, Tina Knowles shows off a fierce makeup look, done by her very own granddaughter, Blue…
January 1, 2021
Legendary beauty maverick Pat McGrath has become the first makeup artist to receive a damehood by Queen Elizabeth II.
Colorism
October 23, 2019
Joy Mohammed had spent her life being bullied for her complexion, but when she met a group of black female…
Chrissy Teigen
July 13, 2018
Chrissy Teigen wants you to glisten up! BECCA Cosmetics has teamed up with Teigan once again for a body shimmer
Tyra Banks thegrio.com
March 29, 2018
Former supermodel Tyra Banks has worked for years in a business that’s all about having the perfect look.
Amy Deanna becomes CoverGirl's first model with vitiligo. (CoverGirl) thegrio.com
February 20, 2018
For the first time, CoverGirl is featuring a model with vitiligo in a new campaign. Texan Amy Deanna, is front…
August 24, 2017
Sixteen years after Aaliyah's tragic death, MAC Cosmetics is announcing a collection in her name.
September 26, 2016
Names for ColourPop's darker skin tone sticks included names like "Yikes," with the darkest color called "Typo" for their 12…
March 23, 2016
At a time when the lack of diversity in the beauty industry has been making headlines, Kelly Rowland is stepping…
March 23, 2016
At a time when the lack of diversity in the beauty industry has been making headlines, Kelly Rowland is stepping…
January 22, 2016
Zendaya is the new spokeswoman and face of CoverGirl. On Wednesday, the singer teased the announcement on Instagram, saying, “Something new…something