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Displaying all articles tagged:
Essence
why is your skin so good
June 30, 2020
How This New Delhi–Based Journalist Gets Her Skin So Good
Nikita Upadhyay’s nighttime routine for dehydrated skin.
By
Daise Bedolla
k beautiful
Aug. 12, 2019
A Korean Beauty Glossary
For everyone who can’t remember the difference between a serum and an ampoule.
By
Kathleen Hou
put this on your face
Apr. 5, 2019
This K-Beauty Brand Wants Your Skin to Glow for Spring
The Sulwhasoo Bloomstay Vitalizing Collection is here.
By
Hayley Schueneman
skin deep
Apr. 4, 2019
This Skin Care Is Made of Platinum and Stardust
And it has many VIP fans.
By
Kathleen Hou
new releases
Sept. 28, 2018
You Can Buy These Korean Beauty Staples at Ulta
Meet your new skin-care BFF, Peach & Lily.
By
Hayley Schueneman
let’s makeup
June 4, 2018
An Indulgent No-Makeup Makeup Foundation
La Prairie’s newest is made with caviar. Yes, caviar.
By
Shannon Barbour
q&a
May 25, 2018
Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Baby Oil Lady’ Reveals Her Technique
Behind the scenes of his
Essence
cover shoot.
By
Ashley Weatherford
white house
Sept. 8, 2016
See Michelle and Barack Obama Grace the Cover of
Essence
The couple are on the November 2016 issue of “Essence.”
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
look of the day
Feb. 7, 2013
Solange Is a Retro-Funky Guest of Honor
Bright coral lips, short curly hair, and colorful clashing stripes.
By
Julie Ma
ins and outs
July 31, 2012
Ellianna Placas,
Essence
’s Controversial Fashion Director, Steps Down
The magazine was heavily criticized for hiring her in 2010.
By
Charlotte Cowles
loose threads
Mar. 2, 2012
Chalayan’s New Elements;
Essence
’s Whitney Cover
Plus, a solid-gold Hermès handbag, and more fashion news.
quotables
Sept. 24, 2010
Nina Garcia Thinks ‘There’s Diversity Already’ in Fashion
She thought the ‘Essence’ controversy was “blown out of proportion.”
By
Amy Odell
backlash
Aug. 19, 2010
Robin Givhan Thinks
Essence
’s New White Fashion Director Shows the Magazine ‘Isn’t Just About Black Women’
“Black women aren’t ‘special.’ They are individuals and they are universal.”
By
Amy Odell
the most important month of the year
Aug. 5, 2010
Essence
Has Three September Cover Girls
The 40th-anniversary issue also marks the start of Elliana Placas’s fashion reign.
By
Mike Vilensky
backlash
Aug. 2, 2010
The
Essence
Controversy Is More Than Skin-Deep
This isn’t the first time a white editor has worked for a black publication. So what’s all the fuss about?
By
Zandile Blay
backlash
July 29, 2010
Essence
Editor Wonders Why Hiring a White Fashion Director Sparks More Outrage Than So Many Other Issues
“When we reported on the increase in sex trafficking of young black girls in urban communities? Silence.”
By
Amy Odell
backlash
July 27, 2010
Essence
Hires a White Fashion Director, Backlash Ensues
Ellianna Placas set to take the fashion reins amid roiling controversy.
By
Amy Odell
the most important month of the year
July 20, 2009
The September Issues Are Looking a Bit Gaunt
Ad pages are way down. Try to hide your shock.
By
Amy Odell
loose threads
Apr. 7, 2009
MObama Wears Talbots on
Essence
Cover; YSL to Launch ‘New Vintage’ Collection
Also, Z Zegna is moving its runway show from New York to Milan and the ‘Coco Avant Chanel’ movie premiered.
By
Amy Odell