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Glossier’s best-selling Boy Brow eyebrow wax gets a new bow – Essence
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We saw the viral “boy blush” trend that has racked up over 85 million views on TikTok, with users blushing their cheeks with a triangular blush. While men’s grooming is often overlooked in makeup, boyish beauty has become all the rage on the internet among women. That’s why Glossier gave its original Boy Brow––an eyebrow wax based on a mustache pomade––an unexpected facelift (or maybe it would be better to say, eyebrow lift) with their newest eyebrow product Eyebrow arch for a boy for up-to-date information on the circular trend.
“Glossier’s Boy Brow has always been the perfect brow gel that’s easy to blend and apply,” the makeup artist said Harold James says ESSENCE, remaining one in every of industry favorite formulas for nearly a decade. Now, just shy of its tenth anniversary, the total-brow pomade transforms into a pomade pencil for a food regimen version of a classic. “The new Boy Brow Arch has this amazing 2-in-1 tip with a sharp blade to create thin, hair-like brows and a flat blade to fill in the brow for a defined but still natural look,” says James.
With the return of ’90s masculine beauty, Glossier is embracing the look with the arch of feminine, thin brows (think: Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, and Meagan Good), adding a flat edge to fill and arch the pencil-thin look. But the updated dual-tipped design doesn’t force you to make a choice from shape, definition, and volume. “My biggest brow inspiration is a French model and muse Mother Kunakey“, she says. “Her fluffy eyebrows look natural, beautiful and full; yet the contours are emphasized and shaped.”
But shape is just half the job. Shade is vital to each Glossier formula—its previous Lip Line featured nipple-coloured eyeliners as a approach to match the shade—and the new brow pencil is not any exception. “Boy Brow Arch offers nine hair-color-matched shades, making it easy to find the perfect match for your complementary brows that frame your face,” she says, from natural black to chill gray. To lock in color, a botanical clay complex helps hold the pigments in place for all-around endurance.
Harold James’ pro suggestions for the Boy Brow Arch:
“Depending on the desired result, I recommend alternating between dual-tip techniques. If your brows already have the thickness you want but you want a more precise finish or to create hairs, especially at the front of the brow, I would go for a sharp point. If you want to fill in sparse areas or add volume to your brows, I would go for a flat edge,” says James.
- Brush your eyebrows upwards to create a natural shape.
- Outline the arch with the Boy Brow Arch Brush.
- Fill in sparse areas with light brush strokes.
- Boy Brow Gel Set.
- Cleanse your skin with concealer.
- Blend with a spoolie brush for a natural effect.
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This Week’s Best New Music: The Weeknd, Kiana Ledé, Tyler, The Creator and More – Essence
Happy Friday, people. As we enter November, the music scene is buzzing with fresh releases that can surely boost your playlists. From genre-mixing collaborations to introspective solo projects, this week’s lineup offers a various range of sounds to suit every listener’s taste.
Headlined by Tyler, Creator’s latest album, EARTHGANG returns with , and The Weeknd teams up with Anitta on “São Paulo,” combining their unique sounds right into a fascinating track. Kiana Ledé offers soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, while Pink Sweat$ serves up smooth single “Coffee.” Our list also includes music from Freddie Gibbs, IDK, Sheryl Lee Ralph and more
You can try today’s news roundup below.
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How Diana Ross’s Halloween look was created Uche Moxama – essence
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Halloween is the perfect time of 12 months to advertise an icon. This 12 months, for instance, Beyoncé morphed into funk rock star Betty Davis and Coco Jones referenced Donna Summer’s album covers. And for the content creator Uche Moxamrecreation of the 1969 Diana Ross film.I’ll wash this guy out of my hair” on the duvet, the immediate answer was “yes.”
“I grew up listening to great artists: Whitney, Diana, Donna Summer, the list goes on,” Moxam tells ESSENCE. “Not only were they the powerhouse of their decade, but they also provided representation of beautiful, strong and talented black women who were rarely represented in the media at the time.”
For a protracted time, Moxam had been waiting for the suitable moment to rework into Diana Ross’s mountain of curls (as if released from a set of very large curlers) from the GIT Broadway special. However, probably the most iconic a part of the look was also probably the most difficult to create. “The biggest challenge was supposed to be the hair,” she says, contacting a hair stylist Alan Schober.
“Alana managed to arrange each bundle of hair individually and artistically to achieve the effect shown in Diana’s film,” he says. “I wanted the hair texture to be three-dimensional, not just using Photoshop or a black board.” Using a 65-inch cardboard as a base and more bundles of hair than she could count interwoven with Moxam’s real hair, Schober turned her costume right into a masterpiece.
“I focus on a natural look [for everyday beauty] but Halloween is truly a time to become someone else,” she says.
However, Uche Moxam’s makeup veered away from Ross’s neutral lip with glazed lips and cheeks sculpted with blush, becoming an icon in its own right. “I’ve been wanting to bring it to life for some time and this year I managed to do it.”
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The best beauty moments of Halloween 2024 – essence
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Celebrities have been known to bring creative costumes every Halloween. From area of interest cosplay to Heidi Klum’s annual Halloween party with high-budget SFX makeup and rugged references, stars never fail to live as much as their past looks. And last night turned out to be no different.
For example, when Janelle Monaé called a surreal version of ET, it took a team of five SFX artists to create the life-size costume. Lizzo has 4 looks starting from red body paint to scissored skin: the set includes an Ozempic pack, a honey bunny, Edward Scissorhands, and a never-rejected face card.
Although Doja Cat as a sunflower is a reference to the 2001 video game, Halloween will not be limited to fictional characters. Beyoncé took on the persona of funk-rock singer Betty Davis, Winnie Harlow referenced Diana Ross, and Coco Jones referenced Donna Summer’s album covers. Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion proved that Halloween lasts all 12 months long by dressing up within the anime cosplay she probably would ever wear.
Below, ESSENCE rounds up our favourite beauty moments from Halloween 2024.
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