• Review: Black Radiance Color Perfect Foundation

    Review: Black Radiance Color Perfect Foundation

    This was my first time using any Black Radiance products and although I wasn’t impressed, I still want to try others. I’ve been a foundation kick lately and have been wanting to try out more, even though I already have my holy grails. I think this is how makeup hoarding begins lol. I was perusing…

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  • 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Bake

    3 Reasons Why I Don’t Bake

    No, I’m not talking about a culinary task. I’m talking about the biggest craze in makeup application. It seems like once this tip left the drag world, it settled into the everyday makeup routine and staple Youtube video of beauty gurus. Baking gives a smoother (think porcelain doll) finish to the skin. It prevents under…

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  • Easy Steps To Travel On A Budget

    Easy Steps To Travel On A Budget

    So you’ve read BlackGirlZen’s post and chosen your destination, booked your transportation and accommodations, but what do you do while your there. And how do you stay within a reasonable budget? I’m here to help. Here is a list of the best ways to find cheap/ cost effective activities wherever you decide to go. Groupon Everybody…

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  • 5 Best Foundations for Oily Skin

    5 Best Foundations for Oily Skin

    Oily skin can be tough to deal with, especially if you love wearing makeup. Here are my top picks for the best foundations for oily skin. 1. Lancome Teint Idole Ultra The priciest of the bunch at $47, but one of my holy grail products. If I want medium to full coverage that will last…

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  • Black Feminists and the “Not All Men” Brigade

    Black Feminists and the “Not All Men” Brigade

    If you spend as much time on social media as I do, especially in Black spaces, you’ve no doubt see the “battle of the sexes” arguments day in and day out. You’ve seen Black women calling out Black men on their trash behavior and Black men blaming women and “feminist” (pluralization purposely missing) for the…

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