The four-time Emmy Award-winning television journalist, iTunes No. 1 podcast host, and beauty founder has been dubbed the queen of DIY glam. She takes pride in setting the standard for women who want to look like a million bucks without breaking the bank, and her latest endeavor is an extension of that.

Nia Long is entering her next era — and it’s glowing. The legendary actress has been named Estée Lauder’s first North American Brand Ambassador, pairing timeless beauty with modern confidence.

Westmore Beauty claims that its new Instant Flawless Foundation will "cover face blemishes and even out the skin with a natural-looking glow." Containing skincare ingredients for hydration and brightening while additionally said to be "transfer-resistant, water-resistant, and last all day," does it hold up to its hype?

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(Alternet) — Worth $50 billion in the U.S. alone, with Asia a close second and gaining speed, the $170 billion beauty industry conspires to convince women that our fates depend on our looks which depend on what we spend. In this equation, ugliness — as society sees it — can be remedied like a disease, if […]

Black women spend 3 times more in the beauty category and the market has noticed.