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A BRAND TO TRY: Natura Siberica - From Siberia with love!

I am deviating a bit from writing about brands made in France as I have made a surprising discovery in my neighborhood city market Monoprix. Natura Siberica is the first premium certified organic cosmetic brand from Russia, more specially Siberia. For many, Siberia is synonymous with extremely c... View Post

INSIDE THE BRAND: GLOBAL BEAUTY CARE IS ALL ABOUT DELIVERING RICH RADIANCE!

Everyone woman wants healthy, glowing skin and the folks at Global Beauty Care understand that. With their line of skincare products that targets African American and Hispanic consumers, their business is quality skincare with ingredients that deliver. Be it Coco and Shea Butter, vitamin A&... View Post

Inside the Brand: Give your hair the Luster it deserves with Luster’s Pink Line of Products.

Be it diet, change in climate and a host of other factors, our hair has its fair share of ups and downs. However, with Luster’s Pink line of products your hair can experience more ups than downs. This month we are giving our subscribers the opportunity to try the brand’s Pink Shea Butter Coconu... View Post

Product Review: Naked Beaute Chamomile & Cucumber Facial Cleanser

Sure I like to splurge on department store skincare products, but there are some indie brands that make both my skin and wallet happy. I recently tried Naked Beaute’s Chamomile & Cucumber Facial Cleanser, and I am obsessed with it! Unlike a majority of facial cleansers, this one didn’t leave ... View Post

Cocotique Chats With Claire Sulmers About Dark & Lovely’s #LoveMyColor Campaign And More!

Recently we caught up with everyone’s favorite fashionista, Claire Sulmers of Fashion Bomb Daily. We got to pick her brain about spring trends, adding color to your office attire and beauty. She also gave us the 411 on her collaboration with Dark and Lovely for their #LoveMyColor campaign. Get t... View Post

Coconut Oil - The Versatile Product Our Bloggers Love

Coconut Oil, the amazing beauty oil with a number of benefits. As popular as it is, many are curious as to how to achieve the most benefits. Below are some ways our COCOBloggers love to incorporate it into their routine - as well as a few other tried and true ways for using this versatile oil. H... View Post

Beauty + Hair: 5 Spring Fragrances These Women Can’t Live Without

With the spring season in full bloom, we begin to rotate our fragrances. The warmer weather allows for more floral and fruity scents. If you need help finding a new spring fragrance, check out these favorites from our very own COCOBloggers and COCOBelles! Versace ‘Yellow Diamonds’ - Kaci Fennel ... View Post

Inside the Brand: Madame C.J. Walker Commitment to bringing women the products they desire and deserve!

When you hear the name Madame C.J. Walker, the first thought that comes to mind is first female American millionaire. Walker was a pioneer in African American hair care and has been bringing beauty to women of color since 1905. And to this day Madame C.J. Walker’s legacy still lives on. In March ... View Post

Inside the Brand: Ginger + Liz, Your Nail Prayers Answered!

It’s not uncommon to hear of people having allergic reactions when test-driving new polishes. Why? Unfortunately some beauty brands often include harsh chemicals in their formulas that can prove to be harmful. Luckily Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett have answered our prayers. The beautiful duo are... View Post