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SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Extra-Moisture Detangler for Fine and Porous Hair (Review)

I applied the SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Extra-Moisture detangler to my daughter's hair after washing and conditioning. Her hair is fine and porous and dries quickly so it's crucial that I get a good moisturizer in her hair right away while it's still wet. This detangler smoothed, moisturized... View Post

Inside the Brand: Diva By Cindy

Meet Diva By Cindy, a brand with a passion for beauty and promoting healthy hair that grows—but also with a purpose for healing and empowering women. Born out of founder Cindy’s early love of chemistry and curiosity about ingredients, Diva By Cindy has grown into a line of natural products meant ... View Post

The Big Bold Lipsticks We’re Falling For

By Christene Carr Let’s talk lipsticks! Fall is lipstick season, so every shade and finish you want can be had if you know where to look. Below are the Big Bold Lipsticks I’m absolutely loving right now. Guerlain Kiss Kiss – Red Passion Guerlain Kiss Kiss in Red Passion – a nice lightweight r... View Post

Inside the Brand: Kiroja

The Kiroja brand was born out of a desire to make a difference, and through its mission of empowerment, entrepreneurship and education, it does just that. By working with fair traded and certified organic materials they create products that are good for both the skin and that consumers can feel g... View Post

Paris Beauty: Brand You Should Know, INSTITUT ESTHEDERM

By Jackie Celestin-André If it weren’t for Laetitia, I would have probably never tried the facial care brand, INSTITUT ESTHEDERM. Though I have seen the brand many times in the store, I never felt compelled to try it. But walking into Laetitia’s beautiful, elegant and invitingly warm beauty co... View Post

Revlon Bold Lacquer Mascara for Lustrous Lashes

We believe that the right mascara can make a girl feel bold, confident and ready to take on just about anything. Meet your day head on with lustrous lashes, courtesy of Revlon’s Bold Lacquer by Grow Luscious Mascara, which our subscribers received in their September COCOTIQUE boxes. Read on to fi... View Post

Budge Proof Your Beauty

By Christene Carr Wearing a full face of makeup when it’s still warm or humid out can be a bit tricky, but it is not impossible. Here, we’re sharing a few of our favorite Budge Proof Makeup Musts to get you flawlessly through the transitional weather. Primer Proper primer is always essential. ... View Post

black|UP Cosmetics: A Pioneer Company for Brown Beauty

by Jackie Celestin-André I remember discovering this brand’s boutique in a trendy area in Paris back in 2000. I was impressed not only by the luxurious range of make up products, but also by the story behind the brand. Founded in 1999 by Fabrice Mahabo, a make up artist from the Ivory Coast, bl... View Post

Inside the Brand: Nude by Center Stage Cuts

When Calvin Quallis, Founder and Partner of Center Stage Cuts--a natural hair salon and barbershop located in Newark, NJ—started noticing a pattern of dry, damaged and thinning textured hair among many of his clients, he knew he wanted to create an effective, yet natural way to nurse those tresse... View Post