Some of the best, affordable nudes for deeper complexions can be found at places like Walmart! They have a wide assortment of beauty products and make it easy for us to follow the latest beauty trends! They even make it easy for us to see what’s hot each season. (I think deep nudes are IT for fall!)
Walmart is definitely making an effort to promote inclusivity and accessibility in the beauty space. You can find out more here.
Now lets get into these nudes!
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The results are in!
We asked and you answered! Here are some of your favorite products of 2018! Do you agree with the results? Did we forget something?? Let us know in the comment section below!
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Have you ever heard the phrase "It's not that serious?"
Did they tell you to just "get over it?"
Did they make you feel like it was your own personal problem, rather than a reflection of our society?
You probably just experienced a microagression.
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Last year, Rihanna's beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, accomplished something amazing. Reminiscent of MAC's brand launch in the 80s, Fenty came through for US with an impactful beauty campaign that not only made many feel included but also celebrated our differences.
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We know, we know -- Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales can be super overwhelming. Almost every store has some type of deal or special, so it's hard to know whats *actually* worth it. That's why we've done some of the grunt work for you -- whether you are getting a head start on your Christmas shopping, or doing a little shopping for yourself (you know we all do it!), here are some of the best beauty deals on the market!
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I had the privilege of going backstage with Maybelline for the GCDS RTW SS18 runway show! I was so pleased with the diversity I witnessed -- from the variety of complexions to the varying hair textures, to the athleisure aesthetic mixed with a glamour attitude, this show was everything.
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Like the rest of the internet I am OBSESSED with Fenty Beauty. Not only are the products inclusive but the aesthetic still manages to feel fresh while bringing a touch of glam to the table. Check out how I get my #FENTYFACE in the video below! All products used are listed.
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Accessibility is not a word we're used to hearing when discussing diversity or inclusion in the beauty industry. But it should be.
What do I mean by "accessibility?" Perhaps its easier explain how there is a lack thereof.
As much as we all want to see beauty brands create more inclusive ranges of color cosmetics, that venture is almost futile if the products can't be easily accessed by the consumer.
Some of the most "inclusive" foundation launches of 2017 did not make the darker shades available to consumers in stores. Interested parties with deeper complexions were forced to guesstimate their shade online with little help from the brand.
What is the purpose of launching 32 shades of foundation, if consumers are only presented with the lightest 15 during their in-store experience?
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When I first became interested in makeup, I didn't see it as a way to alter my looks or hide my features, I saw it as a way to further express my creativity. Similar to my interests in fashion, dipping and dabbling in makeup just seemed like something I would really enjoy.
The satisfaction of finding the perfect red lip or the perfect bronzy eye shadow was analogous to finding the perfect pair of boyfriend jeans ---gratifying, rewarding, in other words, sweet.
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