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Makeup artists say brown mascara works better with age

Black mascara has held its ground as the default for decades, but the no-makeup makeup movement is shifting that. Makeup artists are pointing to brown mascara as a more flattering alternative, particularly for anyone looking to soften their look or address the harsher contrasts that can come with age. The case is straightforward. Brown mascara reduces…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 12, 20260Comments

Hair

6 tips for healthy hair in your 40s and beyond

Quick picks Gentle shampoo: CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo Nourishing conditioner: Hask Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Conditioner Volumizing spray: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray Hydrating mask: Better Not Younger Hair Redemption Restorative Butter Masque Scalp serum: Dr. Groot Scalp Revitalizing Solution Skin care tends to dominate the anti-aging conversation, but hair…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 12, 20260Comments

Skincare

Anti-aging products that dermatologists say deliver real results

The most effective anti-aging routine starts well before the first wrinkle appears. Consistent sunscreen use is the foundation, and most dermatologists will say it plainly: nothing else comes close in terms of prevention. But even the most diligent SPF users will notice their skin shifting as they move through their 30s and 40s. The reason comes…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 12, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Replace these 7 dangerous kitchen items

When most people think about advice from a registered dietitian, they think about meal plans, nutrients, and food labels. What tends to get overlooked is that dietitians also spend a significant amount of time in the kitchen both their own and their patients which means they have strong, experience-backed opinions about the tools and materials…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 12, 20260Comments

Skincare

Why your acid mantle is the ultimate skin shield

It has the kind of name that sounds like it belongs to a 1990s garage rock band, but the acid mantle is far from a novelty it is one of the most essential components of your skin's protective barrier. The term was first introduced in the 1920s, when researchers identified the thin acidic film that…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 12, 20260Comments

Wellness

How 7 simple products finally cured my bad sleep

Somewhere in her mid-30s, this editor discovered that sleeping through the night was no longer something that happened automatically. Between high-intensity interval training, gym classes, and a half marathon on the calendar, exhaustion was never in short supply. What kept happening instead was waking up at 2 a.m., overheated and drenched in sweat, for no…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 12, 20260Comments

Entertainment

SHAVONE leads new MLS music

Major League Soccer is making a deliberate move into the music world, and San Diego FC is leading the way. The club has partnered with artist and creative entrepreneur SHAVONE. to launch the Playmakers Music Collective, a new initiative designed to bring musicians into the league's cultural ecosystem while shining a light on homegrown talent…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 12, 20260Comments

Music

Tank and the Bangas deliver powerful New Orleans tribute

Tank and the Bangas are stepping into a vibrant new chapter, one that blends fresh music with a heartfelt return to the city that shaped their artistry. As the group prepares to release their upcoming album, The Last Balloon, the New Orleans based collective is embracing its origins while continuing to evolve creatively.…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 12, 20260Comments

Celebs

Deyjah Harris proudly crosses Delta Sigma Theta

Deyjah Harris is celebrating a major milestone in her college journey, and the moment quickly captured attention for its energy, meaning and personal significance. The daughter of rapper T.I. officially became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during a spring crossing event at Clark Atlanta University . The…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 12, 20260Comments

Beauty

50 beauty hacks that actually work and cost almost nothing to try

From overnight skincare to two-minute makeup fixes, these 50 Amazon finds cover every corner of your routine with results that are hard to argue with. Small changes, real results A complete beauty overhaul is rarely what actually changes how you feel about getting ready in the morning. More often it is one product, one small…

ByGesi LloydApril 12, 20260Comments

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Makeup artists say brown mascara works better with age

6 tips for healthy hair in your 40s and beyond

Anti-aging products that dermatologists say deliver real results

Replace these 7 dangerous kitchen items

Why your acid mantle is the ultimate skin shield

How 7 simple products finally cured my bad sleep

SHAVONE leads new MLS music

Tank and the Bangas deliver powerful New Orleans tribute

Deyjah Harris proudly crosses Delta Sigma Theta

50 beauty hacks that actually work and cost almost nothing to try

Affordable beauty finds that could completely transform your look

How AI is becoming every stylish woman’s most coveted secret weapon

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