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MEET SEPHORA'S 2023 ACCELERATE FOUNDERS COHORT

MEET SEPHORA'S 2023 ACCELERATE FOUNDERS COHORT

Written by MF Staff
Almost 2 years ago, Sephora announced their 15% pledge, committing their team to being more inclu...
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BEAUTY CHAMELEON: RIHANNA'S ICONIC LOOKS THROUGH THE YEARS

BEAUTY CHAMELEON: RIHANNA'S ICONIC LOOKS THROUGH THE YEARS

Written by MF Staff
Rihanna has become a true beauty icon. Since the release of her debut single, “Pon di Replay”, in...
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2023 MET GALA GUESTS HONOR KARL LAGERFIELD THROUGH BEAUTY & FASHION

2023 MET GALA GUESTS HONOR KARL LAGERFIELD THROUGH BEAUTY & FASHION

Written by MF Staff
One of the biggest nights in fashion happened last night and this year there were many who understood the assignment! The Met Gala 2023 theme: Karl Lagerfield: A Line of Beauty, 
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WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT LIVE TINTED'S NEW SUPERHUE BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM

WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT LIVE TINTED'S NEW SUPERHUE BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM

Written by MF Staff
If you suffer from undereye bags, dark circles or puffy eyes, we know the product you need to sol...
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ELEVATING STANDARDS: HOW FENTY BEAUTY SET THE STANDARD FOR INCLUSIVE MAKEUP

ELEVATING STANDARDS: HOW FENTY BEAUTY SET THE STANDARD FOR INCLUSIVE MAKEUP

Written by MF Staff
  You would be underselling Fenty Beauty if you claimed it only had a massive impact on the beau...
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MEET EYE 2 EYE

MEET EYE 2 EYE

Written by MF Staff
  How long must we wait?  How far must we march? People of color make up 40% of the population y...
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THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY'S DIVERSITY PROBLEM: ARE YOU APART OF IT?

THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY'S DIVERSITY PROBLEM: ARE YOU APART OF IT?

Written by MF Staff
  Where are all the Black women at the beauty counter? The continued misrepresentation of Black ...
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TOP 5 BEAUTY YOUTUBERS TO FOLLOW

TOP 5 BEAUTY YOUTUBERS TO FOLLOW

Written by MF Staff
Picture this; while scrolling through Instagram you find a picture of a model with a bomb outfit,...
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MOVE OVER SEPHORA! HERE ARE 6 INNOVATIVE BLACK-OWNED BEAUTY BRANDS MAKING WAVES IN 2022

MOVE OVER SEPHORA! HERE ARE 6 INNOVATIVE BLACK-OWNED BEAUTY BRANDS MAKING WAVES IN 2022

Written by MF Staff
  Picture this. You head to your local mall to stock up on some beauty supplies, and almost noth...
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7 FEARLESS BLACK WOMEN WHO CHANGED BEAUTY FOREVER

7 FEARLESS BLACK WOMEN WHO CHANGED BEAUTY FOREVER

Written by MF Staff

Recognizing the contribution that our ancestors made to get us where we are today is a huge part of Black History Month. Without their impact, especially in the beauty industry, we would not have seen changes in the unrealistic representation of Black women in the beauty industry. However, several figures from the past decade made beauty more inclusive for Black women from all backgrounds.

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TOP 7 BEAUTY LOOKS FROM NYC FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2022

TOP 7 BEAUTY LOOKS FROM NYC FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2022

Written by MF Staff
 New York City has been full of celebrities and stars this week, all enjoying the latest looks fo...
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CELEBRITY MUA AND BEAUTY MOGUL AJ CRIMSON, DEAD AT THE AGE OF 27

CELEBRITY MUA AND BEAUTY MOGUL AJ CRIMSON, DEAD AT THE AGE OF 27

Written by MF Staff
  It is with great sadness that we report the death of AJ Crimson, one of our contributors and w...
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REVLON FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY

REVLON FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY

Written by MF Staff
  So, what could this mean for Melanated brands in the beauty industry? Revlon, one of the large...
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QUINTA BRUNSON: AMERICA’S NEWEST ‘IT’ GIRL

QUINTA BRUNSON: AMERICA’S NEWEST ‘IT’ GIRL

Written by MF Staff
  She’s made the 100 Most Influential People of 2022 TIME list. She took part in this season’s E...
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DEFINE YOUR MELANIN: THE GUIDE TO SELF-LOVE

DEFINE YOUR MELANIN: THE GUIDE TO SELF-LOVE

Written by MF Staff
  When I hear self-love, my mind immediately fills with beautiful things. From words of affirmat...
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THE QUIET BATTLE OF MELANIN VS MELANOMA

THE QUIET BATTLE OF MELANIN VS MELANOMA

Written by MF Staff
  Before we dive in, some of us may, or may not even know what Melanoma is. Melanoma is a cancer...
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99 SKIN PROBLEMS….BUT SUNSCREEN AIN’T ONE!

99 SKIN PROBLEMS….BUT SUNSCREEN AIN’T ONE!

Written by MF Staff
  Need I say that sunscreen is the most underused skin product amongst our Melanated Kings and...
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MAKE YOUR LIPS YOUR BEST FEATURE

MAKE YOUR LIPS YOUR BEST FEATURE

Written by MF Staff
    I think we all can agree dry lips are the absolute worst thing that can happen! Finding the p...
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MOVING PAST SUNSCREEN MYTHS FOR BLACK AND BROWN PEOPLE

MOVING PAST SUNSCREEN MYTHS FOR BLACK AND BROWN PEOPLE

Written by MF Staff
  “Yes, I want to go tanning with you.” Words I never thought would come out of my mouth. I grew...
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THE ULTIMATE SECRET TO TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN FOR A BEAUTIFUL AND YOUTHFUL LOOK

THE ULTIMATE SECRET TO TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN FOR A BEAUTIFUL AND YOUTHFUL LOOK

Written by MF Staff
  I know the feeling of having glowing and flawless skin. But, how do you get flawless skin? Fir...
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TOP MELANATED SKINCARE BRANDS OF 2021

TOP MELANATED SKINCARE BRANDS OF 2021

Written by MF Staff
  People of color know just how hard it is to find authentic brands with melanin skin in mind wh...
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5 SIMPLE STEPS TO PERFECT YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO PERFECT YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE

Written by MF Staff
  Delicious food is dependent on the right spices at the right timing, and so is a good skincare...
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#NOTMYNUDE: WHY NUDE ISN’T A GENERALITY

#NOTMYNUDE: WHY NUDE ISN’T A GENERALITY

Written by MF Staff
  Growing up, I felt it was unfair that nude was a color that usually matched my white or white-...
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7 COOL, TRENDY WAYS TO WEAR YOUR EYELINER

7 COOL, TRENDY WAYS TO WEAR YOUR EYELINER

Written by MF Staff
  There are no limits to creativity when it comes to eyeliner. From liquid eyeliners to gel eyel...
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MATTE AND DEWY LOOK

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MATTE AND DEWY LOOK

Written by MF Staff
  Sleek or luminous, what is matte foundation and how does it differ from dewy foundation? Read ...
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IF YOU DON’T KNOW THIS, YOU MIGHT BE CHOOSING THE WRONG RED LIPSTICK

IF YOU DON’T KNOW THIS, YOU MIGHT BE CHOOSING THE WRONG RED LIPSTICK

Written by MF Staff
  1,2, MANY RED LIPSTICKS! You ever wiped off a red lipstick so quickly off your lips because at...
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EASY STEPS TO CONTOUR YOUR FACE

EASY STEPS TO CONTOUR YOUR FACE

Written by MF Staff
  For most, mastering the art of contouring can seem challenging and time consuming. However! Wit...
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MELANIN FACTORY’S TOP 5 MAKEUP BAG ESSENTIALS

MELANIN FACTORY’S TOP 5 MAKEUP BAG ESSENTIALS

Written by MF Staff
  Our Top 5 Makeup Bag Essentials   As we all already know, women are major consumers and have d...
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I LIKE EFFICIENT AND LONG LASTING MAKEUP PRODUCTS – HERE’S WHAT’S IN MY BAG

I LIKE EFFICIENT AND LONG LASTING MAKEUP PRODUCTS – HERE’S WHAT’S IN MY BAG

Written by MF Staff
We spend all this money on beauty products, eye shadows, blushes, bronzers, just for it to be gone at the end of the night. Doing my makeup before going out is a meditative experience. I allot a specific amount of time for me to get in front of the mirror and begin what I had imagined and rehearsed in my head for how I wanted to look that night. I’m going back and forth between my “inspo” folder on my Collect app and the mirror. I’m trying the new eyeliner method I read about on Melanin Factory. I bake and pray to the makeup lords that when I look in the mirror after four mezcal margaritas that my makeup will still be intact.
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