Celeste Polanco

New York

Contributing Writer at XoNecole

Freelance Writer at Freelance

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The Perfect Lash Primers For Spring | Essence

2 weeks ago | essence.com | Celeste Polanco

Jay Yuno / Getty Images Natural lashes have been most preferred for the last few years. Beauty lovers have broken up with their strip lashes in exchange for their own. This wake-up call has put more pressure on the mascara world. We aren’t just looking for the perfect black mascara; we’re searching for one that can bring our lashes to new heights.
The Ordinary’s $13 Essence Gave My Dry Skin A Real Glow-Up

2 weeks ago | xonecole.com | Celeste Polanco

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These Are The Expert-Approved Blushes You Need For Spring | Essence

3 weeks ago | essence.com | Celeste Polanco

Spring is a cheeky time of year. As the flowers bloom, so do our smiles in anticipation of warmer and more relaxing times. Picking a blush to express our excitement is mandatory for the season. However, a quest to find the perfect blush can be difficult for some. Picking the wrong blush can have your cheeks looking overly rosy or chalky. That’s why we’ve tapped Alayza Casey, a celebrity makeup artist, to help guide us in finding the perfect blush for every skin tone.
Product Of The Week: Fenty Beauty Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder | Essence

3 weeks ago | essence.com | Akili King |Celeste Polanco

In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week helps you cut through the noise. To help you find your new beauty and wellness favorites, this series highlights the tried-and-true products that our writers can’t live without. We all have that one beauty product with which we have a complicated relationship. For some of us, it’s foundation; for others, it’s concealer. Either way, it’s all about finding the right one and never letting go.
This Moisturizer Comes With A Built-In Sculpting Tool—And It Lowkey Changed My Skincare Routine

3 weeks ago | xonecole.com | Celeste Polanco

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Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Embrace Your Natural Lashes | Essence

4 weeks ago | essence.com | Celeste Polanco

It’s time to cancel your lash appointment because natural lashes are back! After years of costly strip lashes, extensions, and lifts, natural lashes are stepping back into action. We’re happy to tell you that blossoming into Spring will not cost you $200, instead, it will require your favorite mascara and lash curler. Below for a few ways you can have fun with your natural wispies. Never underestimate the power of a good mascara.
Why Pastel Nails Are The Perfect Spring Nail Trend | Essence

1 month ago | essence.com | Celeste Polanco

Spring is here, which means lighter days and brighter colors. Pastels have been a consistent trend of Spring and this year is no exception. We are expected to see a high dose of pastel hues of pinks, blues, yellows, and more across our timelines. If you do not love to include this color palette in your wardrobe, all hope is not lost. Incorporating pastels into your nail aesthetic can be a fun way to express yourself this season.
Are Twists Becoming The Fastest Way To Hair Growth? | Essence

1 month ago | essence.com | Celeste Polanco

Growing our hair can be the most exciting and dreadful experience. Most of us all start the same. Feeling incredibly enthusiastic while running to our local hair store and buying everything that will help us achieve the inches we deserve. We implement them regularly, almost hoping we wake up with new growth overnight. As time passes, we realize that hair growth takes time, and there’s no longer time than the awkward phase.
Bald Baddies On How Shaving Their Hair Has Empowered Them - Essence

1 month ago | essence.com | Celeste Polanco

The way we see beauty continues to evolve to this very day. The standards we upheld ourselves to in the past are slowly beginning to become memories of the past. This includes a recent movement of women choosing to shave their heads— a decision that empowers women a choice to determine what beauty means to them. In other words, gone are the days where we have to hold on to our hair in order to be considered “beautiful” in society.
Small, Black Woman-owned Beauty Brands To Know | Essence

1 month ago | essence.com | Celeste Polanco

Women are an incredible force. We move forward with a passion that can move the coldest hearts. We’ve managed to balance being mothers, wives, graduates, and CEO’s of our own business. Indeed, some of our beloved beauty brands have been started by women. Calling Rihanna, Beyoncé, Tracee Ellis Ross and more to the front! Their endless creativity has brought us our favorite hair, skin, and makeup products we use daily.