Essence

Essence

ESSENCE is the leading lifestyle, fashion, and beauty magazine tailored for African-American women. With its uplifting message, friendly tone, captivating articles, and fresh, contemporary design, ESSENCE truly represents the voice of today's vibrant African-American woman. The magazine connects with women on a personal level, addressing their emotions and unique challenges. Each month, African-American women turn to ESSENCE for insightful content aimed at empowering them in their personal, professional, intellectual, and spiritual journeys. Sections like Work & Wealth, Healthy Living, and Looks We Love delve into career and finance, health and wellness, and fashion and beauty, fostering a close relationship with its readers.

National, Consumer, African-American/Black, Women
English
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85
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Global

#25299

United States

#6129

News and Media

#351

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Articles

  • 3 days ago | essence.com | Cierra Black

    In an industry where there is an overwhelming amount of product launches daily, Product Of The Week cuts 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. The weather may be heating up, but your skin doesn’t have to. That said, many of us are looking for ways to keep it cool, both internally, and on the surface. Insert: Doc & Glo the botanical–based, dermatologist-tested beauty brand.

  • 3 days ago | essence.com | Victoria Uwumarogie

    Angela Simmons is at it again, and by “it,” I mean handling business. The 37-year-old is known for being a successful entrepreneur (Pastry shoes, anyone?), a reality TV producer and personality, and influencer. Her latest venture is a partnership with Popilush, a fashion line with built-in shapewear.

  • 4 days ago | essence.com | Kayla Greaves

    Delmaine Donson / Getty Images Praise the lord, summer is here. And with warmer temperatures on the way, you can expect for the girls to be outside acting up and wearing less—which we absolutely love to see. But we’ve also got to make sure our glow is on point.

  • 1 week ago | essence.com | Victoria Uwumarogie

    In a city known for its vast food culture, a good plate is a prize. That’s certainly the case in New Orleans, which attracts people from all over not just for the music, the history, architecture, and pageantry, but also for its distinct flavors. That said, figuring out where to eat when you’re in town is a good problem to have. There are restaurants all over offering memorable meals. But most suggestions you hear about will send you to a place, yes, with great fare, but also with long lines.

  • 1 week ago | essence.com | India Espy-Jones

    Arnold Turner/Getty Images for ESSENCE Fiancé? Check. Mother? Yes. Actress, model, and singer? Of course. Serayah McNeill—our May 2025 of the ESSENCE digital coverstar alongside Joey Bada$$—is a jack of all trades. Best known for her role as Tiana Brown-Lyon in Fox’s Empire, the multi-hyphenate also doubles as a beauty buff with a skincare bag full of secrets.