Your morning serving of beauty, wellness, and self-care inspiration.

As a beauty expert with over a decade of experience, Dana has swatched, spritzed, and smoothed on countless cosmetics. But as one of the few Black woman editors in this industry, she knows that there aren’t many brands with products that meet her needs — especially as a plant-based mom.

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Beauty for Breakfast

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I’m Breaking Up With Leave-In Conditioner

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Here’s Why I’ll Be Using Ayesha Curry’s Sweet July Skin Year-Round

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PROUDLY Ultra-Rich Body Butter Is As Smooth As Your Grandma’s Hug

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Dana Oliver 11/2/23 Dana Oliver 11/2/23

I’m Breaking Up With Leave-In Conditioner

While I’ve packed away my favorite leave-in conditioners for now mostly to reach for them when wearing braided hairstyles or silk presses, I’ve made sure to stick to a curly hair routine that’s full of hydrating products, tools that cut down my styling time and acceptance of the way my hair does its own thing.

Dana Oliver 11/2/23 Dana Oliver 11/2/23

Here’s Why I’ll Be Using Ayesha Curry’s Sweet July Skin Year-Round

Now that Ayesha Curry has added skincare to her portfolio of businesses, I was curious to know what exactly sets it apart from past and recent celebrity launches on the market. I took just one whiff of Sweet July Skin to know that she tapped into her Caribbean roots to create a beauty line that is simple, sensorial and seriously sexy.

Dana Oliver 9/14/23 Dana Oliver 9/14/23

PROUDLY Ultra-Rich Body Butter Is As Smooth As Your Grandma’s Hug

PROUDLY has whipped up a body butter that I know and trust won’t lead to skin irritations that make us itchy or irritable.

Dana Oliver 2/22/23 Dana Oliver 2/22/23

What Waking Up At 6 A.M. Has Taught Me About Choosing Me First

Constructing a routine that works well for oneself requires having the ability to pivot when faced with unexpected challenges — and there is beauty in that.

Dana Oliver 2/22/23 Dana Oliver 2/22/23

This 1 Thing: The Target Skincare Brand That Has Taken Over My Bathroom

The intention behind what products to roll out is also another reason why I am a believer in Naturium.

Dana Oliver 10/31/22 Dana Oliver 10/31/22

Honey Botanics Founder On Turning Her Personal Skin Struggles Into Solutions

In this Q&A, the founder of Honey Botanics gets real honest about doing it all on her own and pushing forward to create a beauty brand that is rooted in efficacy.

Dana Oliver 10/31/22 Dana Oliver 10/31/22

This 1 Thing: The Body Mist You Need In Your Gym Bag To Get Rid Of Bacne

Dana Oliver 9/21/22 Dana Oliver 9/21/22

This 1 Thing: Serum I Use To Get Smoother And Sexier Legs

I gave Slather a full summer test run and found that after just 14 days of consistent application at least three times a week, the skin on my body was smoother.

Dana Oliver 8/19/22 Dana Oliver 8/19/22

‘Daddies And Daughters Stick Together’: How This Children’s Book Challenges Traditional Ideas About African Muslim Women

This new children’s book centers the Black family experience, where a stay-at-home father beautifully cares for his daughters while the mother is away for the day.

Dana Oliver 6/6/22 Dana Oliver 6/6/22

Mom-Approved: What PROUDLY Gets Right About Baby Skin Care for Black Babies

I was all eyes and ears when I learned that Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade founded a new baby care line called PROUDLY just for melanated babies AND co-designed it with a Black woman dermatologist, Dr. Naana Boakye, MD MPH.

Dana Oliver 5/16/22 Dana Oliver 5/16/22

ShearShare Co-Founder and COO Courtney Caldwell on Helping Stylists and Barbers Build Economic Mobility

In this exclusive Q&A, Courtney Caldwell gets candid about tapping into her experience as a successful salon owner in Dallas to support fellow stylists.