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Based in Brooklyn, New York, Janell M. Hickman is Digital communications strategist + copywriter 

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Essence: Office Obsession: Feeling Smitten Cupcake Bath Bombs
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Office Obsession: Feeling Smitten Cupcake Bath Bombs

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Beauty

Right now, our favorite sweet treat is Feeling Smitten's genius Cupcake Bath Bombs.

 

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Benefit Bella Bamba Blush
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Benefit Bella Bamba Blush

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Makeup

This year, the geniuses at Benefit Cosmetics are bringing 3D to your makeup bag!

 

Jan 2
Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Go Smile Touch-Up Variety Pack

Janell Hickman
Teeth, Beauty, Product Reviews

Go Smile's portable Touch Up Kits comes with tiny ampoules that brighten and whiten your teeth, while freshening your breath.

Jan 2
Jan 2 Essence:Beauty Beat: Beyonce's New Scent Heat Rush

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Fragrance

Sometimes we daydream that we could bottle up the essence of Beyonce: 

 

Essence: Office Obsession: Dr. T's Supergoop UV Lotion
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Office Obsession: Dr. T's Supergoop UV Lotion

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Skincare

We're loving Dr. T's Supergoop UV Lotion, a new cult-favorite SPF 30+ moisturizer that's gentle enough for your face but heavy-duty enough for your bod — in or our of the water.

 

Essence: Office Obsession Revlon Crazy Shine Nail Buffer
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Office Obsession Revlon Crazy Shine Nail Buffer

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Nails

Revlon's new Crazy Shine Nail Buffer gives nails a high-wattage glow that lasts up to three days—plus, the unique teardrop shape makes it super-easy to use. 

 

Jan 2
Jan 2 Essence:Beauty Beat: Stila Travel Girl Palettes

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Product Reviews

Jet-set around the world with Stila Cosmetics' new Travel Girl Palettes, inspired by fabulous locales like Paris, Fiji, Moscow, Tokyo (left) and the good ole U.S. of A.

Essence: Miracle Worker: Fresh Magic Wands Mascara Duo
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Fresh Magic Wands Mascara Duo

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Product Reviews

Fresh Magic Wands Mini Mascara Duo may be tiny, but don't let the size fool you—they create major impact.

 

Jan 2
Jan 2 Essence: Beauty Beat: Physician's Formula Gel Cream Liners

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Makeup

Nothing amps up your eyes like a swipe of sex kitten-y cream liner. 

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Oribe: 24k Gold Pomade
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Oribe: 24k Gold Pomade

Janell Hickman
Hair, Product Reviews

So why not take a cue from Beyonce and add some gold accents to your strands?

 

Essence: Office Obsession: NEST Holiday Candles
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Office Obsession: NEST Holiday Candles

Janell Hickman
Holiday, Product Reviews

Set the mood -- or treat your holiday hostess -- with a chic festive candle set, like this gorgeous one from NEST Fragrances. 

 

Essence: Beauty Beat: Korres 'Never Enough' Gift Set
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Beauty Beat: Korres 'Never Enough' Gift Set

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Skincare

Gift someone you love with Korres' decadent "Never Enough" Collection, an assortment of shea butter and aloe-infused shower gels and body butters.

 

Jan 2
Jan 2 Essence: Beauty Beat: Molton Brown 'The Color Purple Set'

Janell Hickman
Holiday, Product Reviews

Designed to look like Alice Walker's popular novel, the set contains three best-selling products from the brand's relaxing Yuan Zhi collection. 

 

Jan 2
Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Clarins Shimmering Gold Powder

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Product Reviews

A come-hither cocktail dress, ultra-vampy lipstick, and Clarins' new Barocco Shimmering Gold Powder.

 

Jan 2
Jan 2 Essence: Beauty Miracle: Urban Decay Black Palette

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Product Reviews

Urban Decay's new Black Palette gift set comes with six black-based eyeshadows that create customized, kohl-rimmed lids in a snap.

 

Jan 2
Jan 2 Essence: Office Obsession: Tarte Good As Gold Set

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Product Reviews

Just in time for the holidays, Tarte introduced their limited edition "Good As Gold" gift set, a collection of fifteen gorgeous glosses perfect for all occasions. 

 

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