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

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Essence: Miracle Worker: Ojon Color Protecting Cream
Jan 28

Jan 28 Essence: Miracle Worker: Ojon Color Protecting Cream

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Hair

Luckily, cult favorite haircare brand Ojon has just debuted their Color Protecting Cream.

 

Essence: Go There Wednesdays: Temporary Lip Tattoos
Jan 28

Jan 28 Essence: Go There Wednesdays: Temporary Lip Tattoos

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Beauty Advice

Not for the timid, the edgy tats come in an array of wild prints...

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Philip Kingsley Swimcap Conditioner
Jan 28

Jan 28 Essence: Miracle Worker: Philip Kingsley Swimcap Conditioner

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Hair

Protect your strands and scalp with Philip Kingsley's Swimcap, a rich leave-in conditioning treatment that's applied to damp hair before hitting the water. 

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Sephora 12-Hour Jumbo Liner
Jan 28

Jan 28 Essence: Miracle Worker: Sephora 12-Hour Jumbo Liner

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Makeup

One of summer's hottest trends is bold, bright eyeliner -- and for good reason! 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo
Jan 28

Jan 28 Essence: Miracle Worker: Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Hair

Their new Come Clean Shampoo shields your strands against mineral-filled H2O and stubborn product build-up that can make your 'do look dull and blah.

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Armani Eyeshadow
Jan 28

Jan 28 Essence: Miracle Worker: Armani Eyeshadow

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Product Reviews

Crank up the drama with Giorgio Armani's new, perfectly-named Eyes to Kill High Voltage 24-Hour Eye Shadows. 

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: One Love Organics Skin Savior
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: One Love Organics Skin Savior

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Skincare

Handmade line One Love Organics consolidates our cluttered beauty situation with their all-in-one miracle, Skin Savior.

Essence: Miracle Worker: CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Product Reviews

Love the moisturizing benefits of balms, but need the sexy sheen of lip gloss? Enter CoverGirl's new NatureLuxe Gloss Balm, a fab new hybrid.

 

Essence: Beauty Beat: Demeter Plum Blossom Fragrance
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Beauty Beat: Demeter Plum Blossom Fragrance

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Fragrance

With spring in full bloom, it's time to find a scent soul mate and retire musky notes.

Essence: Miracle Worker: Black Opal Oil-Blocking Mattifying Gel
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Black Opal Oil-Blocking Mattifying Gel

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Makeup, Skincare

Enter Black Opal's new Invisible Oil-Blocking Mattifying Gel, our spring/summer skin savior. 

 

Essence: Ask The Experts: Creating A Recessionista Manicure
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Ask The Experts: Creating A Recessionista Manicure

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, Nails, How-Tos

There's no way around it — times are tough. But that doesn't mean our beauty routine should suffer! 

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System

Janell Hickman
Skincare, Product Reviews

Skincare commandment #1: What goes on, must come off! And nothing removes makeup like Clarisonic's new Mia Cleansing Brush. 
 

Essence: Carol's Daughters 'Spokesbeauties' Introduce New Lines
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Carol's Daughters 'Spokesbeauties' Introduce New Lines

Janell Hickman
Hair, Product Reviews

In New York City last night, Carol's Daughter "spokesbeauties" Solange Knowles, Selita Ebanks and Cassie celebrated the brand's new Monoi Reparing Collection at the Sephora-held launch. 

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Hissyfit Face Clockpot by Reggie Wells
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Hissyfit Face Clockpot by Reggie Wells

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Product Reviews

Hissyfit solves all our problems with their new Face Clockpot, created by Oprah's makeup artist, Reggie Wells.

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream

Janell Hickman
Skincare, Product Reviews

Time to bid adieu to dull, winter-worn skin, ladies. This summer, Benefit introduces their new b.right! Radiant Skincare line, formulated to transform skin from lackluster to luminous.

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Victoria's Secret Sexy Tan Enhance
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Victoria's Secret Sexy Tan Enhance

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Beauty

When we saw pics of Kelly Rowland lounging on the beach during the holiday weekend, we were instantly jealous of her summery glow! 

 

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