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    Baze Mpinja

    Baze Mpinja

    Baze Mpinja has been working as a writer and editor for national print magazines, digital media outlets, and global beauty brands for nearly 15 years. A few of her other passions: books, bars and Brooklyn. 

    Latest articles by Baze Mpinja

    6 Things Women With Sensitive Skin Should Know

    Most important: Which products to use (and which to avoid).

    • Hair, Face, Skin, Eyebrow, Hairstyle, Lip, Beauty, Nose, Chin, Cheek,

      Have Sensitive Skin? Do These 4 Things Before Bed

      The last step might surprise you.

      By Baze Mpinja

    • Hair, Face, Lip, Eyebrow, Hairstyle, Skin, Nose, Cheek, Forehead, Beauty,

      3 Super Simple Holiday Party Makeup Looks

      It's impossible to mess these up.

      By Baze Mpinja

    • These New Skincare Treatments Are (Finally) Geared to Women of Color

      The makeup aisle is more welcoming than ever before—and, thank God, the dermatologist’s office is catching up.

      By Baze Mpinja

    • Lip, Hairstyle, Skin, Eyebrow, Joint, Wrist, Facial expression, Elbow, Eyelash, Long hair,

      7 Reasons Your Hair Looks Fried

      If you're guilty of any of these hair sins, save your strands with tips from the pros.

      By Baze Mpinja

    • Dark Skin Model

      A Shade Better: Finding Makeup for Dark Skin

      Baze Mpinja's efforts to find makeup for her dark skin were frustrating. But now, beauty giants are finally thinking outside the beige

      By Baze Mpinja

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      A Shade Better: Finding Makeup for Dark Skin

      Baze Mpinja's efforts to find makeup for her dark skin were frustrating. But now, beauty giants are finally thinking outside the beige

      By Baze Mpinja

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