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With bold beauty looks, next-level street style, and some major attitude to match, the ladies of Brooklyn have us in a New York state of mind. Lucky for us, they’ve spilled their secrets and go-to products for trendsetting in this ultra-cool outer borough. Read on for the skincare, makeup, and hair goods that keep them looking as confident as they feel.
Actor and Model, @shaynarc
“Like many black women, I had a complicated relationship with my hair growing up. Now, I love and appreciate it.”
Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara
NYX Professional Makeup Prismatic Eyeshadow in Gilded
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream
Hair Stylist, @dairygothmother
“I used to put on a full face look every single day, but now I try and just do one single detail that makes my makeup striking, like this glitter tear drop.”
Better Than Sex Mascara
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
24-Hour Super Brow Long-Wear Pomade
Creative Director, @sakurabready
“I always present myself playfully. I look like this on weekends and for work meetings. I never play myself down.”
Glow Stick Sunscreen SPF 50
Daily Facial Moisturizer
Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner
Photo Editor, @annasabatini
“I cut my own hair. My bangs are my thing, and they make it easy to walk out the door looking styled.”
Moisture Liposome Serum
CC Crème High Definition Radiance Face Cream Skin Perfector
Legendary Lashes Volume 2 Mascara
Artist, @mimiquiquine
“I used to try and align myself with the feminine styles my friends wear, but I’d rather be comfortable, and I’m happy with that.”
Matcha Green Tea & Probiotics Transforming Clay-To-Cream Cleanser
Nutiva Organic, Cold-Pressed, Unrefined, Virgin Coconut Oil
Soft Matte Complete Concealer
Co-founder at Nice Paper, @charlotteparler
“I like to ‘bring some shoulder’ into a room. I dress myself in power suits to look strong.”
High Beam Liquid Face Highlighter
C E Ferulic
Fatboy Hair Perfect Putty
Digital Beauty Editor, @mayaalenaa
“The female body is so beautiful. I grew up with insecurities, but now I’m super confident about my curves.”
Hyaluronic Serum
Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil
Always On Matte Liquid Lipstick in Bawse
Hairdresser, @songisabelhee“The older I get, the more self-realized I become. I’m more accepting of how my body and my face are changing.”
Pipe Bomb