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Forbes
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Brown Lip Liner Must-Haves: Saint Laurahs' Picks For Melanated Girls
Brown lip liner isn't just a trend — it's a legacy. Once born out of necessity, this beauty staple has grown into a symbol of cultural identity and creativity for Black and Latina women. In the decades when the beauty industry failed to provide inclusive options, women of color innovated with what they had — often using brown eyeliner pencils to define their lips, contour their features, and create iconic looks that have stood the test of time. Today, brown lip liner continues to evolve, with major brands finally catching up and offering a more inclusive range of shades. To dig deeper into its significance and explore the best liners on the market right now, I spent a day at Sephora and Ulta in SoHo, NYC, with celebrity makeup artist Saint Laurahs', whose clients include JT, Doechii, Baby Tate, the Claremont Twins, and more. 'For Black and Latina women, brown liner were never just about makeup — it was about making something out of nothing,' Saint explains. 'It became a creative act of self-definition when the industry wasn't making products for our undertones.' Saint reflects on the legacy of icons like Mary J. Blige, Lil' Kim, and Selena, who all made brown lips their signature look. 'It was bold but still natural. It enhanced our features in a way that pinks and reds just couldn't.' Brown lip liner has always been more than just a product — it's a cultural tool. From the underground beauty hacks of the '90s to today's high-end shelves, it continues to reflect the creativity, resilience, and evolving standards of beauty within communities of color. Finding the right brown lip liner is still a challenge. 'The biggest issue with brown liners today is the undertone,' Saint says. 'A lot of liners are either too warm or too dark. You have to balance them — sometimes by pairing with a pink lipstick or layering with gloss — to soften the look.' Saint matches lip liners to her clients by skin tone, undertone, and the vibe they're going for. 'If someone wants a natural look, I go lighter. For something bolder, I'll pick a deep brown. There's no rule — just intention.' 'This one is a perfect cool tone brown for lighter clients,' Saint says. 'It blends beautifully and doesn't overpower the lips.' Refy Lip Sculpt in Fawn Refy Long-lasting and versatile, this light brown liner comes with a setting liquid to keep it in place. 'It works on fair to medium complexions and enhances any look,' she notes. When asked to build her ideal trio, Saint didn't hesitate: Mac Lip Liner in Chestnut Mac Cosmetics 'This combo is playful, feminine, and universally flattering,' she says. Rare Beauty Kind Words Matte Lip Liner in Gifted Rare Beauty If you're looking for an everyday nude lip that pairs with any outfit or occasion, Saint recommends:
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lil Kim's 'Monsoon Prayer' Partially Comes True, LA Gets Rain Amid Fires
Lil' Kim's prayers for Los Angeles rain have seemingly been answered, and fans are showing their gratitude. The Hip-Hop icon—who took to social media on Jan. 16 to 'pray for a monsoon' amid the LA wild fires—is now being praised for her heartfelt plea. 'Been sending strong prayers up for LA and everyone affected by the fires,' she initially wrote on her Instagram Story. 'This is heartbreaking. I pray to Jesus that God make it monsoon in LA.' Days later, on Saturday (Jan. 25), rain finally arrived, offering relief to the exhausted firefighters battling relentless flames fueled by dry vegetation and strong winds. Heavy rains and thunderstorms are now forecast through Tuesday (Jan. 28), though the sudden showers have also triggered flood warnings in certain areas. According to CBC, 'rain fell on parts of Southern California on Sunday (Jan. 26) and the scattered showers were expected to continue overnight, boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires. Flood watches were in effect through 4 p.m. Monday (Jan. 27) for burn areas from recent fires that broke out around the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, Altadena and Castaic Lake,' said Joe Sirard, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Oxnard. Fans wasted no time crediting Lil' Kim for the long-awaited rainfall. 'It's raining in LA! Everyone say thank you @LilKim,' one user wrote, while another added, 'Thank you Lil Kim for the rain this weekend, couldn't have done it without you!!' Her initial tweet, however, had sparked some controversy, with critics pointing out that a monsoon could bring more damage to an already devastated region. In response to the backlash, she defended her statement, explaining, 'What LA really needs is rain — so what's the issue? Doesn't everyone understand that a monsoon is heavy rain?' While the rainfall has brought a much-needed break in the fire crisis, officials continue to warn of new dangers, including potential debris flows in burned areas. Mayor Karen Bass has issued emergency orders to expedite recovery efforts, as the city grapples with both destruction and rebuilding. As of Jan. 24, fires across L.A. have killed at least 28 people, destroyed more than 16,000 structures and charred about 76 square miles, according to CBS. Among those who lost their homes in the devastation are several celebrities, including Tina Knowles, Jhené Aiko, Keyshia Cole, and others. More from Lil Kim Defends Her Prayer Asking For "Monsoon In LA" Amid Wildfires: "What's The Issue?" Lil Kim Erroneously "Prays For Monsoon" To Hit LA Amid Wildfires, Social Media Reacts The Roots Picnic Returns To L.A. With 'Class Of '95' Experience
