The reality is that lipstick has become an essential part of our emperifollá armor, sin importar la mascarilla.
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7 Tequila and Mezcal Brands Led By Mexican Women
From decades-long distillers to newly-launched ventures, here are seven tequila and mezcal brands you can support.
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The Puerto Rican Scientist Behind Maybelline’s SuperStay Lipstick Formula
When Roselin Rosario-Meléndez graduated from her doctorate degree from Rutgers University, she had an offer on the table from L’Oreal. The makeup giant wanted Rosario to come work for them, but the Puerto Rican chemist said no. “After a while I wanted to have a closer relationship with consumers,” Rosario recalls. It was then that […]
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The Cosmic Connections of Stephanie Whaley
The founder and CEO of dating app Oro Moon talks matchmaking, how to dress according to your birth chart, and serenading the moon in her native Perú.
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Andrea Ámez Serves Face
“During these last five years since I’ve actively been doing facials, it’s been really amazing to see a lot of these companies really voice space for people like us,” Ámez says.
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Plant Parenthood: Why Bother?
“Caring for plants has taught me patience, to slow down, and to really enjoy the little things.” 5 Latinx people explore self-care through plants.
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Emperifollá’s 20 of 2020
People who made us smile, fight, and believe in our communities. Introducing the first installment of Emperifollá’s year-end list.
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How These Latinas Kept the Beauty Industry Afloat in 2020
“It was definitely not something we were prepared for.” From hair to nails to mentorship, these Latinas kept the industry going amid an unprecedented year.
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New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera On Crisis, Politics, and Self-Care
“I have to wear the youngest woman in the council hat, the millennial hat,” Rivera explains. “I’m someone who understands college debt and the struggle to try and buy a home. But also, how we [Latinos] are a people that are very, very rooted in our culture.”
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The Colectivas Fighting Against Forced Maternity in Latin America
Feminist collectives have filled the gap left by authorities, designing strategies to accompany and support women in need of reproductive services. These are their stories.
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