There is a noticeable shift happening in beauty, and it is not subtle. The power has moved. It no longer sits neatly with brands or glossy campaigns, but with the creators who shape culture in real time. Last night in Sandton, that shift came to life as L’Oréal South Africa unveiled L’Oréalistar: House of Creatives, a bold new ecosystem designed to do more than just spotlight talent. It aims to build something lasting.
The Met Gala has always been fashion’s most theatrical night, but in recent years, beauty has stepped fully into its own spotlight. This year’s red carpet felt like a living gallery where hair, makeup, and skin became sculptural, expressive, and at times, delightfully surreal.
A new creator ecosystem where creativity meets real opportunity.
L’Oréal South Africa is proud to announce the launch of L’Oréalistar: House of Creatives, a multi-brand creator ecosystem designed to champion creator voices through co-creation, discovery, and progression. More than a programme, L’Oréalistar is a living House of Creatives, a space built for creatives, by creatives, rooted in African culture and community.
With Huephoria, blonde becomes more than a colour. It becomes a signature, a discipline and a carefully considered expression of self, shaped by the eye of a stylist who understands the power of image.
Founded by Shawn Ntuli, widely known as Shawn The Stylist, Huephoria is built on lived experience. It is a response to years of experimentation, frustration and, ultimately, refinement. Before the brand, there was a deep observation of beauty in its most personal form.
The multi-hyphenate icon stars in lip campaigns laddering up to “Revlon Be Unforgettable”
Today, Revlon announces Teyana Taylor as the face of one of its best-selling franchises, Super Lustrous™ Lipstick, marking the next milestone in the brand’s “Revlon Be Unforgettable” campaign, which was unveiled earlier this month.
Sun protection is one of those beauty steps that you do not think about deeply until you have to. For me, that moment came the more time I spent moving between shoots, events, and living a life that rarely keeps me indoors for long. Sunscreen became less of a nice-to-have and more of a non-negotiable. The challenge, however, has always been finding one that works with my skin tone, my makeup and my pace of life.
In a beauty landscape saturated with celebrity-backed launches, Cardi B’s entry into haircare feels refreshingly personal. The Grammy Award-winning artist has officially stepped into the industry with Grow-Good Beauty, a line shaped by years of trial, error, and a deeply rooted connection to her own hair journey.
Beauty and speed may not seem like an obvious pairing. Yet in today’s culture, where fashion, music, and motorsport increasingly intersect, the connection feels surprisingly natural. With the launch of its SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing collection, Maybelline New York taps into that fast-moving cultural moment, delivering high-performance colour inspired by the adrenaline of the track.
Maybelline New York, the world’s leading cosmetics brand, is proud to announce the nationwide launch of the SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing collection. Inspired by the high-octane world of motorsport and the surging “Cooltural” global trend where racing meets fashion and music, this collection is designed for the woman and individuals who live life in the fast lane.
If the Autumn/Winter 2026 runways in New York, Milan and London confirmed anything, it’s this: beauty is emotional again. There’s movement, mood and a quiet rebellion against overly filtered perfection. From gothic lips to barely-there skin, the season delivered looks that feel directional but still wearable. Here are seven beauty trends spotted on the runways that you can genuinely try if you want to stay ahead of the curve.