When beauty standards make you question your skin, it becomes a long journey to self-love.…
The Beauty Issue
The Marie Claire Nigeria Beauty Issue is a reclamation — a tender yet radical celebration of African beauty in all its forms. It explores how African women and women of African descent are rewriting the rules of beauty by embracing heritage features, ancestral rituals, cultural adornment, and self-defined standards. This issue aims to decentre Eurocentric ideals and spotlight the politics, spirituality, and power of beauty as identity.
From skin and spirit to hair and healing, this issue will champion the everyday and the extraordinary — the rituals, products, stories, and philosophies that shape how we see and care for ourselves.
In a world obsessed with appearance, the silent battle with facial dysmorphia is becoming more…
From investment banking to the business of makeup, Didi Beauty founder Doyinsola Afolabi is shaping…
Growing up, my body shouted in a world of whispers. This is the story of finally feeling pretty, not by shrinking, but by defiantly taking up space and seeing myself.
When your job demands a flawless face, choosing a minimalist beauty routine feels like rebellion…
I’ve tested tons of beauty products—some for work, others purely for indulgence—but these have earned…
Pretty privilege is real, and I’ve seen it play out. But here’s the part no…
The climate in dry, humid cities presents a particular conundrum for dry skin. These hydrating serums promise to deliver lasting moisture and a healthy glow, perfectly suited for our skin’s needs.
Beauty is personal but for many women, it’s a bill, power move and sometimes, a…
In a society where skin tone often dictates one’s worth, some women turn to bleaching…
