UZO IN THE PRESS

With such an enormous range of beauty and skincare products (celeb-backed or otherwise) released each month, how can you discern whether the latest moisturizer, mascara, or lipstick is actually worth purchasing? That’s where we come in. W publishes a monthly roundup of the best beauty products that launched recently—genuine game-changers you should consider purchasing. Whether you’re a skincare connoisseur, an avid makeup collector (slash borderline hoarder) or you’re simply browsing for something fresh to add to your beauty regimen, these are our favorite new products, which we recommend incorporating into your repertoire.

Beauty fans have patiently been waiting for internationally renowned makeup artist Uzoamaka Ukaeje to launch her latest product: a stem cell complex serum rich in botanicals that doubles as a hydrating primer. It’s so potent, we believe it should be an essential step in your pre-makeup application.

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Although founder Uzo spent decades in the beauty industry, she actually is also a doctor. As she was getting ready to take her boards after practicing for a few years, Uzo decided to take a break from medicine by working at a Clinique counter in a department store. Slowly, she began working and training with big names like Bobbi Brown and François Nars (of NARS Cosmetics).

"Over the years of working with tons of products, I knew I could formulate something better," says Uzo. Because of her medical background, she also understood the chemistry of the ingredients and how they worked together. So, in 2018, she had a chance meeting with a manufacturer who specialized in plant stem cell technology. "That's when my business partner, our other cofounder, pushed me to dip my toes in the entrepreneur world," she says.

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At the end of the December, after a month of holiday celebrations, vacations, and obligations, it’s normal to feel like you’re running on empty.

Energy lags. Skin looks sallow. Hair feels limp. Luckily, the New Year is the best time to call for a reset. If you’re not ready to make a major change to your appearance like shaving your head or trying out skinny brows, there are still many other less dramatic routes you can go to make your beauty routine feel fresh and provide a revitalized feeling (and look) to kick off 2024.

This no-nonsense serum is full of anti-oxidants (thanks to Swiss apple stem cells), has anti-inflammatory properties, and firms skin, but what you will notice the most are compliments you'll get when you reach the end of the bottle.

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Iconic beauty moments aren’t born without the visionary artists that create them. In Behind The Glam, TZR gives you an inside look into the careers and inspirations of the industry’s top artists.

If just one thing had gone differently, Uzo's now-legendary makeup career might not have ever happened. She’s a full-fledged industry icon who’s worked on countless red carpets, ad campaigns, editorial shoots, and fashion shows, but had Uzo not gone with the gut feeling telling her to explore her artistic inclinations, she might be scrubbing in for surgery right now rather than leading the NARS team as its Global Artistry Director.

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We’ve so missed Tracy Chapman—her voice, her talent, her songwriting. And judging by how the 59-year-old radiated at the Grammy’s last week, we haven’t been amply privy to the glory of her glowing skin.

Makeup artist ShaDara Holmes created Ms. Chapman’s lit-from-within complexion in just three steps and about 15 minutes using black, female-owned beauty brands, she said on Instagram. “Tracy has such an aura that screams comfort and ease and I wanted to embrace that,” says Holmes. “Her skin is magnificent, and I just wanted her to shine the way I see her.” Here’s how she did it.

Using a serum essentially sets up your skin for success. Its nourishing active ingredients absorb quickly and penetrate deeply into skin, more so than your skin cream. For Tracy, Holmes chose Uzo Stem Cell Serum Complex to get the job done. This lightweight, plant-based formula is new to the skincare scene and helps plump, smooth, and brighten while combating the harmful effects of pollution. Holmes used a flat foundation brush to swipe on the serum and then pat it into Tracy’s skin waiting a few minutes for it to sink in. And if you’re wondering if you need both serum and moisturizer, the answer is yes.

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From a beauty sales perspective, Black-founded brands have outperformed the rest of the U.S. prestige beauty market throughout the month of February for the past two years. Looking at February 2023 growth compared to the month prior, Black-founded brands saw a stronger lift in every beauty category (makeup, skin care, fragrance, and hair). Overall, this brand segment increased at nearly twice the rate of the total prestige beauty market in February 2023, with dollar sales growing 19% versus January. Year-over-year growth is impressive, too: Black-founded brands outperformed their counterparts in February 2022, with 2023 increasing between one and a half and three times the rate.

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As Tracy Chapman belted out a moving rendition of her hit “Fast Car” alongside Luke Combs at the 2024 Grammy Awards, it was hard not to notice her gorgeous skin shimmering under the spotlight. Makeup artist Shadara Holmes shared that she exclusively used black-owned beauty brands to give Chapman, 59, a flawless complexion.

Fueled by the spirit of Black History Month, Holmes prepped Chapman’s skin with products from Uzo Beauty and Danessa Myricks. As Chapman became the first black woman to win in the country category, she wore only female-owned black beauty brands.

To bring out Chapman’s natural radiance, Holmes prepped her skin with Uzo Beauty Stem Cell Serum Complex and Stem Cell Moisturizer. She then used a touch of Danessa Myricks' Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder in shade 9. to expertly conceal any imperfections.

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