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As the largest organ in our body, we owe it to ourselves to take great care of our skin. Most people have an arsenal of products in their cabinets that cleanse, exfoliate, treat and moisturize. The products we use to moisturize the rest of our body is important, but what about our faces? Well, that's an entirely different story. The skin on our faces deserves a little more attention so we've highlighted a few important do's and dont's to live by.

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: Wash your face daily with a gentle cleanser. It's imperative to wash at night to take the day's sweat and grime off. The best time to do this is in the shower when your pores are open and ready to purge.

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: Go to bed with your makeup on! Not only do you look awful in the morning, but it can clog your pores and lead to breakouts. You also want to use a good eye-makeup remover at night to ensure proper removal.

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Ashanti attended NAACP's 20th annual Theatre Awards in Los Angeles last night. The singer-turned-actress received an award for her portrayal of Dorothy in the 'Wizard of Oz' off-Broadway. Ashanti decided to channel old Hollywood with her makeup to match her elegant floor-length red dress.

She wore a deep shade of red lipstick, red and gold eyeshadow, out-to-there lashes and lightly rouged cheeks, which helped take her Hollywood glam to another level. What do you think? Is she giving good face?

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Not only are some of our most beloved celebrities beautiful and talented, but many of them have brains to back it up! From Sanaa Lathan to Gabrielle Union to Denzel Washington, a number of black Hollywood stars chose to further their education before furthering their careers.

In honor of back-to-school season, BlackVoices is celebrating some of our favorite celebrities who prove that getting an education is not only cool, but a beautiful and necessary start to a successful career.

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It's normal practice for nail salons to charge for extra designs and services, but what about extra weight? According to WSB TV, that was exactly the case for Michelle Fonville. The Georgia woman received a startling surprise after receiving a manicure, pedicure and eyebrow arch from Natural Nails in Dekalb County, Georgia, when the owner tacked on an extra $5 dollars to her bill for being overweight.

Salon manager Kim Tran explained to Fonville that the extra fee was meant to cover the cost of replacing the $2,500 salon chair, in the chance that it broke.

"I said, Ma'am, you can't charge me $5 more. That's discrimination because of my weight," Fonville told WSB TV.

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Actress Garcelle Beauvais recently attended a Dress for Success charity event in West Hollywood looking youthful as ever. Beauvais accented her lovely brown eyes with pink eyeshadow on the top and brim of her lashes, along with long fluttery lashes and rouged cheeks. What do you think of the look? Is she giving good face?

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One of the hottest and most revolutionary products on the market is by a new cosmetics company called Glamorous Chicks Cosmetics. I recently went to the company's product launch and, boy, was I impressed!

The one product that really stood out to me was the line of beautiful mineral pigments. Not only can you use them on your eyes, but the pigments can also be used six different ways -- eye shadow, lip gloss, mascara, nail polish, eyeliner, blush or bronzer. What a value!

The pigments come in more than 30 colors, so you'll be sure to find the right shade to create your own glamorous look. I had a chance to chat with Glamorous Chicks' CEO, Shana Joseph, to find out more about the line.

What made you decide to start Glamorous Chicks Cosmetics?

I realized it was time to pursue my true passion. The beauty industry always interested me, so I researched and acquired a makeup business that I operated for awhile. I then realized that I was selling someone else's product, marketing someone else's brand -- and even worse -- putting money in someone else's pockets. So I decided to fully empower myself by creating my own company and investing in my own products. From this inspiration, Glamorous Chicks was born!

Your pigments can be used in so many different ways. Did you formulate them this way or did you discover the versatility afterward?

We formulated our products to be versatile because this is definitely the age of the smart and conscious consumer. With everyone watching their pockets, it is important to offer consumers more bang for their bucks. That is exactly what our eye shadow offers. Amazingly, our shadows can be used in at least six different ways: wet or dry, as nail polish, blush, bronzer, eyeliner, mascara or lip gloss. The product has great staying power and the pigments are fabulous. We also have an amazing skin care line, which includes moisturizers, toners, makeup remover, cleanser and makeup primer, to name a few. Our products are made of mineral and are 100 percent natural, so they are perfect for all skin types and very gentle on your skin. Our products are great additions to the makeup bags of women who love to look fantastic and take excellent care of their face.

Glamorous Chicks products can be purchased online at www.glamorouschickscosmetics.com. You can check out their blog to find out more about their fall 2010 promotions and view how-to videos for their products.

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According to Women's Wear Daily, Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe may be in talks with cosmetics giant Bobbi Brown to create a line for women of color.

The 'Precious' star, who is currently appearing in Showtime's new show, 'The Big C,' used Bobbi Brown cosmetics to create her flawless Golden Globes look and is rumored to have met with representatives at company headquarters to discuss a possible collaboration. Representatives for Bobbi Brown are staying mum, but this could be an interesting partnership if the rumors turn out to be true.

Do you think Sidibe would make a good spokesperson for a line of cosmetics?

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While scouring the Bronner Bros. Hair Show for creative hairstyles, over-the-top weaves and intense hair competitions, Black Voices stumbled upon an interesting trend. Extreme makeup. From out-to-there lashes, glitter lipstick, and intricately painted faces, no elaborate hairstyle was quite complete without some major makeup to match. We rounded up some interesting looks for your viewing pleasure. Check it out!

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Young, bright, fabulous and ambitious. Those are just a few of the words that should come to mind when thinking of Liz Pickett and Ginger Johnson, the masterminds behind Ginger + Liz Colour Collection. The nontoxic and vegan-friendly nail polish was developed by the female entrepreneurs in the midst of the lagging economy and has evolved into one of the must-have products out on the market.

Just a year after its inception, Ginger + Liz appears to have taken the cosmetics industry by storm. G+L has garnered coverage in multiple fashion and pop culture magazines and has even graced the hands of A-list celebrities such as Mary J Blige.

Black Voices had the pleasure of sitting down with the ladies behind the brand to discuss their one-of-a kind collection, the future of G+L and advice for young women considering creating a business of their own.

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Gabrielle Union is known for her stunning looks on the red carpet as well as the big screen. Here, she once again gives us good face! Her eyes, skin, hair and gleaming smile are on point. This particular look dazzles, and here's how to get it for yourself.
Start by prepping your skin with M.A.C. Fix+ ($19, www.maccosmetics.com). This is a great product to apply before or after your makeup application. (Artist tip: Fix+ is refreshing and allows your foundation to go on smoothly and flawlessly).

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