From Essence:

You could be sporting the most flawless makeup, but if your skin isn't on-point, it's all for naught! To ensure you present a clean canvas to the world, we asked celeb dermatologist and Black Opal consultant Dr. Cheryl Burgess to reveal her top ten Black skincare secrets. Say hello to a radiant, clear complexion!

1. Fight Aging With Sunscreen

Damone Roberts is a celebrity makeup artist who's worked on everyone from Beyonce, Megan Fox and Vanessa Williams to Robert Downey Jr. He's currently based out of his Beverly Hills, CA salon and is a regular contributing beauty editor for Oprah.com. You may have seen him on BET, the Style network and CNN.

Although she could easily get lost in the shadow of older sister Beyonce, Solange Knowles has always been her own person and is for sure, a beauty in her own right. Her eclectic style attracted the attention of Rimmel London cosmetics, for which the younger Knowles will serve as the company's new face. Check out the photos from her advertising campaign.

From Allure.com

Forget praying for younger-looking skin. These rules - handed down by the top dermatologists in the country - are guaranteed to deliver brighter skin and fewer lines.

When Tameka Linnell left her corporate career in advertising five years ago, she decided to venture into entrepreneurship with her husband Gary, and the two created JOON, a company offering healthy skincare products for girls.

At only 23, Rihanna already has seven number one hits since she released her debut album 'Music of the Sun' in 2005. Her new single 'California King Bed' just hit the airways and her unique style, striking beauty and mainstream popularity has helped her land lucrative contracts with top beauty and health brands.

The "no makeup" look is underrated -- beauty doesn't have to be over the top or always include bright red lips and cakey foundation. Here's how to achieve a natural glow without all the hype.

Pre-Application
Before you apply any makeup, make sure your skin is clean and moisturized. Your complexion will look healthier if your skin is supple, not greasy, so go easy on the moisturizer. Try Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion ($24.50, Sephora.com) or Eucerin's Everyday Face Lotion with SPF 30 ($8.99, Drugstore.com) for extra sun protection.

Knockout Laila Ali continues to show the range of her talents. The new mom is known for the boxing skills she inherited from her famous dad, but outside of the ring she's in touch with her feminine side and recently launched a haircare and skincare line.