Top Shelf Approved

I Finally Tried Laser Facials as a Black Man—Here's What Actually Happened

Spoiler: My skin has never looked better, and I'm kicking myself for waiting this long.

Nov 15 •

I Ghost Men Based On Their Fragrance Choices

And I don't feel bad for it.

Nov 13 •

The Case For Merit Beauty's "The Uniform" Tinted Sunscreen

Am I putting my tinted moisturizer to rest??

May 26 •

South of France Beauty Gworl Check

Because bitch, South of Franceeeeeeeeeee! OUI!

May 14 •

Advice I Would Give A "Zesty" Black Man Interested In Beauty

I'm so here for the "sassy" Black man era.

May 8 •

Do You Need A Shower Oil? HELL YES!

Tap in sisters, we're chatting body care

Apr 15 •

Happy New Year — Beauty Shit That I'm Starting 2025 Off With

Everyone to the ladies room, please.

Jan 2 •

The Gospel According To The Boy Beat: 4 Beauty Products I'm Obsessed With This Week

beauty shit talking w/real reccs.

Nov 19, 2024 •

Beauty Thoughts x The (1) Brand/Product I'm Loving

I'm still here, besties.

Oct 21, 2024 •

Chile, Get Botox!

But not the kind that ran across your mind from reading this HED.

Jul 9, 2024 •

Girl, You Do *Not* Need A 10-Step Skincare Routine

Things you only fully understand in your 30s + up.

Mar 25, 2024 •

TSA: 4 Cart-Worthy Launches of February

TSA (Top Shelf Approved) Is BoyBeat’s monthly edit of the best beauty launches that are worth opening your purse for and most importantly that deserve a…

Mar 4, 2024 •

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