Jessica Cruel's Beauty Edit

"Despite the naysayers, I still believe that vitamin C + SPF every morning is the best duo for treating and preventing hyperpigmentation. This serum also has another dark spot destroyer: tranexamic acid."

“There's no knot or tangle that is a match for this hair steamer. The wide-tooth attachment is my go-to for detangling my 4B coils. I like to use it while my deep conditioner in to get maximum moisture.”

"I once went to a beauty event where five different Black beauty editors, including myself, pulled out this lip oil before a photo opp. Enough said."

"This Béyonce-crafted product is worth all the hype. It leaves my 4B hair soft as silk—even after blowdrying and styling."

"Most women with natural hair are all about the coils and not about the scalp. I inherited a flaky scalp from my dad, and we both use this shampoo to keep the itch and scales at bay."

"SK-II is the one product I come back to again and again. I first discovered it in the beauty closet as a baby beauty intern in the 2010s, and I'm still loving it well into my 30s for the instant brightening and hydrating benefits."

"I save this peel for my biggest red carpet moments (think: the Met Gala). This two-step exfoliating treatment reveals an entirely new—and glowing—facade."

“No ash formed against me shall prosper! I have been passing these cocoa butter stones out at every family function.”

"This blow dryer is like a vacuum for your hair. It's a bit cumbersome, but nothing gets my hair straighter quicker. I use it every two weeks before doing my twist-out."

"This foundation is the one I use to get that HD, 4K beat down. It is full coverage, so I use it before every Today Show appearance for a flawless, zoom-ready base."