By Isake Tom

Makeup junkies and fans alike have a new collection to go “gaga” for. With the release of the Queen Collection, drugstore makeup brand CoverGirl promises a new day for black women of all shades.

For a second time, the brand has teamed up with Dana Owens aka Queen Latifah to produce a stellar line of lipsticks, foundations, and eyeshadows specifically designed for women of colour. February was a milestone month for the Queen, as she made history being the longest running African American woman to represent the iconic brand and the only one to have their own collection.

If that doesn’t get you excited this surely will. Behind the line is internationally respected and influential makeup artist Pat McGrath, (if you don’t know google her) who is the Global Creative Design Director for CoverGirl.

Under McGrath’s direction the collection boasts 24 luscious lipstick shades from browns and nudes to this season’s must have head-turning reds and berries. These lip shades are infused with silk protein which helps lips maintain their moisture levels.

The talented Ms. McGrath has also divided each collection into six categories: Browns & Spices, Nudes & Naturals, Plums & Wines, Corals & Reds, Pinks & Roses and last but not least Mauves & Berries all promising intense colour made with the black woman in mind.

Ps. Can’t find your shade in stores? Shop the entire collection on Amazon.com.

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