YouTube Beauty Star Cydnee Black Is a Teen Vogue Game Changer

Is there anything Cydnee Black can’t do? Just this month, the YouTube star produced an iconic Glam Black Barbie Tutorial with PatrickStarrr, showed us how to cover acne scars on dark skin, and gave her mom one awww-inspiring makeover. With her hair and makeup how-tos, Cydnee treats her 550,000 (and counting) followers on YouTube and 219,000 on Instagram to content that is as honest and educational as it is entertaining. With her expert opinions and a smile always on her face, Cydnee was an easy choice for our Teen Vogue Beauty Game Changer Awards. Check out her channel for even more of her amazing vids and click ahead to see the products she awarded!
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Ole Henriksen Grease Relief Facial Water
“I love all of Ole Henriksen’s skincare products. This product in particular is amazing since I have oily skin. I use it prior to any makeup application.”
$22, olehenriksen.com.
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Tarte Tarteist Glossy Lip Paint in Snap
“Glossy lips are making a major comeback. This amazing formula is pigmented and creamy, and the color is the perfect nude!"
$20, tartecosmetics.com.
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The Organic Pharmacy Sweet Vanilla Dry Oil
“I love multi-functional products. The fact that I can use this oil on my body, face, and hair makes it all the more essential.”
$70, beautyhabit.com.
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WinkyLux Lipgloss in Birthday Cake
“I’m more than here for the glossy lip trend! This translucent glitter looks awesome over any lip color, and the formula is glossy, but not sticky, like some lip glosses can be.”
$15, winkylux.com.
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MAC Cosmetics Huggable Lipcolour
“MAC's Huggable formula is extremely comfortable. It has such a bouncy feel that makes wearing lip color even better.”
$21, maccosmetics.com.
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NARS Contour Blush in Gienah
“This is the perfect contour blush for dark-to-deep skin tones. I use it everyday!”
$42, bloomingdales.com.
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MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Bittersweet
“I have been wearing this beautiful warm brown lip color nearly everyday. It compliments nude lipsticks really well.”
$21, macys.com.
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Marc Jacobs Air Blush in 508
“I love the color variation in this blush. You can mix the colors to create a really pretty shade, or you can just use one side! Either way, you get a nice, glowing finish.”
$42, sephora.com.
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Josie Maran Divine Drip Body Balm
"This product is really moisturizing, but has a lightweight feel. Plus, the smell is impeccable!"
$42, sephora.com.
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