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Black-Owned Beauty Brands Worth Gifting this Black History Month (and Beyond)
Black-Owned Beauty Brands Worth Gifting this Black History Month (and Beyond)
Dec 21, 2024 1:08 PM

  One thing the beauty industry can’t deny is the power of the dollar — or, more specifically, your dollar. By shopping Black-owned beauty brands, you're not only investing in great products, but are also helping to reform beauty's long history of discrimination.

  Beyond obvious choices, like Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, INALA by Lala Anthony, and Nude Sugar by Toni Braxton, there's a vast array of Black-owned indie brands that we gladly purchase and support.

  Whether you’re a fellow BIPOC person looking to invest in their community or an ally who wants to truly do better, take this small but mighty step in the right direction and shop some of our favorite Black-owned beauty brands for a more diverse, inclusive approach to beauty. From skincare to hair care, body care to cosmetics, there's a vast array of Black-owned indie and mainstream brands alike that we gladly purchase and support, including AMP Beauty LA, a digital retailer that sells beauty products exclusively from Black-owned brands.

  Danessa Myricks Beauty

  We've personally been a fan of celebrity makeup artist Danessa Myricks’ stunning looks, so of course, we jumped at the chance to grab some of her amazing cosmetics — and you should, too! No matter what you grab from Myricks' pro-rated line of products, you'll always be satisfied with their intense pigments and easy-to-use blendability. With Danessa Myricks Beauty, the number of MUA-level cosmetic creations you can create are absolutely endless. But if we could only suggest one product opt for the Best New Beauty Award-winning Skin Tint for a flawless finish every single time.

  Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

  

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  Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

  $36 at Sephora

  Fashion Fair

  Meet Fashion Fair, the new kid on the block on Sephora's digital shelves. The brand has been Black-owned since 1973 and even was the subject of its own HBO documentary (casual).

  This fabulous face serum was created by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Caroline Robinson, M.D., so you can expect some major cosmetic and skincare benefits, like smoother, radiant, and more even-toned skin. Given the peach hue, it also works as a color corrector for dark spots. As a bonus, it's designed to work with all skin types, including normal, oily, dry, and combination.

  Best Pick

  Fashion Fair Fabulous Face Priming Serum

  

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  Best Pick

  Fashion Fair Fabulous Face Priming Serum

  $39 at Sephora

  Melanin Haircare

  Finding products for natural hair can be tricky. You need hydration but don't want to weigh down your beautiful curls and coils with heavy products. Melanin Haircare is the perfect solution for anyone looking to amplify their tresses with minimal effort.

  This leave-in conditioner is elite because it promotes hair growth, detangles, boosts shine, improves elasticity, and even helps repair hair bonds for longer-healthier hair in the long term.

  Best Pick

  Melanin Haircare Multi Use Softening Leave in Conditioner

  

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  Best Pick

  Melanin Haircare Multi Use Softening Leave in Conditioner

  $23 at Sephora

  Sunday II Sunday

  Gone are the days of Black women comprising on preserving their hairstyle or working out. Sunday II Sunday relies on natural ingredients to refresh our curls and coils. The entire line is vegan and cruelty-free, but what we love most is that the products are designed to preserve hair between wash days, while others tackle dry scalps, like the Soothe Me Serum.

  This travel-friendly quad includes all of their greatest hits to remove sweat, bacteria, and odor from exercise, along with product buildup and residue. These anti-frizz products also hydrate the hair with argan oil and add some much-needed shine to dull strands.

  SUNDAY II SUNDAY Minis, Post Gym Hair Kit for Travel and Workout Bags

  

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  SUNDAY II SUNDAY Minis, Post Gym Hair Kit for Travel and Workout Bags

  $40 at Sephora

  RIES

  Know someone who loves to travel but hates the when their beauty stash spills in their suitcase? They'll be over the moon with these chic, reusable, refillable, washable travel-size toiletry containers made from FDA-approved recycled plastic. These durable containers are all equipped with the brand's signature dual-locking system and airless-pump design. If you're only gifting one product from the brand, we advise ordering the cost-effective gift set that includes bottles for the face, shampoo, conditioner, body care products, and more.

  Best Pick

  RIES The Essential Refillable Travel Container Set

  

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  Best Pick

  RIES The Essential Refillable Travel Container Set

  $70 at Sephora

  

  We love clean beauty brands, and Briogeo is no exception. The company is focused on creating top-performing haircare products made with natural ingredients. Briogeo's biggest goal is to adhere to creating a 6-free formula, aka there are no harsh sulfates (SLS/SLES), silicones, parabens, phthalates, DEA, and synthetic color. The cruelty- and gluten-free products are also made with 90-100% naturally derived ingredients. Our top pick is the , a weekly, clinically proven deep conditioner that strengthens damaged hair and prevents future damage.

  Best Pick

  Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

  

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  Best Pick

  Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

  $39 at Amazon

  Ami Colé

  Another clean Black-owned beauty brand you've got to know about is Ami Colé, which was born in Harlem and inspired by Senegal. The line was created with melanin-rich complexions in mind, so you can expect a truly diverse shade range of foundation, concealer, and face powders.

  The brand's latest drop is a hydrating lip oil filled with nourishing ingredients, like baobab seed, camellia, and passionfruit seed oils. Regardless of which of the four shades you select, you can expect a glass-like shine on your lips.

  Best Pick

  Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil in Smitten

  

  

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  Best Pick

  Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil in Smitten

  $20 at Sephora

  Nude Sugar by Toni Braxton

  Did you know Grammy-winning R&B superstar Toni Braxton has a beauty brand available at Ulta? Nude Sugar focuses on elevating your body care routine with clean, cruelty-free essentials like shower gel, body serum, body lotion, and a rich body creme perfect for long-lasting hydration this winter and beyond.

  Our top recommendation is the travel-sized body cream, which leaves your skin feeling smooth and soft after frequent hand washing or for your favorite frequent traveler.

  Nude Sugar Nude Sugar Travel Size The Creem

  

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  Nude Sugar Nude Sugar Travel Size The Creem

  Now 50% Off$9 at Ulta Beauty

  INALA by La La Anthony

  Our favorite MTV VJ-turned-actress (Power, BMF, and You People) created a haircare line designed to revive our curly and oily hair. La La's INALA products are designed to nourish our hair and scalp to reduce breakage, shedding, and thinning. Cheers to that!

  Her best pick is the weekly scalp treatment made with eight simple ingredients, including rice water, making it the ideal solution for removing product buildup from our scalps.

  Best Pick

  INALA Reset Rinse

  

  

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  Best Pick

  INALA Reset Rinse

  Now 50% Off$16 at Amazon

  adwoa beauty

  Founder Julian Addo was always destined for beauty greatness. She started as a professional hairstylist at just 14 years old, launched her own salon in her 20s, and eventually created adwoa beauty, which is sold exclusively at Sephora. This award-winning and nontoxic haircare line is a hit among beauty enthusiasts, especially those with textured tresses. The brand's got you covered with everything from clarifying and moisturizing shampoos to deep conditioners, protective oils, and leave-in stylers.

  Our top pick is the leave-in conditioner that uses several fruit oils to soften, detangle, and tame frizz without weighing down your strands and compromising your hair's moisture level.

  Best Pick

  adwoa beauty Melonberry Hair Milk Leave-In Conditioner

  

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  Best Pick

  adwoa beauty Melonberry Hair Milk Leave-In Conditioner

  $24 at Sephora

  CAY SKIN

  America's Next Top Model alum Winnie Harlow was inspired by her Jamaican roots to create a sun care line made with clean ingredients, like sea moss, nectar, and niacinamide, aka vitamin B-3.

  The must-have pick from CAY SKIN is the face sunscreen that uses three sun-blocking ingredients to create a barrier between your complexion and the sun's ultraviolet rays. The non-comedogenic sunscreen also provides an illuminating, neutral-toned pearl finish to your face, so your skin always shines with or without foundation.

  Cay Skin Isle Glow Body Lotion SPF 45

  

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  Cay Skin Isle Glow Body Lotion SPF 45

  $38 at cayskin.comChris Collins

  Our beauty editor, Nicole Saunders, is obsessed with all things perfume, including unisex, clean, and rose fragrances. Perfumer Chris Collins created the ultimate collection of daring perfumes that range from sweet gourmand to an enticing woody scent. But rather than choosing from just one perfume, sample his biggest hits in one travel-friendly, luxurious-feeling beauty gift that doesn't put a major dent in your wallet. After all, who doesn't love high-quality perfume at a cheap price point?

  Best Pick

  Chris Collins World of Chris Collins Eau de Parfum Discovery Set

  

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  Chris Collins World of Chris Collins Eau de Parfum Discovery Set

  $25 at Sephora

  EADEM

  EADEM is all about science-backed skincare that cares for melanin-rich complexions. Each of their products is free of fragrances and bleaching agents and instead surges your skin with a welcome boost of hydration.

  We love a good vitmain C serum, and our top pick combines the skin-brightening ingredient with soothing niacinamide to fade your dark spots and fruit enzymes to exfoliate your skin without causing any irritation.

  Best Pick

  EADEM Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide and Vitamin C

  

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  Best Pick

  EADEM Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide and Vitamin C

  $68 at Sephora

  Fashion Fair

  Fashion Fair has been Black-owned for 50 wonderful years! With a relatively recent relaunch, they're now focused on creating cruelty-free, vegan-friendly makeup and skincare products.

  Like most beauty junkies, we're obsessed with setting powders. They help lock our makeup into place for hours at a time, but they can cause anyone with a melanin-rich complexion to look ashy or deal with annoying flashbacks when they're snapping selfies for TikTok. Fashion Fair's setting powder is designed with beautiful melanin-rich complexions in mind.

  Best Pick

  Fashion Fair Set It Loose Setting Powder

  

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  Best Pick

  Fashion Fair Set It Loose Setting Powder

  $35 at Sephora

  FORVR Mood

  In our mind, Jackie Aina is our BFF from YouTube, so you already know we're obsessed with all things FORVR Mood — and you should be, too! Aina created 100% soy wax candles with 60 hours of burn time. Each candle represents a different mood, hence the brand name. You've got everything from Cabin Fever and Holly Berry to Spice of Life and Cuffing Season. TBH, you can't go wrong with any of her scents, but RN, we love Thirst Trapping, which smells like a delicious blend of tropical fruits like pineapple, juicy watermelon, and sweet cotton candy.

  Best Pick

  FORVR Mood Thirst Trapping Candle

  

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  Best Pick

  FORVR Mood Thirst Trapping Candle

  Now 34% Off$25 at Sephora

  Grace Eleyae

  Grace Eleyae makes the ultimate, splurge-worthy wrap caps, plus silk and satin bonnets. In fact, we previously named the brand our best overall hair bonnet company. We're spotlighting the satin caps because they are cheaper than silk Grace Eleyae caps, but the satin ones don't skimp on quality. In our hair bonnet guide, hairstylists previously told us that satin is a woven fiber that a silk blend or other materials can create, and it has a glossy surface with a dull back.

  Best Pick

  Grace Eleyae Nala Print Turban

  

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  Best Pick

  Grace Eleyae Nala Print Turban

  $40 at Sephora

  

  Made in Harlem, New York, this emerging skincare line has the potential to be the next big thing in the beauty world. All Honey Botanics products are made with clean ingredients, and the formulations are pH-balanced to ensure your skin microbiome is balanced and calm. You'll see many familiar ingredients, like vitamin E, niacinamide, lactic acid, marula oil, and kojic acid.

  The all-natural, cold-pressed kojic acid body soap also contains organic plant-based oils to target hyperpigmentation and minimize the look of scars. This antioxidant-rich soap also promises to reduce inflammation and soothe sensitive skin.

  Best Pick

  Honey Botanics Kojic Acid Body Soap

  

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  Best Pick

  Honey Botanics Kojic Acid Body Soap

  $16 at honeybotanics.com

  Melanin Haircare

  Sephora reviewers and beauty enthusiasts can't stop raving about Melanin Haircare. The brand is affordable and made with simple and effective ingredients, allowing everyone to experience a good hair day no matter their budget.

  Thanks to a blend of reparative ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, bamboo extract, and biotin, this best-selling deep conditioner will help your curl pattern pop. Not only will it help strengthen your hair to promote hair growth, but it also softens brittle hair, reduces frizz, and seals in some much-needed hydration.

  Best Pick

  Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner

  

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  Best Pick

  Melanin Haircare Plumping Deep Conditioner

  $32 at Sephora$32 at Ulta Beauty

  ROSE Ingleton MD

  Looking to improve a dull and tired complexion? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rosemaire Ingleton, M.D., has your back with her skincare line. The New York-based doctor is also a clinical professor of a dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, so your skin is in great hands regardless of which product you choose.

  Since a face wash is essential to any good skincare routine, we suggest incorporating this sensitive skin-friendly cleanser twice daily. It boasts a lightweight gel formula that's incredible for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Still, those with normal and dry skin can enjoy the blend of provitamin B-5, hyaluronic acid, and fruit acids, too.

  Best Pick

  ROSE Ingleton MD SuperFruit Gentle Brightening Cleanser

  

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  Best Pick

  ROSE Ingleton MD SuperFruit Gentle Brightening Cleanser

  $38 at Sephora$45 at Saks Fifth Avenue

  Thirteen Lune

  Thirteen Lune is a beauty retailer that sells skincare, makeup, haircare, and wellness items almost exclusively (90%) from Black- and brown-owned companies. Currently, Thirteen Lune carries 73 Black-owned beauty brands on its digital shelves, such as Ami Colé, BUTTAH, Charlotte Mensah, and Hyper Skin. The remaining 10% of brands they carry are from ally companies; brands we already know and love, including Hourglass and Jouer Cosmetics.

  Manketti Hair Oil

  

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  Manketti Hair Oil

  $55 at thirteenlune.com

  Donna’s Recipe

  In case you can't tell by now, we adore beauty brands made with natural ingredients we know and love. Donna's Recipe is a haircare line made with natural and vegan ingredients to promote hair growth and length retention. Tabitha Brown and Gina Woods founded the brand, and their latest drop is a hair moisturizer made with rich, sweet, and creamy ingredients such as sweet potato extract, vanilla, and cinnamon.

  Best Pick

  Donna's Recipe Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Hair and Scalp Oil

  

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  Best Pick

  Donna's Recipe Sweet Potato Pie Extra Creamy Hair and Scalp Oil

  $15 at Ulta Beauty

  Bevel

  Bevel is a line of grooming products designed with sensitive skin and coarse hair in mind. They sell products that reduce irritation, exfoliate dead skin cells, reveal fresher and healthier skin, and moisturize your man's complexion. Plus, the brand has won many awards from publications such as Allure, GQ, and The Manual.

  And if you can only get your man one item from the line, let it be their most iconic pick: the razor, which helps reduce tugging and pull that leads to razor bumps.

  Best Pick

  Bevel Safety Razor

  

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  Best Pick

  Bevel Safety Razor

  $50 at Ulta Beauty$35 at Walmart$54 at JCPenney

  BeautyStat

  Ron Robinson has more than 15 years of beauty industry experience as a cosmetic chemist and products development exec for beauty behemoths, including L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, and Clinique. So it should be no surprise that his skincare line, BeautyStat, has won many beauty awards. You can expect fast-acting premium-quality products that will make your skin look so flawless people will wonder if you're wearing makeup.

  BeautyStat's top pick is his Universal C Eye Perfector, which harnesses the brightening power of 5% L-ascorbic acid, a stable, pure form of vitamin C. The hero ingredient helps firm up wrinkles and prevents further aging. There's also hyaluronic acid, a repair complex of caffeine, magnolia, hemp oil, and EGCG, to help brighten dark undereye circles.

  Best Pick

  BeautyStat Cosmetics Universal C Eye Perfector

  

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  Best Pick

  BeautyStat Cosmetics Universal C Eye Perfector

  $65 at Ulta Beauty$60 at Walmart$65 at Nordstrom

  AJ Crimson Beauty

  The late great AJ Crimson was a beloved makeup artist to all of our favorite celebrities, including Regina King, Angela Bassett, Fergie, and Estelle, to name a few. His self-titled beauty line prioritized women of color, particularly Black women, to ensure they had cosmetics that matched and complemented their skin tones. That's why we're spotlighting his legendary cream foundation. It can be applied lightly for sheer coverage built up for a full face beat.

  AJ CRIMSON Dual Skin Creme Foundation (#6)

  

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  AJ CRIMSON Dual Skin Creme Foundation (#6)

  $45 at AmazonBLK/OPL

  For the last 28 years, BLK/OPL has innovated the beauty game by creating highly-pigmented makeup for people of color, and everything costs $20 or less. One of the brand's best launches is the foundation stick, which can also be used as a contour stick and concealer. Infused with SPF 15 coverage, it's also handy if you're going to an outdoor wedding or summertime vacation where you want additional sun protection without wearing a ton of heavy layers on your face.

  Best Pick

  BLK/OPL Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

  

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  Best Pick

  BLK/OPL Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

  $11 at Ulta Beauty$11 at Walmart

  Natural Girl Wigs

  Styling your natural hair can be a pain — luckily, you can rock curly and coily tresses with a protective wig from Natural Girl Wigs. Founder Oluremi Martins has created over 50 hairstyles made from virgin human hair and premium fiber hair in curly 3B to coily 4C hair textures. You'll find clip-ins, ponytails, U-part wigs, and wigs with closures so you can always switch up your style with ease. And, not only is Natural Girl Wigs a Black woman-owned brand, but each unit is made by local Black hairstylists in Texas and Lagos, Nigeria.

  Natural Girl Wigs Kinky Goddess Wig With Closure or Frontal

  

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  Natural Girl Wigs Kinky Goddess Wig With Closure or Frontal

  $400 at naturalgirlwigs.com

  Loved01 by John Legend

  John Legend teamed up with dermatologist Dr. Naana Boakye, M.D., to launch his skincare line Loved01, and almost everything costs $15 or less! (The only outlier is his 4-piece gift set for $45). The brand is focused on creating affordable skincare products that cater to the unique needs of melanin-rich skin tones. Plus, his products are safe for all skin types, including oily, combination, normal, and dry.

  Walmart Face + Body Oil

  

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  Walmart Face + Body Oil

  $15 at Walmart

  PROUDLY by Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade

  As a proud Miami Heat fan and '90s baby, it should come as no surprise that Gabby Union and D-Wade's new line of baby products caught my attention. Wait, what do baby products have to do with beauty? Well, the power couple connected with a Black dermatologist (FUBU baby!) to create a line of products safe for the whole family, including wipes and diaper rash cream you could apply to your hands.

  PROUDLY COMPANY Soothing Baby Diaper Rash Cream

  

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  PROUDLY COMPANY Soothing Baby Diaper Rash Cream

  $9 at TargetUOMA Beauty

  This line of colorful cosmetics is currently one of the most popular beauty brands on the market for its high-quality shades of lipsticks, eyeshadow palettes, and more. Founded by Nigerian-born, Los Angeles- and London-based former beauty executive Sharon Chuter, UOMA Beauty gives people of color exactly what they're looking for: foundation shades that actually match, nude and red lipsticks that don't wash out deeper skin tones, and so much more.

  Best Pick

  UOMA Beauty Say What?! Foundation

  

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  Best Pick

  UOMA Beauty Say What?! Foundation

  $39 at Ulta Beauty$39 at NordstromMANTL

  There are a ton of reasons why we love MANTL: First off, it was cofounded by Queer Eye's expert on all things culture, Karamo Brown. Though we love to see a familiar celebrity face headlining their own beauty venture, the actual products speak for themselves. MANTL's main focus is to empower those who are bald or balding with high-performance products that pamper your scalp and skin, letting you embrace your body's natural process of balding in all its glory.

  Best Pick

  MANTL Face + Scalp Invisible Daily SPF 30 Broad Spectrum

  

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  Best Pick

  MANTL Face + Scalp Invisible Daily SPF 30 Broad Spectrum

  Now 35% Off$27 at NordstromAMP Beauty LA

  Founded by three HBCU grads and AKA sorority sisters, AMP Beauty LA is an online retailer that exclusively sells beauty products from Black-owned brands such as Kamaleje, Curls, The Honey Pot Company, and Hairbrella. AMP Beauty has everything you need to make your beauty routine a little more fun, including a plethora of skincare, bath and body, haircare, and personal products. They even sell men's grooming must-haves such as Scotch Porter's Moisturizing Beard Wash, so your man can level up his grooming game, too.

  Best Pick

  Baby Tress Edge Styler

  

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  Best Pick

  Baby Tress Edge Styler

  $15 at AMP Beauty LALYS Beauty

  Makeup artist Tisha Thompson used her 15 years of professional experience to create LYS Beauty, her line of color cosmetics and skincare essentials. The Clean at Sephora-approved brand is perfect for anyone who wants their face makeup to look undetectable. Thompson's line boasts 35 foundation shades, plus some of the best cream blushes and powder bronzers we've used in a long time.

  Beyond her commitment to inclusive beauty, Thompson celebrates the brand's commitment to giving back with the LYS Beauty Legacy, which focuses on nurturing underrepresented communities through donations, partnerships, and community involvement. Currently, LYS is partners with GYRL WONDER, a nonprofit that helps create professional development opportunities for young women of color.

  Best Pick

  LYS Beauty Triple Fix Serum Foundation

  

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  Best Pick

  LYS Beauty Triple Fix Serum Foundation

  $22 at Sephora

  Keys Soul Care

  Alicia Keys partnered with dermatologist Dr. Renée Snyder, M.D., to develop Keys Soul Care, a beauty brand that debuted in 2021. Her line makes skincare basics such as a niacinamide serum, bakuchiol cream, and manuka honey mask. The beauty brand also sells wellness accoutrements ranging from an obsidian face-massage roller and dry brush to a sage and oat milk soy candle. These natural products are free from more than 1,000 toxic ingredients, including parabens and sulfates.

  Best Pick

  Keys Soulcare Mind-Clearing Body Polish with Glycolic and Lactic Acids

  

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  Best Pick

  Keys Soulcare Mind-Clearing Body Polish with Glycolic and Lactic Acids

  $25 at keyssoulcare.com Epara Skincare

  If you're a fan of luxury beauty, then this line of nourishing skincare products is exactly what you need. Ozohu Adoh, founder and CEO of Epara Skincare, had Black people in mind while creating this line, tailoring the products to address different skin concerns for women of color. Another bonus: Epara Skincare uses only the finest organic ingredients sourced straight from Africa.

  Best Pick

  Epara Intense Hydrating Mask

  

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  Best Pick

  Epara Intense Hydrating Mask

  $147 at NET-A-PORTERFenty Beauty by Rihanna

  Seriously, how could we make this list and not include Rihanna's groundbreaking cosmetics brand? Fenty Beauty, along with its sister skincare line Fenty Skin, sparked the resurgence of the celebrity beauty line, all while challenging everyone to take a broader look at mainstream's dated perception of beauty via campaigns that featured a diverse cast of products that appeal to all.

  The brand's impact on the beauty industry was so large that people even dubbed it the Fenty effect, which promoted a higher standard of skin-tone inclusivity for all mainstream beauty brands.

  Best Pick

  Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Powder Foundation

  

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  Best Pick

  Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Powder Foundation

  $38 at Sephora$39 at Ulta Beauty

  Gilded

  From now on, Gilded should be your go-to for head-to-toe luxury skincare. Founder Blair Armstrong created a luxe line of clinically inspired skincare to treat your entire body to indulgence. Their dry brush may be the most popular product, but we highly suggest taking a look at Gilded's entire collection of soothing (and aesthetically pleasing) skincare.

  Best Pick

  Gilded Body Black Flower Marble Body Brush

  

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  Best Pick

  Gilded Body Black Flower Marble Body Brush

  $129 at gildedbody.com Beauty Bakerie

  Chances are, you already own something from Beauty Bakerie's delectable line of cosmetics. Founded by Cashmere Nicole, this cosmetics brand features tons of adorable lippies, eyeshadow palettes, and much more that are almost good enough to eat. Plus, you won't have to worry about any of these budget-friendly picks wiping out your bank account.

  Best Pick

  Beauty Bakerie Face Flour Baking Powder

  

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  Best Pick

  Beauty Bakerie Face Flour Baking Powder

  $24 at Ulta Beauty PAT McGRATH LABS

  Dame Pat McGrath is a visionary legend in the world of beauty, and it's no wonder that her brand has become equally as iconic. The luxury cosmetics brand headlined by McGrath is filled with game-changing products of a high quality that's simply unmatched. PAT McGRATH LABS may be a bit pricier than most beauty brands, but trust us — their buttery-soft eyeshadows, lipsticks, and more are oh so worth it.

  Best Pick

  PAT McGRATH LABS Mothership IX Eyeshadow Palette: Huetopian Dream

  

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  Best Pick

  PAT McGRATH LABS Mothership IX Eyeshadow Palette: Huetopian Dream

  $128 at Sephora KLUR

  If you're into all-natural and organic skincare, then look no further than KLUR. Founder Lesley Thornton's original mission was to create clean, ethical, and inclusive products for people of all backgrounds to enjoy. Fast-forward to now, and the line is filled with botanically driven, eco-inclusive products that both you and your skin will never get enough of.

  Best Pick

  Only at Credo Elements of Comfort Body Oil

  

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  Best Pick

  Only at Credo Elements of Comfort Body Oil

  $70 at Credo Beauty Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross

  Founded by none other than Black-ish star and all-around queen Tracee Ellis Ross, this line of haircare was made precisely for curly, coily, and tight-textured hair types in mind. Ross' line of curl-enhancing products has amassed a fanbase of curly-haired people for its high-quality, safe, and cruelty-free (not vegan, since a few of the products contain honey) formulas packaged in sustainable and recyclable packaging.

  Best Pick

  PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner

  

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  Best Pick

  PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner

  $25 at Sephora$34 at Walmart$25 at Ulta Beauty

  TOPICALS

  TOPICALS is one of the trendiest beauty brands of the moment, all thanks to their cutesy vibe and high-performing skincare products. Founded in 2020, TOPICALS completely took over our faces with their science-backed skincare products that leave out added synthetic fragrances and dyes, so even the most sensitive of skin types can enjoy their impressive formulations. Pretty cool, especially considering the fact that founders Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng created the brand from their apartment.

  Best Pick

  Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration

  

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  Best Pick

  Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration

  $38 at Sephora

  Hanahana Beauty

  This recently relaunched brand is on a mission to “disrupt the global beauty industry,” and they definitely seem to be on the right track. Founder Abena Boamah-Acheampong wants to create more opportunities for accessibility, transparency, and sustainability within the industry. Every product is homemade, uses all-natural ingredients (such as their famed shea butter sourced from the Katariga Women's Shea Cooperative in Ghana), and leaves your skin feeling smooth and nourished.

  Best Pick

  Hanahana Beauty 2-in-1 Body Bar

  

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  Best Pick

  Hanahana Beauty 2-in-1 Body Bar

  $15 at hanahanabeauty.com

  Can't you tell that we really love celebrity beauty brands? This haircare brand from award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson has a special place in our hearts for its scalp-first approach, as well as total transparency regarding what's in and what's left out of the formulas. (They even have a glossary dedicated to every ingredient used in the line.) Plus, its price tags are definitely something to smile about: Each product is less than $20!

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  TPH by Taraji Master Cleanse

  

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  Best Pick

  TPH by Taraji Master Cleanse

  $15 at Amazon$15 at Walmart$15 at ASOS Mented Cosmetics

  Founders KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson came together over a glass of wine one night (pinot noir, to be exact) when they both realized how hard it was to find a nude lipstick that works for different skin types. From that conversation came Mented Cosmetics, a line of color cosmetics that'll help you find that perfect neutral shade for your skin tone. Since their debut lipsticks, Miller and Johnson have gone on to extend the line into blushes, eyeshadow palettes, and more.

  Best Pick

  Mented Everyday Eye Shadow Palette Nude Eyeshadows

  

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  Best Pick

  Mented Everyday Eye Shadow Palette Nude Eyeshadows

  $28 at Amazon Hyper Skin

  This brand has one mission: to help tackle any hyperpigmentation issues you may have while brightening up your complexion. So, it's no wonder that Hyper Skin's sole product is their fan-favorite vitamin C serum, which uses the power of that intense antioxidant to give your skin the boost it's been begging for.

  Best Pick

  Hyper Skin Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum

  

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  Best Pick

  Hyper Skin Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum

  $58 at Sephora

  Golde

  Though Golde is definitely more of a wellness brand than it is a beauty brand, they do have two face masks that have become cult favorites (and personal favorites of ours). Golde's approach to skincare is very similar to their wellness beverages and powders: Founder Trinity Mouzon Wofford is dedicated to using only the cleanest, superfood-derived ingredients such as turmeric and natural chlorophyll to boost your complexion.

  Best Pick

  GoldE Clean Greens Face Mask

  

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  Best Pick

  GoldE Clean Greens Face Mask

  $34 at GOLDE Oui the People

  Oui the People's curation of body care products just can't be beat, but we're especially obsessed with The Single, their single-blade razor that cuts through body hair like a champ without slicing you up like a butcher. Unfortunately, it's sold out at the moment, but the rest of their body care line is definitely something you don't want to snooze on.

  Best Pick

  Oui the People Weighted Non-Irritating Razor for Sensitive Skin

  

  

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  Best Pick

  Oui the People Weighted Non-Irritating Razor for Sensitive Skin

  $85 at SephoraCredit: OUI the peopleNyakio Beauty

  Created by beauty guru and founder of BIPOC beauty shopping platform Thirteen Lune, Nyakio Greico, this line of high-performance skincare is what your beauty arsenal needs if your skin is looking a little lackluster. Greico's line is filled with carefully selected, globally sourced ingredients inspired by her own family's beauty traditions, and it's free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates.

  Best Pick

  Nyakio Marula & Neroli Brightening Oil

  

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  Best Pick

  Nyakio Marula & Neroli Brightening Oil

  $40 at Target

  We're obsessed with actress Gabrielle Union's impressive haircare line. She co-created the line with celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims to give this collection of haircare goodies a luxurious feel and performance with a low price tag. (In fact, most products are under $10!) This hydration-focused haircare line was created for curly-headed people in mind, but just about anyone can enjoy the products' strand-moisturizing benefits.

  Best Pick

  GU FLAWLESS BY GABRIELLE UNION Restoring Exotic Curly Hair Oil Treatment

  

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  Best Pick

  GU FLAWLESS BY GABRIELLE UNION Restoring Exotic Curly Hair Oil Treatment

  $11 at Amazon$10 at Walmart$9 at JCPenney Juvia’s Place

  Juvia's Place is well on its way to becoming a beauty empire (with a skincare line coming soon, too!), thanks to its delightfully flamboyant collection of vibrant eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, and so much more. Inspired by the vibrancy of Africa, this brand was brought about to celebrate the “rebels, rulers, and queens of the African kingdoms of long ago,” according to their website.

  Best Pick

  Juvia's Place The Saharan Eyeshadow Palette

  

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  Best Pick

  Juvia's Place The Saharan Eyeshadow Palette

  $20 at Ulta Beauty$37 at Walmart54 Thrones

  This ethically-sourced and sustainably made skincare brand created by Christina Funk Tegbe pays homage to African cultures. This luxury beauty staple only uses ingredients sourced from cooperatives and artisans across Africa, influencing you to incorporate traditional African beauty rituals and staple ingredients into your own routine.

  Best Pick

  54 Thrones African Beauty Butter

  

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  Best Pick

  54 Thrones African Beauty Butter

  $24 at Sephora$18 at Walmart$24 at NordstromBread Beauty Supply

  With its thoughtfully curated packaging, Clean at Sephora seal of approval, and focus on minimalism, Bread Beauty Supply is clearly for the cool kids. This brand has been making waves with its self-described “hair care basics for not so basic hair,” and its curated line of nourishing products aims to give your hair what it truly needs: clean and simple ingredients.

  Best Pick

  BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY Hair Oil Everyday Gloss

  

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  Best Pick

  BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY Hair Oil Everyday Gloss

  $24 at Sephora$24 at Ulta Beauty The Crayon Case

  How could you not fall in love with a cosmetics brand that's as adorable as The Crayon Case? This beauty brand founded by beauty entrepreneur Reynell Steward (you may know her as Wuzzam Supa on Instagram) wants you to get messy with your makeup to create limitless works of art on your face. You'll definitely let your inner kid out once you grab one of The Crayon Case's amazing cosmetics products.

  The Crayon Case The Crayon Case Chalk Dust Setting Powder - Letter C

  

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  The Crayon Case The Crayon Case Chalk Dust Setting Powder - Letter C

  $18 at WalmartBlack Girl Sunscreen

  Just like its name states, these sunscreen formulas were crafted with deeper skin tones in mind. This collection of sunscreens won't leave a white cast or ashy finish on your skin — just 100% cruelty-free, vegan, and at-minimum SPF 30 sun protection. Since founder Shontay Lundy launched Black Girl Sunscreen in 2016, the brand has earned a cool $5 million dollar valuation in 2020.

  Best Pick

  Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

  

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  Best Pick

  Black Girl Sunscreen Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

  $16 at Ulta Beauty$16 at Nordstrom Rack$19 at Macy's Vernon François Haircare

  Created by sought-after celebrity hairstylist Vernon François, this haircare line is formulated to give curly, kinky, coily, and even wavy/straight hair types exactly what they need for better, healthier hair. This sparkling-clean beauty brand is Leaping Bunny-certified, cruelty-free, and vegan. Plus, the brand promises to solely use the highest quality natural oils, plant extracts, and botanicals to formulate their haircare products. Better for your hair and the environment? We'll take it!

  Best Pick

  Vernon François Nourishing Hair Mist Amino Acid Treatment

  

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  Best Pick

  Vernon François Nourishing Hair Mist Amino Acid Treatment

  $16 at Amazon$16 at Walmart TLB

  Don’t let this brand’s former name, The Lip Bar, fool you: Yes, founder Melissa Butler did start the brand by making lipsticks in her own kitchen, but now, TLB has blossomed into a full array of color cosmetics to swatch and swipe on. This cruelty-free beauty brand is more than just makeup — it's a celebration of your individuality and background, no matter who you are or where you're from. And isn't individuality truly beautiful?

  Best Pick

  The Lip Bar Nonstop Liquid Matte

  

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  Best Pick

  The Lip Bar Nonstop Liquid Matte

  $14 at The Lip Bar

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