My Favorite Black Owned Beauty Brands
For decades, black women and men were neglected in the beauty industry. When it came to makeup and haircare, companies were not checking for people of color. We were their last thoughts, However, trailblazers such as Madam C.J. Walker have began the journey for entrepreneurs to begin making products that work for skin of color and kinks, coils & fros. In 2020 we not only see a change in the availability of products for us, we are also doing an amazing job creating these products for us. I wanted to highlight and share some of my favorite black owned brands and my favorite products from them:
The Lip Bar
Within the past few months, I started making a conscious effort to start being more cautious of what I put on my skin, hair and diet and trying to use more clean beauty products.
After hearing the story behind The Lip Bar brand - driving cross country to sell their products from a truck & being declined in Shark Tank, I earned a higher level of respect for the brand.
The Lip Bar is vegan, cruelty free, inclusive brand.
Here are some of my favorite products from The Lip Bar:
‘Bawse Lady’ (pictured on the left) is my all time favorite red liquid lipstick.
‘Island Gyal’ Cheek & Eye Palette - I love The Lip Bar Cheek Palettes because they’re super versatile. They can be used as blushes, contours, and eyeshadows. These palettes also make it easier to pack makeup while traveling since I can pack this one item for so many steps. My favorite is the Island Gyal palette because it has such unique colors.
‘Dream Chaser’ Lip Gloss - A beautiful pinky/purple lip gloss with a slight holographic effect. The formula is comfortable & moisturizing for the lips.
2. Camille Rose Naturals
One of the first brands that I started using when I started taking care of my natural hair was Camille Rose Naturals. Their products are vegan, cruelty free and has amazing missions to help the community.
Here are some of my favorite products from Camille Rose Naturals:
Almond Jai Twisting Butter - One of my favorite products to get.a perfect twist out! It smells amazing and have such a soft, thick consistency which moisturizes my tresses and defines my hair. (Twist Out with Almond Jai pictured on the right.)
Rejuva Grow Drops - If you follow me on social media then you knowwww how I feel about these drops! I have been using them in my natural hair since March and they have been helping my hair grow. If you would like to see a detailed review with before & after’s, check out my Youtube Review.
Algae Renew Deep Conditioner - One of my favorite deep conditioners. Formulated with cocoa & mango butter, it moisturizes and softens my hair during wash day.
3. Mented Cosmetics
Mented Cosmetics is a vegan, cruelty free, paraben free, non-toxic brand. They offer makeup and nail products that are pigmented for all skin tones.
Here are some of my favorite products from Mented Cosmetics:
Sangria Collection - This collection of liquid lipsticks is perfect for the fall season. The formula of the liquid lipsticks are super comfortable & doesn’t require much retouching throughout the day.
High Brow Pencil - One of my favorite brow pencils. I love it because it doesn’t become dull after uses. It remains crisp and ready to slay my brows at all times.
4. Cynthia Aesthetics
I started breaking out with hormonal acne in May 2019. I started seeing my esthetician, Cynthia in June 2019 and she has helped me transform my skin in ways that I did not know were possible. In January 2020, she launched her own product line and her products have elevated my skin care routines tremendously. Seeing progress in your skin is 40% from skin treatments from professionals and 60% from at home skin routines. I definitely learned this once the global pandemic began and all spas in New York state were ordered to close. My skin has made great progress within the past few months. The image on the right shows my skin earlier this year (January 2020) and this summer (July 2020) after incorporating Cynthia’s products in my skin care routines,
Here are some of my favorite products from Cynthia Aesthetics:
Pigment Cleanser - This cleanser is targets hyperpigmentation and results in radiant skin.
Glow Exfoliating Pads - These pads give the effect of a chemical peel at home. Formulated with lactic acid, salicylic acid & mandelic acid these pads help clear, brighten & smooth the skin.
Oxygenating Serum - This serum is formulated to increase the skin’s capability to utilize oxygen.
In order to purchase any products from Cynthia Aesthetics, you must schedule a Virtual Health Session.
5. Moussou Beauty
After beginning to take care of my skin on my face after my hormonal acne, it also made me realize my lack of attention to the skin on my body. I started using Body Butters from Moussou Beauty & my skin has felt amazing ever since. Moussou Beauty is a black owned, women owned, Muslim owned brand based in New York City.
Here are some of my favorite products from Moussou Beauty:
‘Milk & Honey’ Body Butter - Formulated with almond & honey, this body butter blend smells amazing and does a great job moisturizing my skin.
‘Coconilla’ Body Butter - Formulated with vanilla & cococa, this butter smells like warm love and moisturizes my skin.
Footi - This has been my go-to sponge when I shower. It exfoliates my skin leaving my skin smooth.
These are some of my favorite black owned brands and products that they sell. All of these products have great customer service & provide quality products to their customers & clients. I would highly recommend to check out and support these brands & products.