The skin care industry hasn’t always embraced melanized skin. Consider the lack of diversity in clinical practice and the fact that only 5% of dermatology residents are Black. That’s why we’re here allure We believe the best Black-owned and founded skincare brands should be celebrated every day for their contributions to pushing the boundaries of inclusivity, one innovative skin enhancer at a time. I am.
And these brands can be found almost everywhere in the skin care space. Shani Darden meets the needs of the luxury crowd with esthetician-approved formulas. Black Girl Sunscreen sells sunscreens made with darker skin tones in mind (what is white cast?). And face and body oils from brands like Oui the People and 54 Thrones will keep you glowing for days. No matter what type of skin care you’re looking for, this list has brands that get it done and do it well.
In honor of the contributions Black entrepreneurs and beauty professionals have made to the skin care industry, we’re highlighting some of our favorite founders, brands, and products that deserve to be in your medicine cabinet. This list is not exhaustive of all Black-owned and founded skin care brands, but consider this the tip of the iceberg. We plan to add more regularly.
Epala
Ossoff Adowfounder of Epala (which means “pamper yourself” in the Ebira dialect of Nigeria) founded the brand in hopes of providing black women with products that truly meet the skin care needs of people of color (like hyperpigmentation). I raised it.
Star products: Our luxurious moisturizing face cream is infused with nourishing ingredients like marula, moringa, and argan oil to lock in moisture all day long. To ensure that the rich cream is fully absorbed into the skin, we recommend applying a pea-sized amount immediately after cleansing, while your face is still slightly damp.
Shani Darden
famous esthetician Shani Darden’s The namesake skin care line is Multitime allure Best of Beauty Award Winner. Launched in 2020 by beauty industry veterans, this luxurious lineup features gold-standard formulas suitable for a wide range of skin types, including award-winning retinol serums and peptide-enriched creams.
Star products: Shani Darden Triple Acid Signature Peel won the prestigious Best of Beauty Award in 2023 for its gentle yet effective exfoliating formula. Use it before a big trip, presentation, or party for brighter skin and finer pores.
Topics
To be honest, we’re always skeptical of products promoted by TikTok, but Topics is one beauty brand that editors and influencers can agree on. brand founded by Olamide Olowu and claudia tenbecame an instant viral hit when it launched in 2020, selling out on Nordstrom’s website within 48 hours of appearing on virtual shelves. Fast forward to today, and the film has earned the common but accurate title of cult favorite.
Star products: Like many brands on this list, Topicals allure Best of Beauty Award Winner. Taking top honors in 2022 was the High Roller Ingrown Hair Tonic, which treats post-shave bumps with exfoliating salicylic and glycolic acids, zinc PCA to reduce redness, and niacinamide to tone. Make it even.
hyper skin
Get your shine hyper skina skin care line targeting hyperpigmentation. Desiree Verdejo The brand currently has three beauty products, each formulated to target dark spots, discoloration, and discoloration on all skin types, especially melanin-rich skin.
Star products: Enhance your self-care days with a generous application of Hyper Even Fade and Glow AHA Mask. this allure The Best of Beauty award-winning face mask is an editor favorite for its toning evening blend of glycolic and mandelic acids. Two alpha hydroxy acids exfoliate dead skin cells and brighten your skin for a radiant finish.
KNC beauty
Purse your lips and treat dry, chapped lips with a skin-softening pick. KNC beauty. founder kristin noel crowley She launched the brand in 2016 as an ode to her favorite beauty product: lip masks. Today, the Black-founded brand offers a full line of lip, face, and eye masks, as well as lip balms.
Star products: KNC Beauty Supa Balm comes in adorable packaging, but that’s not the only reason we love this rich lip balm. A blend of shea butter, moringa, and kukui oil acts as an intensive plant-based skin conditioner, leaving your lips kissably soft.
54 thrones
There’s a lot to like about this body care and skin care brand, but what I love most is that it’s rooted in its African roots. Nigerian-American founder Christina Funke Tegbe She draws inspiration from African beauty rituals and ingredients, which she incorporates. 54 thrones product. Shea butter from Ghana and hibiscus from Kenya are just some of the ingredients Tegbe and her team source directly from the continent to power the brand’s butters, cleansers, soaps and creams.
star products: Vanilla from Uganda and honey beauty butter from Ethiopia are not only fragrant but also have excellent moisturizing effect. Shea butter, baobab oil, and jojoba oil provide long-lasting moisture and shine to your skin. It has a light scent of rich butter mixed with vanilla and honey.
4.5.6 Skin
4.5.6 Skin focuses on science-based data to formulate gentle yet effective products. Founder and CEO noelie michaud We started in beauty e-commerce and then partnered with scientists to develop clinical skin care for darker skin tones. The brand uses a phototype classification system to help customers determine how much melanin is present in their skin, allowing them to purchase the ingredients and formulations that best suit their needs.
Star products: Double cleansing is a popular skin care regimen, and CamClean Cleansing Oil is a great product to start with. Gently removes dirt, waste, and makeup while moisturizing with squalane.
Rosen
Want to get quality skin care products without spending more than $25? Look no further Rosen’s A line of body lotions, cleansers, and face masks. founder jamika martin I started Rosen in 2017 as a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. Seven years later, the brand’s affordable line of products targeting acne and blemishes can be found at retailers like Ulta Beauty.
Star products: The foundation of any good skin care routine starts with a cleanser. Rosen Super Smoothie Cleanser is one of our favorites. This facial cleanser’s blend of fruit powders from antioxidant-rich superfoods like strawberry, raspberry, and lemon provides intensive cleansing and polishes the surface for brighter, more even skin.
Dr. Rose Ingleton
certified dermatologist rose ingletonMD is a resource for many skin-sensitive people in New York City, including a handful of beauty editors. In 2019, she combined her medical expertise with her knowledge of Jamaican superfoods. Dr. Rose Ingleton. This skin care line blends powerful ingredients such as glycolic acid, vitamin C, and peptides with Dr. Ingleton’s patented Jamaican Superfood Complex of antioxidant-rich fruit acids and enzymes. The result is an effective product with dermal-backed science and an island touch.
Star products: If you’re looking for a toner that really works, Rose Ingleton MD SuperFruit Exfoliating Tonic is the one for you. It contains a blend of exfoliating AHAs and is balanced with soothing ingredients like glycerin and allantoin.
Edem
Edem Founder, Marie Quadio and Alice Lin Don’t just pay lip service to advocating for women of color. Our team of chemists, executives, and dermatologists accurately reflect the brand’s ethos of “melanin in mind.”
Source: Allure – www.allure.com
