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June is here, and we’ve got so much to celebrate. It’s the beginning of summer, it’s Black Music Month and today is Juneteenth. While there’s never a bad time to support Black-owned businesses, June presents an excellent opportunity to show some love while stocking up on your favorite beauty items. Plus, with Amazon’s Prime Day sale quickly approaching, you can even score some steep discounts while you’re at it.
Many of the biggest beauty industry trends (nail art, acrylic nails, hair color and extensions, to name a few) have been a staple of Black beauty for years. There are many amazing Black-owned beauty brands to support and celebrate. If you're on the lookout for the best Black-owned beauty brands to buy from, whether you're looking for skincare or an update to your makeup stash, you've come to the right place.
Black-owned beauty brands tend to be overlooked in the beauty industry, which is why I've compiled a list highlighting notable Black-owned hair care, skin care and cosmetic brands. Don't think of this list as a comprehensive history, but a starting point.
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Topical Beauty/Screenshot by CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Topical Beauty/Screenshot by CNET Topicals The mission of Topicals is to transform how people feel about their skin through effective, science-backed products and mental health advocacy. The brand was founded by entrepreneur Olamide Olowe, who grew up with chronic skin conditions. Her lived experience inspired her decision to start the company in hopes of shifting the focus away from the need for “perfect” skin to be beautiful. If you're looking for something to brighten and hydrate your face and under-eyes, the Faded cream and eye mask bundle is the place to start. ... Show more Get it now See at Amazon See at Topicals
Ulta Beauty/Screenshot by Robin Mosley/CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Ulta Beauty/Screenshot by Robin Mosley/CNET Camille Rose Camille Rose founder Janell Stephens is all about using gourmet food-grade ingredients like honey, aloe and ginger to enrich hair. Founded in 2011, this hair care company is one of the few that's still going strong from the early days of the natural hair movement. ... Show more Get it now See at Amazon See at Ulta Beauty
Photo Gallery 1/1 Lisa Hanna Beauty Lisa Hanna Beauty was created by Lisa Hanna, a former Jamaican politician and winner of the 1993 Miss World title. The skincare line was designed to “renew, protect and reveal visibly radiant skin at every stage.” There’s a fade balm and moisture creme, but I am currently obsessed with the Luminous Face and Body Glow serum. You just can’t go wrong here. ... Show more Get it now See at Lisa Hanna Beauty
Ixora Beauty/Screenshot by CNET Photo Gallery 1/1 Ixora Beauty/Screenshot by CNET Ixora Botanical Beauty Ixora Botanical Beauty is another popular brand and one I adore. It was founded by Mercedes Edney in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands and later relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina. The founder’s struggles inspired the brand with dry skin and eczema. Ixora Botanical Beauty has a host of incredible products, but one of its bestsellers is its donkey milk and chamomile hydrating facial cleanser. This one is a staple in my own routine. ... Show more Get it now See at Ixora Botanical Beauty
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