Looking for makeup that matches your melanin, is inclusive, celebrates culture and actually performs? This list includes black owned makeup brands that are changing the game for every person.
Known for their super pigmented palettes and affordability given the quality. This African inspired brand is great for both beginners and pros. Juvia's place has the bold colours every person with melanin needs
The Saharan Blush Palette Volume I -
Works great by itself for a no makeup makeup look or can be used as a primer. This magical balm diminishes pores and gives a glowy (not greasy)finish
Pat Mcgrath is honestly killing the game. This full coverage concealer is lightweight and gives a radiant matter finish. Their products are a bit pricey but definitely worth it, check out their foundations and the under eye powder as well
PAT McGRATH LABS Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Concealer
No one does it like Rihanna. She took the beauty industry by storm with her inclusive shade range, and everyone loves her lipglosses. If someone disagrees, they are lying
Fenty Lip Gloss
Ami Colé is a brand inspired by Senegalese heritage. These lip oils give a high shine without feeling sticky and nourish the lips. Definitely check out their skin tints if you are a clean makeup girly
Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil
Vegan, affordable glam from bold lipsticks to skin tints. Black-owned and budget-friendly. They don't ship to or sell here in the UK but I hope they do soon
The Lip Bar - Vegan Beauty with Easy to Use Products
British based, science led and hip hop inspired. This brand took cosmetic chemistry seriously when designing their products
MDMFlow MDM Flow Mascara Greater Than Mascara
It's so hard to find such a nice blendable foundation stick. This has SPF to protect your skin but remember to reapply sunscreen throughout the day.
They don't sell to the UK right now
TRUE COLOR® Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15
Made for sensitive and acne prone skin. Range Beauty prioritises POC with skin conditions. This foundation has a clean formula and ingredients like green tea and calendula
Range Beauty Foundation
Long-lasting products that are anti-flashback. The Beauty Bakerie was set up by a woman who was training to be a nurse when her daughter complained about the lack of products for black girls. This highlighter,contour, and bronzer trio is a great addi...
Brownie Bar
Inclusive and unapologetic. This foundation comes in skin adaptive variations for whatever your skin type, be it dry, oily, or combination. Added bonus:Formulated with skincare benefits like biomimicry pigments
UOMA BEAUTY - Say What?! weightless soft matte hydrating foundation 30ml
Zaron Cosmetics was founded in Nigeria so if you need makeup for your Detty December trips just know their foundation can withstand the heat. When they say all day wear, they mean that. Their skincare line is also designed for black skin to remain mo...