As a dark skin woman, I know how hard it can be to find products that truly deliver. This list rounds up the best of Sephora and Ulta, from cult-classic skincare to everyday beauty staples. Whether you’re restocking trusted essentials or discovering ...
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Skincare Staples
Makeup Must-Haves
Haircare Heroes
Fragrance Favorites
Tools & Extras
Skincare Staples
The everyday essentials that keep your skin happy and glowing
Leaves my face feeling clean without leaving it dry and tight when its dry.
6.67 oz Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser for Oily Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
The one product I've used thats really faded my dark spots.
Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration
Gets rid of my tough blemishes.
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Exfoliating Toner for Clear Skin
A daily use item of mine. Use on underarms and bikini line to reduce ingrowns.
Nude Ingrown Hair Oil - Bushbalm | Ulta Beauty
Clean scent leaves skin feeling so soft and moisturized.
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
gentle and leaves skin feeling so soft
The Brightener Vitamin C Brightening Body Wash - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
Thick and moisturizing! Smell of a mix between vanilla and nuttiness, leaves skin glowing.
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
My favorite when removing makeup.
8.0 oz Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser - Philosophy | Ulta Beauty
Mainly using to even out dark spots.
1.0 oz Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum for Oily Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Makeup Must-Haves
Cult classics and viral favorites that actually live up to the hype
Absolutely love! Leaves lips feeling hydrated and smells heavenly. Brown sugar is my favorite.
Lip Butter Balm - Summer Fridays | Sephora
Go to makeup item. Easy to apply, don't even need a sponge or brush.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Eaze Drop Skin Tint | Sephora
Use for both under eyes and contouring.
Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer - Fenty Beauty by Rihanna | Sephora
Leaves lips feeling hydrated and butter soft before even adding lipstick
Lip Primer - Anastasia Beverly Hills | Sephora
Haircare Heroes
Because great hair days start with the right products
Go-to all purpose shampoo. Perfect for weekly washes.
12.0 oz Balance Apple Cider Vinegar Sulfate-Free Shampoo - AG Care | Ulta Beauty
Leaves my hair soft and manageable! Super moisturized.
12.0 oz Boost Apple Cider Vinegar Silicone-Free Conditioner - AG Care | Ulta Beauty
Great for when i need a daily refresh. Use to hydrate my hair whether my curls are out or in a protective style.
Hydrating Mist - PATTERN | Ulta Beauty
Used on twist-outs, leaving hair with juicy curls and hydrated.
Twist-Elongating Style Cream
Holy Grail! Be consistent for great results. Repaired my edges.
