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Melanin Magic Glow-Up Essentials: 🌟 for Beautiful, Radiant Skin
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items These are the products that survived my bathroom counter purge — AKA only the glow-up essentials that actually work. This list is melanin-safe, hydration-heavy, and perfect for anyone trying to look like they sleep eight hours (even if it’s giving mo...
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Melanin-Friendly Skin Essentials
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Beauty Tech for Radiant Skin
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Radiant Finish: Makeup for Melanin Skin
Melanin-Friendly Skin Essentials
This section gathers the skincare game-changers your skin actually needs. From barrier-boosting hydrators to brightening serums that play beautifully on rich, deep tones — these picks are all about achieving that lit-from-within glow, without sacrifi...
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Effective skin barrier spray—eczema friendly. Clean, fragrance-free spray that calms irritation and helps clear breakouts. Ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin, especially during seasonal changes!
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
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Super affordable glow-up skincare—Budget-friendly serum that helps minimize pores and fade dark spots.Works beautifully under moisturizer or makeup.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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Hero ingredients: Tranexamic acid + barrier-friendly agents. Great for dark spots, post-acne discoloration. Good potency without being overly harsh.
Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration
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Why it works: Tranexamate + niacinamide. Offers noticeable fade of hyperpigmentation & dark spots. Medium-price, a good value option.
Good Molecules - 1.0 oz Discoloration Correcting Serum
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Combines TXA (tranexamic acid) & azelaic acid / PHA / gentle exfoliation. Helps even tone + glow. Good for melanin-rich skin that needs gentle but effective exfoliation.
Brighten Up 3% TXA Toner
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A full-kit approach for daily routine: cleanse → treat → moisturize. All formulated for melanin-rich skin. Good for people wanting a “one-stop” glow routine.
Buttah Skin Supreme Kit for Melanin Skin
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Why it works: Gentle cleanser that doesn’t strip. Contains ceramides and elderberry. Good first step in routine, especially for sensitive or melanin-rich skin that can feel tight/dry with harsh agents.
SheaMoisture Melanin Care Night Repair Cream
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This kit has upgraded my morning routine and includes vitamin C, peptides — ideal for tone + radiance.
Drunk Elephant Brightening and moisturizing skincare kit
Beauty Tech for Radiant Skin
Glow isn’t just about creams — it’s about tools that elevate your routine. These high-impact beauty tech picks bring spa-level treatments home, helping skin look smoother, more luminous and timeless. Especially great for POC when you want visible res...Â
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Eco-friendly tools for exfoliating dead skin and peach fuzz, promoting smoother skin and better skincare absorption.
Dermaplaner
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A sleek wellness ring that tracks sleep, activity, and overall health metrics.
Oura Ring 4: Silver
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An at-home red light mask” that is clinically backed LED mask for acne, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. Helps even tone and brighten skin (especially effective for melanin-rich skin). Recharges via USB and fits into any nighttime routine.
Red Light Mask | Rejuvenating LED Light Therapy
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Tech meets beauty with this one of a kind device delivering red light therapy and microcurrent technology to rejuvenate tired eyes. The device has multiple settings and varying degrees of intensity, suitable for all needs.
Revitaleyes Botanique Paris
Radiant Finish: Makeup for Melanin Skin
Makeup should enhance your glow — not hide it. These must-have formulas are inclusive of deeper skin tones, deliver radiant finishes and make your skin look like it’s doing the talking. From flushes of color to lips that pop and shimmer that stays tr...
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Best lip oil 2025 A hydrating lip oil that adapts to your lips’ pH for a custom color.
Dior Addict Lip Glow - Hydrating pH Lip Balm| DIOR US
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A universally flattering blush that adds a healthy flush to the cheeks.
Rosy Glow: the iconic Dior blush with pH-activated color | DIOR US
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This Melanin friendly blush for 2025 is TikTok’s most viral blush for a reason — a little goes a long way. Pigmented enough for deep tones but blends beautifully on lighter complexions. Hydrating and buildable formula = effortless glow.
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush | Long-Lasting Dewy & Matte Blushes
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A lightweight foundation for dark skin”. Evens out tone while keeping skin breathable and natural-looking. Comes in 25+ shades with undertones that actually match melanin skin. Great for hot weather or low-maintenance beauty routines!
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
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Highlight your glow, effortlessly from within. Perfect for both face and body!
L'Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Glow
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This Hybrid skin tint + SPF + skincare benefits. Checks off coverage + protection + treatment in one. Clean formula, good shade options.
Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
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Gives a multi-use cheek & lip serum that adds dewy color. Great for “no makeup” or “wash & glow” looks.
Glow Recipe Best of Glow Hues Tinted Serum Kit - Glow Hues
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Multi-use blush + lip oil set from Rare Beauty. Flush of colour + lip gloss in one — for every undertone. Good for inclusive tones.
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Cheek & Lip Trio
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Finally — a match made for your melanin. A liquid foundation formulated for deeper/melanin skin tones with buildable coverage.
LUV+CO Liquid Foundation