In recent times, there has been a shift in the beauty industry. Black-owned brands are emerging everywhere, and people are taking notice. These beauty brands offer high-quality products that cater to the unique needs of black consumers. These brands have what it takes to keep you looking your best, from skincare products and cosmetics to hair care products. If you’re looking for new and different beauty essentials for that’s best for dark skin, be sure to check out these fantastic brands.
To celebrate Black History Month, we have curated a list of Black Owned Brands that are sustainable, cruelty-free, vegan, and organic. Some of them even have sustainable packing. This blog will highlight some of the most notable black-owned beauty brands in the market.
BombD Aesthetics-
BombD Aesthetics believes in honesty. They believe that there should be honesty in the products that we apply on our skin. Their products are handmade and 100% cruelty-free, 99% vegan. Their product range includes soaps, facial care, scrubs, shea butter, and body oil. Our absolute favorite from this brand is Natural Glow Serum Daily Moisturizer which is suitable for oily and combination skin types.
Dehiya Beauty-
Dehiya Beauty is a champion of Inclusive Beauty and makes plant-based products. Their goal is to uncomplicate the skincare routine. They don’t test on animals, and their ingredients are 100% organic. One of their bestseller products is Alia which is Argan Oil Beldi that deep cleanses the skin, gives hydration and brightens the skin, which makes the skin soft.
Hyperkin-
This brand feels that black and brown beauty was left out. So,they wanted to create skincare products with formulas that cater to black, brown, and dark skin tones, as well. Their products include clinically proven ingredients and natural botanicals. Their bestseller product is Hyper Even Treatment Duo which includes Vitamin-C Serum and Exfoliating Mask. They believe in no Parabens, no Sulfate, and no Phthalates in their beauty products.
Klur-
Klur believes in the value of inclusive, ethical, and clean beauty. They help in improving skin through essential nutrients and plant botanicals. We love Klur’s Delicate Purification Mask, which has to be used weekly. The result is smooth skin and a glowing complexion. It is made with sustainable ingredients and excludes parabens or dyes.
The Lip Bar-
The Lip Bar is a vegan and cruelty-free brand that believes beauty should not compromise health. Their product range includes moisturizer, concealer, serum, lipstick, lip liner, eyeshadow, and much more. Among their bestsellers, we loved this absolutely unique product – Just A Tint 3-in-1 Tinted Skin Conditioner ALMOND JOY. It is a mix of sunscreen and skin moisturizer. You just need to squeeze a bit on your fingertips, dot it on your face, blend it and enjoy flawless skin, along with sun protection.
Martes Naturals-
Martes Naturals have a range of natural products like handmade soaps, lotions, and sugar scrubs for both men and women. Each product is handcrafted and made as naturally as possible. One of the prettiest looking soaps on the internet is their Bed Of Roses Soap. It is made with natural butter and oil and includes coconut, raspberry, rose, vanilla, and amber.
Oui the People-
Oui the People believe that beauty should not come at the cost of our psyche. They aim to build efficacious products that make us feel great in the skin we already have. We are extremely impressed by their product range which includes rose gold razor, shave gel, body serum, bath soak, etc. The product that caught our attention was PHA Ingrown Relief Toner. We all face issues with ingrown hair, but this product has come to rescue. Ingrown Relief Toner exfoliates the skin, improves skin tone, and makes the skin better.
Black-owned beauty brands are on the rise, and we have listed a few of them for you. With a focus on quality ingredients and products that cater to a wide range of skin tones and textures, these brands are shaking up the beauty industry. If you’re looking to support black-owned businesses or just want to try out some new and amazing beauty products, then be sure to check out these black-owned beauty brands. We promise you won’t be disappointed! GoodGuilt features more such brands that promote sustainability and are trying to save the planet with their sustainable products.
HABIT COSMETICS NON-TOXIC+VEGAN NAIL POLISH in 15 SANTA SANGRE
Habit Cosmetics has ingredients that are non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. They have packaging that is sustainable. Their Non-Toxic+Vegan Nail Polish in 15 Santa Sangre is a steal. It’s a blood-red creme color that gives a bold look to the nails. It also has Myrrh extract that improves nail strength. In addition, they donate 1% of their sales to The Ocean Cleanup Organization that clears plastic from waterways.
LAWS OF NATURE COSMETICS CREME FOUNDATION
In 2008, the founder, Jasmine, had difficulty finding an affordable foundation for her skin that is good and safe. That’s when she decided to start the Law of Nature Cosmetics. Their Creme Foundation is the bestseller and loved by darker women. This foundation has Vitamin E that gives protection from the sun. It is a foundation that is breathable and blends easily. It is free from parabens, silicones, Talc, or Nanoparticles.
PRIME BEAUTY LOOSE POWDER
This brand was created as a reminder that women of color’s beauty needs are primary. Their message is to show self-love and pride for women that are not appreciated in everyday society. They are also cruelty-free and vegan. Their most loved product is Bronze Babe Loose Powder. It’s a copper, translucent, loose powder that is perfect for dark skin tones. It keeps makeup intact for hours and gives flawless skin. It’s available in four gorgeous shades.
RANGE BEAUTY BALI FULL-BODY GLOW
This brand was created because of the need for more shades and lesser toxic ingredients. They encourage people to express themselves while allowing their true skin to shine. They are a clean beauty brand that has a variety of shades for men and women who feel under-represented. This unique product that caught our eye was Bali Full Body Glow. It is an oil that is good for the face or body. You can either mix it into the body lotion or your foundation and apply it on the full body for a complete glow. They don’t include any harmful ingredients in their products which makes them completely safe.
BASE BUTTER- SUSTAINABLE ANTIBACTERIAL MAKEUP REMOVER AND PRE-CLEANSING CLOTH
Base Butter’s skincare products are made with clean formula and are also dermatologically tested. Their vision says that they want a world where everyone should feel comfortable and confident in their skin. The product that we love the most from Base Butter is their Sustainable Antibacterial Makeup Remover and Pre-Cleansing Cloth. You just have to add water to this extremely soft and antibacterial cloth for a good cleansing experience. It can last for upto 500-1000 washes.
TRUE MORINGA- TRUE MORINGA OIL FOR FACE, HAIR & BODY
The founders realisedthe nutritional value of moringa and utilized the unused part of the tree to create their skincare products. They believe that wellness should be fair and affordable for all. Their bestseller is True Moringa Oil for Face, Hair & Body. Their products are paraben-free, sulfate-free, and vegan. You can use this oil as a face moisturizer, for scars and stretch marks, for massage, as a makeup remover, and much more.