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Celebrate National Lipstick Day with 6 Black-Owned Brands Redefining Beauty

National Lipstick Day is a time to celebrate the art of self-expression, confidence, and individuality through the power of lipstick.

While commemorating this special day, it’s essential to recognize and support Black-owned beauty brands that deserve your attention and love on this National Lipstick Day.

GloGirl Cosmetics

National Lipstick Day

GloGirl Cosmetics, founded by Tosca Hillman, is an inclusive beauty brand celebrating diversity. They offer high-quality makeup, including a diverse range of lipsticks, empowering everyone to embrace their unique beauty with confidence and radiance.

Pat McGrath

National Lipstick Day

Pat McGrath Labs, was founded in 2015 by makeup icon Pat McGrath. Curated to celebrate self-expression and redefine beauty boundaries, their captivating shades inspire creativity and empowerment, making every lip color a statement of artistry and individuality.

Juvia’s Place

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Juvia’s Place was founded by Chichi Eburu in 2016. The brand is known for its high-quality, affordable makeup products that are designed for all skin tones. Juvia’s Place is known for its African-inspired designs.

Mented Cosmetics

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Mented Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free lipstick brand founded by Vanessa Nicole. Mented Cosmetics offers a wide range of shades, including many that are specifically designed for darker skin tones.

Bossy Cosmetics

national lipstick day

Bossy Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand founded by Aishetu Fatima Dozie in 2017. Bossy Cosmetics’ lipsticks come in a wide range of shades.

241 Cosmetics

241 Cosmetics is a beauty brand founded by twin sisters Feven and Helena Yohannes in 2018.  241 Cosmetics is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and its products are available in a wide range of shades.

 

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Black Owned Makeup and Cosmetics Brands You Should Know

Black consumers account for a disproportionate amount of product sales in a number of consumer goods categories. One of these categories is Beauty. Almost 86% of the $63.5 million spent on “Ethnic Hair and Beauty Aids” is attributed to Black consumers.

Source: Nielsen Homescan 2017

I’m sure you would agree that Black owned beauty brands should be getting these coins. Here are a few you can support. As usual, let us know which others you think should be on the list!

Black Owned Makeup Brands

Laws of Nature Cosmetics

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GloGirl Cosmetics

MDMflow 

The Candy Lady

Einnaf Cosmetics

MFMG

The Lip Bar

Lamik Beauty

Beauty Bakerie

Juvia’s Place

Black Owned Makeup Brands

Mented Cosmetics

Black Owned Makeup Brands

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19 Black Makeup Artists That Are Making their Mark

Thanks to social media, especially YouTube and Instagram, Black makeup artists are reaching potential clients, earning money and growing legions of fans who love their work.

If you’re one of the millions people that want to learn how do everything from everyday looks to halloween costume makeup, check out these Black Makeup Artists for some tips and inspiration.

Black Makeup Artists

(@lakenlasheir_mua)

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@arjiapmua

@erbodyluhgrannie

@_gabriellaelena

@katkarmalust

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@iamcharityleigh

@glamxkam

@toniolaoye1

 

@glamz_junkie

@nymatang

@beautywithtaffy

@southerncutbeauty

@jarrytheworst

@glambyninagilbert

@princessbellaaa

@issheblackorazn

@laomizbeauty_mua

@keishadesvignes 

@fiercefacesbybrianna

 

-Tony Oluwatoyin Lawson (IG @thebusyafrican)