Theres something about using Black-owned beauty brands that makes this experience even more special.
For so long, Black women have been told their looks arent enough.
For me, using beauty brands founded by Black women celebrates the beauty that we have always radiated.
Regardless of what anyone may think or do, weve got us.
And that will never change.
There are five Black-owned beauty brands that I hold near and dear to my heart.
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They play crucial roles in my routine and make me feel so good every time I use them.
Learn about and shop them below.
My 5 favorite Black-owned beauty brands
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Agrestal Beauty
The first time I opened a package fromAgrestal Beauty, I fell in love.
It blends the anti-inflammatory spice with detoxifying bentonite clay to deeply clean my skin while calming it down.
The Rose Hydrating Oil is hands down the bestface oilIve ever used.
Its infused with literal rose petals.
It leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft.
Pear Nova
Without fail, I spend about four hours every three weeks giving myself a gel manicure.
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The brand started a decade ago with James hand-mixing polishes in her parents basement.
Canviiy
The firstCanviiyproduct I tried was theScalpBliss Itch-Calming Organic-Based Serum($20), which blew me away.
Its a fantastic formula that works to relieve an itchy scalp.
Its just one of the many products that make this hair- and scalp-care brand so good.
This balm is light as a feather, breathable, and free of heavy petroleum and mineral oil.
Bread Beauty Supply
Bread Beauty Supplyprovides the punch in of textured hair care Ive been cravingsimple.
Maeva Heimcreated this brand because she was sick of needing tons of products to care for her hair.
Its filled with nourishing ingredients that leave my hair looking and feeling its absolute best.
It also includes safflower oil to coats hair moisture and capryl capric triglycerides to provide lightweight shine and silkiness.
Bread Beauty Supply Everyday Gloss Hair Oil $18.00 to $24.00
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Black Girl Sunscreen
Every single human should be wearing sunscreen every single day, regardless of their complexion.
WhenShontay LundycreatedBlack Girl Sunscreenin 2016, she did so with this conundrum in mind.
Its also coral-reef friendly and free of parabens and fragrance.
Every time I try a different sunscreen, I find myself crawling back to this one.
I love it because its easy to forget that I have it on.
It blends seamlessly into my skin without any burning sensation or dryness that I experience from many other formulas.
Its a no-fuss product that performs exactly as any sunscreen should.
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