In honor of Black History Month, I want to recognize some Black business owners who have paved their way into the beauty industry.
Here are five of my favorite Black-owned beauty products that I can’t live without.
Black Girl Sunscreen
$17.99 Amazon, Ulta, Target, etc.
n and to educate people of color about the importance of sun protection.
Shontay Landry founded Black Girl Sunscreen to ensure it didn’t leave a white cast on the ski
Black Girl Sunscreen is always the third step in my skincare routine in the morning.
It protects my skin from the sun’s UV rays, and I do not have to worry about it leaving a white cast on my skin.
Brown Sugar Babe’s Pink Poundcake body oil
$21 at brownsugarbabe.net
Brown Sugar Babe’s founder Maekaeda Gibbons launched the brand to help others incorporate aromatherapy and self-care into daily life.
I use their ‘Pink Poundcake’ body oil, which smells exactly like strawberry cake.
The scent is long lasting and the oil is very moisturizing, and it leaves my skin feeling soft for hours.
Camile Rose Honey Hydrate Leave-in Conditioner
$14 at Amazon, Walmart, Target etc.
Janell Stephens founded Camile Rose with a focus on providing hair products with vegan ingredients for total body wellness.
I love using the Camille Rose Honey Hydrate Leave-in Conditioner after wash days. The conditioner leaves my curls moisturized and refreshed, plus it smells like honey.
Design Essentials’ Natural Agave & Lavender Thermal Protectant Serum
$17.99 at amazon.com
Cornell McBride, Sr. launched Design Essentials in 1990. McBride started the brand to create quality salon and at home hair care products.
The serum is great at protecting my curls from heat damage when I blow dry or straighten my hair. Also, it’s lightweight, so it’s great for travel.
Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer 
$21 at fentybeauty.com, Ulta and Sephora
Singer Rihanna created Fenty Beauty to offer makeup to women of all races and skin tones.
I use this lip gloss in the shade Diamond Milk. It’s a great finishing touch to my makeup looks, it’s shiny, glittery and pretty; it’s also a great moisturizer.
