Continuing to discover and support more black-owned beauty companies is always a priority for tiffdods and selfmagazine, especially since there's still work to be done in order for the beauty industry to truly feel inclusive.
book. During the majority of my younger years, however, I had to search the limited shelves of “ethnic” products in my local drugstore to find brands that catered to my specific beauty needs—fromBrands developed exclusively by people of color—such as legacy brands like Aphogee and Iman Cosmetics—have been around for quite a while to those in the know but were really hard to find. The rise of the Internet and e-retailing has helped, but our culture has changed, too.
However, continuing to discover and support more black-owned beauty companies is always a priority for me, especially since there's still work to be done in order for the beauty industry to truly feel inclusive. Aisha Shannon Bates, founder of, agrees. She was inspired to start her e-commerce site after disappointing shopping experiences at beauty supply stores.
Coil Beauty stocks black-owned beauty brands like Unsun Cosmetics, Mielle Organics, and others, many of which are my favorites as well and included in this list below. Keep reading for 11 of the best black-owned beauty brands to shop all year round. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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