Seven Black-Owned Skincare Brands
Beat Winter Dryness
Photo: Base Butter, Pholk Beauty, BeautyStat Cosmetics
Winter is just around the corner, and now is the time to get your moisture-rich skin care regime in order. Whether you like it quick and easy or enjoy pulling out all the stops for a multi-step self-care ritual, we’ve got you covered. And of course, each of these brands in Black-owned, ‘cause that’s what we’re here for.
Ayele & Co.
Ayele (Pronounced EYE-YELL) is a skincare brand that caters to everyone. They do this by providing a variety of products using safe natural ingredients at affordable prices. For dryness, we recommend their Dry Collection which includes a Hydra-Boost Serum ($27) and Rose & Aloe Daily Spritz ($20).
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BeautyStat Cosmetics
BeautyStat Cosmetics has perfected the use of Vitamin C to address most of your skin care concerns. The Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream ($50) is a special light-as-air formula containing Hyaluronic Acid that binds moisture to the skin to maintain its optimum moisture level. Skin is instantly quenched, keeping it smooth, supple, and hydrated all day.
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Base Butter
Base Butter has a simple mission: to help make skincare easy for oily, combination, and acneic skin types. If you are looking for moisturized glowing skin without being shiny or feeling greasy, the aloe vera gel face moisturizer is here. The lightweight moisturizer will revitalize your daily facial skincare routine as their unique formula rejuvenates, restores, and protects your skin.
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Pholk Beauty
“Soul food for the skin,” Pholk Beauty offers a line of products specifically targeting hydration. Check out the Honeysuckle Rose Face Mist ($20) and H2Oil Night Treatment Hemp X Hibiscus Night Oil ($27) for a dreamy overnight treatment to elevate your beauty sleep game.
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Skin Buttr
Super-hydration is here! Stop those ashy elbows in their tracks with GingrLemon Buttr ($30) from Skin Buttr. With natural ingredients and a refreshing scent, this product is 100 percent whipped shea body “buttr” that softens, moisturizes, and will take your skin to new levels of hydration and radiance.
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Aba Love
Aba Love products are free of synthetic fragrances and parabens, instead boosted with seed, plant, and floral oils. The Body Tonic Toning Body Oil ($40) offers a powerful blend of Hazelnut, organic Jojoba and Argan oil to deliver deep moisture and bright, glowy skin all over.
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Elle Johnson
The three-step botanical skin care regime from Elle Johnson is easy to follow and provides all day moisture. The line of moisturizers includes a deep cream ($30) and a Jojoba moisturizer ($21) that gives you a soft finish and ensures smooth makeup application.
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