6 Black-Owned Indie Skincare Brands to Shop Black Friday Weekend 2022

Black Friday is a holiday centered around our love for over consumerism, in which we get sucked into the glamour of sales and gifts for the holidays. However, the idea of overconsumption on this particular holiday is inherently racist and predatory.

For Black beauty brands, the defense of Black life and the meaning behind "Black Friday" has gone mainstream. The industry has begun to play catch-up to cater to a more-inclusive audience and spread a positive message about holiday shopping. Now, Black beauty consumers are being offered more options than ever. We're here to highlight Black-owned skincare brands created with people of color in mind. Keep reading on for where you can show support.

Epi.Logic

Science is a significant part of why Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton created Epi.logic. Skincare is genetic and through science, that is the way to clear skin. The brand offers a wide range of effective cleansers, toners and serums all formulated to repair and revive the skin.

Klur

After years of experience helping clients achieve their best skin, Lesley Thornton realized that it was imperative for her to create a brand based off of her knack for knowledge and expertise. Klur has a large range of serums and oils that are luxe and also effective in bringing wellness to the Black community and saving the environment at the same time.

Namesake Skincare

The brand is inspired by founder Davlyn Mosley‘s life as the daughter of a board certified-dermatologist with ultra-reactive skin. Mosley believes it is important to create a line of efficacious products without them being harsh on the skin.

Hyper Skin

Founder Desiree Verdejo knows that for melanated skin, the deeper the color, thae more of a hassle it is to get rid of acne scars and hyperpigmentation. Hyper's first hero product, the Vitamin C serum is jam packed with powerful skin-loving ingredients that do the work of a dermatologist at an affordable price point.

Topicals

Topicals have been shaking up the skincare industry since its inception. Olamide Olowe launched Topicals, a skincare lineup of medicated botanicals catered and centered around melanated skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation, eczema and over conditions that are often overlooked for people of color.

Oui The People

When Karen Young created Oui the People, the shaving industry was shaken to the core, one suitability-made single-blade razor at a time. From body oil to shaving cream, the range for those melanated hotties with sensitive skin will help consumers create a healthier relationship with the parts of their bodies that no one sees often.