Those looking to support WOC-owned business (women of color) may find inspiration in this list of WOC-owned beauty brands. Unfortunately, the beauty needs of Women of Color often go unanswered, however, many POC- and BIPOC-owned brands (including the ones in this list) are attempting to satisfy the beauty and skincare demands of this underserved demographic.
One exceptional standout from the WOC-owned beauty brand list is Vasanti Cosmetics, a Canadian cosmetic brand beloved for its iconic hero products created specifically for women of color including the Liquid VO2 Dark Circle Eraser. The brand was created by four women who all struggled with the same issue, finding makeup didn't match their skin. They banded together to rectify the situation by creating their own brand designed specifically with melanin-rich skin tones in mind.
10 WOC-Owned Beauty Brands
From Canadian Female-Led Cosmetics to Black-Owned Indie Skincare:
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Science-Led WOC Skincare
MELE Was Specifically Created to Support Melanin-Rich Skin
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WOC-Specific Hair Solutions
Kinkistry is a Natural Haircare Business, Designed for Women of Color
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Minimalist Curly Haircare Lines
BREAD is a Clean Haircare Brand Catering Primarily to WOC
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Inclusive Bodycare Lines
Topicals Helps Gen Z Target Psoriasis, Hyperpigmentation & More
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Canadian Female-Led Cosmetics
Vasanti Cosmetics Boasts Several Hero Products for Women of Color
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Black-Owned Indie Skincare
Kanti Focuses on Melanin-Rich Skin
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Diamond-Infused BIPOC Highlighters
Aether Beauty's Product Has Ethically Sourced Diamond Powder
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Women-Owned Bath Care Brands
Loquita Specializes in Cruelty-Free Bath Bombs and Scrubs
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Hyperpigmentation-Specific Skincare
AbsoluteJOI Skincare Addresses Melanin-Rich Skin Concerns
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Inclusive Shimmery Bronzer Ranges
mented Debuts New Sunkissed Bronzer Collection for WOC
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Inclusive Performance Cosmetics
Serena Williams' Wyn Beauty Products are Made to Move
Melanin-Rich Skin Lotions
Nivea Skin Firming Melaning Beauty & Hydration Lotion is Revitalizing
Eco-Conscious Beauty Packaging
Albéa Group Boasts Three Flagship Packaging Products
Clean Mindful Cosmetics
Sonela's Lip Glosses and Liquid Blushes Fortify the Mind-Skin Connection
Luxurious CBD Skincare
Lea Black Beauty® Introduces Clean, Effective CBD Skincare Solutions
Inclusive Hotel Soaps
Diamond Brown Aims to Pioneer Inclusivity in Hotel Amenities
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
24K Gold Skincare Collections
Goldie Lux Skincare Introduces the ONE Collection
Pride-Inspired Safe Spaces
Sephora Launched 'Brave Spaces' in Honor of Pride
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Olympian-Approved Makeup Products
Team USA Olympians Partnered to Promote L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Multi-Use Beauty Oils
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Almost Lipstick Inspired a Lip and Cheek Oil
Celebrity Beauty Brands
Goop's Colorblur Glow Balms are Nourishing for the Skin
Rococo-Inspired Cosmetic Lines
Flower Knows Calls Attention to Its Violet Strawberry Rococo Line
Vitamin C-Powered Beauty Collections
Kopari Beauty Announces the Debut of Its Vitamin C Collection
Empowering Cosmetics Campaigns
Sephora Canada Launched a New Campaign for Lunar New Year 2024
Sophisticated Activewear Lines
BOV Active is an Up-And-Coming Canadian Brand
Hair Care Retail Expansions
Function of Beauty Opens a Storefront With Amazon
Peptide-Infused Haircare
V&Co. Beauty Makes Affordable, Clean Targeted Shampoos & Conditioners
Black-Owned Accessories Brands
Eternal Blue is Based in California and Emphasizes Expression
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Swedish Skincare American Expansions
Under Your Skin is a Sustainable Swedish Beauty Brand
Affordable Nude Cosmetic Products
about-face Introduces the Nude Beach Collection
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
Clean Beauty Salon Partnerships
Blo Blow Dry Bar and Bare Minerals Partnered in the US and Canada
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Accessibility Beauty Bundles
The e.l.f. Cosmetics 'Beauty For Every Eye' Bundle is Limited-Edition
Sensorial Personal Care Products
Osāna Naturals Makes Daily Staples with Functional Fragrances
Solid Personal Care Sticks
WYOS' Everything Set Includes Take-Anywhere Solutions for Skin & Hair
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
All-Over Beauty Palettes
The Groundwork Defining Neutrals Palette Has Two Unique Textures
Sustainable Indigenous Cosmetics
Cheekbone Beauty Creates Makeup Using Indigenous Inspirations
Inaugural Fashion Brand Cosmetics
Celine Beauté Will Debut a Red Lipstick This Fall
Hormone-Friendly Ayurvedic Skincare Brands
Aste Wellness Addresses Women's Health Throughout Life
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Expansive Organic Skincare Lines
Miranda Kerr's KORA Organics Debuts on QVC
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Accessibility-Enhancing Beauty Packaging
The Boticário Group Launches Inclusive Accessories
Luxurious CBD Skincare
ShikSona Beauty Introduces Groundbreaking Skincare Line
Bold Creamy Eyeshadows Pensils
Cheekbone Beauty's Fearless Eyeshadow is a Vegan Eyeshadow Pencil
Expressive Haircare Campaigns
Dark & Lovely's Play in Color Celebrates Black Beauty & Creativity
Sustainable Singaporean Skincare
Belle Femme Offers Inclusive and Accessible Skincare Solutions
Multi-Benefit Beauty Sticks
BOOM! Beauty Supports Maturing and Menopausal Skin
Low-Cost Skincare-Inspired Cosmetics
The Onyx Professionals Bath and Body Collection is Hydrating
High-Performance Skincare Brnds
TEOXANE, Founded by Valérie Taupin, is Set to Debut in the US Soon
Melanin-Rich Skin Cosmetics
Vaseline Radiant X Caterers to Concerns for Black and Brown Skin
Mood-Boosting Body Washes
This Vegan Body Wash Collection Shares Biometrically Tested Fragrances
Tween Beauty Sticks
Talomi's Plant-Based Multi-Sticks Add Color to Eyes, Lips & Cheeks
Teen-Friendly Cosmetic Lines
Bonjou's Teen Line is the Ultimate Beauty Cheat Sheet
Dark Skin-Centric Beauty Brands
NaChé Cosmetics Aims to Provide a Positive Beauty Experience
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Silver Hair-Inspired Brands
SILVERING is a New Women-Owned Canadian Beauty Brand
Ethical Skincare Brands
Jackie Loos Recently Founded the Eco-Conscious Tone Cosmetics
Foundational Free-From Skincare
Skincare Junkie Helps Consumers Avoid Unproven Beauty Products
Toronto Mall Beauty Expansions
Sephora's Grand Opening at the Well Offers Free Incentives
Sustainable Skincare Bundles
JUNOCO Debuts the 'Build Your Bundle' Promo with Special Discounts
Sustainable Beauty Expansions
Givaudan Has Completed the Acquisition of B.Kolormakeup & Skincare
Black-Owned Brand Partnerships
Mielle Partners With Actively Black to Celebrate a Milestone
Vitamin C-Powered Beauty Sets
Biossance's Vitamin C Power Trio Features Antioxidant-Rich Formulas
Adult Anti-Aging Skincare Brands
'Boomer Babe Beauty' Offers a Curated Anti-Aging Collection
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Vegan-Friendly Talc-Free Cosmetics
Polite Society Makeup Launched Two New Products
Accessible Superfood Beauty Brands
Goop Unveils a New Affordable Beauty Brand at Target and Amazon
Aspirational Mature Beauty Brands
Sarah Creal Beauty Delivers Luxe Problem Solvers for Women 40+
Peach-Hued Lip Glosses
Pantone & Shades By Shan Made The Lip Shine Based on the Color of the Year
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Hair-Focused Gaming Initiatives
Dark & Lovely x Ebonix Highlights Diverse Hair Textures in Gaming
Sustainable Gold-Infused Skincare
Goldie Lux Skin Spotlights Colloidal 24k Gold
Black Skincare Makeup Ranges
Raissa Yame Makeup is Formulated for Melanin-Rich Skin
Unisex Fashion Brand Cosmetics
The A.P.C. SELF-CARE Collection Has Six Products
Sunwear Active Lifestyle Brands
Watskin Provides Sun Safe Apparel that Doesn't Sacrifice Style
Rainbow Skincare Sets
Beekman 1802's Bloom with Pride Set Features Colorful Mini Booster Serums
Holistic Canadian Skincare
Lotus Aroma Offers Essential Oil Skincare for Long-Term Hydration
Luxury Makeup Collections
The CHANEL Les Nuits De Chanel Makeup Collection is High-Quality
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Adaptive Complexion Balms
Vieve's Skin Nova Complexion Balm is Rich in Skincare Ingredients
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Limited-Edition Healing Lip Oils
Cheekbone Beauty Boasts Natural Cosmetic Alternatives
Revitalizing Melanin-Targeted Skincare
brownkind Addresses Signs of Aging in Skin of Color
Men-Targeted Private Label Cosmetics
The Onoxa Men's Grooming Product Range Has a Clean Formula
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Versatile Vibrantly Packaged Cosmetics
Polite Society Offers a Series of New Makeup Products
Bitter Orange Skincare
A.P.C. Launches a New Six-Piece Skincare Line Called 'SELF-CARE'
Premium Private Label Cosmetics
These Onoxa Skincare Products Respond to Consumer Demands
Female Empowerment Beauty Bundles
Elate Beauty and Axiology’s Better Bundle is Sustainable
Vitamin C Eye Creams
Wildcraft Boasts the Powerful Pure Radiance Vitamin C Eye Cream
Beauty Brand Contributions
Ivy Beauty contributed $20,000 to Build NYC for Juneteenth
Vegan Personal Care Cosmetics
The Body Shop's Product Portfolio is Certified by The Vegan Society
Capsule-Like Skincare Masks
These Sephora Collection Booster Masks Feature Natural Ingredients
Plant-Based Indigenous Skincare Solutions
Sḵwálwen Botanicals Harnesses the Power of Plants
Nourishing Haircare Oils
These Sky Organics Haircare Products are Arriving at Walmart
Comfort-Focused Beauty Collections
Rare Beauty's Find Comfort Collection is Thoughtful
Clean Ayurvedic Skincare
Sahajan's Hero Products Include a Cleansing Milk & Brightening Mask
Multi-Benefit Tinted Balms
Goop Beauty's Colorblur Glow Balm Adds a Pop of Sheer, Creamy Color
Microbiome-Supporting Beauty Lines
OM Botanical Unveils a New Skin and Hair Microbiome Line
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Beauty Innovation Funds
L’Oréal's Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients Were Announced
Empowerment-Committed Beauty Lines
Kindness Powered Skincare Boasts Safe and Quality Formulas
Clinically Inspired Skincare
The VLCC Clinic Range Shares Targeted, Problem-Solving Formulations
African-Inspired Skincare Expansions
KOBA Skincare Introduced its 'Ezali Face Care Collection'
Seasonal Winter Makeup Collections
Chanel's New LES BEIGES Collection is Designed for Winter
Hair Toning Market Expansions
Alexandra Organic is Entering the U.S. Market
Community-Made Skincare Products
Consumers Can Help Make Kiki World's Skin Development Kit
Sea-Inspired Eye Color Palettes
clé de peau Beauté's Eye Color Solo Promotes Luminosity
Co-Created Beauty Glosses
Convié Creates Community-Focused Beauty Innovations
Botanically-Infused Skincare
Kuumba Made Offers a Legacy of Clean Beauty and Botanical Excellence
Accessible Nourishing Skincare
ELLA by Best Skincare Shares Results-Driven Solutions for Women
Villainous Comic Character Makeup
The Revolution Beauty x DC Super-Villains Collection is Playful
Celeb-Approved Cosmetic Bundles
Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Unveils Stunning Holiday Makeup Bundles
Vegan Eyeshadow Sticks
Blinc Cosmetics Introduces Its Eyeshadow Sticks in Four Shades
African Botanical Skincare
Lovemore's Ageless Beauty Products Spotlight Potent African Ingredients
Celebrity Skincare Expansions
Kriti Sanon's Brand Hyphen Expanded Its Line of Skincare Products
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
College Campus Haircare Campaigns
African Pride and Impressions of Beauty Partnered on a Campaign
Nigerian Beauty Brands
Sabila Skincare Was Founded by a Nigerian Healthcare Technologist
Teen-Focused Makeup Lines
Af94's Teen-Centric Makeup Line Features Products Under $10
Beauty-Focused Coffee Brews
Bevzilla Expands Product Portfolio with Beauty-Infused Coffee
Black History Month Markets
Blair&jack is Part of the Up Express Black History Month Market
Holistic Wellness Cosmetics
GPI Beauty The Harmony Collection Has Cosmetic and Skincare Solutions
Inclusive Baby Hair Care
Proudly's Hair Care Collection Supports the Needs of Black & Brown Babies
Vibrantly Packaged Makeup Launches
Polite Society Has Unveiled Three New Products
Exclusive Drugstore Collaborations
about-face beauty Expands into Canada with Shoppers Drug Mart
Accessible Premium Haircare
Boots Launches a Premium Hair Care Range Spanning 400 Products
Plant-Powered Neon Mascaras
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty's UV Vegan Mascara Glows in the Dark
Indian-Inspired Clay Masks
Junglo Reintroduces Self-Care Through the Lens of Ayurveda
Affordable Luxury Cosmetics
Pretty Smart Delivers Luxury-Inspired Beauty Without the High Markup
Unconventionally Colored Mascaras
Addiction Tokyo Makes Mascara in Mustard, Apricot, Plum & Rose
Skin-Balancing CC Creams
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Has Been Revamped Ahead of the Summer
Plant-Rich Facial Care Products
These New Weleda Facial Care Products Come in Two Ranges
Vibrant Plant-Based Skincare Lines
RALLY Caters to Individuals with Active and Busy Lifestyles
Fall-Inspired Beauty Capsules
Annabelle Cosmetics Unveils Autumn-Inspired Beauty Collection
Singer-Made Skincare Partnerships
Alicia Keys' Keys Soulcare Has Partnered Exclusively with Amazon
Inclusive Intimate Skincare
Beauty Below Revolutionizes Intimate Care for Women of Color
Eco-Conscious Beauty Lines
dhartii is Introducing a New Beauty & Skincare Category
Guyanese Botanical Skincare Brands
Auvê Beauty is Rooted in Guyana and Crafted in California
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Natural Beauty Brand Expansions
Yensa Beauty Expands Its Producst to Norstrom Stores
Supermodel-Developed Inclusive Skincare Lines
Winnie Harlow Develops the New Cay Skin Brand
Inclusive Toxin-Free Makeup Products
Defiance Beauty by Nechami Introduced Two New Products