Black Owned Business Spotlight - Beauty I
In support and solidarity of the Black Lives Matter movement, Studio SES will be launching a series spotlighting black owned businesses. On top of protesting, donating, petitioning, etc. - we can make a conscious effort to level the capitalist playing field in industries like beauty, fashion, food, literature & art. Fifteen percent of the population in the U.S. is black - it’s time that our economic statistics reflect that.
So, in backing the 15% pledge wholeheartedly…please find below black-founded & run beauty brands that EVERYONE needs in their homes & hearts ASAP.
The Whistling Thorn
Made in small batches in Brooklyn, NY, The Whistling Thorn’s products are dedicated to city-dwellers whose skin may need some decongesting.
THE WHISTLING THORN City Dweller Daily All-Over Oil ($10)
Golde
Founded by Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Golde is an independent, Brooklyn-based brand that brings amazing superfoods into everyday, accessible products. The packaging and brand aesthetic is absolutely irresistible - any better yet, all natural.
GOLDE Clean Greens Face Mask ($34)
Nectrous
Alexandra Hulley is a soap maker extraordinaire out of Vancouver, Canada, dedicating to creating products with all natural ingredients.
NECTROUS Hard Bar ($10)
Sunday II Sunday
Sunday II Sunday’s hair care products are designed for today’s active woman - formulated specially to bring long-lasting moisture to dry, tired hair.
SUNDAY II SUNDAY Revive Me Daily Moisturizing Spray ($31)
Briogeo
When Nancy Twine noticed a serious lack of natural haircare products on the market, she decided to take matters into her own hands.
BRIOGEO Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Avocado Leave-In Defining Cream ($20)
Mented Cosmetics
One day, Mented founders KJ & Amanda discovered that their perfect nude lip shade didn’t really exist. So they decided to tackle that problem. Their makeup line is “pigMENTED” for every skin tone. Even more impressive, their semi-matte lipsticks boast a 5-star rating with over 1500 reviews.
MENTED Semi-Matte Lipstick ($16.50)
The Lip Bar
Melissa Butler, founder of The Lip Bar, was once turned down by Shark Tank. But that didn't stop her. She launched her company in 2012 with the intention of making the beauty industry more inclusive. Today, you can find Lip Bar products in over 400 Target stores.
THE LIP BAR Double Date Fresh Glow Duo ($22)
KLUR
Esthetician Lesley Thornton is dedicated to creating products based on simplicity. Her philosophy of minimal-step routines with longterm results garnered her a client base of over 2500. This would eventually become the foundation of her business.
KLUR Gentle Matter Daily Moisture Cleanser ($40)
‘JENTL
‘Jentl specializes in body butters. With multiple different formulations & scents to choose from, they invite you to be present in the moment & honor your physical body.
‘JENTL Milk + Honey Body Butter ($16)
Gilded
Founder of Gilded, Blair Armstrong, was a PA in dermatology before launching her own skincare company. The skin is our body’s largest organ, so why do we tend to stop the nourishing below the neck? Why not treat the rest of our skin with the same luxury? This is the goal of Gilded.
GILDED Brightening Body Butter ($45)
Janet & Jo.
There’s a lot of scary chemicals in today’s beauty products. Kendra Woolridge wanted to create something cleaner. J&J is committed to vegan, cruelty-free, & non-toxic products - and the colors are BEAUTIFUL!
JANET & JO. Work Wife ($18)
Epi.Logic by Brooklyn Face & Eye
Dr. Chaneve Jeanniton is a major force in the ophthalmology field. She’s a passionate believer in not just looking your best, but feeling your best. Her goals of rejuvenation & positivity have launched her into success. On top of being an entrepreneur, she is a medical professor at Mt. Sinai’s Eye and Ear Center.
EPI.LOGIC Eye Contact // 360 Eye Repair Cream ($90)
Hyper Skin
Desiree Verdejo launched her skincare line after noticing that not too many brands market their products on the foundation of hyperpigmentation resolution - a skin issue that darker skin tones struggle with at much higher rates than lighter. Her first product, a vitamin C serum, targets dark spots, acne scars, brightens complexion, and smooths fine lines. Yes please!
HYPER SKIN Hyper Clear Skin Vitamin C Serum ($36)