I may not be a makeup enthusiast, but… giving the fact that I’m a proud owner of a face that is prone to acne, keeping my face clean and having a good skincare routine is very important to me.
As we transition into Fall, I think you’ll agree that it’s the perfect time to give our beauty routine a much-needed refresh. Whether you’re looking to treat post-summer hyperpigmentation, maintain that gorgeous sunkissed glow, repair hair damage from chlorine, or protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, I’ve got you covered with some of my favorite fall beauty finds from women of color-owned small businesses!
Check out these consciously-created products that are available at major retailers like Amazon, Target, Ulta Beauty, Sephora, and department stores. Supporting these businesses not only gives us amazing beauty products but also empowers and uplifts women entrepreneurs.
Melanin Haircare’s Plumping Deep Conditioner, a moisture-rich, reparative deep conditioner with hyaluronic acid designed to quickly hydrate, silken, smooth, and strengthen dry, brittle, coarse, or damaged hair. ($32 sold at Target, Ulta Beauty and Sephora)
Cream Moisturizers
Hot weather calls for lightweight moisturizers, but cold weather calls for creamy moisturizers to lock in moisture and hydration. Try Flora & Noor’s Rose Renewal Moisturizer with ceramides and tri-peptides. It’s a hydrating cream specially formulated with a potent blend of vegan ceramides, rose water, hyaluronic acid, and tri-peptides that work together to enhance the skin’s moisture barrier function and optimize hydration for a glowing complexion. ($34 sold at Amazon and Ulta Beauty)
This Flora & Noor’s Bright Side Serum contains the highest form of active vitamin C, along with Gotu Kola, aloe vera, horsetail, and pure vegan hyaluronic acid to neutralize skin-damaging free radicals, brighten your complexion, even skin tone/treat hyperpigmentation, boost collagen production, and keep inflammation at bay. This serum can be used daily and wears well under makeup. ($34) at Amazon and Ulta Beauty)
Unsun’s Face & Body Highlighter will enhance your natural glow. This silky multi-purpose highlighter with SPF 15 layers on sun protection and blends well with makeup. It can also be mixed with foundation or sunscreen for an all-over shimmer, or used to highlight the cheeks and eyes, and added to the décolletage for a little pop. It’s offered in two shades, Golden Angel and Bronze Goddess. ($34 at Amazon, JCPenney, Nordstrom, and many more)
Just because the heat and sun aren’t as strong after summer ends, it doesn’t mean we can stop wearing sunscreen daily. Try Unsun’s Full Coverage Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 30. Find moisturizing delight with this full coverage, hydrating, mineral sunscreen lotion specially formulated to balance your skincare routine. Enriched with healing extracts of prickly pear cactus, bitter orange, and cucumber, this residue-free lotion quenches your skin’s thirst while providing Broad Spectrum sun protection from the sun’s harmful rays. Bonus: vegan, kid-safe, residue-free, non-greasy, non-sticky, and smells delicious, unlike typical sunscreen scents. ($32 at Amazon, Saks Fifth Avenue, and many more)
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