To honor and celebrate Black History Month, we've put together a list of emerging, newly launched, as well as some long-standing Black-owned beauty businesses you should know about — because you're going to be obsessed! We can safely assume you are very familiar with Rihanna's brand, as well as that of Pat McGrath (both featured often on our pages, among others), so we wanted to introduce you to some that may be new to you and just as deserving of your (money and) attention.

Some of these products are handmade, a few brands are making products formulated specifically for melanin-rich skin, some are celebrity-owned, others are doctor-created, but what they all have in common are quality ingredients, great packaging and so much more — we'll leave it to you now to discover! Enjoy this diverse and indulgent carousel of skincare, body, hair and makeup products about to glow up your day.

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Founders: Ndidi Obidoa and Chinelo Chidozie

This SPF face moisturizer combines protecting and brightening vitamin C with squalane to provide hydration with antioxidant and sun-protection properties.

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Founder: Sharon Chuter

A blurring, soft focus matte finish will make excess shine and fine lines a thing of the past — for as long as it's on. It's available in 4 colors plus a translucent option.

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Founder: Dr. Ashley Alayoku

The easy to use balm is made of all natural ingredients working to soothe, refresh and heal even cracked skin. The skin on the feet will recover and get softer with each use.

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Founder: Emilia Ramos

Dullness, dryness and uneven tone? Try this sugar scrub; it's exfoliating and moisturizing at the same time, and the smell is uplifting and cozy.

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