20 Products From Black-Owned Makeup Brands That Deserve a Spot on Everyone's List

Founded in 1999 by African makeup artist Fabrice Mahabo, Black Up Cosmetics may have a different owner now, but it remains no less committed to shades that answer the specific needs of darker skin tones. Like this Black Up Cosmetics Matte Liquid Lipcolor ($14, originally $28), which comes in bright hues like orange and fuchsia, alongside unique lip colors like metal gray and deep green.