10 Black Beauty Entrepreneurs and the Products That Need to Be on Your Top Beauty Shelf

KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson are the duo behind mented cosmetics. Like most fun stories, it all started over wine and a conversation about why they couldn't find the perfect nude lipstick. That eventually led to the launch of a beauty brand with products that are perfectly pigmented to match skin tones, from light to tan to dark. With its rich, buttery formula, the Semi-Matte Lipstick ($17) is quickly becoming a nude-lipstick staple for beauty lovers.