Whether they’re doing a celebrity’s glam for a red carpet event or prepping a model for a shoot, makeup artists are always working on clients with diverse skin tones. That’s why it’s essential they stock their kit with products for every complexion. Curious about the shade-inclusive beauty brands that they consistently use, we asked seven of the industry’s leading makeup artists to share their favorite Black-owned and Black-founded beauty products. And let’s just say, we’ll be buying all of their picks ASAP. Ahead, the expert makeup artists dish on their all-time favorite Black-owned eyeliners, eyeshadows, foundations, and more. Keep scrolling to discover their makeup kit staples.
Jaleesa Jaikaran
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The Glamatory
Lip Potion
$13.00
“These are vibrant, vegan, cruelty-free, and won’t dry out your lips,” Johnson tells us. “The best benefit is they won’t kiss off on your masks.” The Atlanta-based makeup pro also tipped us off that the Glamatory Lip Potions can be used as a creme shadow or blush–just mix them with a little foundation.
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