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BEAU<br />
AUTY<br />
: BLAC<br />
ACK BRAN<br />
ANDS<br />
8<br />
Sholayide<br />
Otugalu<br />
We’re a certified<br />
organic skin care<br />
line that doesn’t take<br />
itself too seriously.”<br />
—HOLLY MCWHORTER, COFOUNDER<br />
6<br />
JOSÉPHINE COSMETICS Get<br />
glammed up with items that are<br />
organic, vegan and oh, so fabulous.<br />
HD Mineral Eye Radiance Quad in<br />
Taylor, $59, josephinecosmetics.com.<br />
9<br />
FORM With this line, the same folks<br />
who broughtus the men’s grooming<br />
system Bevel are now offering<br />
customizable hair care for textured<br />
tresses. Clarify Shampoo, $22, Define<br />
Curl Creme, $29, and Polish Pomade,<br />
$26, formbeauty.com.<br />
Niambi<br />
Cacchioli<br />
7<br />
BLOOMSBURY SQ SKINCARE Inspired<br />
by self-care practices of people in the African<br />
diaspora, the company came up with these<br />
vegan products, which are a true celebration of<br />
our roots. Care Face Wash with Sweet Basil +<br />
Lavender, $25, bloomsburysq.com.<br />
Holly<br />
McWhorter<br />
PLANT APOTHECARY Started in 2012,<br />
this skin care outfit takes pride in making<br />
natural beauty remedies delivered d in sleek,<br />
modern packaging. Make time to stock<br />
up on its moisturizers, body washes, gift<br />
sets and more. Get Happy Bodywash,<br />
$20, plantapothecary.com.<br />
Meier-<br />
Oruitemeka<br />
THEAFROHAIR&SKI<br />
HAIR SKIN CO. This<br />
firm’s mission is simply beautiful: to promote<br />
the long-term health and well-being of Black<br />
women through its holistic products.<br />
Bloom Omega Healthy Hair, $29, 100 ml,<br />
theafrohairandskincompany.co.uk. »<br />
BUSINESS OWNERS, COURTESY OF SUBJECTS. PRODUCTS, COURTESY<br />
J C S. PRODUCTS, COURTES OF BRANDS.<br />
ESSENCE.COM FEBRUARY <strong>2018</strong>