The holiday season is here, everyone! It’s that time of year to get your friend or special someone something sweet for the holidays. But if your friend is melanated like me and is looking for some holy grail beauty brands, VALLEY is here to help you!
Danessa Myricks Beauty
NARS and Mac Cosmetics were some of the pillars of makeup for any skin tone. But as time began to evolve and more Black-owned beauty businesses came to the forefront, people like Danessa Myricks have changed the game for beauty. From her best-selling skin tint to blurring balm that will prime any beat you’re trying to create.
Fenty Beauty
Ah, Queen Rih, who we beg for albums from and continue to see her outfits taking us to new places. But please do not sleep on her brand just because it was popular on Instagram for highlighter. Rihanna is going to kill the game as usual with her fire lip glosses, killer eyeshadows and pigmented blush sure to make anyone smile.
Pat Mcgrath Labs
A name in beauty you might not know but will never miss once you see it. From Glass Skin to doing makeup for the stars, Superstar Pat McGrath is the true definition of the beauty industry for ALL women but has set the pace for Black women specifically. While McGrath’s makeup can be on the more expensive side, that doesn’t mean it’s not found in hidden gems. You can sometimes find her products in the holy grail or all holy grails, T.J. Maxx and Burlington.
Black Girl Sunscreen
Sometimes, some people want to have a natural and clean girl look. This starts always from within and that calls for keeping your skin clean. Shontay Lundy, Owner of Black Girl Sunscreen is setting the bar for the barrier beneath the makeup. The lotion that comes in many SPFs is formulated for women of color and leaves no white cast!
Do any of these picks catch your eye? Let us know by tagging us, @VALLEYmag, on Instagram with your product picks!
