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Home · ESSENCE Best in Black Beauty Awa

Best in Black Beauty: Makeup

These winners have the color payoff we love and the staying power we need.

By · March 27, 2013October 28, 2020
01
Gleam by Melanie Mills Lip Radiance

Adds vibrant shine without stickiness. ($24, gleambymellaniemills.com)

02
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eye Liners

These eye liners have a creamy texture, vivid hues and a long-lasting formula. ($18, sephora.com)

03
Sam Fine For Fashion Fair Supreme Color Collection Amalfi Coast Eye Shadow Quad

The go-to eye shadow quad for vibrant color. ($38, fashionfair.com)

04
Dior Diorblush in Rosebud

The vibrant color of Diorblush in Rosebud livens up any complexion. ($42, dior.com)

05
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain

We love this glossy stain because it stays put all day. ($34, yslbeautyus.com)

06
Black Opal Even True Flawless Skin Liquid Makeup

This amazing product matches our skin tones and fades dark spots simultaneously. ($12, drugstores)

07
Mehron iNtense Pro Pressed Powder Pigments 8-Color Palette

We love the versatile wet/dry formula! ($53, mehron.com)

08
Flower Zoom-In Ultimate Mascara

Curls, lengthens and plumps lashes! ($8, Walmart)

09
Iman Skin Tone Evener BB Creme SPF 15

Finally! A BB cream in our skin tones! ($20, select Walgreens)

David Lawrence

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