Best In Black Beauty Awards 2023: Makeup

The “skinification” of beauty continues to influence base, eye and lip product innovations. Explore these new and nourishing formulas that are pigmented enough to enhance your glorious canvas.

By Valerie Butler, Khalea Underwood, and Danielle Wright · Updated February 28, 2023

Pound Cake Cake Batter

This genius line of inclusive, pigment-loaded red lipsticks, based on five distinct lip tones, won Pharrell’s $1 Million Black Ambition Grant.

Available at Pound Cake Cosmetics

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Dior Addict Lip Maximizer

She’s a star! The gloss on everyone’s lips got a radical revamp, with a formula that’s 90 percent natural-origin ingredients and all-new dazzling shades.

Available at Dior

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N°1 De Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm

Multi-use beauty products save you time and money. This offering from N°1 De Chanel, the house’s first clean beauty collection just so happens to help save the planet, too, with its gorgeous, refillable packaging.

Available at Chanel

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Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

This product promises skin care-plus by reducing redness and protecting the skin barrier.

Available at Haus Labs

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L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift Washable Mascara

Boost your natural lashes sky high with a ceramide-infused formula that’s gentle for sensitive eyes.

Available at L'Oréal

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Lawless Hold Up Soft Set Creamy Brow Wax

Lawless’ conditioning formula with argan oil delivers shape and hold without the flakes.

Available at Lawless Beauty

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Tower28 OneLiner Multi Liner

This three-in-one moisturizing liner includes shea butter and marula oil to blend, smudge and glide on your face, cheeks and eyes.

Available at Tower28

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Tweezerman Lash Guard & Comb

Reach for this handy tool when you want to layer your mascara without making a big mess.

Available at Tweezerman

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