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Best in Black Beauty Awards: More, More, More!

There were so many amazing beauty offerings in 2020…too many to contain in our Beauty Awards! So, with that in mind, sit back, scroll and indulge in more high-five worthy treats.
Best in Black Beauty Awards: Bonus
By Pamela Edwards Chrisitiani · Updated May 12, 2021

01
Body: Isa Lazo Body Oil
This plant-based, antioxidant rich, non-toxic oil, created by a mother and daughter, brings a touch of luxury to your everyday beauty routine. ($126, isalazo.com)
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Isa Lazo
02
Body: Melach 33 Luxe CBD Body Butter
This rare combination of 1000mg of full-spectrum CBD, antioxidant plant oils and dead sea minerals melts into the skin while it also nourishes and calms inflammation. ($74, melach33.com)
Best in Black Beauty Awards: Bonus
03
Body: Jordan Samuel Skin The After Show Body Cleanser
Created by a former professional ballet dancer, this line takes great care to cleanse thoroughly and beautifully without stripping the skin. ($37, jordansamuelskin.com)
Best in Black Beauty Awards: Bonus
Jordan Samuel
04
Body: African Botanics Firming Botanical Oil
Formulated with African marula, grape seed oil and vitamin E, this lightweight oil replenishes skin while improving tone and elasticity. ($120, credobeauty.com)
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African Botanics
05
Body: The Route The Night Night Eyes
This nighttime, rejuvenating retinoid eye cream goes to work on dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles while you sleep. ($65, theroutebeauty.com)
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06
Body: Dr. Remedy Therapeutic Cuticle Oil Nourishing Anti-Fungal Treatment
This multi-tasker erases cracked cuticles, deeply (and not greasy) hydrates the nails and the skin AND fights nail fungus. ($35, remedynails.com)
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Dr. Remedy
07
Body: Athena Club Body Lotion with Vitamins & Antioxidants
The good-for-you ingredients in this hydrator are like a multivitamin for your skin––clean, healthy and beautifully hydrating. ($15, athenaclub.com)
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08
Body: Susanne Kaufmann Toning Body Serum
Get that skin right and tight with this must-have serum! ($125, Susanne Kaufmann)
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Susanne Kaufmann
09
Body: M-61 PowerGlow Peel Extra Strength 20% 1 Minute Overnight Treatment
This one-minute, one step professional provides an intense resurfacing facial treatment that exfoliates, clarifies and firms skin in one quick step. ($36 8-pack, bluemercury.com)
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10
Makeup: Róen Kiss My Liquid Lip Balm Shimmer
All the shine without the stickiness, this shimmer-touched gloss boasts the benefits of a balm. ($26, RóenBeauty.com)
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Roén
11
Makeup: PYT Beauty The Upcycle Eyeshadow Palette in Rowdy Rose Nude
This clean, sustainable, and Leaping Bunny-certified palette boasts every nude that you could possibly dream of. ($28, PYTBeauty.com)
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PYT Beauty
12
Makeup: Kulfi Beauty Underlined Kajal Eyeliner Set
With a smooth glide and long wear, this liner is infused with aloe vera and vitamin E for added skincare benefits. ($20, KulfiBeauty.com)
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Kulfi Beauty
13
Makeup: Exa High Fidelity Foundation
This clean and nourishing foundation, with eco-friendly packaging, is available in an impressive shade range, and thanks to their advanced pigment technology, the color stays vibrant and true. $38, exabeauty.com
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Courtesy of Exa Beauty
14
Makeup: Westman Atelier Lip Suede Lip Palette
Crafted with 100% natural pigments, this soft-finish lippie lasts for hours on end. ($85, Sephora.com)
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Westman Atelier
15
Hair: Garnier Fructis Plumping Treat 3-in-1 Hair Mask + Watermelon Extract For Fine Hair
With no silicones or parabens, this plumping formula can be used as a mask, conditioner or leave-in. ($6, drugstores)
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Garnier
16
Hair: Twist by Ouidad Boss Bounce Styling Cream
Don’t worry about crunchy curls with this whipped formula. ($12, Target.com)
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Ouidad
17
Hair: René Furterer Tonucia Concentrated Youth Serum
This leave-in scalp serum also has collagen-boosting properties. ($36, ReneFurtererusa.com)
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René Furterer
18
Hair: Pacifica Pineapple Curls Refresher Mist
With Linseed oil, vitamin B5, hyaluronic acid and pineapple, this ultra-hydrating formula restores curls without frizz. ($14, Ulta.com)
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Pacifica
19
Hair: Natura Lumina Curly Hair Complete Care
This full treatment works to restore curls and hydrate hair. ($88, NaturaBrasil.com)
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Natura
20
Hair: Creme of Nature Pure Honey Smoothing & Frizz Control Hair Mask
Pure honey, coconut oil and shea butter make this the ideal smoothing mask. ($5, drugstores)
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21
Fragrance: Sisley Izia la Nuit Eau de Parfum
Intense, classy and feminine (the sculptural bottle is gorgeous) this mysterious blend of florals, fruits and spices includes blackcurrant, mandarin, cardamom, orange, patchouli and vanilla. ($135, Sisley-paris.com)
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Sisley-Paris
22
Fragrance: Krigler Mont Suisse 67
Perfumer Albert Krigler has a long, storied fragrant history that spans from Europe to Russia to the US, the Philippines, Brazil and India. Mont Suisse 67 was originally created for a Swiss Art Gallerist and it contains Italian Lemon, Spanish Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Basil. ($425, krigler.com)
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Krigler
23
Fragrance: Maison Margiela Replica Matcha Meditation
Soothing and serene, like a warm cup of matcha tea, the freshness of bergamot and green tea is blended with white chocolate, moss and sandalwood. ($135, maisonmargiela-fragrances.us)
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Maison Margiela
24
Fragrance: Acqua di Parma Yuzu Eau de Parfum
It’s both warm and bright, combining notes from the yuzu, a rare and bitter Japanese fruit, with the brand’s signature citrus blend, along with sandalwood, violet leaves and jasmine. The darker packaging is sexy and posh, just like this unique fruity-floral scent. ($130, sephora.com)
Best in Black Beauty Awards: Bonus
Acqua Di Parma
25
Fragrance: Atelier Cologne Lemon Island
Lemon, jasmine and a hint of vanilla spring from this salty, musky beachy scent. ($142, sephora.com)
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Atelier Cologne
26
Fragrance: Jo Malone London Cypress & Grapevine
This aromatic, woodsy scent is sensual and intense, with cypress, vetiver, amber and juicy grape notes. ($195, jomalone.com)
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Jo Malone London
27
Fragrance: The 7 Virtues Blackberry Lily
Beautiful back story: this brand is a social enterprise that sources fair trade, natural and organic essential oils to support farmers rebuilding after war or strife. With vetiver from Haiti, davana oil from India and geranium from Edgypt, Blackberry Lily is good for the world and your soul. ($79, shop-usa.the7virtues.com)
Best in Black Beauty Awards: Bonus
The 7 Virtues
28
Fragrance: Cartier Pure Rose Eau de Toilette
This naked rose scent is dewy, fresh and clear, like roses from a garden. ($275, cartier.com)
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29
Fragrance: Mugler Angel Nova
In 1992 the iconic Thierry Mugler Angel launched as the first luxury gourmand fragrance. The Angel family is STILL on the international best-selling lists. So, 2020’s version, Angel Nova, combines raspberry with rose and wood. It’s another hit! And like the rest of the Thierry Mugler scent family, one can indulge in responsible luxury with their refillable bottles. ($130, muglerusa.com)
Best in Black Beauty Awards: Bonus
Mugler
30
Fragrance: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia Cologne Forte
This new beauty, by one of the world’s most celebrated perfumers, is fresh and fruity, with black currant, jasmine and mimosa. $225, neimanmarcus.com
Best in Black Beauty Awards: Bonus
Courtesy of Maison Francis Kurkdjian
31
Fragrance: Snif Limited Edition Collection Two
This trifecta of scents, direct-to-consumer, is introducing a new way to buy fragrance. They sample heavily, offer free shipping and returns, and they’re affordable. This bundle includes Sweet Ash (Woody and Spicy), Poppy Issues (Fruity Floral) and Honorable Mention (Green Woody Floral). The consumer can keep what they love, return what they don’t or keep all three. ($65 a bottle, $150 for the trio, snif.co)
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Snif
32
Face: Ambari Gold Profection22 Mask
Formulated with reishi, naturally derived AHAs, and broad-spectrum oil, this exfoliant reveals brighter, smoother skin. ($92, Ambari Beauty)
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Ambari
33
Face: Repêchage Hydra Dew Pure Elixir Balm
Dry patches got you stressed? Just a little bit of this will go a long way. ($75, Repechage)
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Repêchage
34
Face: Wilding Body Gua Sha Aura Collection
These four must-have work together to improve lymph flow and smooth skin. ($149, Wilding)
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Wilding
35
Face: Revision Skincare Youthful Lip Replenisher
Lip aging is a serious thing, but this potent blend of antioxidants turns back the clock. ($35, Revision Skincare)
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Revision Skincare
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