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This Black History Month, we celebrate the incredible creativity, talent, and resilience of Black-owned brands across beauty and beyond. From skincare and makeup to fragrance lines that prioritize inclusivity, these businesses are shaping industries and empowering communities.
Discover the Black-owned brands at STC that are making an impact in their respective fields, listed below.
Briogeo
Briogeo, the Black-owned hair-care brand that made its debut on Sephora shelves in 2014, quickly became a standout in the beauty industry with its clean, effective products like the Don’t Despair, Repair! Conditioner and Deep Conditioning Mask, earning Allure Best of Beauty and Readers’ Choice Awards. Its rapid growth caught the attention of Wella Company, leading to a strategic partnership in 2022. Although acquired, Briogeo founder Nancy Twine remains as CEO while also joining Wella’s executive leadership team, helping drive future growth and innovation. The partnership promises to elevate Briogeo’s global expansion and success, aligning with both companies’ shared values and vision.
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Beauty, the game-changing cosmetics brand founded by Rihanna in 2017, set a new standard in the beauty industry with its groundbreaking 40-shade foundation launch. Built on the principle of inclusivity, Fenty Beauty revolutionized makeup by prioritizing diverse skin tones and high-performance formulas, earning widespread acclaim and reshaping industry norms. Its success paved the way for Fenty Skin, an extension of Rihanna’s commitment to effortless, effective skincare. As a Sephora exclusive, Fenty Beauty continues to innovate with trend-setting products that celebrate individuality and self-expression.