14 Black-Owned Products Editors Spend Their Paychecks On

Star Donaldson, senior social media editor

Cee Cee’s Closet African Exfoliating Net Bundle

Ceecee’s Closet

I like a product that doesn’t force me to add more steps to my routine regarding body exfoliation. This African Exfoliating Net from Cece’s Closet is the perfect tool to use when you shower to get off dead skin, improve circulation and scrub yourself clean. I usually add my favorite soap to the net, lather up, and then scrub down my whole body. The net is super long, so you can easily reach your back, and it isn’t super porous, so it dries quicker than a traditional loofah. It lasts up to two years and prevents bacteria build-up because of its structure (but you can still throw it in the wash when necessary). If my praise isn’t enough, this product has gone TikTok viral as well.

Alodia Nourish & Grow Healthy Hair and Scalp Oil

Alodia

I don’t use any oils to style my hair, but I always apply them to keep my scalp healthy. Alodia’s is one of my favorite brands and was founded by medical scientist, and trichology practitioner, Dr. Isfahan Chambers Harris, Ph.D. I love the entire line, but the Nourish and Grow Oil is my favorite of the collection. It smells heavenly and has the perfect applicator to get directly to my scalp with zero mess. I apply it after washing, and when my scalp tends to be a bit drier in the winter, I use it thrice a week. It’s formulated with avocado and rosemary oils, which moisturize the hair and scalp while promoting growth. Rosemary is also antimicrobial and can reduce dandruff.

Afra Small Hair Bead 2-Piece Set

Afra

Adorning our hair with gems and beads is nothing new. But finding an elevated version of what we wore as kids in the early 90s can be challenging. Enter: Afra, created by NYC-Hair stylist and Review Board member Nigella Miller. This is the classic hair bead you’ve seen in millions of colorways made of plastic, only the grown-up version. These brass beads are not only incredibly chic but are also made to last. They are incredibly chic and have a decent weight to help hold down any braids or twists they are styled with. I love adding these to updos or the bottom of a braid; they’re the perfect finishing touch.

Jasmine Phillips, social media editor

Ami Colé Lip Treatment Oil

Sephora

I’ve said this one million times, but I’ll say it again for the people in the back, I am a lip gloss/oil girl. I’m always searching for products that provide hydration and high shine minus the stickiness. Ami Cole’s lip treatment oil is that girl, and its new shade, “Smitten,” is the perfect pink for my collection. It provides a lovely, subtle hue and keeps my lips nourished and soft. It’s a limited edition shade, so I had to stock up on a few tubes.

Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Glow Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

Danessa Myricks

I always reach for Danessa Myrick’s Yummy Skin Glow Serum when looking for a little skin boost. It provides a luminous finish and blends into the skin seamlessly. While I typically wear it alone for a dewy complexion, it works great as a glowy primer. It contains skin-loving ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid.

Olivia Hancock, editor

Pink Lipps Cosmetics Kiss Kit

Pink Lipps

I wear bright red lipstick usually, but I’ve been trying to switch things up lately. Enter: Pink Lipps’ Kiss Kit in the shade Brown Girl. The kit comes with liquid lipstick and liner, both boasting a beautiful brown-red hue. I experience little-to-no transfer when I wear this lipstick, and it feels super comfortable on my lips.

Ami Cole Clear Brow Gel

Ami Cole

My brow hairs can get wild, so I like to hold them in place with Ami Colé’s Ultra-Flex Brow Shaping Gel. It’s made with a cool double-sided spoolie—the shorter bristles can be used for precise looks, while the longer bristles help you achieve fluffy brows. Once I apply this, my brows are locked into place (without feeling crunchy). I also appreciate that this formula uses nourishing ingredients like baobab seed extract, banana peel extract, and hibiscus flower extract to help promote growth.

Aimee Simeon, senior beauty editor

Adwoa Baomint Deep Conditioning Treatment

Adwoa

Few things about my wash day routine bring me joy like this deep treatment mask. It’s soothing to the scalp, defining to the curls, and makes my in-shower haircare experience feel extremely luxe. I always keep the full-size tub in my bathroom caddy, and a (generously sized) travel-friendly bottle tucked away for on-the-go.

Rose Ingleton Superfruit Exfoliating Tonic

Sephora

It’s hard to pick favorites from Dr. Rose Ingleton’s skincare line, Rose MD—everything is so good. Still, this tonic has been playing favorites with my skin, so I’m partial to it. Dr. Ingleton bottled up brightening ingredients like glycolic acid, licorice root extract, and her bespoke Jamaican superfruit blend, which makes me instantly glowier with one pass. It has improved my skin’s overall brightness and texture with consistent use.

Bella Cacciatore, news editor

Bread Hair Oil

Bread

Even though I don’t have curly hair, I still love Bread’s Hair oil for a hit of shine and moisture. It really does hold up on its promise of “like lip gloss for your hair,” leaving it soft and silky every time. The Froot Loop scent is addicting, and the cute packaging always brightens my morning.