Uncovered 27 exceptional beauty items, affectionately dubbed as the Holy Grail, tailored specifically for you.
Go ahead, glow up! Dive into our top picks for the hottest sunscreens, skincare, and makeup must-haves.
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1. Dazzle your way to the makeup look of your dreams with the Juvia's Place Zulu Eyeshadow Palette. Bursting with vibrant color options, you'll be unleashing your creativity while experimenting with a multitude of new looks.
2. Keep breakouts at bay with Mighty Patches—just apply a patch and watch it suck the gunk out of those pesky pimples!
3. Arrive fashionably late (and on fleek) with Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner. Say goodbye to smudges and hello to that perfect cat eye all day, every day.
4. Get ready to spoil your skin with Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. Its multi-tasking prowess tackles breakouts, fine lines, and pores, making it an absolute must-have in your skincare routine.
5. Bread Beauty Supply Elastic Bounce Cream is the perfect companion for all those gorgeous curls. Crafted especially for curl types 3a to 4c, you'll be left with defined, soft curls—all while supporting a Black woman-owned small business!
Score it from Sephora for just $16.
6. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream: The winter-saving wonder everyone's raving about! Stock up on this tub-size wonder, and say goodbye to dry skin.
7. Corral chapped lips at bay with Lanolips 101 Ointment Superbalm. Theunending winter months? What winter months?
8. Benefit Love Tint cheek and lip stain—a multi-tasking beauty powerhouse that layers beautifully, making your cheeks and lips truly pop. This bad boy also proves to be mask-friendly!
9. Guarding your gorgeous melanated skin while maintaining your glow has never been easier with Black Girl Sunscreen. SPF is essential, even during the winter!
10. Get your skincare regime sorted with a duo of staples—Mario Badescu's Gentle Foaming Cleanser and Hydrating Glow Toner. This dream team is now a mainstay in my skincare routine.
11. Lift your lashes to new heights with Essence Lash Princess Mascara. Check out those Disney-esque flutters!
12. The Lip Bar's liquid matte lipstick has become the heroes of the makeup industry, thanks to its unbeatable pigmentation and long-wearing formula. Glow up like a boss!
13. Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb is a game-changer in the skincare world. Its refreshing gel formula, long-term effect, and all-around amazing feel will leave your skin thanking you.
14. Glossier Cloud Paint will give your cheeks a cheeky flush, leaving you looking fresh as can be. This sheer-yet-buildable formula is so seamless that you won't even feel it on your skin!
15. An NYX setting spray seals your flawless look in place, ensuring compliments roll in up to 12 hours. Get ready to shine, darling!
16. A versatile nude eyeshadow palette at an affordable price—check! From daytime glam to evening drama, you've got all the shades you need.
17. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation has gained popularity for offering a wide range of shades while delivering full coverage that feels breathable. Who's ready to get one step closer to Rihanna?
18. Make your browsTuple with Glossier Boy Brow, a must-have for naturally flawless brows without any fuss. Just a swipe or two, and you'll be ready to take on the world!
19. Rare Beauty's liquid blush captivates the internet with its super-pigmented formula and amazing color payoff. With nine radiant finishes and four matte finishes to choose from, finding your perfect shade is a piece of cake!
Nab it from Sephora for $23.
20. No more brassy locks for platinum queens! Fanola No Yellow Shampoo keeps gold locks looking frosty and fresh.
21. Need a little help with that killer winged eyeliner? Don't be shy—a winged eyeliner stamp will have you unlocking your inner graphic designer in no time.
22. Take a leap into color-changing blush with Youthforia BYO. This lightweight liquid formula will leave you with a dewy look that lasts all day long.
23. Hyper's Vitamin C Serum is packed with 15% vitamin C and vitamin E, working around the clock to renew your skin and give it a fabulous overall glow.
24. Got a hankering for a good self-care session? Slap on some gold collagen masks to plump and brighten those under-eyes. You deserve it!
25. Don't let your skin shrivel up like a raisin—keep it hydrated with Biossance 100% Squalane Oil. Its plant-based formula seals in the moisture your skin craves while reducing redness.
26. Glow Recipe Watermelon Sleeping Mask: The ultimate overnight hydrator, this mask will leave your skin feeling juicy and fresh. It gently resurfaces and removes dead skin cells to leave you with bright, glowing skin.
27. Innisfree Daily SPF 36 Sunscreen makes sun-protection easy and accessible for everyone. With its lightweight, non-greasy texture and universal shade, it's a skincare essential you need in your life.
Enriching Insights:
- These products can be found on Sephora and other retailers, some flagged as Black-owned small businesses.
- Some products are bestsellers or highly-rated on Sephora.
- BuzzFeed recommends these products for personal use, with several of them being staples in the author's skincare and makeup routines.
- Elevate your eye makeup game with the Juvia's Place market-priority-post Zulu Eyeshadow Palette, packed with vibrant colors for a creative and diverse look.
- Protect your skin from breakouts with Mighty Patches, a freelance-market find that effectively targets pimples.
- Achieve perfect cat eyes all day and every day with the market-redo-post Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner.
- Revamp your skincare regime with the Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, a skincare must-have that targets breakouts, fine lines, and pores.
- Embrace your curls and support a Black woman-owned small business with Bread Beauty Supply Elastic Bounce Cream.
- Beauty + personal care essentials include the lovely Juvia, with cosmetics like the Zulu Eyeshadow Palette enhancing your beauty routine.
- Gorgeous and glowing skin remains a priority, even during stormy weather, thanks to skincare products like the 4dbab19134986bc0f3a0959338f6fd3c Black Girl Sunscreen.
- Revitalize your skincare routine with a duo from the marke-amazon-majority brand, Mario Badescu, including the Gentle Foaming Cleanser and Hydrating Glow Toner.
- Boost your lashes to new heights with the Essence Lash Princess Mascara, beloved for its Disney-esque flutters.
- The Lip Bar's liquid matte lipstick offers unbeatable pigmentation and long-wearing formula, ensuring a stunning glow-up.
