2021 was chock full of incredible beauty launches. However, the ESSENCE team narrowed it down to our favorites and we’re ready to share.
Check out the Best In Black Beauty winners in the makeup category: from high-octane eyeshadows, perfected complexion products and bold lipsticks.
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Best Eye Purchase in Pharmacy – BLK / OPL Fairy Glamuva-6 Well Eyeshadow Palette
Metallics can be tough on our skin, but the BLK / OPL eyeshadow palette in Fairy Glamuva perfectly elevates the eyes.
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Best Buildable Foundation – UOMA By Sharon C Perfecting foundation for flawless IRL skin
Basically skincare and makeup in one, UOMA By Sharon C Flawless IRL Skin Perfecting foundation can go from light to full coverage in minutes.
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The best extraordinary palette: the Huda Beauty Rose Quartz Palette
The 18 crystalline-inspired shades of the Huda Beauty Rose Quartz Palette enchant any complexion.
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Best setting powder: Mary Kay silky setting powder
Available in 12 smoothing shades, Mary Kay Silky Setting Powder minimizes the appearance of pores and is a masterful finisher for almost any foundation.
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Best Nude Lip – Fenty Beauty Fenty Icon Refillable Lipstick
Ri won gold with Fenty Beauty. Fenty Icon Refillable Lipstick is available in seven universal neutral colors.
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Best without makeup, makeup – Ami Colé Skin-Enhancing Tint
Made with melanin-rich skin in mind, Ami Colé’s skin enhancement tint will make you forget you’re wearing makeup.
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The Best Powder Base – ONE / SIZE by Patrick Starrr Lifts the Base Versatile Powder Foundation
Oily skin rejoice! Patrick Starrr Turn Up The Base Versatile ONE / SIZE Powder Foundation boasts matte coverage with hours of use.
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Best Vibrating Eyeliner – Anastasia Beverly Hills NORVINA® Chroma Stix
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Best Bold Blush – Bionic liquid makeup blush with milk
Approved by the black girl, the Milk Makeup Bionic Liquid Blush is suitable for any complexion.
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Best Red Pout – Guerlain Legendary Reds Collection
A red lip should look luxurious and no better than the Guerlain Legendary Reds Collection.
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Best High Octane Mascara – Maybelline New York Volum ‘Express Colossal Curl Bounce Mascara
With a self-explanatory name, Maybelline New York Volum Express Colossal Curl Bounce Mascara defines and volumizes without lumps.
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