Those looking to support WOC-owned business (women of color) may find inspiration in this list of WOC-owned beauty brands. Unfortunately, the beauty needs of Women of Color often go unanswered, however, many POC- and BIPOC-owned brands (including the ones in this list) are attempting to satisfy the beauty and skincare demands of this underserved demographic.
One exceptional standout from the WOC-owned beauty brand list is Vasanti Cosmetics, a Canadian cosmetic brand beloved for its iconic hero products created specifically for women of color including the Liquid VO2 Dark Circle Eraser. The brand was created by four women who all struggled with the same issue, finding makeup didn't match their skin. They banded together to rectify the situation by creating their own brand designed specifically with melanin-rich skin tones in mind.
10 WOC-Owned Beauty Brands
From Canadian Female-Led Cosmetics to Black-Owned Indie Skincare:
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Science-Led WOC Skincare
MELE Was Specifically Created to Support Melanin-Rich Skin
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WOC-Specific Hair Solutions
Kinkistry is a Natural Haircare Business, Designed for Women of Color
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Minimalist Curly Haircare Lines
BREAD is a Clean Haircare Brand Catering Primarily to WOC
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Inclusive Bodycare Lines
Topicals Helps Gen Z Target Psoriasis, Hyperpigmentation & More
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Canadian Female-Led Cosmetics
Vasanti Cosmetics Boasts Several Hero Products for Women of Color
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Black-Owned Indie Skincare
Kanti Focuses on Melanin-Rich Skin
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Diamond-Infused BIPOC Highlighters
Aether Beauty's Product Has Ethically Sourced Diamond Powder
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Women-Owned Bath Care Brands
Loquita Specializes in Cruelty-Free Bath Bombs and Scrubs
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Hyperpigmentation-Specific Skincare
AbsoluteJOI Skincare Addresses Melanin-Rich Skin Concerns
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Inclusive Shimmery Bronzer Ranges
mented Debuts New Sunkissed Bronzer Collection for WOC
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The Rare Beauty x Béis Beauty Collection Takes Cosmetics to Go
Dermatologist-Recommended Skincare Expansions
La Roche-Posay Expands to Walmart Stores Nationwide
Authenticity-Centric Beauty Series
Sephora Adds to Its 'We Belong to Something Beautiful' Campaign
Dark-Romance-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces its 'A Shadow of Secrets Collection'
Affordable Luxury Haircare
Alcôve Specializes in Clean Haircare and is Made in Quebec
Melanin-Focused Sun Ranges
Black Girl Sunscreen Protects and Nourishes Melaninated Skin
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Seasonal Shopping Occasions
Sephora Canada Spotlights Must-Haves for the Sephora Savings Event
French-Korean Hybrid Skincare Formulations
Erborian Spotlights Its CC Cream and CC Red Correct
Minimalist Performance-Driven Skincare Brands
Saint Jō Skincare Enters the Beauty Market
Science-Led Teen Skincare
Teen Beauty Brand indu is Stepping Away from Makeup to Focus on Skincare
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
Influencer-Approved Beauty Brands
Mikayla Nogueira’s Point of View Beauty Focuses on Makeup Prep
AI Custom Korean Skincare
K-OWN is a First-Of-Its-Kind Platform Powered by Robots
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Scientifically Inspired Skincare Brands
Skön - Beautifully Strong is a New Premium Skincare Brand
Modern Ayurvedic-Inspired Beauty Companies
Indē Wild is Expanding to Sephora in the US
Clean Luxury Haircare Lines
Mela & Kera Offers Nature-Powered Formulas for All Hair Types
Space Travel Certified Cosmetics
Ready Set Jet Becomes the First Beauty Brand Certified for Space
Ergonomic Beauty Brands
REVOLVE Features 'Tilt Beauty' to Make Beauty More Accessible
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
Luxurious High-Performance Skincare
EOL Skincare Offers a Hydrating and Anti-Aging Product Lineup
Accessible Makeup Palettes
Shine Foundation and Cheekbone Beauty are Filling a Beauty Industry Gap
Youth-Oriented Beauty Branding
Avatara Represents a Fresh Approach to Skincare
Self Love Beauty Brands
Canadian Brand HighOnLove Revolutionizes Self-Care
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Noir-Inspired Luxury Cosmetic Collections
Chanel Debuts the Alluring Rouge Noir Collection
Color Correcting Balms
Bubble Skincare's Tinted Balms Conceal Dark Spots & Redness
Calligraphic Beauty Brushes
The Victoria Beckham Beauty Brushes Include Ergonomic & Custom Designs
Vibrant Makeup Advents
The 'little X-MAS WONDER Advent Calendar' Contains 24 Pieces
K-Beauty Brand Expansions
K-Beauty Brand Yepoda Will Launch in Sephora Stores Across Europe
Skincare Product Range Expansions
Paula’s Choice Expands with Four New Skincare Essentials
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Amorepacific and Sephora's Multi-Brand Launches in New York
Style-Conscious Body Washes
The Olay x Wantable Power Edit Helps Fashionistas Feel Their Best
Wellness Influencer-Supported Beauty Brands
Vichy Taps Emily DiDonato as an Ambassador
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Canadian Beauty Brand Locators
North Finder Offers a New Way to Discover Canadian Beauty Brands
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
Affordable Canadian Beauty Launches
Bubble Skincare is Now Available at Shoppers Drug Mart
Korean-Made Vegan Skincare
OLIVIAUMMA Launched Nationwide at Sephora With Two Exclusives
Women's History Month Campaigns
Black Girl Vitamins Joins Forces with Malinda Williams
Longevity Superfood Haircare
Blue Zone Beauty Features Ingredients from Select Regions
Dermatologist-Founded Skincare Brand Expansions
Fig.1 Beauty Has Launched on Sephora
Nova Scotia-Based Skincare Companies
Cosmette Skincare Was Founded by Meghan Macgregor
Beauty Retailer Partnerships
CJ OLIVE YOUNG x SEPHORA Announced a Global Partnership and Expansion
Affordable Performance Cosmetics
Sona Cosmetics Delivers "Makeup Without the Markup"
Health-Focused Youth Skincare
Revolution Skin Shares Age-Safe Solutions for Gen Z & Gen Alpha
Skin-Caring Cosmetics
Versed Makeup Introduces Color Cosmetics That are Beneficial for Skin
Canadian Luxury Skincare Brands
Skincare Line Ädesē Launches with a Luxe Minimalist Ethos
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Clean Beauty Products
Tabor and Olive Provides Trustworthy and Clean Products For Home and Body
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Skincare-Inspired Blonde Haircare Products
Blacklight Blonde Science Was Developed by Oligo
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Affordable Limited-Edition Skincare Sets
NIVEA Debuts a Series of Holiday Gift Sets
Model-Entrepreneur-Backed Beauty Brands
Brunel Body Care Debuts as Jasmine Tookes Wellness Brand
Scientist-Founded Skincare Brands
Parëva Beauty Shares Radical Transparency and Proven Results
Skin-Centric Supplement Brands
COLE Skin & Supplements Gives Skincare a Holistic Touch
Fashion Label Beauty Collections
Vol. 1 White Fox The Beauty + Lifestyle Collection Debuts
Melanated-Skin-Focused Self-Care Brands
Loved01 Features Winter Skincare Essentials
Non-Crease-Proof Eyeshadows
Fara Homidi Beauty's Essential Eye Collection Achieves a Lived-In Look
Beauty Brand-Supported Basketball Partnerships
Sephora Canada Becomes Partner of the Toronto Tempo
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Fashion Brand Cosmetic Collections
Juicy Couture Beauty Products Come in a Variety of Options
Inclusive Clinical Skincare
Reframe by Savannah James Products are Clinically Researched
Beauty-Backed Sports Teams
First Aid Beauty is Supporting the Olympic & Paralympic USA Teams
Dedicated Contemporary Fashion Stores
COS Has Debuted a Dedicated Canadian Online Store
Eye Makeup Product Releases
Yves Rocher’s Botanical Eye Essentials Channel Spring Beauty
Inclusive Self-Care Cosmetics
CHOC is an Empowering Makeup Brand for Melanin-Rich Skin
Tradition-Honoring Skincare Oils
Yaye Unveils Upcycled Red Ochre Oil Celebrating Sustainability
Organic Personal Care Brands
Ella & Eden is Available Through Major Online Retailers
Natural Actives Luxury Skincare
One Tribe Cosmetics are Made with Up to 98% Natural Ingredients
Science-Backed Skincare Debuts
Paula’s Choice Skincare Arrives on Nykaa for Indian Consumers
Canadian-Specific Beauty Creator Programs
Sephora Canada Introduced its 'Sephora Squad Canada'
Berry-Inspired Kids Makeup Kits
Jovy Represents a Significant Advancement in Children's Cosmetics
Indigenous-Owned Self Care Brands
RavenSong Offers Gift Sets Rooted in Heritage and Tradition
Inclusive Makeup Brand Campaigns
LIVE TINTED Launches the 'It Feels Good to Be Seen'
Rock-Inspired Cosmetics
Ozzy Osbourne x Birmingham-Based Beauty Brand Unveil an Edgy Makeup Line
Oncology-Safe Products
Naturopathica Expands Oncology Care Through Spa-Hospital Collaboration
Beauty-Infused Oral Care Events
Colgate's Toronto Optic White Renewal Launch Was Hosted at Lip Lab
Teen-Friendly Cosmetic Lines
Bonjou's Teen Line is the Ultimate Beauty Cheat Sheet
Skin-Loving Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Lush's New Skincare-Makeup is Nourishing & Multitasking
South Asia-Influenced Cosmetics Brands
Just B Cosmetics Champions Bold Beauty and Inclusivity
Scientifically Proven Beauty Kits
IDC DERMO, a Quebec-Based Skincare Company, Boasts Holiday Kits
Botanical Organic Skincare Capsules
Pravi Cosmétiques Naturels Offers Science-Backed Formulations
Canadian Beauty Relaunches
The Body Shop Canada Embraces Local Ownership Under New Leadership
Soft-Focus Eye Creams
YSE Beauty's Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream Blurs Imperfections
Advanced Dermocosmetics Collections
Teoxane's Skincare Solutions Share Clinically Proven Formulas
Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
Affordable Data-Driven Skincare
Boots' Modern Chemistry is Effective and Backed by Customer Data
Multi-Purpose Blush Product Lines
Pixi Beauty Debuts New Shades for Its On-The-Glow Blush
High-Performance Cosmetic Lines
Clariant Introduces a New Collection of Personal Care Products
Diamond-Inspired Personal Care Capsules
VOESH Professional Debuts the Noble Diamond Collection
Elegant Holiday Beauty Kits
U BEAUTY Has Curated a Collection of Five Distinct Skincare Kits
Inclusive Eye-Makeup Collections
Live Tinted Debuts its Ophthalmologist-Tested 'Legacy Collection'
Curated Canadian Beauty Sets
The Beauty Edit Vol. 1 Showcases Canada’s Indie Beauty Talent
Charitable Lip Beauty Initiatives
Watier Supports Women Through Charitable Donations
Inclusive Retailer-Backed Films
The Sephora Beauty & Belonging Film Prioritizes Diversity
Beauty Vitamin Patches
Looks Good on You by The What Supp Co. Supports Healthier Skin & Hair
Argentine Entrepreneur Brand Ambassadors
Anastasia Beverly Hills Partners with Antonela Roccuzzo
Education-Supporting Beauty Brands
Sally Beauty Debuts Its Annual Rooted in Success Initiative
Results-Driven Natural Skincare
Britto Skin Shares the Power of Plant-Based Actives
All-In-One Eye Creams
Blair Skincare Boasts a Multi-Purpose Eye Treatment
Black Student-Supporting Beauty Initiatives
Sally Beauty Launches the Rooted in Success Campaign
African American-Inspired Makeup Collections
Black Radiance Collaborates with Cross Colours
Celebrity-Backed Skincare Brands
Savannah James' Reframe Beauty Arrives on the Market
Wildfire Relief Initiatives
Beauty Together is A Collaborative Effort for Wildfire Relief
Glow-Focused Beauty Campaigns
Pixi Beauty Debuts the 'Glow, Reimagined' Collection
Tinted Undereye Cosmetics
Storied Beauty Releases its Debut Product, CONCEALED Tinted Eye Cream
22-Ingredient Organic Cleansers
Cosmic Cleansing Oil Replenishes Without Stripping the Skin
Facial-Grade Body Skincare Ranges
Ontu Products Pairs Science and Beauty for Effective Results
Cost-Conscious Clinical Skincare
Wildfleur Makes Accessibly Priced Skincare with Proven Actives
Inclusive Self-Tanning Products
Peta Jane Beauty's Self Tanners are Eco-Certified and Organic
Ethical Skin-Nourishing Cosmetics
The Beauty Kitchen PURE Collection Features Four Products
Natural Plant Beverages
WALOVI Unveiled International Cans with Eastern Aesthetics
Parisian-Inspired Luxury Skincare Lines
clé de peau Beauté Presents City of Dreamlight
Beauty-Enhancing Supplements
Orange Naturals' Supplements Turn Inner Wellness Into Outer Glow
Small-Batch Skincare Brands
Collage Skincare Champions Canadian Beauty with Scientific Formulas
Grocer-Launched Vegan Skincare Products
Natural Grocers Has Expanded Its Private-Label Offerings
Celebrity-Backed Body Oils
Cyklar’s Popular Vitamin C Body Oil Launches At Sephora
Corrective Eye Skincare
RoC Skincare's Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Eye Balm Features Vitamin C
Affordable Skincare Expansions
Bubble Skincare Launches Full Collection at Major Canadian Retailer
Streamlined Skincare Packages
PanOxyl Introduces Color-Coded System for Acne Solutions
Mom-Approved Skincare Lines
Bubble is Keeping Mom Covered This Mother's Day Season
Skincare-Fortified Makeup Lines
Isamaya Ffrench Launches the 'Core Collection' Makeup Line
Cream-To-Powder Eyeshadow Sticks
Thrive Causemetics Expands Brilliant Eye Brightener Shades
Beauty Discovery Cosmetic Collections
Trouble Maker Cosmetics are Arriving at Superdrug in the UK
Artist-Designed Beauty Packaging
Youth to the People Celebrates 10 Years of Its Superfood Cleanser
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
Ethical Clean Beauty Lines
Tai Beauty Group Has Expanded the Accessibility of Its Clean Beauty
Reduced-MOQ Cosmetic Services
Cosmetic Innov Access Launched by Édith Almenara and Walid Ouennich
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth-Focused Fundraising Campaigns
NIVEA Canada Renews Partnership with pflag Canada
Anniversary-Celebrating Cosmetic Lines
Thrive Causemetics® Debuts the 10th Anniversary Vault L:ine
White-Label Beauty Programs
Blanka Enables Easy, Custom Beauty Brand Launches With Dropshipping
Diverse Empowerment Newsletters
The Beautiful Societies Delivers Uplifting, Informative Content
Obgyn-Approved Beauty Cleansers
Volition Offers the Skin Rhythm Balancing & Clearing Cleanser
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM