Super Boost Skin Tint (Courtesy photo)

Makeup Forever has expanded its inclusive beauty lineup with the Super Boost Skin Tint, a lightweight formula designed to moisturize, plump, and enhance the skin’s natural glow. Offering sheer to medium coverage, this product promises instant radiance and long-term skincare benefits.

For those who prefer a natural, barely-there look or buildable medium coverage, this tint is packed with grapefruit extract, polyglutamic acid, and hyaluronic acid—ingredients that hydrate, brighten, and improve the skin’s overall appearance over time.

Beauty insiders are already raving. Lindsey Torres (@doc_martins) shared this expert tip:
“This skin tint offers buildable coverage, so start with a small amount and gradually add more. For extra coverage in specific areas, apply an additional thin layer only where needed. Avoid over-applying to keep a natural, lightweight finish!”

How to Apply:

  1. For sheer coverage, press the tube once to dispense a small amount.
  2. Blend with fingers, starting at the forehead, cheeks, and chin, working outward.
  3. For more coverage, dispense additional product and tap in layers as needed.

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The global beauty industry is on track to reach $1.1 trillion by the end of this year, with technological advancements, sustainability, and personalized skincare driving growth. Yet, African American entrepreneurs have long been at the forefront of game-changing innovations—creating brands that center natural ingredients, science-backed formulations, and inclusivity.

Super Boost Shade 17 (Courtesy photo)

From shea butter-infused moisturizers to razors designed for coarse hair, these founders continue to reshape the industry, crafting products that work for all skin tones while giving back to their communities and championing mental health initiatives.

Supporting African American-owned beauty brands should be a year-round effort. Below is a curated A-Z list of some of the most impactful skincare brands you should have on your radar.

African American-Owned Skincare Brands (A-Z)

  1. 54 Thrones – African Beauty Butter

Founded by Christina Funke Tegbe, 54 Thrones spotlights African beauty rituals, using high-quality, African-grown ingredients for deep hydration and nourishment.

  1. Bevel – Beard Trimmer

Tristan Walker created Bevel to provide grooming solutions tailored for African American men, offering products that reduce irritation and ensure a smooth shave.

  1. Buttah Skin – CocoShea Revitalizing Cream

Founded by Dorian Renaud, Buttah Skin harnesses the power of raw, organic shea butter. The CocoShea Revitalizing Cream hydrates and soothes with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.

  1. Cay Skin – Isle Lip Balm with SPF 30

Supermodel Winnie Harlow developed Cay Skin to provide sun protection for melanin-rich skin. The Isle Lip Balm offers moisture and SPF 30 without leaving a white cast.

  1. Eadem – Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum

Eadem champions “smart melanin beauty,” ensuring that skincare enhances, rather than lightens, melanated skin. Their Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum fights hyperpigmentation with niacinamide and vitamin C.

  1. Homebody – Forest: For-Rest Pearlescent CBD Bath Soak

Rebecca Grammer-Ybarra designed Homebody’s herbal bath line to relax both body and mind, featuring CBD-infused bath soaks for total rejuvenation.

  1. Hyper Skin – Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum

Desiree Verdejo launched Hyper Skin to target hyperpigmentation in people of color. The Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum evens skin tone and reduces discoloration.

  1. Kinlò – Cooling Body Gel Moisturizer

Tennis champion Naomi Osaka founded Kinlò to educate and protect melanated skin from sun damage. The Cooling Body Gel Moisturizer soothes and hydrates sun-exposed skin.

  1. Luv Scrub – Mesh Body Exfoliator

Inspired by West African beauty traditions, the Luv Scrub is a long-lasting, high-quality exfoliating tool that leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed.

  1. Mary Louise Cosmetics – Turmeric Facial Serum

Founded by Akilah Releford, Mary Louise Cosmetics offers natural, effective skincare. The Turmeric Facial Serum soothes sensitive skin, reduces redness, and evens complexion.

  1. Play Pits – Natural Kids Deodorant

Created by a mother searching for a safe, natural deodorant for her children, Play Pits has become a household favorite for both kids and adults.

  1. Rosen Skincare – Break-Out Spot Treatment

Jamika Martin developed Rosen Skincare to provide an honest, stigma-free approach to acne and hyperpigmentation. The Break-Out Spot Treatment is highly effective and gentle on skin.

  1. Rose Ingleton MD – SuperFruit Exfoliating Tonic

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rosemarie Ingleton created this fruit-powered exfoliating tonic to combat aging, blemishes, and dryness.

  1. Shani Darden Skincare – Intensive Eye Renewal Cream

Trusted by celebrities like Kelly Rowland and Jessica Alba, Shani Darden’s skincare line features the Intensive Eye Renewal Cream, which targets fine lines and puffiness.

  1. The Honey Pot Co. – Feminine Wipes

Founded by Bea Dixon, The Honey Pot Co. is one of the most successful African American-owned brands in Target history, offering natural feminine care products.

  1. Topicals – Mini Faded Serum for Dark Spots

Topicals is dedicated to eczema and hyperpigmentation solutions. A portion of its profits supports mental health organizations, including Therapy for Black Girls.

  1. Tsuri – Tigernut + Squalene Multi-Use Oil

Founded by Ashli Goudelock, Tsuri focuses on clean beauty and sacred self-care. Their Tigernut + Squalene Multi-Use Oil deeply moisturizes and protects.

  1. Undefined Beauty – R&R Hydro Jelly

Launched in 2018, Undefined Beauty champions affordable, plant-based skincare. The R&R Hydro Jelly is a hydrating serum designed to revitalize dry skin.