Black-owned brands that stole the spotlight on Allure’s 2023 Best of Beauty list 

From haircare to skincare and more, here are all the Black-owned brands that won Allure’s 2023 Best of Beauty Award.

Allure magazine has announced the winners of its coveted Best of Beauty Awards. In the beauty world, where every product promises a touch of transformation, Allure’s annual Best of Beauty Awards honor the best-of-the-best products on the market. Each year, brands and beauty enthusiasts alike anticipate the list to see if their products received the publication’s seal of approval, symbolizing excellence, integrity, and efficacy. The award is considered one of the most prestigious and influential in the beauty field.

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Black-owned and Black-led brands on the 2023 Allure Best of Beauty Awards list (Photo: Ton.L)

Among the 391 awardees, Allure turned the spotlight on select Black-owned brands that not only meet the high standards of excellence but are also reshaping the beauty narrative to include everyone. From skin and hair care to makeup and more, here are the Black-owned beauty products that received the 2023 Allure Best of Beauty Award. 


Rizos Curls Hydrating Shampoo & Deep Conditioner

  • Each retail for $19.99 
  • Available at rizoscurls.com, Target, Ulta Beauty

SheaMoisture Aloe Butter Scalp Moisture Pre-Wash Masque 


Bread Beauty Supply Hair-Gel


TPH by Taraji Twist and Set Moisture-Rich Twisting Cream

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(Screenshot: TPH by Taraji/Youtube)

Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Multistick


Glow by Daye Bonnet


Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed


Pattern Beauty Hair Pick

Pattern Beauty Allure Best of Beauty Awards, Black owned brands Allure Best of Beauty Awards, 2023 Allure Best of Beauty Awards theGrio.com
(Photo by Morgan Lieberman/Getty Images)

Danessa Myricks Beauty Linework Paintbrush Eyeliner


Ami Colé Lid Joy Liquid Matte Eyeshadow


Pat McGrath Labs SatinAllure Lipstick


Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer

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(Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images for Fenty Beauty)

LYS Beauty Speak Love Smooth Glide Lip Liner Pencil


Muri Lelu Mauvaise Herbe Indica Oil


Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil

  • $9.99
  • Available at mielleorganics.com, Ulta Beauty, Sally Beauty, CVS Pharmacy and Amazon

Deon Libra Big Up Body Glaze


Loved01 Face + Body Oil

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(Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for LOVED01)
  • $15
  • Available at loved01.com, Walmart and CVS Pharmacy

Topicals Slather Exfoliating Body Serum


Haniyah Philogene is a multimedia storyteller and Lifestyle reporter covering all things culture. With a passion for digital media, she goes above and beyond to find new ways to tell and share stories.

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