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Home • ESSENCE Best in Black Beauty Awa

Best In Black Beauty Awards 2023: Face

Good makeup begins with good skin, so keep the bases covered.
Best In Black Beauty Awards 2023: Face
Essence
By Valerie Butler, Khalea Underwood, and Danielle Wright · Updated February 28, 2023

01
01 Shani Darden By Déesse Pro LED Light Therapy Mask

This FDA-cleared LED mask was created to address pigmentation, acne and aging.

Available at Shani Darden
1,900 Shop Now
02
02 Common Heir Gua Sha Facial Sculptor

Get your blood circulation flowing and reduce signs of inflammation with this gold-dipped facial sculptor.

Available at Common Heir
68 Shop Now
03
03 epi.Logic CoQ10 Facial Toning Formula

This formula protects your skin against free radicals.

Available at epi.logic Skincare
65 Shop Now
04
04 Undefined R&R Sun Serum

This fragrance-free product nourishes the skin with raspberry seed and jojoba.

Available at Undefined
28 Shop Now
05
05 Pat McGrath Labs Divine Skin Rose 001: The Essence

The first skin care product by Pat McGrath.

Available at Pat McGrath
86 Shop Now
06
06 Topicals Faded Under Eye Masks

Hide all evidence of sneaky lines with these viral stick-on eye masks.

Available at Topicals
22 Shop Now
07
07 Namesake The Daily Moisturizer

This lightweight formula is made with rose hip oil.

Available at Namesake Skincare
60 Shop Now
08
08 Sisley Paris Nutritive Lip Balm

Treat your lips to this luxe formula of supremely hydrating oils and botanical butters.

Available at Sisley Paris
95 Shop Now
09
09 OAM 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

In addition to the hero ingredient, this serum features vitamin A, vitamin E and CoQ10 for hydration.

Available at OAM Skin
62 Shop Now
10
10 Renée Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Scrub

Brighten up with this berry-infused scrub.

Available at Renée Rouleau
52 Shop Now
11
11 Rosen Skincare Smooth Jelly Mask

This mask uses chemical exfoliants to remove skin-cell buildup.

Available at Rosen Skincare
18 Shop Now
12
12 Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen

Glow on and on with BGS’ latest and greatest innovation: an SPF formula infused with avocado, carrot juice and sunflower oil, to prevent sunburn and boost your melanin with a little extra love.

Available at Black Girl Sunscreen
19 Shop Now

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