The Best Skin-Care Products for—And By—People of Color Inline
Photographed by Norman Jean Roy, Vogue, July 20081/9
Photo: Courtesy of shen-beauty.com2/9Created in collaboration with actress Angela Bassett, the Darker Skin Tones offshoot of the Sturm brand utilizes ingredients like vitamin C to help combat hyperpigmentation and excess oil—two concerns that people of color disproportionately face. A few drops of water transforms this cleanser from a fine-grained powder to a soft, enzyme-rich foam that gently cleanses and buffs skin to remove dry, rough spots and reduce sebum.
Sturm SOC Enzyme Cleanser, $77, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of theafrohairandskincompany.co.uk3/9Scars left behind by skin inflammation, sometimes caused by irritants such as added fragrances in skin-care products, are much more apparent on deeper complexions. This serum combines healing English blackcurrant seed oil with organic ylang-ylang flower, a balancing floral oil, to keep both flare-ups and oil overproduction at bay.
The Afro Hair + Skin Co. Flow Perfectly Balanced Face Oil, $25, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of lelandfrancis.com4/9Fading stubborn dark spots and balancing out blotchiness can be especially difficult for women of color. This hydrating blend contains evening primrose oil and argan oil to promote cell turnover, bringing fresh, new skin to the surface and lessening hyperpigmentation.
Leland Francis Luxe Face Oil, $98, Buy it now
Photo: Courtesy of farsali.com5/9This mild cream cleanser contains a cocktail of ingredients specifically helpful in combating inflammation, uneven tone, oiliness, and enlarged pores. Milk thistle extract, a flowering herb native to Mediterranean countries, gently breaks down dirt and oil, while seven other plant-based extracts, such as chickweed extract and slippery elm, work to cool inflammation and soften and smooth uneven skin.
Farsali The One Gentle Cleanser, $25, Buy it now
