Unveiling Beauty: A Candid Chat with Nicky Posley
We sat down with makeup artist Nicky Posley to chat about everything from inclusivity (or the lack thereof) in the beauty industry, the importance of skincare and so much more...
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In conversation with Caroline Hirons
Our Co-Founder Noelly sat down with skin expert and beauty industry royalty Caroline Hirons to talk about the science of skin tone and our mission to provide skincare equity for...
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Empowering Icons: Celebrating Black Women Who Revolutionized the Beauty Industry
Here we want to celebrate the black women who have made groundbreaking strides, challenged stereotypes and redefined beauty standards, leaving their mark on not just the beauty industry, but on...
Skin Stories with Dr Julian Sass
Introducing the first in our series of interviews with darker skin experts.First up, we sat down with skincare influencer, sunscreen specialist and head of Head of Research and Development, Dr...
In conversation with Caroline Hirons
Our Co-Founder Noelly sat down with skin expert and beauty industry royalty Caroline Hirons to talk about the science of skin tone and our mission to provide skincare equity for...
How different lifestyles can have an impact on your skin.
To make your dream complexion goals a little easier to reach, we’ve compiled some of the best skincare hacks in the business for you to try at home!
Interview with our co founder and resident dermatologist Carlos A. Charles, MD
The New York-based, board certified dermatologist has always been keen on helping people of colour with their skincare concerns. “I’ve always had a special interest in taking care of the...
Summer skincare for darker skin tones
It's dress season, hooray! But after months of staying indoors with the heating cranked, our skin can feel dry and dehydrated. So before grabbing your shades and heading to the...
Getting to know our co-founders: Imen Jerbi Azaiez
Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know our melanin-rich community through your social media comments, product reviews, and skincare queries. But how well do you know...
Skintone. Google: the inclusive future of AI technology.
At this point, we’re probably all familiar with algorithms thanks to social media, and perhaps even the idea of targeted advertising—but how are they adding to the marginalisation and oppression of POC?...
Darker skin tones don’t need sunscreen: fact or fiction?
There’s a common debate on the subject of whether women with darker skin should wear sunscreen, or leave it to our naturally built-in UV defence systems to protect against harmful...
The science behind the saying; ‘black don’t crack,’ what the melanin-rich skin experts say about ageing.
Following on from our guide to achieving the skin of your dreams, at any age, we’re back with another short narrative on how exactly melanin-rich skin ages, while taking a look...
The key to unlocking that lit-from-within glow for darker skin tones.
As women with melanin-rich skin, our complexions can often turn from glowing to dull within a matter of weeks. And while this may be frustrating, we can help bring your...
Skincare myths: Immediate results vs long-term rewards.
In our modern lives, expecting everything immediately; whether that be instant messaging, next-day delivery, or up-to-the-minute broadcasting, it’s no surprise we expect our skincare to do the same. And while...
Let’s transition your melanin-rich skincare routine from winter to spring.
Put away those winter jackets, because spring is finally here! And with a new season, comes a slightly altered approach to our skincare routines. As the days steadily become longer...
Can over-exfoliating damage melanin-rich skin?
There’s a fine line between achieving silky-smooth skin, and compromising our skin integrity. But how do we know when we’ve crossed that line before it’s too late? We’re taking a...
The wonders of melanin-rich skin renewal!
Did you know that we shed almost 1 million skin cells per day? That may seem like a shocking amount, but actually, as our biggest organ, our skin needs to...