
Summer Lips
Health + Beauty — June 24, 2022 · Updated September 15, 2022 — By Darralynn Hutson
There’s a first for everything in the lips industry and these three black-owned brands are flipping beauty on its head with new innovations and color blends that take our beautiful black skin to the next level. Especiall

June 24, 2022 · Updated September 15, 2022
There’s a first for everything in the lips industry and these three black-owned brands are flipping beauty on its head with new innovations and color blends that take our beautiful black skin to the next level. Especially formulated for summer months, these lip colors show that our skin goes with every color and in every form.
Rock Orange lips this summer with Doja Cat Burnt Orange

Get sumptuous lush lips with Doja Cat’s Burnt Orange, maximum color payoff loaded with Vitamin E and Shea Butter for a nourishing lipstick that delivers. This is not a sheer color, or a lip tint. DOJA CAT MIRAGE – Lip Balm at ULTA $9 USD
Venture out with Blue lips from the AJ Crimson Line

Evoke your inner baddie with Le Bleu, a hi-shine, futuristic, and bold metallic blue lip gloss for when you want to stand out, without a care in the world. S+M Sultry and Matte, Le Bleu (3D Metallic Lip Gloss) $22 USD
Goldish Green Lip colorfix by Danessa Myricks

A supremely versatile hybrid cream color from Danessa Myricks Beauty. You’ll find it to be and extremely long wearing paint that can be safely used on lips, eyes or face. This richly pigmented liquid glitter is formulated for remarkable longevity and endurance. Smudge proof, waterproof, rapid drying and sustainable in high temperatures. COLORFIX by Danessa Myricks Beauty $18 USD
Rich Auntie The Lip Bar

A New Blue based pink in line with The Lip Bar’s iconic blue based Red Rich Auntie is a deep pink that works well on every complexion that’s giving off wealthy vibes. A-rich-auntie-wealthy-vibe can be given by a woman of a certain age who lives on her own terms and puts herself first living fully and abundantly. Rich Auntie Nonstop Liquid Matte The Lip Bar $13 USD
Photo Credit by Tim from Talia’s Makeup Studio
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