As a lover of all things beauty, I know a good, styled look isn’t complete until the lips are moist. Maintaining hydrated lips is undoubtedly a year-round priority. With the summer heat ending soon and fall approaching fast with cooler weather creeping in, it’s best to ensure you’re ready to strut the streets in a lip-nourished way.
Taking the old, reliable Blistex and Vaseline with you is never a bad idea, because chapped lips are a big no-no. But truthfully, those two options often come with the task of frequent reapplication and underwhelming, sometimes greasy, results. Thankfully, times have evolved, and there are Black-owned beauty brands that have prioritized our rich melanin and the hydration our lips deserve.
These five, Black Woman-owned beauty products for dry lips will keep your pucker nourished to perfection, no matter what the temp. You’d better believe heads will turn and your lips will thank you!
1. 3-in-1 Lip Treatment Oil by Ami Colé
Diarrha Ndiaye, Ami Colé Founder
It’s a vegan, oil-infused lip heaven with Ami Colé. Ranging in colors from Glossy Excellence to Red Smitten, their lip treatment is packed with essential oils, like baobab and camellia, that offer protection, soothe dryness, and deliver long-lasting hydration. The 3-in-1 oil adds beautiful shine with a natural tint that looks great on every complexion.
Price: $20
Shades: Excellence, Rosy-Brown, Bliss, Subtle Light Pink, Reflection, Versatile Clear, Smitten, Juicy Red, and 5/17
2. Outspoken Lip Gloss by Bossy Cosmetics
Aishetu Fatima Dozie, Bossy Cosmetics Founder
Say whatever you want with this hydrating yet intense “Outspoken” lip gloss created by Bossy Cosmetics. It’s empowerment in visual form, representing all women who have a lot to say without limits. Packed with a sparkle in an original orange shade, healthy minerals, and oils for ingredients, you’ll make anyone stop in their tracks to glimpse that perfect pucker.
Price: $20
Shades: Unapologetic, Purposeful, Feisty, and Empowered
3. Comforting Tinted Lip Balm by Keys Soulcare
Alicia Keys, Keys Soulcare Founder
Goodbye Vaseline, hello Keys Soulcare Comforting Tinted Lip Balm! Alicia Keys has created a vegan chapstick formulated with camellia seed avocado oil to lock in maximum moisture. Apply the sheer tone to complement any fit or try their natural-looking shades with pops of color.
Price: $18
Shades: Sheer Bliss, Lucid, Manifestation, Devotion, Inspiration, and Gratitude
4. The Nourishing Lip Balms by Juvia’s Place
Chichi Eburu, Juvia’s Place Founder
Nothing soothes and smoothes the lips like the clear and tinted texture of the long-lasting Nourishing Lip Balms from Juvia’s Place. It’s formulated and enriched with soft shea butter and baobab, manketti, sunflower, and jojoba oils for better hydration and replenishment.
Price: $12
Balm Flavors: Berries, Caramel, Mango, Peppermint, and Passion Fruit
5. Sweet Orange Superfood Natural Lip Balm by The Glowcery
Roshanne Dorsett, The Glowcery Founder
Developed by a trained natural skincare formulator and enthusiast, the Sweet Orange Superfood Natural Lip Balm is made with cold-pressed carrots, orange oils, and ultra-nourishing mango butter. Trust us— this vibrant balm is one of the most delicious lip products on the market. Its plant-based fruit wax and sweet almond oil will keep your lips with a long-lasting shine, humming with moisturization.
Price: £12.00
