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Billy Porter, the Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning star, has launched a new skincare and makeup brand called Black Mona Lisa Beauty. The brand is inspired by Porter’s "fearless spirit" and aims to cater to all identities, skin tones, and styles. It offers a range of products, including eyeshadows, bold... Read More

It’s unfortunate to hear about Ami Colé’s closure. The brand, founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye in 2021, sought to offer minimalist makeup for melanin-rich skin. Despite support from major investors like L’Oréal’s Bold and partnerships with Sephora, they struggled against larger brands with more financial resources. N’Diaye-Mbaye highlighted that premium shelf... Read More

Black-owned beauty brand Ami Colé will cease operations this September. Founded by Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye in 2021, the brand was known for its minimalist makeup for melanin-rich skin. Despite investments from L’Oréal’s Bold venture capital arm and others, N’Diaye-Mbaye cited competition with corporate brands as a major challenge. Ami Colé had... Read More