Surprising Facts About the History of Black Skincare Teachings and Celebrating Black Beauty With Allure and The Melanin Edit’s Jessica Cruel
It's Friday! Today's guest is one of our favorite people in the industry: Jessica Cruel, Allure’s Content Director. On today’s episode, we talk to Jess about her newest endeavor — The Melanin Edit, a platform exploring every facet of Black beauty and skincare, from the most innovative treatments for hyperpigmentation to the social and emotional realities. Jess also shares how she got started in her career and her favorite Black-owned beauty brands.
Mele No Shade Sunscreen Oil SPF 30, $25
U Beauty Resurfacing Compound, $148
Hyper Skin Hyper Clear Brightening Clearing Vitamin C Serum, $36
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40, $34
Black Girl Sunscreen, $16
BRIOGEO Curl Charisma Rice Amino + Shea Curl Defining Conditioner, $24
Mielle Organics Babassu & Mint Deep Conditioner, $11
TPH by Taraji Master Cleanse Scalp Treatment Wash, $15
Nexxus Keraphix Damage Healing Shampoo, $16
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