Why The Industry Owes Black Beauty Creators More

Essence Magazine:

By Lyric Christian, Founder of Mind Candy Beauty ·Updated January 16, 2025

The Black community is the culture—undeniably, unapologetically, and powerfully influential. From the beauty standards we see on runways to the viral trends dominating social media, so much of what’s celebrated in mainstream spaces originates from Black creativity.

Non-Black celebrities and influencers often replicate these trends, and beauty brands eagerly market them to the masses. Yet, the very architects of this

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