Intentional About Beauty

Beauty product reviews from
melanin-inclusive brands

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I’m Marisa Campbell
I provide product reviews of beauty brands that are melanin-inclusive so you can be intentional about your beauty.

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Nothing I like more than giving the illusion that my skin is glowing from the inside out, especially during the summer. Traditionally, I have avoided highlighters because they tend to accentuate fine lines and wrinkles.  …

The black-owned hair care brand that is turning my wash day into half a day and makes my hair feel seen and valued.

This cleanser, developed by a Jamaican-born, board-certified dermatologist committed to producing clean and vegan products, feeds my desire to be socially responsible and allows me to support a melanin-inclusive brand at the same time.

It is no secret that I am in my forties, and as I gracefully age, I have noticed that my lips, while still full, have become thinner and are losing their natural elasticity. Add the constant wear and tear caused by everyday activities like talking, eating, and drinking, and it's no surprise that my pout could use a little extra TLC, so I started incorporating the Deep Water Lip Mask from Cay Skin into my morning and nighttime skincare routine and my lips are lovin' it...

Okay, I get it. Vitamin C is one of the most popular skincare ingredients for various reasons. With all of these benefits, I had to ask myself “why has it taken me so long to find a Vitamin C serum to add to my daily skincare routine?”Needless to say, I was searching for an effective, non-irritating Vitamin C serum to incorporate into my daily routine—and I definetly found one.

The brand targets Gen Z and BIPOC consumers but at such an accessible price point everyone may want this in their makeup bag soon.

A buildable cream blush that melts into the skin and gives a juicy glow... How could I not try this product?

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