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7 Black-Owned Matte Lippies To Rock This Summer

Turn heads with these statement-making must haves.

Published on July 29, 2025

Black Opal COLORSPLURGE Liquid Matte Lipstick

Make a statement without breaking the bank with this brand’s fade-proof liquid matte lippies. The paraben- and cruelty-free collection is enriched with vitamins C and E to hydrate lips and polymers to prevent feathering.

The brand is now owned by former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers and marketing guru Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, who purchased it back in 2019, making it all Black-owned for the first time since its inception.

Black Opal, $12.75

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Stephenetta (isis) Harmon

Stephenetta Harmon is a Black beauty editor, curator, and digital media and communications expert who builds platforms to celebrate the power, impact, and business of Black beauty. Prior to founding Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide, she served as editor-in-chief for the MN Spokesman-Recorder and digital media director for Hype Hair. Find her at stephenetta.com.