When Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty emerged in 2017 with 40 inclusive foundation shades (Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation, $35), quite a few brands began to follow suit by diversifying their shade ranges. Shortly after that, black owned makeup brand Beauty Bakerie, owned by Cashmere Nichole, launched their Cake Mix Demi-Matte Foundation which not only lists darker shades first but is vegan and paraben-free. In addition to the groundbreaking launches of Fenty Beauty and Beauty Bakerie, The Crayon Case also launched 7 setting powders that would cater to multiple skin tones and undertones last year (Chalk Dust Setting Powder, $20.00) in addition to 30 concealers (Highlighter Concealer, $5.00). After realizing the importance of black women creating diverse products, it dawned on me that there had to be more indie makeup brands in existence.

Enter Range Beauty.
According to Range Beauty’s Instagram page, the brand is “affordable, high-performance, clean beauty for the forgotten shades.” There are currently 21 foundation ranges on the site that are less than $20.00. Try $12.00. Yes, you read that correctly. Not to mention it is also a brand that is vegan and free from toxic ingredients such as mineral oil, parabens, sulfates and more (see below) With more people paying attention to the ingredients found in their beauty products, Range Beauty gives those with sensitive skin a healthier makeup option.

Some of the products Range Beauty offers are:
TRUE INTENTIONS TINTED BB CREAM, $13 TRUE INTENTIONS HYDRATING FOUNDATION IN BLACK SAND, $12 SMOOTH OUT TRANSLUCENT POWDER IN GOLDEN LIGHT, $14
To see a full range of their products, click here and look under the “shop” tab.
I have personally tried the True Intentions Hydrating Foundation in Sahara’s Rose and it matches my skin tone perfectly. I can wear it all day without having to blot too much and it doesn’t make me break out. I can count on both hands how many foundations I’ve tried, besides Beauty Bakerie’s Cake Mix Demi-Matte Foundation, that works well for me. Below is a quick video from Range Beauty’s Instagram that shows how well Sahara’s Rose blends:
To see more examples of others wearing products from Range Beauty and to keep up with the brand, be sure to visit them at:
Instagram: @range_beauty
Twitter: @RangeBeauty