2. Magnolia Makeup

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Magnolia Makeup is a New Orleans-based brand that is devoted to creating incredible looks for women of colour. They use highly pigmented products and their foundations are flawless. From honey to mahogany, they have something to fit almost every skin colour. We’re in love with their foundations and you can make your look glow by topping it off with their Illuminators, which come in a ton of different shades.