Location

Farmingdale, New York, United States

Founded

2015

Price range

$15 – $128

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

53 products

Size range

50–100

New arrivals

2 this month

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Danessa Myricks Beauty

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Danessa Myricks Beauty is an American professional makeup brand built by one of the most respected working artists in the industry. Danessa Myricks is entirely self-taught, and the brand carries that outsider logic throughout: products that break the rules of what a category is supposed to do, designed for artists who improvise rather than follow instructions. The range is defined by multi-use, high-performance formulas that cross conventional boundaries, pigments and balms that work as eye, cheek, lip and skin products depending on how they are applied. Complexion products, blurring balms, illuminators and highly saturated colour sit alongside professional tools, and the brand's Yummy Skin range in particular has become a standard in editorial kits. The founding principle is stated plainly on the brand's own site: race, gender, age and personal style should not limit anyone from experimenting with makeup. That inclusivity is structural, showing up in shade ranges and in products that behave the same across very different skin tones and textures. The brand is cruelty-free. Education is a substantial part of the business. DMB University offers instruction from professional makeup artists, and a dedicated pro tier serves working artists directly, which keeps the brand connected to the people using it hardest. Priced in the mid-range tier, it competes with prestige brands on performance while remaining independent and founder-led. For shoppers seeking cruelty-free, women-owned and Black-owned American beauty with genuine professional credibility and a genuinely inclusive approach to colour, Danessa Myricks Beauty is one of the most respected names working today.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Danessa Myricks Beauty good quality?
Danessa Myricks Beauty is widely regarded as one of the best makeup brands for multi tonal formulas, backed by nine Allure Best of Beauty awards.
Who founded Danessa Myricks Beauty?
Danessa Myricks Beauty was founded by Danessa Myricks, a self taught makeup artist who left corporate roles because she felt limited in what she could create.
When and where was Danessa Myricks Beauty founded?
Danessa Myricks Beauty launched in 2015, growing from professional artist education content into a full line later carried in Sephora starting in 2021.
What makes Danessa Myricks Beauty different?
Danessa Myricks Beauty differentiates itself with multifunctional products like Colorfix, designed to work across every skin tone rather than a narrow shade range.
Is Danessa Myricks Beauty cruelty free and vegan?
Danessa Myricks Beauty avoids animal testing and mainland China sales, though it isn't fully vegan since some shades contain lanolin or carmine.
What's the bigger story behind Danessa Myricks Beauty?
Danessa Myricks Beauty has earned over 100 industry accolades and a spot on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list, cementing its status among the best beauty brands.

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