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EDITOR'S NOTE

In honor of Juneteenth, we're sharing some Black-owned brands you need to know about, along with some beloved Black authors we always turn to. So if you're looking for some beauty products that won't let you down, covetable accessories, and bingeable reads, we've got you covered.

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

Black-owned brands we love

Including some women-owned businesses.

💄 Ami Colé for the best nonsticky lip glosses of all time.

🙏 Danessa Myricks Beauty for a hydrating skin tint with ample coverage.

☀️ Black Girl Sunscreen for fragrance-free SPF that doesn't leave a white cast.

💌 Telfar for mini crossbody totes that are spacious enough for the essentials.

☁️ Brother Vellies for the coziest lounge socks we've ever tried.

Three Totally Random Things

Here are three random products we're loving this week:

Topicals Faded Brightening Bundle

The ultimate $25 kit for managing dark spots and discoloration.

Knix Thigh Saver

You can forget chafing (and tampons) with these leakproof under-shorts.

Simone The Label Baby Tube Hoops

Nickel-free, hypoallergenic hoops under $50.

Quay Summer Solstice Sale

Up to 60% off select styles from now until June 22.

Margo here. As a shopping editor, I'm constantly surveying how expensive things are these days. But I can confidently say that it isn't hard to find inexpensive, high-quality sunglasses. I think Quay is doing it best. Their styles are on-trend, usually don't exceed $100, and from now until June 22, they're offering up to 60% off select styles. Have at it.