Is Black Opal a black-owned brand?
Yesterday, Black Opal announced that the global beauty brand has been acquired by Desiree Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, making it officially a Black-owned beauty brand. The brand was originally created in 1994 by a chemist named Niko Mouyiaris.
Who manufactures Black Opal?
Black Opal, a makeup brand that has been serving women of color for 25 years, has been acquired by Desirée Rogers and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack. The brand set the foundation for Black-owned beauty brands like KA’OIR Cosmetics, The Lip Bar and Beauty Bakerie to serve women of all shades and skin types.
Is Black Opal cruelty free?
Our products are cruelty-free; we do not condone animal testing.
When did Black Opal come out?
1994
Enter Black Opal. Launched in 1994, the brand’s pigmented products—including its hero product, the stick foundation—and affordable prices (everything is under $20) made it among the rarest of finds for Black makeup lovers: color cosmetics that were as easy on the purse as they were vibrant and ash-free on the skin.
Who is the owner of Black Opal?
Black Opal, the skin-care and makeup brand specifically for women of color, is hitting the gas pedal in 2021. The 25-year-old brand was acquired in mid-2019 by Desiree Rogers, former Fashion Fair Cosmetics CEO and social secretary to President Obama, and Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, former Ebony Media CEO.
Is Black Opal still in business?
New CEO Desiree Rogers tells us about her acquisition with fellow businesswoman and new president Cheryl Mayberry McKissack. Black Opal is arguably one of the most long-standing and popular brands associated with serving the cosmetic needs of black women.
What is Black Opal good for?
Black opal properties are restorative and cleansing, offering purification to the body and soul. Physically, black opal healing can help strengthen the immune system and guard the liver against disease.
Is Opal vegan?
Black Opal is NOT vegan friendly – Barnivore vegan booze guide.
Where is Desiree Rogers now?
As of 2019, Rogers is the CEO of Black Opal, a cosmetics company.
Where is Black Opal based?
Black opals are exceptionally rare in that they are known to form in only one place: Australia. In fact, most of the opals found on the continent are from the town of Lightning Ridge.
Is opal expensive?
Opal is an extremely precious gem. Gem Black, Boulder, Crystal and White Opals are the world’s #1 most valuable commercially available gemstone, yet they are complex with an exponentially large range of valuation characteristics than Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires or Tanzanites.
Where to buy black opal?
The sweet world had a fair few icons in that era (Black Jack anyone?) but none were more loved than humble Opal Fruits – back in shops today for the first time in over two decades! You can get your hands on a share pouch of the make-your-mouth-water
Why is black opal expensive?
Why is Black Opal So Expensive? The price of gemstones is simply higher if it is high in demand and/or rare. Black Opal is more expensive than other types of Opal for this reason. For example, White Opal, which is popular but can be obtained in large quantities, is sold at a reasonable price.
What are the uses of black opal?
Black/Boulder Opals – Root Chakra – Enhances feelings of security and confidence
Where can I buy black opal cosmetics?
more about black opal direct All our opal is exclusively from the opal mines of Lightning Ridge Australia. 100 percent natural and ethically sourced, we make it easy for you to buy the worlds best black opal in the rough or as a polished gem.