This beauty brand that focuses on women of color is having a massive sale — here are 12 items to grab
If you haven’t heard of MUA AJ Crimson or his cosmetic line, here’s the rundown: AJ Crimson is a self-taught MUA who saw a need for more options for women of color in the world of beauty. On his site, he writes:
"I felt like there was an absolute need to bring products to women that actually worked and didn't oxidize or change. I wanted to create a product inclusive of women of all ethnicities, a product all women could find ownership in and believe in."
Issa Rae, Teyana Taylor, Jackie Aina, Fergie, Serayah, and Tamanna Roashan (@dressyourface) are all fans of AJ Crimson Beauty. We’ve been dying to try out the line and now is the perfect time for a little spring beauty splurge.
AJ Crimson Beauty is having its first sale, and it’s a damn good one — 50% off everything this week only with the code SPRINGFLING.
Here’s what we’re shopping from the AJ Crimson Beauty Spring Fling Sale:
1AJ Crimson Artist Kit (originally $150, on sale for $75)
Get your coverage, highlight, and contour all from one palette available in fair/tan and warm/deep. We were pretty much sold on the AJ Crimson Artist Kit when we saw Kaylani Martinez (@viva_glam_kay) use the palette to create a custom shade.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHakW60jKn5
2Miss Honey Metallic Lipgloss (originally $22, on sale for $11)
Gold glosses are so underrated. Check out the gorgeous shade swatched below, second from the left.
3She’s Fierce Metallic Lipgloss (originally 22, now $11)
4Go Off! Metallic Lipgloss (originally $22 on sale for $11)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKre5PdhE3u
Straight up Janet Jackson vibes in the “What’s It Gonna Be” music video with Busta Rhymes. Don’t act like you don’t remember that purple lip and those pierced nails!
5 Dual Skin Creme Compact (originally $35, now $17.50)
AJ Crimson’s creamy foundations are available in twelve shades and are incredibly blendable. Watch how they literally melt into his skin.
6Ease on Down Metallic Lipgloss (originally $22 on sale for $11)
We can’t turn down anything with a reference to The Wiz.
7Dutty Wine Metallic Lipgloss (originally $22 now $11)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKrR6I0hQzS
8Universal Finishing Powder (originally $30 on sale for $15)
Available in Neutral and Bamboo, this brown skin-friendly powder is flashback-proof. Check out its mattifying powders in this mini tutorial by @thefashionfreakk.
9Boy Bye Matte Liquid Lipstick (originally $22, on sale for $11)
Anyone who says you already have enough matte liquid lipsticks is not your friend.
10Dual Skin Creme Compact Duos (originally $35, on sale for $17.50)
Highlight and contouring shades in a handy compact for under 20 bucks? Hell. Yes.
11Ruby Who Matte Liquid Lipstick (originally $22 on sale for $11)
12Keep it Cute Matte Liquid Lipstick (originally $22, now $11)
Head to AJCrimson.com to shop the sale before it’s too late and if you’re in the LA area check out his beauty atelier near Melrose and La Brea.
