Mented Cosmetics is another brand that was formulated to specifically meet the unmet beauty needs of Black and brown women. Founded by Black women KJ Miller and Amanda E. Johnson, Mented — a play on the word pigmented — was born when both women, while relaxing "over a glass of pinot," asked themselves why it was so difficult for them to find the perfect nude lipstick that complemented their complexions.
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