Meet Our 16 COPY
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Meet the beauties behind BLK/OPL®
Meet the beauties behind BLK/OPL®
TRUE SHADES OF BEAUTY DEFINED
TRUE SHADES OF BEAUTY DEFINED
16 real women who bring BLK/OPL to life. From the manufacturing line to the corporate office. In true-to-hue shades from Kalahari Sand to Ebony Brown. Authentic statements. Culturally diverse. Globally represented. In True Color.
To discover more, tap on a shade tab to reveal each personal story.
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Stephany
Kalahari SandI define my beauty as Powerful and Confident.
Meet Stephany shop shade range
Makeup to me means power. People put on a suit and feel powerful. I feel that when I put makeup on it gives me confidence and power to take on the day. -
emeli
Heavenly HoneyI define my beauty as Confident.
Meet Emeli shop shade range
Makeup contributes to my emotional health because it improves my self-esteem. It brings out my creative sides and makes me very confident. I love it! -
sydney
rich caramelMy beauty elevates the Queen in Me.
Meet Sydney shop shade range
Makeup makes me feel confident and strong. I look like a queen. As long as you stay true to yourself, you will always be beautiful and timeless. -
Khadija
Truly TopazI define my beauty as Skin-deep.
Meet Khadija shop shade range
Beauty to me is more than what I see when I look in the mirror. Of course, looks matter but it's about how I feel, how I carry myself, how confident I am. Makeup brings out the fierce in me. -
Dornella
Warm AlmondMy Beauty has No Limit.
Meet Dornella shop shade range
When I wear makeup, I feel fierce, I feel beautiful, I feel strong, I feel ambitious, I feel like I can do anything! -
Catherine
NutmegI define my beauty as Self-Acceptance.
Meet Catherine shop shade range
Seeing myself with makeup on was surprising. I was shocked that the person in those professional pictures was me. That was an empowering moment. It was great! -
ilyasha
AmberI define my beauty as Strong and Smart.
Meet Ilyasha shop shade range
I am a very strong and intelligent person. I love makeup because it highlights the beauty of women. When I put makeup on and look at myself, I can see how it highlights my beauty. I feel more confident and beautiful. -
Ingrid
Beautiful BronzeI define my beauty as Owning my Power.
Meet Ingrid shop shade range
Beauty for me is a form of empowerment, finding who you are through your own power. Makeup makes me feel confident, glam and chic. I feel like I represent many other girls and women that look like me. -
keisha
HazelnutI define my beauty as a Variation of Myself.
Meet Keisha shop shade range
Everyone comes in different shape, form, size. I draw my beauty inspiration from everyone. I dress it up, make it natural, theatrical, dramatic… and as I age makeup also means covering some difficult spots and enhancing the beautiful parts. -
Jennifer
Au ChocolatI define my beauty as Being Uniquely Me.
Meet Jennifer shop shade range
Beauty is about being your own individuality. Makeup enhances your beauty & everyone has their natural beauty in their own unique way. Whether a tomboy, gay, lesbian, whatever, as a woman you don't have to fit into any box. Every girl isn't the same. Just be your uniquely you. -
Michelle
Toasted ChestnutI define my beauty as Vibrant and Alive.
Meet Michelle shop shade range
Makeup brings confidence and it radiates through my smile, my poses. That confidence makes me feel beautiful and accept that it's ok to get out of my comfort zone. -
Jamilah
CarobI define my beauty as Joyful and Carefree.
Meet Jamilah shop shade range
My beauty is effortless, timeless and a blessing. Finding makeup is not always easy for darker skins because you have different pigment levels but finding the right shades is a confidence booster for sure. My beauty exudes sexy, care free, and it's a very good feeling. -
Kenya
Sweet EspressoI define my beauty as being Comfortable in My Own Skin.
Meet Kenya shop shade range
Finding makeup that fits my skin shade is difficult. It is a combination of knowing your undertones and all over shade. I like makeup that is very breathable, light on my skin and makes me feel natural. -
Audra
Suede MochaI define my beauty as Ageless and Empowered.
Meet Audra shop shade range
Makeup makes me feel confident and ageless. Looking at myself with my hair and makeup done, I feel like "Wow I'm looking good!" I'm a nice and kinda cute looking girl. -
Jacklyn
Black WalnutI define beauty as staying True to Myself.
Meet Jacklyn shop shade range
Beauty is internal. You have to have confidence to be able to do what you have to do on a daily basis, not through other people's eyes but more within yourself. Wearing makeup makes me feel bolder, daring, very open and free willing. -
Nene
Ebony BrownI define my beauty as Daring.
Meet Nene shop shade range
Makeup enhances your beauty. I'd encourage women my complexion to not only wear the right foundation, but also get out of the box and try bold, bright colors. Contrary to what I thought, they work well with our deep complexions.