Founded in 1994 by a renowned chemist and a dermatologist, BLK/OPL created Shade ID technology that ensured perfect foundation matches while combating hyper[1]pigmentation, brightening, pore refinement, spot fading, oil control, and shaving sensitivities.

Long before diversity and natural looking makeup were trendy in the beauty industry, BLK/OPL was perfecting formulations that offered cosmetic and skincare solutions specifically for people of colour.

As experienced innovators in the beauty industry, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality, high[1]performing products tested on darker skin tones