cocoa swatches app is a gift sent from melanin heaven. developed by style and beauty blogger ofunne amaka, it’s a repository of images showcasing makeup on dark skin. available on ios and android devices, the app also features videos from popular beauty bloggers (stunners like destiny godley) sharing their favorite products.
it all started with instagram. ofunne created the @cocoaswatches account and quickly gained thousands of followers. the response to the account isn’t surprising — black women are thirsty for beauty products that speak to our diverse skin tones. now the app takes things a step further by categorizing an arsenal of lipstick, blush, foundation and eyeshadow reviews.
cocoa swatch app should be women of color’s first stop before buying makeup. if mainstream beauty curators are going to ignore our needs, then let’s support our own.
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