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AbouT. Us

who we are

Candid Hues is a luxury natural makeup brand crafted exclusively for ​women of color. Our minimalist yet sophisticated products are 100% ​naturally derived, cruelty-free, and housed in elegant, eco-friendly ​packaging. We are more than a beauty line - we are a community built on ​transparency and self-love, empowering women of color to radiate their ​inner beauty. At Candid Hues, we embody passion, authenticity, and the ​confident allure of being unapologetically yourself.

how we work

We do this by setting new standards for clean and green beauty, creating ​roots and nourishing urban communities, donating to environmental ​causes, and fostering a community for women of all ethnic backgrounds.


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Why we do it

Candid Hues believes you deserve cosmetics of the highest ​quality and we should treat our communities and planet the ​way we should treat our bodies- with love

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Sustainability

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Core Values

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Transparency

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Creativity

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Collaboration

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our mission

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Clean Beauty

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We define clean beauty as products that ​are safe and use naturally derived ​ingredients.

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Green Beauty

We define green beauty as products ​that are sourced, produced and ​packaged ethically and sustainably.

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COCOA POWDER

Nigeria, Africa

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ALOE VERA GEL

Egypt, Africa

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Carmine

Mumbai, India

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London, UK

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Volcano Islands, Japan

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Our Founder

Chelsey Faulkner

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Chelsey envisioned a cosmetic brand that truly understands ​and serves women of color. After years of developing a ​transparent makeup line tailored specifically for ​multicultural women, she successfully combined ​environmental responsibility with high performance. ​Growing up as a young Black girl in the Midwest, Chelsey ​often faced challenges finding the right foundation shade, ​which sparked her determination to innovate in the ​cosmetics industry. Dissatisfied with the limited options ​available, she decided to create a solution herself. With a ​background in collaborating with various cosmetic ​companies and holding a master's degree in Creative ​Entrepreneurship, Chelsey founded Candid Hues. Her ​dedication to inclusive and eco-friendly beauty led to the ​creation of a brand that provides natural alternatives ​without compromising on performance.

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Follow our Journey

@candidhuescosmetics

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Contact Us!

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Email Address

in​fo@candidhuescosmetics.com